TO FEEL YOUR BEST: MY DAILY FAVS

Happy Wednesday, girls! I'm in a great mood and full of energy today, how about you? :) There are so many things that make me feel my best everyday. For example, drinking a lot of water and tea, exercise, a little pampering like a mani pedi, wearing shoes I'm in love with, giving out compliments to others, taking a bubble bath at home with scented candles or just taking a deep breath while on a brisk walk through the streets of Manhattan. They all make me feel good inside and out. Among all of these examples, here are my two favorites.

-Drinking Tea

I started drinking tea with my mom growing up. I mainly drank green tea because honestly it tastes the best to me and has the highest antioxidants while also providing benefits to your skin. Tea keeps my body hydrated, boosts my immune system and helps to keep me fit as well by stimulating my metabolism. Tea is especially good after I've had some oily food or when I'm feeling a little bit under the weather. I love hot tea because it helps keep my body warm on cold winter nights or when the A/C is blasting way too high in the office during the summer months. I have an electric hot water kettle at home, so I have hot water available 24x7 just so that I can make tea anytime I want. Tea is definitely an essential, one of the most important parts of my daily routine. 

-Wearing Neon Pumps

Every morning I wake up and decide what to wear, pick something I like that will put a smile on my face. I'm sure you guys do the same. Numerous studies have shown that bright colors tend to make people much happier. If you guys have been following me for a while, you must have seen these neon pumps time and again because I wear them so often, haha. My love toward these neon pumps has never wavered over the years. If anything, I love them even more. Without a doubt they are a part of my wardrobe essentials. If you wear something simple or with neutral colors, the pop color on your heels will make your entire outfit stand out. Especially now during the summer, when I step outside in these bright neon pumps, I instantly feel more confident.

Admittedly, tea and neon pumps may not be the first things that come to mind to start your day, but they sure as hell invigorate my day. They make me feel sensational. What are some ways or things that make you feel great on a daily basis? Whatever they are, I hope they bring out your genuine smile. Remember your smile is really your best accessory:) Thank you so much for reading:) XOXO

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BIG HAIR DON'T CARE

Happy Thursday, my loves! I'm having a great hair day. How about you? :P

I received a dry shampoo and hair spray set from the Salon Grafix "Play It Big" collection and I wanted to share my experience with you. Most shampoos can strip the hair's natural oil, which is why it's never a good idea to wash your hair everyday even if you exercise everyday. I really love the dry shampoo from the new collection because it not only keeps my hair clean, but also gives my hair nice volume, so I totally don't neeed to wash my hair everyday anymore. The hair spray also gives my hair volume and makes my hair stronger. I love the refreshing smell and I started to use it on a daily basis. I use it to secure my hair before I go to the gym and I use it before I go to work as well. I also learned a good tip from their expert tip section, blow dry your hair upside down for fuller-looking hair. This is one of the tricks that will give your hair more volume. It's good information, which I can continue to use to take care of my hair. I know that I have already mentioned it many times, but volume is so essential for great looking hair. 

When it comes to hair or style, I have always had a thing for the Big style. I love voluminous curly hair the most because it always makes me feel feminine and more confident. I wore my statement earrings with my big hair. It's really "Go Big or Go Home" and I love it. If you don't think big hair/style is for you or you have never tried it, why not give it a try? Maybe you will change your mind and get a taste of how I feel. Don't just look at the models in the hair videos. You could one day be that girl flipping your big hair looking fabulous, right? :) 

Salon Grafix Play It Big! Volumizing Hair Sprays and Dry Shampoos are blended with Keratin Protein Complex.  Use every day for hair that looks bigger and stronger than ever before. Salon Grafix products Deliver Salon Performance at Home.  http://www.salongrafix.com/collections/play-it-big/   

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NYFW ESSENTIALS

My New York Fashion Week Essentials. I started using Amore pacific CC cream after I ran out of all my bb cream. It's light but provides good coverage. The Minimergency kit is just amazing. It looks so small, but it has tape, safety pins, floss, nail polish remover, hair spray and a breath freshener etc. I always bring it with me when I'm traveling. I'm ready, New York Fashion Week:)  

Amore Pacific CC Cream//YSL lipstick//EOS lip balm

Alexander McQueen Necklace (Current Season)

ASOS ring pack

Formula X for Sephora Sparklers//Minimergency Kit