It’s been a minute since I’ve written a personal post and I felt compelled to put pen to paper about the importance of saying No for some reason. It’s been a big lesson I’ve learned in the last 1.5 years as I’ve recently made an exciting turn in my professional career. And instead of trying to do it all, I made a personal decision to cut back on obligations that while enjoyable and exciting, also made it difficult for me to…
sneakers | mom jeans | anine bing sweater | jenny bird choker | tan booties | camel trousers | white tank | tie-dye crop Just a few fashion things I’m craving for fall. I’m really feeling tan and camel for the season and obviously need a few basics from tanks to denim to sneakers. I also am excited to invest in a new piece of gold jewelry (from a Canadian designer I love to support) while saving on trendier items…
It’s a new year and with that I have a new set of incredible women I’m eager to share in the Women Making Waves feature. I started this feature as a way to share badass chicks who are doing cool shit in their respective fields. The response was super overwhelming in the past year and I am excited as we grow Ya, We’re Basic. to involve more wonderful women on the site and the podcast. So without further delay, I’m…
Well well well what a year it has been?! It was definitely one of self-discovery and one where dove in and I took risks, hit the bottom of the deep end and somehow managed to get back up again. It’s funny because despite it being one of the most difficult and emotionally challenging years of my life, it was absolutely also one of the most life-changing and focused too. I’m grateful for the decisions I made, the mistakes that taught…
I’ve had my fair share of holiday hiccups so I feel like I’ve created a solid list to avoid stress based on experience HA. From throwing fitness to the wind to thinking that I weigh 300 lbs and drinking like I do too, in the past I have totally lost my routine during the holiday season. Because of that I’ve constructed ideas that include self-care, self-reflection and self-control! It’s a healthy blend so not to worry, but the key to…
This is about to be one of my favorite Women Making Waves to date. Why do you ask? Because you know my obsession with skin care, my commitment to my youth and my desire to share products that I truly am OBSESSED with. So when I was approached by NIU BODY to chat with the founders, Laura and Connie, I was actually quite thrilled. It’s not always the case that a product I have used religiously (hello lavender toning mist)…
So here at i’m a little. I’m not like crazy about Women Making Waves only including women. Obvi we’re all like Girl Power, Spice World Tour 2019 – but just because a company we respect has a male boss babe involved doesn’t mean we’re going to give it the cold shoulder. HELL NO! When I love something, I’m in it to win it and that’s why I think I related so much to Welo – short for We Love – as this entrepreneurial trio…
Ok guys, let’s get one thing straight. I am bad at money management. I am that guy. The one who tries their darndest save yet blinks and all of their money is gone. I have come to terms with my shortcomings with savings, but since admitting this to myself, I have been making a seriously conscious effort to change. And that includes also admitting that I need support when it comes to creating and sticking to new habits. So when…
Happy Monday Kiddos! I’m back on the blog and have linked pretty much everything that I wore while I was away in Hawaii. As I mentioned on my Instagram, I love choosing versatile, easy to pack items that go from day-to-night and use accessories to add fun detail to every look. Most of these items run true to size (I wear a size small for clothes), though for bikinis and bathers, I wear a size medium because I prefer how…
It’s not secret that I love a good women crush. Whether it’s on the red carpet, a workout warrior or just my latest obsession, I am here for the ladies. And after loving them from afar, I’ve decided I want to bring my lady loves to you, so without sounding like too much of a stalker Stan, I am excited to introduce my new Women Making Waves feature. With so many great females doing big things, why not take time out of blabbing…