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Postcards from Pendry Hotel San Diego

Sometimes you need to getaway for a couple of days but can’t swing traveling somewhere far. That’s what staycations are for. Since my fiancé and I aren’t traveling for the holidays, we…

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Mugler Angel Perfume x La Maison du Chocolat

Many times when I’m shopping for a new fragrance, I’ll try something new. There’s something to be said about reintroducing a classic scent into my perfume rotation. Seductive and alluring, Mugler’s ANGEL…

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Fragrance Edit: Serendipitous by Serendipity 3

Hi, I’m Maria and I’m a perfume-aholic. Yep. If you’ve been reading my blog, you might notice that I’ve been sprinkling in fragrance reviews. And boy did I discover a scent that…

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Skincare Favorite: Clarins Double Serum

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, then you know that I love good skincare. To the point where I might be a skincare junkie. I typically like to test a…

Summer Fun at Bay Club Carmel Valley

Did you know that San Diego is the Top 4th rated vacation destination in the US? Since I live in San Diego I won’t have to travel far to enjoy some summer fun.…

Summer Skincare with Lumene Lähde Collection

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting the Lumene team for an introduction to their Lähde collection, perfect timing for my summer skincare. They created the most beautiful space at Lombardi House in Los…

Finding Love, It’s Not What You Think

I’m getting a little personal today with this article about finding love. I used to think that external things like people, places and things, would be bring me love. As each decade flies by, I’m…

My Top Spring Fragrances

One of my secret obsessions is parfum a.k.a. perfume. Not only do I love finding scents that smell heavenly, I also love the beautiful designs of fragrance bottles. Transitioning into a new season…

Top Cold-Shoulder Floral Dresses

Every season comes a new trend or modified trend from another season. It can be overwhelming when you’re not sure what to buy or how to spend your money wisely on trend…

Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

The day of love is a week away and if you’re wondering what to wear for Valentine’s Day, here’s a few ideas for different types of occasions. Not all of us are…