Bag Review: Michael Kors Grayson Medium Logo Satchel

Hi, I'm Nadia and I have a problem with loving designer purses and occasionally buying them.

For the longest time, I've been extremely loyal to Coach. I got my first one when I was about 14.
My mom had given me a small burgendy edition with a dark leather strap and little did I know, my favorite hobby had just begun.

Nowadays, I've branched out a little to Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs. Don't get me wrong- if I had the scrilla to buy Prada, Louis Vuitton, or Chanel, I WOULD. Buuuut I'm a normal girl who makes normal money, so let's just be real here.

Right now, I've renewed my love with this satchel that I got about a year ago. It's actually really roomy and durable. It's great for nice dinners and I have to say, I'm really impressed with the gold plating- none of it has worn down. Honestly, the straps will probably be the first thing that'll start to fall apart, but so far so good. Even if you're having a casual, laid back kinda day, this purse adds just enough polish to bring everything together. 

I'm sure a lot of you will notice the similarity and look-alike between the MK Grayson Satchel and the Louis Vuitton Speedy.  MK has a really nice selection of well-made bags for a waaaaay better price, so this was my way of fulfilling a small dream of rocking the Speedy one day.  :-)

My only word of caution is to not over stuff it. Now that's not because the bag can't handle it, rather because the crook of your elbow might not! Of course, this is the style of the bag, so you should probably already be prepared for that.

All in all, this is great, fun bag, and I give it an A-.

SEPHORA- Need I say more?!

If I could live at Sephora, I think I would.  Just make sure there's some sort of food stand right outside the door and I'm good to go!

Now, I don't want to sound like a snob or anything, but I do get most of my makeup from Sephora.  Before you judge me, hear me out! 

My skin is really sensitive and I tend to get bad acne and dry spots, so I try to use higher end products that I know have good ingredients, are cruelty free, and help with my skin.  If I can buy drugstore makeup or beauty products, I definitely will.  Like mascara and lip gloss?  Girl, Walgreens is where it's at.  But I'm not hear to talk about makeup in particular today (that is a whole other post to come!)- it's about Sephora sales and how awesome they are!!

Right now they're doing 3 nail polishes from Sephora by OPI for $10!!!!  Did you hear me?!?!  3 polishes for 10 bucks!!  So you better go and get it while supplies last...haha, sorry I had to say it like that.

National Sister Day- Belated!! My bad!!

I totally remembered this day for Facebook and Instagram, but didn't even think to make a post on my blog about it!  Terrible, I know.  :-P

Today's post is dedicated to my little sister!!

I don't want to ramble, but long story short, my aunt and uncle raised me starting when I was 8 years old.  When I moved in with them, they already had their first child- a sweet, cute, annoying little girl.  haha

Oh you know.  Just takin' pics in my closet.

 

Throughout the years, she and I have gone from sharing the same bedroom to living cities away from each other.  There are times when we share everything with one another and there are times when we go weeks without speaking, but you know what?  Regardless of how often we actually talk, we know that there's always gonna be something between us: sisterly love. 

 

Even though she's actually my cousin, we were raised as sisters...so that's how I view her.  As my BABY SISSY.  *tear*

She's growing up so fast, (look out Seattle!!  We've got another crazy teen driver on the road!), and just has this crazy personality, and is turning into a beautiful little lady.

 

So here's to you Butt Munch.  Love ya!  XOXO

Michael Kors- How I HEART Thee!

Remember when we were kids and having a Rugrats Velcro wallet was the thing?  I mean, you knew you were legit if you were carrying one of those...or maybe that was just all in my 7 year old head. haha

Well, I am that 7 year old no more...I FINALLY got myself a big girl wallet!!  I can't even begin to describe how excited I am.  :-)

Say hello to my beautiful little friend.

Check it out online!

 

I'm sooo happy with this purchase!  My new wallet is made of saffiano leather and has golden hardware.  It actually fits quite a bit of change and is really durable.  This wallet comes in different colors, but I went with black just because it's so classic and will go with any handbag that I use.

 

Definitely recommend this to any of you gals who are wallet shopping!!

Dogs of Summer- Pet Safety This Season

Hey Dog Lovers,

We are right in the middle of summer and I can't help but think about how to keep my little Sophie safe as it get warmer and warmer. Sophie is my 2 year old Yorkipoo who is really just my hairy, four-legged child. My husband and I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and she is so precious to me.  I know.  I'm THAT person.

We live in the city where the dogs out number the kids, so pet safety is definitely a priority for us urban parents. Read on to find out my top 3 tips in keeping Fido safe and happy for this sunny season!

#1 Make sure your dog has an updated name tag or is microchiped.  Not gonna lie- I've been procrastinating getting an updated name tag for Sophie, but it is on my to-do for this weekend! Just in case your doggy gets loose or lost, having proper ID will help someone in bringing them back home safely!

#2  Bring water.  Nowadays, there are so many travel options as far as compact bowls or a bottle/bowl carrier.  Make use of these convenient and fun items and your pet will thank you for it!

#3  If it's too hot outside, don't take your dog outside.  Easy enough, right?  Dogs have hair and fur...I mean, how would you feel in 90 degree weather with a wool sweater on??  This is definitely something that I keep in mind when I want to take Sophie to the park or on a walk.  Yes, she would love to be outside, but at the risk of her getting heat stroke?  I don't think so.

I've noticed that the hottest part of the day is between 1PM-4PM.  It's a good idea to get out early in the day to take your pup on a nice long walk and then a couple of potty walks throughout the afternoon if needed until evening time when it's cooler.

Outside of these three suggestions, the biggest reminder that I have for you dog owners is to NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR CAR.  If it is warm out, please reconsider taking your dog with you shopping or to run an errand.  Even if you leave the windows open, ask yourself if it's really necessary for your furry friend to tag along. 

Sophie keeping cool in my air conditioned office.  Spoiled brat.

 

Bag Obsession!!



(Via)

MUST.  HAVE.

 

Product Review: Sugar Lip Polish by Fresh

I'm just gonna come out and say it- my lips are weird. I don't even know how to describe what's going on there. When they're not dry, they're peeling. When they're not peeling, they're cracked. It's just really gross. My lips have been like this ever since I was younger and I've tried all kinds of chapstick and lip balms, but nothing has been able to fix the mess that was happening...until NOW!!

I first heard about lip scrubs while browsing the Sephora website. I was desperately looking for a good lip balm and purchased one from the line Fresh. It was amazing, but it wasnt making the peeling go away. I decided to visit the local Sephora and a sales person showed me Fresh's lip scrub. At first, I thought it smelled disgusting and I didn't know how I felt about having to go through all this work just for my lips. However, after years of being embarrassed by my lips and constantly checking my compact mirror, I figured it'd be worth a shot...and I'm so glad I took that chance!

This lip scrub is made from real brown sugar crystals that buff away any flakes, dry skin, or in my case, peeling skin (grosssss).  It's also really nourishing since it has natural oils and shea butter.  Another interesting ingredient it has is Vitamin E.  This helps to prevent the breakdown of collagen, so your lips will definitely maintain that full appearance. After using this, my lips feel smooth and look renewed! 

All in all, I can definitely say that if you use this product, you'll be looking FRESH!!  Get it?  Haha, no?  Just me then?  Alright.