The City of Angels!

Los Angeles is one of my favorite places to visit every year. There are so many things to do and experience and I just love to explore more and more of this amazing city every time I'm there! The food is absolutely incredible and the weather is always perfect when I'm there. I stay at The Garland which has become home away from home for me. With a fitness center, pool and a balcony in every room, there isn't much more I could ask for! It's a quiet and peaceful haven tucked away in Studio City but close enough to Hollywood where all the action is. This time around, we made sure to make a stop over at Nobu Malibu. The drive to Malibu never fails to leave me in awe of its beauty. The restaurant is located right on the beach so you can enjoy the gorgeous view of the ocean while enjoying your meal. It's also a celebrity hotspot so don't be surprised if you have an encounter with one or two while you're there! Griffith Observatory is a must as well! You can go for a hike and enjoy views of the city or just drive up and enjoy the view minus the strenuous workout! Some of my go-to brunch spots are The Ivy and the Polo Lounge, which is located in the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. If you're looking to enjoy a day at the beach, head over to Venice Beach where you will not be disappointed! Hope you enjoyed my recommendations and check out my Instagram for more!


views from Griffith Observatory

The Garland's gorgeous pool





Nobu

Venice Beach

The Ivy

Rodeo Drive

Polo Lounge

Lena & Lina Skin Care

The winter season is approaching and with harsh winds and low temps, it's definitely time to update my skincare routine! Unfortunately, the winter weather in New York leaves my skin feeling dry and dull so there's nothing more important to me than products that keep my skin fully hydrated and radiant. Using the world's first natural human-type ceramide and Asian skincare innovations, Lena & Lina skincare covers all of these areas and more! The ceramide has the same structure as the ceramides found in the human epidermis, infusing skin naturally with an extra layer of hydration. Extracted from Japanese soy sauce fermentation, the natural human-type ceramide improves skin texture while also restoring and rebuilding skin for an ageless complexion! When cleansing, I love a one-step process that allows me to not only remove makeup but also thoroughly cleanses my skin and the Hydra Cleanse is exactly the product I need to handle both. Formulated without parabens, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, or phthalates you can guarantee it won't strip your skin like many other cleansers. I love to follow the Hydra Cleanse with both the Restorative Ceramide Serum and the Creme Rejuv every morning and night for extra hydration and protection. Both of these products are made to reinvigorate and repair the skin for a smoother texture while reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Lastly, the ceramide infused Essence Mist can be sprayed under or over makeup to refresh your skin and seal your makeup! It's small enough to take on the go in case your makeup or skin need a little pick me up throughout the day. After seeing immediate results, I'm loving this line of products and have made them a permanent part of my everyday skincare regimen. It's difficult to find a skincare line that covers all of my concerns, however, with the idea and power of "An Ageless Trio Benediction", Lena & Lina Skincare have got it all covered! Visit Lena & Lina for more information on this amazing line of products!

NYFW Street Style!

I took a little walk over to Lincoln Center yesterday afternoon and was surrounded by the likes of some of the biggest names in fashion! Coco Rocha, Anna Dello Russo, and Jenna Lyons were all dressed to the nines as they exited the shows at Lincoln Center. Fortunately I stopped by just in time to capture it all! I even got to see the stylish Margaret Zhang in the flesh and took the opportunity to take some photos of my fabulous sister in her chic fur coat! Hope you enjoy the photos!

Fun Trend: Baseball Caps/Snapbacks

Baseball caps, fitted hats, and snapbacks have been spotted everywhere lately! Celebs like Rihanna and street style trendsetters are styling it in so many different ways. I love that women are adding their own unique flair to the trend by not only rocking a sporty look with a hat and sneakers but wearing them with heels and skirts/dresses for a more feminine approach. I recently borrowed my boyfriend's Ohio Against the World hat(OATW) and fell in love with it! I love the gold hardware on the front and love that it fits right in with the huge leather trend we have going on this season. I definitely plan on styling more of my outfits with this cute trend! Get your OATW hat here!

Lincoln Center Swag!

The outfits in front of Lincoln Center today were show stopping! My boyfriend and I decided to stop by before lunch and I am so happy we did! We ran into June Ambrose, the Man Repeller, and so many other fashionably forward individuals! Here are some street style photos taken by me of all the fashion fun at the center of NYFW!