Glitz Guide: Self-love

This past year I experienced a lot of loss. My Grandpop died in October, I broke things off with two boys I really, really liked but saw no future with, and I lost the happy life I was living until a global pandemic threatened humanity. But one thing I didn't lose? Myself. Through all the tears, the pain, the depression...I realized that I was the only one I could truly count on to make me happy. I had to love myself to get through it all. 

I want to preface this by saying I do still have bad days. Days I look in the mirror and point out my flaws. Days I struggle with my own self-worth. It's by no means an easy journey, but I'm working on it. I want to share my experience so maybe you can learn something -- take that first step to start healing. Realize you're so amazing and special and deserve all the happiness in the world.

NYC Skincare Routine

One thing I was not expecting when I moved to New York (so young, so naive) was how the city air would ruin my once porcelain skin. After only a month I noticed my pores seemed larger, I was breaking out more, and my skin just looked dull. Seeing as how I'm 26, the thought of what this constant pollution can do to my skin freaked me the eff out and now I'm considering myself skincare-obsessed. I did my research, gave myself my own degree in esthiology, and prepared a skincare routine that will not only make my skin happy, but me happy!

My Daily Vitamins

One of the things I religiously do every morning is take my vitamins. It's a part of my morning routine I look forward to because I can actually see the benefits. With my current mash-up, I have seen my hair grow faster (even being bleached to platinum blonde), my sleep improve, my nails grow stronger, and my whole body just feel good.Along with diet and exercise, I think that taking vitamins has significantly improved my health and I want to share my daily dose with you. Be warned that some of these are horse pills...so have a tall glass of water handy!

Class Pass Review: Cycle Bar

I recently got into Class Pass again and let me tell you, I am LOVING their new points system. Now there are no longer restrictions to visiting the same studio, just a difference in point "costs" and you can roll over up to 10 credits into the next month! This is great for my flexible schedule and I love that certain classes are different points than others depending on time, instructor involvement, and equipment needed. Read on and see how you can get $30 off your first month of classes!

HUM Pairings: Energize Your Morning Workout

This post is in partnership with HUM Nutrition and The Newsette.

One of my 2018 goals was to be better about working out and getting up early to do so. Well, let me tell you something...get up is HARD especially now that Daylight Savings has hit (wake up BEFORE the Sun? Gross.) However, I recently found a new all-natural supplement that changed the way I get ready every morning. Now instead of dreading my morning Taebo videos (who doesn't love Billy Blanks?), I wake up with the determination to get a good workout in and the confidence that I won't be falling asleep at my desk by 9AM!