Lovelyish

When I was growing up, my mom was a flight attendant. If there is one thing she taught me from her experiences, it’s how to pack a bag for any occasion. Always bring clean underwear if you are going on an overnight trip (because what if you die and they find you in dirty undies? ultimate shame.), always pack light and do not overstuff your bags.

I used to love when she would come home from trips. She would open her perfectly packed suitcase and give me all sorts of goodies she collected from her trips. Nothing fancy, mostly plane-sized packages of cookies, peanuts, those little airline wings they gives kids when they fly and soda from Canada (which I loved because the cans were smaller). Occasionally she would bring back dry ice from the plane in a little cooler and — under supervision — would let me run water over it in the sink to make steam. She was like Mary Poppins with her magical bag. I loved it.

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Hello Lovelies! Are any of my Lovelies out there a fan of taking baths? I hope so, because bath time is my favorite time! It’s the most blissful way to wind down and relax after a long and stressful day. To be honest though, sometimes I just take them when I have nothing else to do and feel like treating myself to a mini spa! I mean c’mon, why not ‘treat yo self’?! You know you deserve it! 

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Saturday morning cartoons were a childhood staple for me. I remember waking up super early to watch all my favourite characters and I always wished I could get in on their adventures! And now, the most famous of our animated friends is making a comeback! 

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I was in the seventh grade when I first started experimenting with makeup. And to spare you the details, it didn’t go well. I impulsively dabbed concealer that didn’t match my skin tone on blemishes like dollops of Daisy, and I modeled my eyeliner looks after the face black on professional athletes. 

And normally this would be the part when I say, “I can’t believe my mother let me out of the house like that!” And then I remember that she didn’t. I snuck the makeup out of the house in my backpack and applied it on the sidewalk on my walk to school. Good stuff, Gabs. 

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I’ve learned that there’s no better way to get through a morning commute filled with bustling people and subway stops than with a little music. I love making playlists for the seasons. This one is a little more special though, because I’ve included songs that make me think of New York (even though none of them are actually about the city). Ready to boost your commute or day with a few awesome songs?

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Summer is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I switched out my makeup bag for lighter, long-lasting products a long time ago (it’s officially summertime in Texas way earlier than other places). I still need to tackle my skincare regimen, and lucky for me, there are three easy products to switch out for this warmer weather. 

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Our summer tops and dresses are now coming installed with modest ventilation, and as the dog days begin to creep in, this is good news for those who wish to stay cool, but classy.

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