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    City Guide: Aspen

    This is a city guide that hits close to home. Aspen, Colorado is a place that I’ve been coming to my whole life and it really is my home away from home. In the summers. there is so much to do outside: incredible hikes, family bike rides, white water rafting, great shopping and some of my favorite restaurants. Being a world-class ski town also makes Aspen a top destination during the winter months. It’s not hard to see why this little slice of the Rocky Mountains is my favorite place on earth.

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    Santorini and Mykonos are two of the most popular Greek Islands, and it’s easy to see why. I’ve been lucky enough to go to Santorini & Mykonos last summer then…

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    July 24, 2019

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    This year, World Pride hits New York City for a historic event – the 50th anniversary of Stonewall! It’s a busy and fun weekend celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and while…

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    Kentucky Derby Weekend!

    May 9, 2019

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    May 7, 2019

    So. I’ve been wearing the same deodorant since middle school/ high school .. basically since the beginning of time. I hadn’t given it too much thought until a few years…

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    April 3, 2019

    It’s finally all come together! Having my room all sorted out really has made me start to feel like I’m all settled now. Like I’m a real New Yorker. It…

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    Less is More

    March 20, 2019

    In 2011, Levi’s had made progress in how it uses water to process and wash its iconic jean styles. Levi’s Water<Less collection reduces water up to 96% in the finishing…

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    Let’s get Organized!

    March 13, 2019

    “Sparking Joy” by de-cluttering and organizing your life is definitely trending right now, and it’s a lifestyle that I can get behind! It’s also a timely trend as we’ve just moved…

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    February 27, 2019

    Habits are hard. The good ones are hard to implement and stick around while it seems the bad ones never want to leave your side. It’s said that a habit can develop…

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    February 25, 2019

    This outfit is such a casual look and pretty much my everyday go-to. It’s head-to-toe from Dockers. Even though I live in New York, I haven’t subscribed to the all-black…

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    The NYC Apartment Tour

    February 20, 2019

    I’ve been living in New York City for about six months now. I’m finally *just* starting to feel settled into the city and in my apartment. Olivia and I have been keeping…

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    City Guide: Park City

    January 27, 2019

    I grew up skiing in the Colorado Rockies, and it wasn’t until two years ago that I had the pleasure of first visiting Park City and the small mountain town…

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    January 16, 2019

    One of my goals for 2019 is to breath and sweat – every day.  That might sound easy, but what I’m aiming to do is to get centered and to…

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    City Guide: Sydney

    January 9, 2019

    Koalas, Kangaroos, and brekkie for days – don’t let the long flight deter you from venturing Down Unda! Sydney has quickly become one of my favorite cities I’ve visited with…

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    The 2018 Finish Line

    December 28, 2018

    And just like that, 2018 has come to a screeching halt.  This year started out by dragging its feet but then felt like it was a mad dash to the finish…

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    Holiday Tux SZN

    December 22, 2018

    ‘Tis the season! The season for office holiday parties, gift exchanges, and black tie affairs! If you happen to be like me, you love the opportunity to rock your tuxedo…

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    Merry Fitmas!

    December 18, 2018

    I don’t know why,  but I typically reject the idea of “working for the weekend”.  I think that you really have to make the most of your life, and by…

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    Holiday Coats

    December 10, 2018

    This little window in time is what I like to call the Holiday Pocket. Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…but it’s also one of the busiest! With…

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