A night at The James!

My fiancé and I spent a night at The James Hotel in Soho and we had the most incredible stay! We had a gorgeous view of the Freedom Tower and the hotel was a short walk away from all there is to see in Tribeca. We did a little shopping early in the day and enjoyed a lovely late night dinner at Vandal. In the morning, we headed to the the fitness center which would make any one want to fit a workout in with impeccable views of downtown from every angle. We then headed back to the room to pack up and check out at 2pm. As we waited for our ride home, we were able to relax in the beautiful sky lobby where guests can enjoy more amazing views of downtown. We then took the glass elevator down to the main lobby and sadly said goodbye to The James. Although it was a short stay, we had an incredible time and would definitely recommend it!

BioEsse Probiotics

Probiotics have become very popular in the world of skincare but BioEsse Probiotics takes a unique approach to how the healthy bacteria is incorporated into the world's first skin microbiome facial care system.
The system contains an active ingredient called Qi Probiomics, which is a probiotic extract derived from beneficial bacteria typically found in the human microbiome. This active ingredient is intended to reduce the signs of aging while improving skin texture for a more youthful appearance and can't be found in any other skincare product. Other ingredients include hyaluronic acid, kokum butter, and a 5-Omega blend made from black currant, chia, borage, evening primrose, and pomegranate. These powerful ingredients are meant to rebalance, hydrate, and renew the skin for a resilient and renewed complexion.

After using the system for a little over a week, I must say my skin is definitely smoother and it has helped even out my skin tone dramatically! I love that a little goes a VERY long way with these products. The gentle cleanser is infused with lavender and spearmint and the amazing scent makes cleansing my face a treat! It's sulfate-free and is great at removing impurities without stripping my skin of moisture.

The serum and facial lotion are very lightweight and glide on easily. I layer the facial lotion over the serum and my skin quickly absorbs it, proving that they are penetrating into the skin and not just sitting on the surface of my skin as many other products do. I like to apply a heavier moisturizer on top for added hydration since my skin is extra dry this season.

The eye cream immediately gives a refreshing and cooling effect to the eye area which feels incredible on my tired and puffy eyes in the morning. I instantly feel a little bit of tightening of the skin around the eye area as though I can physically feel the product working and I haven't experienced any sort of irritation.

I am very satisfied with the BioEsse Probiotic skincare system and I'm excited to see even more results as I continue to use it! They are currently offering 50% off all orders until December 24th with the code CHRISTMASLOVE making it the perfect time to get your hands on these skincare saviors!

Lena & Lina Matte Liquid Lipstick!

If you're looking for the perfect holiday lip color, look no further! This matte liquid lipstick in the shade "turn on" is highly pigmented and long-wearing so you can eat, drink, and be merry during all of your holiday festivities. It's creamy and moisturizing, giving you the most gorgeous color without looking or feeling dry. Made with nothing but the safest ingredients, this showstopper is paraben-free, fragrance-free and non-comodegenic. With a vibrant color like this, I like keeping the rest of my makeup simple and letting the bold lip steal the show. Apply a lip balm as a base/primer and then apply this all over the lip with the easy click pen applicator. With gorgeous color choices ranging from beautifully bold to subtle nudes, you will definitely find a color that works for you! Head to Lena & Lina to make sure you get your beauty essentials and last minute gifts for your friends and family before the holidays!

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!

MAKE x Birchbox Breakfast Event!

Obsessed is an understatement when describing how I feel about MAKE! I was introduced to the brand at the Birchbox breakfast event held at the Birchbox store in Soho and learned all about the NYC-based brand. This beauty brand is so modern from the colors to the packaging and really takes it to a whole new level when it comes to makeup and art! Each season MAKE will collaborate with two makeup artists to create a collection and one-third of sales will be donated to the We See Beauty Foundation which funds next generation businesses in America. The colors are so vibrant and I cant get over how innovative and original the packaging is compared to so many other makeup brands currently on the market! My fave product from my bag of goodies would have to be the Bronze Molten Shadow. It is so vibrant, creamy, and pigmented and is perfect for a holiday makeup look or a night out! Make sure to head to Birchbox and We See Beauty to purchase these awesome products to enhance your beauty this holiday season! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to see a makeup look I created with my MAKE products!

Birchbox X Benefit Birchbloggers Beauty Bash!

Birchbox and Benefit cosmetics teamed up to send my sister Jaz and I some of their amazing makeup products and party favors to host our own Beauty Bash! We were super excited to host this little shindig and we decided to turn it into a big Birchbloggers event and invited some of our favorite Birchblogger gals! Jaz and I are both Birchbloggers so it was fun to catch up with the ladies we've met through other Birchbox events to talk beauty, fashion, and of course blogging. The weather here in NY happened to be just perfect for an outdoor fiesta so we held it on my rooftop sundeck in Midtown Manhattan. We popped open the champagne, ordered some pizza, and indulged heavily on sweets so it was pretty much the perfect outdoor brunch scene. We had way too much fun and I'm so grateful to both Birchbox X Benefit Cosmetics for making this happen! By the way, the Benefit Push Up Liner is my favorite eyeliner EVER! I will be doing a review on all of my new Benefit products soon so keep an eye out for that! Follow me on Instagram for more photos of the Beauty Bash! Happy Monday and have a great week! XO

Solstice in Times Square: Athleta Mind Over Madness Yoga

I started off the first day of summer with a yoga session in the middle of Times Square! Every year Times Square and performance apparel brand Athleta join to celebrate the summer solstice with a day of yoga classes in Times Square. Not only do they provide free yoga classes all day, they also give away so many goodies like yoga mats, coconut water, snack bars, and magazines! This is my second time attending and I must say, although it takes place in one of the busiest locations in the world, it is one of the most peaceful, relaxing, and rejuvenating experiences! I feel empowered, blessed, and grateful to live in such an amazing city and the opportunity to soak in the incredible energy of the city while doing yoga is pretty awesome! It was the perfect way to welcome in the summer season and I can't wait to do it again next year!