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LuLu*s The Great Galentine’s Giveaway: Win Free Dresses for a Year!!

January 30, 2015

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about overcrowded restaurants, red roses and frilly dresses, you can celebrate with a fun outing with your best gal pal! I’m fortunate enough to work with one of my favorite people, Melanee, which means we spend a lot of time together. From collaborating on projects, to ice cream dates, to snapping blog pictures, Melanee is my galentine pretty much every day. Don’t worry, Alan is fully aware!

Forget the flowers, treat yourself to fab frocks for Valentine’s day! Lulu*s giving away an entire year of free dresses to one lucky gal (and her best pal) for all of 2015! All you have to do is subscribe to their email newsletter by entering your email address below! You’ll get a coupon code for immediate shopping upon entry and kept up to date on all the latest looks and chic styles! Want an additional entry (and a better chance to win)? Refer a friend! Just click here to enter.

Lulus Dress c/o | Chinese Laundry Heels

Photos by Justin Truong

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

January 29, 2015

Do you ever have those days when you struggle to find something to wear, just throw on something but it still turns out fab? Well, that was my experience the other with this outfit. I was running late for the office and just threw on some of my favorite pieces and voila it turned out to be a pretty killer outfit. I love the balloon sleeves on the cropped sweater paired with the silky pinwheel print pants. It’s one of those iconic outfits that I’ll want to repeat over and over again.

On an exciting note, I’ve teamed up with some of my blogger gals to bring you a fab Valentine’s Day giveaway! Scroll below for details and enter to win $400.

Photos by Justin Truong

Ashley Brooke | Mash Elle | Boho Nouveau | Upbeat Soles | A Lonestar State of Southern

Covering The Bases | Visions of Vogue | Pink Sole | A Vintage Splendor | Brighton The Day

Kayleigh’s Kloset | Blushing Basics | Mix & Match Fashion | Styled Snapshots | Girl Meets Bow

For The Love of Fancy | Fash Boulevard | KB Styled | A Lily Love Affair | Because Shanna Said So

$400 Valentine’s Day Giveaway #1

Winter Skin Savers

January 28, 2015

Winters in Los Angeles are far from severe, but I still notice a change in my skin as the weather cools. After years of combating dry, irritated skin, I’ve gotten my winter rescue regimen down to a science. Here are the 3 steps I follow to ensure that my skin stays hydrated and healthy.

1. Hot Water & Lemon: I drink a cup of hot water with fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon) every morning – even before I’ve had my coffee! Lemon is full of natural antioxidants and is a great source of vitamin C. Lemons rejuvinate your skin from the inside out and, most importantly, support the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body.

2. Work it Out. Exercising, whether it’s hiking, hot yoga, or spin class, helps sweat out toxins. Exercise helps flush cellular debris out of the system and leaves skin smoother and healthier. Plus, working out is good for whole body!

3. Enhance the Moisture. This is a given, but the cooler and drier weather requires an extra dose of moisture. I add Acure Organics Argan Oil to my regular moisturizing lotion and follow up with a nightly application focusing on my hands, elbows, and cuticles. The Argan Oil helps lock in moisture without feeling heavy.

Winter Prep

January 26, 2015

In an effort to switch things up, I recently incorporated black riding boots into my wardrobe with the help of DSW. As you have noticed, I live in booties most of the time, but it’s good to mix in new pieces from time to time. It’s like a shock to the fashion soul and it’s not a bad thing! I recently stopped by DSW for their expansive and on-trend boot collection to find the perfect riding boot without breaking the bank. I’ll be hauling these beauties to New York next month as I battle the cold weather in style.

Vintage Moschino Blazer | Tory Burch Scarf | Thrifted Jeans | DSW Boots

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by DSW via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of DSW.