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5 Simple Tips To Help You Save Cash For That Down Payment On Your First Home

5 Simple Tips To Help You Save Cash For That Down Payment On Your First Home

Learn How to Forgive When You Don't Get The Apology You Want (Or One At All)

Learn How to Forgive When You Don't Get The Apology You Want (Or One At All)

25 Famous Women Talk Anxiety + Depression Management

25 Famous Women Talk Anxiety + Depression Management

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The Best Karaoke Bars in NYC

The Best Karaoke Bars in NYC

Rosé Cider is a Thing + It Has Summer 2018 Written All Over It

Rosé Cider is a Thing + It Has Summer 2018 Written All Over It

Experience Original San Francisco Charm

Experience Original San Francisco Charm

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How to Keep Your Cool During That Job Interview

How to Keep Your Cool During That Job Interview

Ready For A Career Change-Up? Here's Some Advice No Matter What Your Situation.

Ready For A Career Change-Up? Here's Some Advice No Matter What Your Situation.

30 Lessons to Learn From Oprah About Building Your Personal Brand

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The Union Square Dining Guide

The Union Square Dining Guide

The Best Spots For Cheap Eats (& What To Order) in San Francisco

The Best Spots For Cheap Eats (& What To Order) in San Francisco

San Francisco Outdoor Activity Guide

San Francisco Outdoor Activity Guide

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A Vision in Tulle

A Vision in Tulle

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Favorites

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Favorites

Fruit Forward Fashion

Fruit Forward Fashion

this week has been no joke y’all 😳 hosting 4 events + 1 fashion show, attending 2 media events, launching 3 campaigns, officially signed with the @socialyteco management team (😍🙌🏻 pinch me), battling some weird stomach virus annnnd officiating my first wedding ever (👩🏼‍🏫fyi i’m an ordained minister now, guys). keeping myself (and my sanity) in check with @soulcycle, deep breaths + affirmations that i am the strong female lead in my own movie 🍿 chasing your dreams + pursuing your passion isn’t always glamorous, but is sure as heck fun and i am here for all of it. so, this is your friendly reminder that if this usually late, sometimes anxious, always carb craving, often napping girl can get through this week...there is no doubt that YOU can accomplish anything you set your mind to, my virtual bffs 💪🏻 now, go👏🏻 make👏🏻it👏🏻happen! xo

when everything is up in the air, you gotta stay fly 💫 stay in your magic, babe ⭐️

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walkin’ in to monday like i own the place 💁🏼‍♀️ make this week yours, babes! 💪🏻

TFW you realize you can’t keep an orchid [pictured: left] alive to save your life 🤦🏼‍♀️

💁🏼‍♀️ just sayin’.

life hack: grab your brightest lipstick + most vibrant headband to distract bystanders from noticing dirty hair + tired eyes 💋

first weekend i’ve been in the bay in a while 🙌🏻 soaking up every bit of this perfect weather while we have it + getting some pool time in too. what are your weekend plans, boo? ☀️