Every time I go into Kendra Scott, I am greeted with bright smiles and a team who is equally excited to help me find the perfect jewelry piece, whether it is a gift or for myself. This time around I met with their event coordinator, Chelsee, to help style me with their fashionable jewelry for…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Leila Shevins
Read moreWhile under a full-ride scholarship, Leila involved herself in leadership roles for multiple clubs, fashion internships and two jobs! As the end of the semester approaches, she prepares for graduation this May. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Leila Shevins! Having an East Coast mentality always influenced Leila; she was born in NYC and raised in New…
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Top of London: Night and Day
Read moreLondon offers multiple vantage points to view the city. Alex and I saw two of those points: The Shard and the London Eye. I loved the opportunity of viewing the city during both the evening and day because it made each experience unique. The Shard The Shard we ventured off to see the first evening…
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London Architecture
Read moreArchitecture always fascinates me. I love seeing the meticulous thought that goes into building a structure. I found an appreciation for both the modern and historical buildings mixed throughout London. The weather ranged from 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit but felt colder just because it’s so damp! No matter how many layers I had, I was still…
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Half Marathon 2 Prep
Read moreIn less than two weeks I have my second half-marathon: the Arizona Distance Classic Half-Marathon! Am I excited? Yes! Am I expecting to hit a new personal best (PB)? No. I definitely have the mileage down but am not where I want to be speed-wise. After I came back from Europe in January, I was…
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What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: Ironman 70.3
Read moreIn honor of #MedalMonday, I decided to share with you the race I plan to receive a medal for in October: my first ever Ironman 70.3!!! I figured the half was a good start before I attempt a full. For travel convenience, I also picked the Ironman 70.3 Tempe. So for those of you who…
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8 Beginner Running Tips
Read morePhoto credit: John de Dios Running is easily one of my many favorite hobbies: it enables me to stay in shape, keeps me alert for my work day, clears my mind, and provides me with more energy than if I hadn’t ran. Although I now train for marathons and triathlons, previously I did not think…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Estrella Sevilla
Read moreEstrella learned how to hand-sew and do embroidery at the age of six, flash forward to the present and she is now pursuing her dreams with her atelier. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Estrella Sevilla! Estrella was born as the second out of three daughters in Culiacán, Sinaloa in México. She grew up in a loving…
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Prey Swim
Read moreTwo weekends ago, I escaped to California to visit my grandma and best friend (which I’ll post about soon). Despite it being 50 degrees, it was impossible for me to not go to the beach. Shout-out to my bestie, Samantha Esquivel, for the awesome photoshoot and going out to shoot in the rain! Follow her…