Jewels Under $25!

Hi Fashionistas! 

Happy holidays!!! I just love this time of the year! It's maybe because I only have 2 more weeks left of the semester before I get to enter a month off freedom!

This Thanksgiving break, I spent lots of time planning out presents for my loved ones and taking advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. As I was shopping, it dawned on me that it is the perfect time to start my Gift Guide series that I love to do! Starting it off this year is my "Jewels under $25" post featuring baubles that you can get for under $25 for all your loved ones from Anoki Boutique! 

Anoki Boutique is an independent online boutique that offers chic, classy, and affordable jewelry styles. The quality is great and they  currently have 30% off EVERYTHING till Monday! All of the pieces in the picture below are under $25 on regular price so with the 30% off it is even more awesome. They also offer free shipping so you don't have to worry about any hidden fees--just shop away! 

Jewelry is my favorite thing to gift because timeless jewelry pieces are items that people keep for ages so it is kind of like giving a present that just keeps on giving. :) 

Visit: www. anokiboutique.com 

Code: THANKS30

ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN | EIGHT

Hope you find something lovely to gift this holiday season! Love you! 

Maintain Hydrated Skin During The Fall!

Hi Beauties!

Fall is upon us but some days it feels like winter...
Everyday before I start to get ready, I look down out of my window from the 14th floor to see how the  people of Philadelphia are dressed. I usually check for jackets, scarves, and umbrellas because we all know being stuck in the rain without an umbrella is a curse!

One thing that I notice every time October comes around is that the summer glow on everyone's skin starts to fade. I mean I don't blame y'all, the cold irritates my skin so much that I look like a cracked and dry prune on a daily. Today I wanted to share some tips on how you can secure the hydration in your skin...or just fake it! Here we go...

1. Fake It With Eyeshadow!
Losing that tan glow on your body can be such a heartache. If you notice your skin looking dry or pale, mix a tad bit of loose bronze glitter shadow with your body lotion before you apply it your legs and arms. The shimmer will reflect the light and give your body a glowing appearance.

2. NYX Dewy Setting Spray
This spray is a serious game changer! I spray it on my matte foundation and no matter how dry or flaky my skin is underneath, it instantly transforms my look by giving it a hydrated and dewy appearance!

3. Moisturize Before Bed
I cannot stress the importance of moisturizing before bed! If you want to wake up to healthy and hydrated skin, always moisturize at night. You can go the extra step and wear socks and gloves to lock in the moisture after applying lotion to your feet and hands. This is super important for preventing aging skin, as well!

4. Night-time Serum
For a year now, I have been into hydrating face serums instead of moisturizers. To each their own, but for me I feel that serums penetrate my skin deeper and give me a plump and hydrated look in the morning. If you want to wear both a serum and a moisturizer, apply a serum BEFORE the moisturizer so it can seep into your skin without a barrier.

5. Eye Cream
If someone tells you that you don't need eye cream, just stop talking to them. Lol jk! But seriously, under-eye moisture is so important! Dermatologists say that the age of 19 is a great time to start wearing nighttime eye cream. The skin underneath your eyes is incredible thinner than the rest of your face which means that it will age quicker. Buy a moisturizing eye cream (I get mine from Marshalls) and dab some on every night! The 10 years older you will thank me :)

I hope this helps you lock in the moisture this fall!