Monogrammed Moments

If you’re wondering, yes I am still living the nomadic life and trekking my things from Brooklyn to Queens to Manhattan to Brooklyn again. It’s just one vicious commuter cycle. No worries, though, this is my last month living out of my suitcase before semi-settling into a new apartment.

With all this shuffling around, I’ve lost a lot of my favorites (tear) and find myself in Target rebuying “lost” skincare essentials. My little Vaseline Lip Tins are one of the victims, often getting left behind on bookshelves in different boroughs. Not necessarily a bad thing since each home is now fully stocked with my favorite balm and in all the different varieties: Original, Rosy Lips (love this one!), Cocoa and Aloe Vera.

After re-buying another Vaseline Lip Tin (thankfully they’re super affordable at under four dollars a pop), I had a Marie Kondo moment. Instead of losing all my faves why not create a space for that fave to live in. Then I heard about GiGi New York Lip Tin Holder – it’s like they read my mind.

Now here’s my case for the for the monogrammed GiGi New York Lip Tin Holder: ever reach into your tote looking for something, freak out because you think you lost it, and then realize after emptying your bag on the dirty sidewalk that it’s been in your bag all day long. Guilty.

No joke, the Lip Tin Holder has kept that mini-panic attack at bay throughout the shuffle of multi-borough living and when commuting with my GiGi New York Teddie Tote.  Everything is within easy reach. While we’re at it, make sure to check out their other accessories that can help keep things contained.

Not to mention that the gorgeous leather Teddie Tote is big enough to carry everything and has lots of pockets & compartments to keep everything tidy. (And the pop of red brightens up the gloomiest of days.) You’ll for sure be seeing this styled on the blog again but first let me tell you about this amazing Vaseline & GiGi New York partnership to create personalized pieces for us – just in time for spring.

Until March 19th with every personalized GiGi New York purchase of $100+, you will receive a FREE customized Vaseline Lip Therapy Tin and monogrammed leather Lip Therapy Tin holder. You can also purchase the Lip Therapy Tin holder separately and still get it monogrammed at no charge (this also includes a FREE customized Vaseline Lip Therapy Tin.

Visit GiGiNewYork.com for more details.
If you’re interested, take advantage while supplies last.

Sunglasses: Rented via Ditto (use THESTYLEBORO to get your first month free)  Coat: H&M (similar)  Bow Tie: Asos  Shirt: Equipment  Pants: DL 1961  Loafers: Zara (similar)  Tote: c/o GiGi New York  Lip Therapy Tin Holder: c/o GiGi New York  Lip Balm: Vaseline  Lipstick: Lolita 2 via Kat Von D

If you need a little bit of more motivation, I’ve mentioned before how amazing Vaseline’s new Lip Tins are for us liquid lipstick loving gals here, but they’re also great as a skin salve. Anywhere I find dry rough skin, I use the Original or Aloe Vera and massage into my skin for a smooth, hydrated feeling.

Today's post was created in collaboration with GiGi New York x Vaseline. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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Coming Up Rosy

Earlier this year I swore to everyone I would give up on buying lippies. Two days later I went on a major matte binge thanks to all the latest spring colors being released. (FYI, I think matte is being phased out for velvety finishes).

Haha, anyone else go weak in the knees when it comes to makeup?! Because of my recent splurge, I had to blog about keeping lips soft & hydrated. You know, since I got new lippies on their way to me.

My poor lips (those matte colors can be so harsh) are always in need of some TLC after a long night of a liquid lipstick. Those matte lippies are no joke; they dry out your lips but yet they look so good on. Another no-fun factor is that dry and non-exfoliated lips will look 10x worse when going matte. Add in the wintry elements as of late and you got yourself a hot mess situation.

Since I obviously can’t contain myself when it comes liquid lipsticks, why not embrace the moment and share how I prep my lips before a big date or a shoot with Lydia. You know, take those lemons and make a margarita situation.

