Feature in Bust Magazine

That feeling when you walk into a store, pick up Bust Magazine off of the shelf, and see yourself!!! Earlier this year, I was contacted by Bust Magazine to be photographed and interviewed for their Dec/Jan 2018 issue (with Greta Gerwig on the cover!) and I, of course, had to say yes!

As a little girl growing up in the middle of nowhere, print magazines were my first portals into seeing bigger dreams, worlds, view points, etc., for the first time. Seeing myself in Bust Magazine is incredibly surreal and feels like a lifelong dream has come true!

I had the best time posing for Christopher Dibble at the beautiful Hi-Low Hotel for the amazing shoot - the hotel staff was incredibly kind and accommodating (holding the doors open for me while I struggled with several props and accidentally hitting myself in the face with them, of course!) and Bridgette Emard, Christopher's assistant, was incredibly kind and thoughtful.

Wanted to take a moment to thank Bry'onna (for being the best interviewer ever), Lisa, Meredith, Erika, and the entire Bust Mag team for making this happen! And finally, I just wanna say thank you to everybody who is reading this! Being surrounded by such a loving, beautiful inside and out group has meant literally the world to me. If you see the feature IRL, please send me a selfie with it so I can pretend I’m there with you, giving you a hug.

Details
Photographer: Christopher Dibble
Assistent: Bridgette Emard
Location: Hi-Lo Hotel

I'm Wearing:
Outfit in Bust:
ASOS dress
ASOS shoes (similar, similar)

Outfit Holding Magazine:
Valfre Dress *
Betty and Veronica Beret *
Ban.do Phone Case

Little Arrow's Holiday Party

Last week I had the pleasure of attending Little Arrow's annual holiday party as the in house photographer and it was an absolute dream!

Bri (the beauty and brains behind Little Arrow's amazing pins and accessories) had transformed her darling studio into the perfect party spot - while a neon sign bathed the walls in pink light, a pastel pink tree furnished with precious retro ornaments dazzled as a centerpiece, and there was a hot chocolate bar with all the trimmings you could think of, delicious cupcakes. Not to mention, an iridescent Photo Booth, surrounded by confetti and fully stocked with accessories… be still my heart! I had a great time with my friend Malia, taking photobooth photos together in between catching up and sampling from the hot chocolate bar!

Over the past year I have had the opportunity to get to know Bri and have been completely floored by her generosity, kindness, and talent. I was able to do a few photoshoots for her brand this year and it has definitely been a career highlight - being able to work with such a gorgeous person, inside and out, makes it even more of a dream come true!

Do you have any holiday parties lined up, or have you already gone to some? I'd love to hear all about it!

I'm Wearing:
Motel Rocks Dress *
Smashbox Maneater Lipstick *

Last Minute Luxury Gift Guide

One of my very favorite kinds of gifts to give and receive are those ones that make you feel like a million bucks but you can't quite justify using except for special occasions. My mother and sister are especially guilty of doing this - so naturally those things are my very favorite thing to get them! Here is a guide to some of my very favorite "pamper yourself" gifts that you can pick up last minute for your friends, family - or you ;)

Sugarpill Nail Polish
I truly can't stop singing the praises for Sugarpill Cosmetics - created by one of the sweetest, most infectious ladies I've ever had the pleasure of chatting with, Amy Doan - Sugarpill more then lives up to their adorable packaging and charismatic founder. I adore their 5-free, cruelty free and vegan formula for nail polishes - and when I bought some for my friend Lauren, they loved them too!

Sheet/Face Mask
One of my most favorite wind down activities, by yourself or with friends, will always be throwing on a face mask! Whether it be a moisturizing cream mask or sheet mask, I feel like you can't go wrong giving or receiving a calming, nourishing mask!

The Sheet Mask: TONYMOLY I'm Real Rose Hydrating Mask Sheet
The Deep Cleaning Mask: Pixi Glow Mud Mask
The Moisturizing Mask: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Bath Bombs/Bar
After admiring Lush products from afar for years, I finally was able to try them for myself! There is nothing like relaxing in a pink or blue hued warm bath to soothe your muscles and mind!

Perfume
Ever since I was little, watching my mom put on perfume, I've felt like putting on perfume was such a luxurious final touch to getting ready. I love wearing perfumes and being flooded with memories of the past adventures I've had while wearing that perfume - and I feel like it would be such a meaningful and thoughtful gift to give! I am currently working on a in-depth post about my favorite perfumes and why, but here's some of my favorites!

My Top Picks:
Prada Candy
Marc Jacobs Daisy
YSL Parisienne

Image of me taken behind the scenes for a Darling Distraction photoshoot.