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Living in Southern California, there is an abundance of hiking trails from the Santa Monica mountains all the way down to San Diego. I happen to live in the center of Hollywood so I frequent the trendy and popular Runyon Canyon (which is fun for celebrity spotting and chatting with friends) but I wanted to get a little running in. Plus, it was a Sunday and Runyon would be super crowded.
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When my girlfriend Caroline decided she was getting married in Mexico, my little party heart fluttered. Not only was I excited for sun, margaritas and beach, I couldn’t wait to plan a killer bachelorette party Mexico style!
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From John Galliano to DKNY orange lips graced this season’s runways. Now transitioning into summer, our love for orange cosmetics has only grown. Like biting into a tarte yet sweet orange these cosmetic picks are destined to give you the summer pop you need!
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I love vintage. I’m just gonna put it out there. It seems to put things into perspective for me. And lets be honest, perspective is always a good thing. So any time I have the chance to infuse my life with vintage elements, I’m all for it. In fact, most Californians seem to insert some vintage in their homes for that personal touch.
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I love food. And I love eating. But the two together can prove to be a challenge when you start packing on the pounds. So when I cook, I’m always looking for new ways to still achieve all those delicious flavors that make dishes devour-worthy, but cut all the bad stuff for you.
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California is well-known for it’s Mexican culture and incredible food.. With Mexico neighboring our lower border, dishes like slow-roasted carnitas tacos and deliciously marinated carne asada burritos become weekly meals. But sometimes, you just want a little healthier version.
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Everyone loves a good party. And no one loves one more than me. Decorations at a party are one of my favorite things to see upon arrival because each party is so unique.
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We’ve all been there. We tell ourselves we are going to eat healthy this week. Get back on track and promise ourselves that we won’t grab frozen yogurt for the fourth time this week.
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There are few things I enjoy more than a tasty treat. With all the delicious dessert recipes floating around the internet, it’s amazing I don’t gain weight from how much time I spend fantasizing about eating it all. That’s why I love this super easy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding.
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Summer wedding season is here and choosing the right look (as a guest) it's actually trickier than one might think! The fear of being that overdressed (or underdressed) guest tends to haunt our minds.
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall. How can we still achieve style and not break the bank? If you love interior design, you know that decorating your home can sometimes come with a hefty price tag. And sometimes, it's simply just the cost of the accent pieces. Since these are the pieces that help bring your home to life, what do you do if you can’t splurge every time?
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The true sign of summer is a pool party. A good old fashion pool party. It’s the unofficial mascot of summer….or maybe official, depends who you ask; but there is something very California Classic about it.
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Summer is here which means us California girl’s are ready to have fun under the sun! Whether it is laying poolside, crashing with the waves or a morning jog.. the importance of protecting our face from the sun should be mandatory. Behold the ultimate guide on our top five face sunscreens for this summer season.
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Finally! Your summer vacation is here! You spent all week running your last minute errands: trips to the mall, finding that perfect bikini, gettting your bags packed – and now you are ready to hit the road!
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We love getting together with our families during Father’s Day and if your families are anything like ours, Dad is always in front of the BBQ cooking up some mouth-watering treats.
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