Purchase with a Purpose, The Charity Wrap

When shopping and charity combine, it can be a beautiful thing.  Right now, I’m loving this cover-up and blanket and I love that a portion of the proceeds from every purchase goes to help those in need. The Charity Wrap is a Southern California based company that offers scarves, kimono wraps, blankets, and jewelry.  The collection of items are cute, comfortable and …

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Back to Basics in Budapest 

I don’t think I’ve worn a backpack since my school days, but after bringing one on my trip to Budapest, Hungary… I’m hooked.   I was recently given this black water-resistant nylon backpack by Tess and could not be happier about bringing it halfway around the world.  The bag is a standard utilitarian backpack – it holds …

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Inhale, Exhale, Repeat

Life is so much better when it’s shared with friends.  Meet Jasmine Dustin, who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  As I’ve mentioned before in prior posts, she’s a professional model and part of my inner circle of friends who I can laugh, cry and share my idiosyncrasies with knowing there …

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Ripped and Cut to Perfection

We all have those go-to brands that look good, feel good and you want one of everything in their seasonal collections.  My new go-to?  Local clothing brand, LNA which offers casual and comfortable cutout tees, tanks, leggings and more. The brand was launched in 2007 by two California natives, Lauren Alexander and April Leight.  The pair says their collection is inspired …

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