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Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Part 1 - Evolve by 2(X)ist

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Part 1 – Evolve by 2(X)ist

I’m guilty of having several lazy weekends in a row recently because, let’s be honest, those are the best… which led me to think… what’s the best way to kick-off my holiday season gift guide recos? Duh. It’s obvious as I sit here at noon on a Saturday having yet to leave my apartment… SLEEPWEAR and LOUNGEWEAR.

This is honestly the best idea for ANYONE on your list because who doesn’t love to…

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Impatiently Waiting with The Idle Man

If there’s one thing that I know about myself it’s that I am incredibly impatient. I struggle on the daily with a commute that’s 10 minutes longer than I can handle. Any line at Starbucks more than 2 people deep is just not worth it. And even Amazon Prime two-day shipping is sometimes worthy of an eye roll.

I know, I know. Could I be any more first world privileged? But I’m the product of my…

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Honey Month

In case you didn’t know – September is #HoneyMonth so as the month closes out and we roll on into October I wanted to highlight a brand you may have seen on my Instagram: Nectar Sunglasses

TheseNectar sunnies are oh so stylin’ so I’ve been wearing them on the regular. But there’s much more to these shades than meets the eye. The super affordable eyewear brand inspired by outdoor adventure and…

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Saturday Skincare

Who’s in need of some new skincare recommendations for some end of summer facial fun?

I have the hardest time staying on a good skincare routine during the week. Between work hours, afterwork sessions at the gym, finding time to walk my dog, etc. it’s just so hard to carve off those few extra minutes in the morning or before I fall into bed. So from Monday to Friday I pretty much stick to a…

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Labor Day Book Reco: How to Set a Fire and Why

If yesterday’s review for Into the Water left you a little underwhelmed and soggy, you’re in luck. Fire beats water (haha where’s my Captain Planet ring??) with an amazing novel called How to Set a Fire and Why.

I read one review that compared this YA fiction to Catcher in the Rye. It has a Holden Caulfield-esque female protagonist who struggles with a difficult home life and behavioral issues…

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#beach reads #book club #book reco #book recommendation #How to Set a Fire and Why

Labor Day Book Reco: Into the Water

There’s a glorious long weekend coming up so here’s one option for some Labor Day reading – Into the Water.

So you know I’m all about a good book recommendation. I love to get them and give them. Into the Water is by the author of The Girl on the Train – which I loved… but I’m sad to say that I just couldn’t get behind this one 100%.

I don’t know if it’s because I read it over the course of…

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#beach reads #book club #book recommendation #inspiration #Into the Water #lifestyle #style blog

National Dog Day

Today’s the big day! IT’S NATIONAL DOG DAY!

As I mentioned yesterday, in my Prelude to National Dog Day, I am quite excited to celebrate this very special day with my pup, Grace.

She’s a little black lab mix who I’ve had for 4 years now… 4 years? Maybe 5. Let’s just move right along. It’s just been such a joy having her that I’ve lost track of the time. It’s definitely not that my memory is…

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Prelude: National Dog Day

Tomorrow is National Dog Day! I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to start celebrating man’s best friend so consider this a little pre-holiday teaser.

To honor my dog, Grace, on the eve of this oh-so-important celebration, I’m donning one of my fave pins – this little setter. Is it a setter? Let’s go with that.

I picked this up recently during my trip to Nashville (which I did a little travel…

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Dem Boots with the Fringe

I have a little bit of a problem. When I see shoes… I buy them. It’s like a reflex that I just don’t have any control of. And for better or worse, Asos makes it way too easy to get my fix.

Sometimes I set aside new shoes to wear for the first time on a special occasion. Take these amazing fringed high tops for instance. I bought them A YEAR AGO and completely forgot that I owned them. How…

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Pre-Fall Grievance Sandwich

I am overrun with emotions right now. On one hand I’m so excited that it seems like the worst of summer has passed. I can actually sleep through the night without sweating so hard that I’m desperate for a gatorade at 6am. And it’s been a few weeks since I’ve stood in front of the a/c for several minutes at a time while getting dressed in the morning.

So that’s lovely.

On the flip side, school…

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National Eye Exam Month

It’s National Eye Exam Month so I’m taking it upon myself to remind you to schedule that annual optometrist appointment.

My mom always told me when I was younger that getting your eyes checked regularly is not optional. You only have two eyes. So take care of them!

I also happen to love going because it usually inspires me to get some new frames. I’m sure you’ve heard of and have maybe even…

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Nashville: Travel Diary

Hey y’all! I was in Nashville recently for one of my absolute favorite human’s bachelorette weekends. It was delightful so I thought I’d share a couple of highlights in case you ever find yourself in Music City.

First of all, we stayed in a cute little Airbnb which I would definitely do again. Ubering everywhere was easy and getting around the city was never more than 10-15 mins in the car.

W…

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My Family’s World Famous Cookie Recipe

It’s National Cookie Day! Which means it is finally time for me to share my family’s heavily guarded and world famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s been passed down several generations and truly is incomparable.

My Family’s World Famous Cookie Recipe

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown…

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Fast Fashion. Stay Woke.

There’s a trend that’s bubbled up recently that I am completely getting behind.

The apparel world has transformed over the past ten years. We’ve gone from fashion by season to fast fashion.

I’ll explain.

A decade ago, clothing stores would flip their collections pretty much four times a year. You had the basic fall, winter, spring and summer seasons when a designer’s work would go from runway…

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Q: Something Everybody Loves

A: A good sale. Friendly reminder – now is about the right time to keep an eye out for those amazing annual summer sales. I know, I know. But it’s only the end of July! Well, lucky for you this is actually a good thing for us.

The stores may be pushing lightweight fall sweaters already but that means they need to make room by clearing out all their late summer apparel. And let’s be honest,…

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National Tequila Day

It’s Monday. This means, if you’re anything like me, you’re open to suggestions on ways to brighten your day.

Well let me also tell you that today is National Tequila Day.

You hereby have my permission to get a margarita at lunch or make yourself a little tequila + soda after work.

I’m still working my way through a stockpile of tequila from my friends at Casa Nobleso that’ll be my first…

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To The Water

A few weekends back I was up at my mom’s place in Big Bear, a small town in the mountains about 2 hours outside of LA, and went to take some photos near the lake. I don’t know about you but being near a large body of water always makes me introspective.

When I was in high school and first got my driver’s license I would test the limits of my newfound independence. I’d take off after school and…

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