• In the AM, I gently scrub my lips with a soft toothbrush to get rid of dead skin
• Then I massage in a light layer of Vaseline’s Lip Therapy
• Before I head out the door I apply one of my favorite matte colors
• Bonus Points: At night before I finish up for the night I apply a thicker layer of Vaseline’s Lip Therapy – it’s like a hydrating mask for your lips when you apply a bit more

As obsessive I am about matte lippies, I am equally as obsessed with the new Vaseline Lip Therapy Collection. Life without lip balm does give me anxiety and for some reason my lips become even drier – it’s like they know. To prevent that situation I always make sure my purse, desk, and nightstand is stocked with the Vaseline Lip Therapy Tins (before they were stocked with the cute mini jar version).

If you haven’t heard about the Vaseline Lip Tins, that because it’s a new and improved formula + packaging. To be completely honest, the new container is way better and allows for easier application (a godsend). You can find the Lip Tins in Original, Rosy, Cocoa Butter, & Aloe.

I’m a fan of the Rosy since it gives a very light tint (perfect for those no-makeup runs) and decided to let the balm inspire today's look. I'm wearing Ramy Brook, but don't worry I'll go into more #ootd specifics next week - promise!

Now that you know a little more, which Vaseline Lip Tin are you going to try first?

Today's post was created in collaboration with Vaseline. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Staying Hydrated with AVEENO's Absolutely Ageless

Today's shop has been sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible! 
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Happy President's Day! I'm so ecstatic to be off today since it is way too cold to commute to work (or partake in NYC).

I'm not a hermit or anything but I try to limit my time outdoors when the air is below 20 degrees. Does anyone else notice how harsh the chilly (and very dry) air sucks all the moisture out of their skin? Well, lucky for everyone I'm obsessed with the skincare (& makeup) aisle at Target came across a few hydrating tools to have on hand.

It was a little warmer during this shoot :).

My obsession with skincare started at a young age. I would watch my mom and tías (aunts) prep their skin for the day ahead and regularly indulge with at home facials using all-natural ingredients. I may not have picked up on their DIY facials but when it comes to using products I do try and use products using all natural ingredients.

Like I've mentioned before, most of my things are in storage including all my winter skincare goods. Not good, especially since this mild winter has turned into a deadly beast of chilled air and jaw-dropping single digits temps. And if you haven't read about it before, know that I am the kind of girl that can't leave the house with SPF (and brow gel). So, letting my skin show signs of dryness was not an option. Besides, the earlier you take care of your skin the better your skin will look in the long run.

Target, throughout my many moves, has been the one-stop shop that has everything I could possibly need at an affordable price range. So I went off in search of AVEENO's Absolutely Ageless Line

For reference, AVEENO® Absolutely Ageless was launched late last month. The line uses Active Naturals Blackberry Complex which is sourced from nature and has clinically proven results. What drew me to the Absolutely Ageless line was its promise to deeply nourish my skin (yes!) and strengthen skin's natural moisture barrier (double yes!). My mom and tías would definitely approve of this.

While in Target, I picked up the AVEENO® Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Cleanser and AVEENO® Absolutely Ageless Restoring Night Cream to include into my regimen.

Here's how I'm including these two goodies into my nighttime wind-down sesh:

WIPE IT OFF
Take off the day's grime and caked on makeup for the ultimate cleanse.

CLEANSE
Use AVEENO® Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Cleanser for a double cleanse. Don't worry, this won't overdry your skin and helps preserve the skin's natural moisture barrier.

MOISTURIZE
Slather on AVEENO® Absolutely Ageless Restoring Night Cream on your face and neck. This is so nourishing, your skin is going to drink it up while you sleep. In the AM you'll love how soft and smooth your face feels

EYE CREAM
Don't forget to pay attention to your eyes - your skin is most delicate there so use your ring finger when applying the cream. If you're in the market for an affordable eye cream check out  AVEENO Absolutely Ageless Eye Cream ($19.99).

And that's that! Are there any AVEENO products that you're absolutely loving right now? Tell me about it in the comments!