In the life of a rose I've lived and died 100 times. You've watched me open, bloom, wilt, rot and start over. You watch me again, and again, and again, and again... And each time, My time, measured in light, final breaths, finding, losing. Time, giving so much And then taking everything away And I wonder this time, next year What will it look like? With my guesses so often, so wrong I wonder what beginning, what end waits for me Will I have accepted the things that I cannot

This week's skin series is dedicated to samples. Those tiny , non-brand specific jars that are filled up with a few days worth of product so you can see how much you like it. If you're like me and have friends that give you deluxe samples when you shop, shout out to Courtney and Kali, then you end up with a drawer full of goodies to test out. If you haven't figured out I'm a a skin care junkie. Makeup is an art but skin care is a must! I'd rather be on my Alicia Keys tip a fe

At this point in Skin Series, we've learned about all types of skin, but we haven't really talked about what ALL skin needs to stay healthy. Today, we're going to talk about major things that keep your skin happy, healthy, and wanting more. More and more companies are shying away from harsh chemicals and going green. Not green all together but they are using more naturally derived, plant based ingredients that are healthier for your skin. Anti-oxidants Anti-oxidants protect y

In my line of work, I've had the opportunity to work for some amazing brands and travel to some awesome places to train. I've built long lasting relationships with men and women that I've worked along side and made some pretty great connections. From Lancome to Aveda, Chanel to Clarins, my knowledge and experience with luxury brands continues to grow. I'm proud to share my favorite luxury brands with you and hope that I can encourage you to splurge on an item (or 3.) Let's ge