That time my alma mater stole my essay.

That time my alma mater stole my essay.

It has always bothered me that my university plagiarized my admissions essay and made it LESS GOOD. So, on the almost 10th anniversary of having submitted it, I’m publishing the original. When I originally found out they had stolen my essay I was pretty mad. 

Byredo (Ben Gorham) x IKEA Limited Edition Home Fragrance Collection | Review + Thoughts

Byredo (Ben Gorham) x IKEA Limited Edition Home Fragrance Collection | Review + Thoughts

I’m the founder of a start-up called Glou Beauty. If you’re a beauty product hoarder, like myself, you *need* get join the waitlist for our launch. I’d love to have you. This post was originally published on Glou. For someone who is allergic to most 

Perfection in a Pencil

Perfection in a Pencil

When something is designed well, thoughtfully packaged, and its purpose carefully considered, you get a seriously beautiful product. I was perusing a Folio Press & Paperie in Santa Barbara a couple days ago (because I cannot resist a stationary store), I saw these curious looking 

The 7 Day Skincare Diary of a Product Junkie

The 7 Day Skincare Diary of a Product Junkie

Dear oh dear. I feel like this really is like a diary. Let the judgement fall haha. I’ve included my thoughts on each of the products and put an asterisk next to the ones I would purchase again. Day 1 AM *Youth to the People 

No Shame in My S’wanky S’well Game: In Defense of Expensive Water Bottles

No Shame in My S’wanky S’well Game: In Defense of Expensive Water Bottles

In my classes at university, the water bottle that sat on your desk was like, the IT accessory that showcased your personality. Besides your name tag it was the only thing that people would consistently see associated with your face. There I was looking from 

New Skincare Tech Gadget?! Sign me up!

New Skincare Tech Gadget?! Sign me up!

Okay, so since I got the fall FabFitFun box I haven’t resubscribed because I haven’t liked any of the spoilers. However, as soon as the first spoiler for the summer box was released I was like, I’m in! Full spoilers can be found here. The 

Ramblings on tea (aka the best beverage ever)

Ramblings on tea (aka the best beverage ever)

I just realized after a conversation with a friend that I am a tea snob. I could be super into more expensive liquids like wine, but my one true beverage of choice is tea. One of the worst parts of anxiety was my inability to 

Is It Worth It? | Sephora Play! March 2018 Value Analysis

Is It Worth It? | Sephora Play! March 2018 Value Analysis

Just a Canadian girl trying to get her hands on this US only subscription box sooooo HERE IT IS.  Sephora Play! subscription box is supposed to be one of the best beauty boxes out there, so of course I have a subscription! It is also supposed to 

Review | Ellie Mae Subscription Box –  March 2018

Review | Ellie Mae Subscription Box – March 2018

Some links are affiliate/referral links. However, please know that I am only linking you to stuff that I truly love. Clicking the links does not cost you anything, in fact most of the time there are special deals that benefit you. Read more about site 

It’s All In The Label: Thoughts on dog food from the vet

It’s All In The Label: Thoughts on dog food from the vet

Bloo had a little stomach upset over the weekend, where she woke up and immediately started dry heaving and threw up bile with small flecks of blood. I booked the first available appointment with the vet. I love the people who work at her primary