The Five Minute Routine: College Makeup (Drugstore Edition)

As mentioned previously, having 8 am classes everyday makes me sacrifice much of my typical morning routine for sleep... However, with these quick and easy products on hand I can always find time to slap some makeup on and look a bit more put together.

Healthy Dorm-Friendly Breakfast Ideas

With 8 am classes every day this semester, I tend to put sleep above everything when it comes to getting ready in the morning. That being said, I can’t skip breakfast unless I’m tryna fall asleep and lose focus in class (which I’m not). Here’s what I stash in my dorm room to fuel me up and actually keep me full for most of the morning:

Winter Fashion Staples

With second semester right around the corner, I created a roundup of my winter fashion essentials. Coming from Florida, my first Boston winter (the snowiest on record, of course) was not easy. However, these frequently worn items made the cold so much more bearable:

Liz Loves: Lush

About five years ago I discovered Lush Cosmetics through a Michelle Phan YouTube video, and ever since it has been one of my favorite beauty brands.

My Photo Diary: Day Trip to Newport

Over Thanksgiving break, my sisters, boyfriend, and I decided to take a spontaneous road trip to Newport, Rhode Island and explore its beautiful historic mansions.

Winter Skincare Swapout

As we head into the colder months I tend to swap out a few of my skincare products in favor of gentler alternatives.

My Favorite App: One Second Everyday

I'm pretty boring when it comes to apps. I typically just stick to my socials and maybe an occasional game or two for when I'm traveling. But that all changed last year when I watched a One Second Everyday video created by my friend during her first semester of college at Vanderbilt. Beginning in 2015 I downloaded the app as a means of documenting the best four years of my life.

Top Ten: New Year's Fashion Finds

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean you can't sparkle from head to toe... Here are some of my favorite New Year's fashion picks that can be used as inspiration for a night out regardless of the season!