Get Swim Season Ready with Target


Thank you, Target, for sponsoring this post!

target-bathing-suit-5Xhilaration Flounce Bralette Bikini Top + Xhilaration Strappy Hipster Bikini Bottom

This has been a really exciting year for me (and it just started!). My New Years resolution was to be healthier and I gave up alcohol for all of January and started cycling regularly. I was able to score some Coachella tickets for April so I’ve been focused on getting back into a bikini and taking better care of myself after a decadent (aka dessert and champagne galore) holiday season. The first major milestone was making it through the first month without cheating (one step at a time) and it’s so motivating to see a difference already.

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Brighter Days with Clinique Pep-start

clinique-pep-startIf you follow me on snapchat (which I hope all of you do @prettyconnected), 3 things you’ve probably noticed: 1. I’m not a morning person, 2. I’m always busy and running around to events, and 3. I don’t sleep enough.

We all have our AM routines, for me it’s up-beat get-me-out-of-bed music, a body shower and coffee to kick start my day.  However, none of those help the looming tired eyes after a long day or sleepless night. Well my fellow sleep deprived friends, there is good news! Clinique’s NEW Pep-Start Eye Cream ($26.50) is designed to brighten eyes and show results in just 3 seconds!

I’ve been a long-time fan of Clinique and their eye products. Their Smart Custom-Repair Eye Treatment is one of my all time favorite eye creams and a staple in my bathroom. It’s a brand I trust and I’m so excited to partner with them for the launch of their latest eye cream,Pep-Start.

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After getting an early sample of the new Pep-Start Eye Cream and using it for the past week, I joined Clinique yesterday for the launch and Daybreaker morning party.

If you followed the snapchat you know I was up at 6am, brightening those eyes with the product and then headed to Daybreaker

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State Bags x The Giving Keys

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All of these State Bags & The Giving Keys are being donated to Project Renewal

For this weeks #WellnessWednesday post, I want to spotlight two awesome brands doing amazing things and making our world a better place. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of partnering with The Giving Keys and State Bags for their Spread the Love Initiative and a day of pampering for the women of Project Renewal.

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My intern, Lindsey Coco and I amped for the giveaway!

Project Renewal works to end the cycle of homelessness by empowering at-risk New Yorkers to renew their lives with health, homes and jobs. The ladies in the house enjoyed a day of pampering complete with hair, makeovers and manicures. The DJ had the whole room dancing and the theme of the event was Shine, which definitely shined through with all of the joy that filled the air.

lara-eurdolian-state-bag-backpackHosted at the Pine Street School in downtown NYC, they had 75 women in attendance for this Valentine’s Day party and each woman was gifted a State Bags filled with a custom SHINE Giving Key necklace.

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TEGAA Jewelry + Bed Stu Boots

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Right before the snow storm hit, my friend Nay came over to show me her new jewelry line, TEGAA. Named after the collective of artisans who hand makes them in Gambia, there are no two pieces that are exactly the same. For every piece sold a portion of the sale is donated to Power Up Gambia, an American based nonprofit that provides solar powered water and electricity to hospitals and clinics in the Gambia. The collection is so vibrant and beautiful and honors their trade and practices and helps keep the industry alive.
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Outfit:
Top Jouer (similar)
Pants: H&M Coated (similar)
Shoes: Bed Stu Isla Boot in Teak Rustic (as seen on Taylor Swift)

TEGAA-3I’m in love with every piece she gave me. These incredible stacking bracelets and wrapped earrings are so unique and the colors brighten the most muted of outfits.

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