Thanks to Maynards Market & Kitchen, I had the opportunity to attend their delicious Italy Meets AZ six-course dinner. Italy has always held a special place in my heart and I was particularly excited to attend this dinner because the chef is from my study-abroad home in the beautiful town, Orvieto. La Dolce Vita My…
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Lash Extensions Review: Everything You Need to Know
Read moreWith my upcoming wedding in February, I started looking at options for lashes. Naturally, my lashes are nice but for wedding photos, I was looking for an extra pop. Thankfully around the same time, a Tucson lash-technician named Wendie contacted me if I would be interested in reviewing lash extensions as a sponsored service. Wendie…
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Top Matcha Desserts in New York
Read moreAnyone who truly knows me, will know of my utmost obsession with matcha. I can’t get enough of matcha, whether I’m ordering a latte (hold the sugar) or a decadent dessert. On my most recent trip to New York, my friend Heidi joined me to try out two more matcha places on my list. Heidi,…
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Wedding Season in New York
Read moreGenerally speaking, wedding season falls between Spring and Fall. Finding the perfect wedding attire can present a challenge depending on the formality of the wedding but when in doubt, go with a high-quality fabric that has an a-line cut. A nice fabric never fails, and an a-line cut is flattering on everyone. Ted Baker Sunglasses…
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Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Travel Tips
Read moreNorthern Arizona contains the beautiful, highly-visited Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The natural phenomenons are something I thought the painted-like canyons were overly edited in photos. But after seeing both places, I am happy to report that I was wrong. The beauty of these canyons are best enjoyed in person because it’s so raw and…
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Senita Athletics Product Review
Read moreThanks to Senita Athletics, I have new activewear that not only works well under high performance but also holds my cellphone so I can be hands free during my workouts! A few weeks ago, Senita Athletics sent me a few products to test out. I was pretty excited since the gear I picked out all…
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Omakase at Yamato
Read moreWhen Alex asked me where I wanted to eat for my birthday this past weekend, the answer was easy: Yamato for omakase. Owner and Chef Noboru created the most outstanding sushi experience I have ever had in my life, and I never thought I would find such fresh-tasting and deliciously-crafted sushi right here in Tucson.…
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Chef for a Day at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona
Read moreBack in April I joined the Red Shoe Society (RSS), a young-professionals group associated with the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The RSS serves as a philanthropic arm of the RMHC with a collective goal to help make a difference in the lives of families with sick children. Each day, RMHC serves two meals to…
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Nautical Navy
Read moreOne of my favorite colors to wear during the summertime is navy! I always find myself drawn towards the nautical color. For work, I used the color to pair a casual, cotton shirt with one of my favorite silk, vintage skirts. To add a third color, I incorporated brown for a summery touch. These MICHAEL…