I haven't listened to an audiobook in a while and this was the first one of the new year that I completed, and boy was it good! The Breakdown comes from the author of The Couple Next Door which was an amazing book, and one that really got into the whole 'dark, twisted novel' while also remaining a little …

I have been feeling some type of way for the past few weeks. It's not anxiety, it's not sadness, it's not depression... it's just off and confused. I'm feeling a little lost like I can't get myself together. I have so many thoughts running around in my head and can't seem to get them all to…

I've been less than inspired by my nail polish lately. I love winter nail polishes and want to embrace it as much as possible but my collection was lacking something new and exciting. I was browsing Ulta's website in need of something different when I stumbled across a gorgeous winter shade that was very uniqu…

Friday, I love you! This week was short & long, rough & easy... it was a really weird week and it's over. I said it this week to my coworkers but it's so sad how we are constantly waiting for it to be Friday. Is this what life is about? Just always waiting for the weekend? It's a very weird thing t…

Just like I have an obsession with brunch, I have an obsession with champagne. The two are linked in a way, I suppose... I mean, mimosas=champagne so it makes sense. I don't know what it is but there is something so elegant, so girly, so chic about champagne and champagne accessories. It is a true obsession of min…

When I started Weight Watchers I knew I needed to find recipes for my favorite meals. I couldn't go without certain things and one of those things was macaroni and cheese. Sometimes I just get an intense craving for cheesy goodness and it cannot be stopped. I searched Pinterest for a low point recipe as well as on…

I first heard of Alex and Ani when I was in college. The company popped up all over campus, mostly amongst my sorority sisters because of the brand's adorable charm bracelets which included sorority letters. By the end of my Senior Year,  I had a hefty collection of Alex and Ani bracelets and had noticed that the …

We live in the age of technology and as each day goes by, we are more addicted to our phones, computers, and Netflix. We spend most of our hours staring into our screens with blue light staring back at us. We're constantly told to take some time away from screens, to not be on our phones or watch TV before bed but…

It was a short week but usually, that means it's all the more busy and stressful. I don't know when work got so busy but it has and it's interesting. My days go much faster and I feel more accomplished but it's definitely tiring. I've spent the past few hours laying in bed, doing a whole lot of not…

I've spoken time and time again about how my makeup purchasing has decreased, but I've been more obsessed with trying skincare. Skincare is having a major moment and it's not going away in 2018; one of the biggest trends you're going to see is skincare as makeup. That means more natural finishes, more …

This book isn't set to release for another few weeks but I had to figure out a way to get my hands on it. It's all over my Instagram feed and the cover is just enthralling, as well as the title. I did some research and stumbled across a website that I used to use and completely forgot about; Net Galley is a wa…

I've always been someone who takes care of my things very carefully. Everything I have is always in perfect condition and I'm very serious about making sure they stay that way. That being said, I'm not perfect and something that falls on the waist side is the fact that my jewelry is always dirty. I've …

When I was younger, my mom always took naps. I didn't really understand why but as I turned 25 and am entering my 4th year of 'adulthood' post graduate life, I realize why. Life is exhausting. I never napped as a child or teenager; once I got to college and had all this free time before or after classes, I…

Was this the longest week ever? It was the real first week of the year without a holiday and without a snowstorm and it really felt like it. It was long, busy, stressful and boy, was my commute a bitch. Tuesday (or Wednesday, I can't remember) it took me 3 hours to get to work. The New York City subway is no joke …

My Kate Spade obsession came to an overwhelming climax over the holidays and has since calmed down. That doesn't mean I'm not on the website multiple times a day, looking at the items and putting things on my wishlist. I say that my obsession has calmed down because it's 11 days into the new year and I hav…

This book was released almost two years ago and I just finished it... but boy was it worth the wait. Spoiler alert: I think this was the best career book I've ever read. The Career Code became a bit of a social media darling when it was released and I keep seeing it in Instagram posts as time goes on. It was writt…

Relaxing is my favorite hobby. It is one of the greatest things I do. My mom always tells me that I am the greatest relaxer ever. That doesn't mean lazy... it just means having alone time and decompressing. That being said, relaxing on the weekend is a given for everyone but relaxing during the week is an art; I h…

It's been 6 months since I started Weight Watchers and the most I've lost is 23 pounds. This was before Christmas... during my little Christmas vacation, I definitely indulged and gained a few back. However, I'm on the right track and am on my way to losing more and getting back to the pre-Christmas weight…

We're back in the new year with a little-rebranded series. The Weekly Wrap Up has become the Royal Roundup and we're starting 2018 fresh with a new name and at Week 1. So far, the content will remain the same but that could change at any time. I write this as the Bomb Cyclone is taking New York hostage. I work…

When I think of peppermint I always think of Christmas and naturally, I think of winter. Peppermint and mint, in general, is a very specific taste and has a specific audience. However, I really love it (at times) especially when mixed with hot chocolate. I also really love peppermint in my beauty products. I love the …