Bonjour + Hola

FESTIVE KICK OFF INTO THE HOLIDAYS

Friday, December 18, 2015

The holidays come but once a year, so why not add a little sparkly fabulous into the cheer this season? How…you may ask? Oh dear one, with a GATSBY soirée, of course! Hola. More sparkles and sequins, the better. A headpiece DIY station? Absolutely! But don’t forget that champagne, now! Bonjour. And between the glitzy [...]

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FIRST ANNUAL LA FRIENDSGIVING

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Remember that terrifying feeling when you had to leave your parents for the first time to trot off to a little place called college? I certainly do. I mean, a Southern Belle heading up to the unknown North? Horrified was an understatement. Hey y’all! But nothing {absolutely nothing} could have prepared me for the pain [...]

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SCHOOL BELLS RING. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

Thursday, September 24, 2015

So long, summer! It’s been real. And for many of us, there is more to look forward to this season than just cozy knits and pumpkin spiced lattes. You maybe asking yourself, “what on earth could be better than that?” Oh hunny, the school bells are back in sesh! Hola. Working at Munchkin, a baby [...]

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MY FIRST LA BIRTHDAY

Friday, August 28, 2015

In case you haven’t already heard through the river bend, this Southern Belle has had quite a few changes happen in the past three months. Hola! First things, first? I got a new job…in a new industry…in a new city! Oh yes, you heard correct. I now live in Los Angeles! It was a very [...]

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One Click. Case Closed!

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Looking for the perfect lipstick to flaunt all Spring into Summer? Estée Lauder has got you covered, girl! Combining the intensity of statement shades {my favorite: ,sculpting definition through multi-faceted pigments and time-released Moisture Complex to seal-in hydration, the Pure Color Envy line is officially this señorita’s new go-to for all things color. Hola! The [...]

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EKOMIKO CANDLES

Monday, March 9, 2015

I’ve always tried to make a conscious effort to change my daily habits to benefit the environment. This Southern Belle is all about going green! But it wasn’t until I met a new fabulous friend a few weeks ago who opened my eyes {and views!} to a whole new way of living. Actress + environmentalist, Izabella [...]

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SHARE THE VDAY LOVE

Friday, February 13, 2015

Looking for the perfect way to combine your love of Valentine’s Day and share the love to your closest with the mostest? Why not throw a last-minute VDAY dinner party this weekend? Hola! Actually, I did just that earlier this week at Casa Blanca to get friends excited about the all things red + pink [...]

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ROSES IN THE AIR! LITERALLY.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Love isn’t the only thing in the air this month. Diptyque, the well-known parfumeur brand who houses the only scents I’ll let into Casa Blanca, has just launched a limited-edition collection called Rosafolia! And oh darling, it smells as luxurious as it sounds. Hola! When I pranced into their Columbus Circle location this week, Diptque’s [...]

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A BUFFER PUCKER

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Craving those luscious, yet totally plumped up puckers for Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Dr. Kaplan’s anti-aging products from Kaplan MD out in Beverly Hills! I mean, this world-renowned clinical and cosmetic dermatologist, Stuart H. Kaplan, M.D. IS the go-to for celebrities, models and beauty icons from all over the world. Tell more more! [...]

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SOUL FOOD LOVE

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Many of my good friends are incredibly talented…they’re inspiring entrepreneurs to top executives to beauty innovators to you name it! Yep, I’m a lucky señorita. But one fine girl I’ve known since the “diaper years” has always stood out from the rest of us. Not only is she naturally brilliant, totally outgoing, {not to mention [...]

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CUPIDLY READY FOR FEBRUARY!

Monday, February 2, 2015

I just looked up from my double-shot cappuccino and realized it’s officially February! Oh, HOW did the time fly by so fast since Friendsgiving? Well hunny, I have absolutely no excuse for the lack of posts the past few months. But, I do work full-time up in the city and was completing my real estate [...]

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FOURTH ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING

Friday, November 21, 2014

Between kicking off the busy holidays and adjusting to the ever-forgettable {absolutely freezing!} weather, there is one event I always look forward to hosting each year. That would be Friendsgiving! Hola. Considering security for executives in Singapore ensures that everyone can relax and enjoy the festivities without any concerns about safety. And with this year marking [...]

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