the gluten-free/dairy-free life

happy saturday y’all! i just spent the last couple hours cleaning my apartment while blasting christmas music. i’m not usually that productive on a saturday but i figured i should do something other than be a complete couch potato watching hallmark christmas movies. today’s post is about something i could probs write an entire dissertation…

post-thanksgiving/black wednesday/merry november ft. sangria recipe

     i hope y’all had an amazing thanksgiving! and i hope all your shopping dreams came true if you’re a black friday shopper. today’s post is going to be more of a story time/life update of sorts featuring a sangria i’ve made the past couple thanksgivings. if you get anything out of this post…

a love affair with briogeo hair products

remember that time i told ya’ll i have really dry hair? if not, well, my hair is dry as in only-wash-it-two-times-a-week-because-no-oil-ever-exists-on-my-scalp level dry. today’s post is dedicated to my favorite haircare products which so happen to mostly be from the brand briogeo. this brand has infiltrated my bathroom/shower and i am not mad about it. this…

books i’ve read lately/i may or may not be obsessed with psychological thrillers

alright everyone, i’m by no means a literary expert. i’m not part of any book clubs, nor am i subscribed to the book of the month. however, i’ve always loved reading, and as the title suggests, i’m obsessed with fiction/thriller/fantasy books. like i’m an OG harry potter and twilight fan. hopefully y’all didn’t click out…

brows are life

i always get a lot of questions about how i do my brows. they’re usually framed within a compliment and tbh i think brow compliments are some of the best compliments to receive. they’re also my most received compliment which is why i could look like a hot mess but as long as my brows…

makeup favs: some of my current ride or die products

i have so many products i love that i didn’t even know how to start with this post. as in, too many products for one post so i’ll just start with these that i consistently use and love because they’re reliable and are always there for me in my time of makeup need.  let’s start…

it’s fall y’all

i don’t know exactly when or how it happened but i’ve become OBSESSED with bath and body works candles. you might think there’s nothing wrong with that, like people generally love candles. they’re great for making your house/apartment/condo/whatever awesome. they’re also great for bathrooms when you don’t have air freshener (shout out to my bffs…

about me

where do i start. long story, short. i work a full-time job in the behavioral health/mental health field. it’s hard work but it’s rewarding and i couldn’t truly picture myself doing anything else. except i have this undeniable love for all things beauty, makeup, and a lot of other random things. and aside from quitting…