P U A K E N

March 4, 2018December 12, 2018

P U A K E N I K E N I L O V E When we lived in Hawaii, our landlords had a puakenikeni tree next to the driveway we had to walk up and

The everyday face

February 13, 2017December 12, 2018

I talk a lot about beauty products on here. A lot. Yet I realized I never really show me using them. Probably because I find taking pics of my face is one of the more

Some Thoughts

September 17, 2016December 12, 2018

Every now and then, I just need to unclog my brain and write. Not a super thought provoking post, instructions, a venting session, some sort of tip or the usual stuff I write on here.

For no particular reason

May 4, 2016December 12, 2018

I don’t really have reason to post these pics… Maybe it’s because the other day I got eight hours of sleep, I had enough time to put on some makeup, I even had three minutes

Selfies get a bad rap. But

April 14, 2016December 12, 2018

Selfies get a bad rap. But every now and then there’s one that captures a salty, happy, carefree, sun kissed, waterlogged, doing what I love in my happy place, me.

A smile is a woman’s best

February 16, 2016December 12, 2018

A smile is a woman’s best cosmetic …but saltwater is a close second. And a miraculous all-in-one CC creme is just a few steps behind in third. (Sorry for the product plug, but this stuff is

How many cares one loses when

January 24, 2016December 12, 2018

How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone. ~ Coco Chanel

Try to take a few minutes

June 10, 2015December 12, 2018

Try to take a few minutes to reflect each day. You know, count your blessings, set goals, breathe, and just unwind a bit. Major bonus points if it’s done in the water. Because then you

True story. In fourth grade, I

June 6, 2015December 12, 2018

True story. In fourth grade, I lied on my eye exam just so I could have glasses like my two other brothers. Now, I actually need glasses. Which is ok because I think these specs are pretty

“Taking joy in living is a

April 17, 2015December 12, 2018

“Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.” ~Rosalind Russell …and waterproof mascara is a close second.

No, I didn’t eat the sand

February 28, 2015December 12, 2018

No, I didn’t eat the sand. I just cuddled with it for a while. Back to my salty & sandy in Hawaii self…and loving it.

See you next year.

December 31, 2014December 12, 2018

Well, I am off to the airport for a week in Moorea. Wifi is available, but I am not sure if I will use it. Honestly, a week unplugged, without a phone or computer is

Let’s chat.

June 19, 2014December 12, 2018

I’ll admit it, there are a few things I need to work on. 1: replying to emails, and 2: being more transparent on this site. So, I felt like it’s time to catch up on