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Oct 29, 2018

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Milwaukee Travel Diaries (For 24 hours!)

The only time I've ever been to Milwaukee (which I realized when I saw the capital building) was years ago for a model scouting at The Rock Agency with Kasia Koniar (hi kasia miss you!) when I used to be an agent for a modeling agency in Chicago. If you want to know how I got a job as a model agent at 22 that post is here haha but back to Milwaukee! I was so excited to go back because this time I could actually see more of the city and spend the night! Colin and I only decide

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Getting Ready for the Wedding! Teeth Edition. Sharing Our At Home Teeth Whitening Routine

Oct 25, 2018

Lifestyle

Getting Ready for the Wedding! Teeth Edition. Sharing Our At Home Teeth Whitening Routine

With the wedding coming up next year, I definitely wanted Colin and I to have white spanking teeth for our pictures so when Smile Brilliant reached out, I was SO interested in trying out their product and Colin joined! I've whitened my teeth in the past a few times but I was excited to try something new. The first was right after I got my braces off around 2006 and I used Crest Whitestrips. I guess my teeth just didn't get stained much after because then I hadn't touched them

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Oct 18, 2018

Beauty

First Impressions: Maelle Beauty

I was SO excited when a Chicago based makeup company, Maelle Beauty, reached out to me to test their products. They are a start up and have amazing employees and CEO and I'm so excited to write this post for you guys! They just opened up in April of 2018 and are sold in the US and UK, online only. Their products are cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny certified, paraben-free, phthalate-free,SLS-free, tri closan-free, and mineral-oil free. Amaze! PS you can use promo code ela10 for 10

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My Experience with Microneedling and IPL Photofacial

Oct 16, 2018

Beauty

My Experience with Microneedling and IPL Photofacial

So.. what is all this Micro crap that I keep writing about? Well I just posted about my second microBLADING type procedure of my eyebrows but today I'm going to go over the microNEEDLING procedure I got done recently along with IPL. So all these new types of facials are getting so much recent press and I definitely was on board to try them out. There's dermaplaning, hydrafacials (my review here), and these more invasive procedures. These two that I did also work on redness an

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Oct 11, 2018

Beauty

How I Get Voluminous Hair

I never really used hair products every day until I came across Joico. I was so impressed with the following items that I use them every time I wash my hair and need a boost of volume. I also have a video here of me using the Beach Shake texturizer spray so you can see how to use it. If you prefer purchasing from Amazon (for the 2 day shipping obvz), they're here in my amazon list. BEACH SHAKE TEXTURIZING FINISHER Has a coconut scent which makes me feel like summer is still h

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Oct 9, 2018

Fashion

An Entire Outfit From H&M

I just had to do a separate post on this outfit because how many times are you ONLY wearing items from one store??! Pants, tee, jacket, and hat are all from H&M! Purchased all at different times so if the items aren't at H&M any longer then I linked similar ones below. I love how great their price points are and to be honest, I'm always shopping there. Love getting basics but also trendy pieces for a steal. The purse (similar here) is one that I've worn every day since like 2

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My Experience with Powder Brows (Eyebrow Tattoo)

Oct 8, 2018

Beauty

My Experience with Powder Brows (Eyebrow Tattoo)

The idea that I should get my eyebrows tattooed only started after I got them tinted. I then got them microbladed in Sept of 2017 and when my 1 year follow up was here, I was planning on getting them touched up with microblading but then we discussed other options so we went with 'powder brows.' Let me explain the difference between all three. TINTING: What is it: They use a semi permanent dye that will tint your eyebrows to give them a darker more defined look. It's a quick

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Oct 2, 2018

Fashion

Leather and Jean

I'm finally done with Whole 30!! My 30th day was on Sunday and I chowed down more chicken and potatoes because I totally wasn't ready yet to put my body through processed food. JK I wish that was the case. I WAS doing well that day until my dad brought home Mcdonalds and "accidentally" brought home a 2nd big mac and fries... I had a bit of it, not ALL and I regretted every minute of it. Showed me how much I was so happy during whole 30 because I NEVER felt bad for eating anyt

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Hi, I'm Ela! I started this blog to share all my knowledge of fashion, home decor, travel and more. I previously worked as a men's model agent (see that post here) and now I work in advertising. Majoring in Fashion Business, I've always had a love towards fashion and love sharing about it. I get so excited getting pieces for a steal (my Polish background does that to me,) I love to travel anywhere and everywhere, and I love interior decor and turning something old into something beautiful and new.

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