Getting a zit is bad but popping a zit can be as disastrous as the blemish itself... I remember my most embarrassing moment in my early 20's. It was the night before a big date with a guy I was swooning over and of course there was a huge pimple size of a moon right above to my lips. I should have listened to my mom's advice to never pick, gouge, pop, scratch or squeeze the damn zit. But I wanted it gone! The horrid I went through that evening trying all these ways to conceal it all but making it worse. The pimple not only came back bigger, but it left a scar for about a month. Someone even pointed it out at one point, thinking I had food on my lips. Yeah really embarrassing. But eventually, EVENTUALLY, it dried up and healed. Oh and that guy? My zit definitely lasted longer than him. The moral to this story? First, never pop a zit (especially not for a guy!); and second, always make sure to have good acne products, like Zapzyt, on hand.

I'm now almost thirty (shhh, don't tell) and I still break out especially around that time of the month but Zapzyt has saved me on many occasions. I've been using their Acne Treatment Gel for 3 years (yes it WORKS). I accidentally found it at Walmart for $5, it's cheaper than the other brands, and gave me amazing results. Using it on the problem areas with moisturizer, and not all over my face, is what worked best for me. My new obsession is their Pore Clearing Scrub with gentle exfoliating beads to get rid of those annoying blackheads around my nose. I’ve passed on the products to both my siblings in middle/high school and it has worked well for them. I wish I had known about these products back in high school days…Oh how I don’t miss you puberty.

Do you remember your most embarrassing zit catastrophe? How’d you get rid of it?  5 people to comment with their emails will get a chance to win Zapzyt products! 






Thank you to Zapzyt for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

I am back!! Sorry I have been MIA but owning a business, running a blog,  working on my many other creative projects, and traveling - has my life in a whirlwind. Not complaining at all cause life is good :) As I am always on the go, I have always had problems finding the perfect chic and comfy shoes.  I am pretty tall (5'8") so any shoes over two inches makes my feet ache after a couple hours. Not these babies though. At 4.25 inches, I can rock them all day. I get so many compliments every time I wear them. Make sure you size up half a size because they run on the small side. Lucky for you, you can use Karmaloop coupon code and get 30% OFF these shoes and everything from that website! Speaking of sales, the jeans and coat is also on sale. Be sure to shop the whole look below and click on the coupon button to get discounts. Cause... "I want to pay full price" - said no one ever. Cheerio!

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Karmaloop shoes (size up!) use coupon code
Choies coat use coupon code 
Lord & Taylor jeans (size down!) + bag use coupon code

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Jeffrey Campbell The Free Love Heel Lace Up Booties in Black
Karma Loop
Jeffrey Campbell The Free Love Heel Lace Up Booties in Black
Gray Mixed Color Stand up collar Woolen Coat - Choies.com
Choies
Gray Mixed Color Stand up collar Woolen Coat - Choies.com
Acid Wash Skinny Jeans
Lord and Taylor
Acid Wash Skinny Jeans
Bweavie PVC Woven Tote
Lord and Taylor
Bweavie PVC Woven Tote






Tote c/o Lord & Taylor | Romper  C/MEO | Shoes (older c/o Koolaburra )

My fridge is covered with beautiful 'save the dates' and wedding invitations for this summer (Congrats Brett & Kristen, Jessica & Noel, Vanessa & Jeremy!). My mind is buzzing of what to wear but wedding dress codes come with a lot of stipulations — not too short, not too flashy, and please, please don't wear white (eggshell or cream!).  I want to look my best but I know I don't want to be that girl. You know, the one who showed up looking like a two-dollar hooker or worse, obviously trying to upstage the bride.

Even for a fashion blogger, deciding what to wear to a wedding isn't easy at the best of times. Weddings are a pretty formal affair where dresses are seen as the female uniform of choice but if you're like me, and don't want to wear a conventional fitted dress it can feel insurmountable. I am not big on wearing dresses and skirts which is why I am a romper ambassador. When I found this peach romantic romper I am wearing, I knew I could say yes to the romper. It isn't too short and still looks very dressy and girly. A good rule of thumb to follow when finding something is to keep the look well-tailored, romantic, and pulled together. Think women's tuxedos, jumpsuits, suits and dressy pants including palazzo pants, in dressy fabrics and textures, like chiffons, silks, lace, and floral details (I have linked some of my favorite options below).

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There is obviously nothing wrong with wearing a dress but I love knowing it's not my only option. Also, remember to wear your dancing shoes - thick soles, wedges, platforms are great dressy comfortable shoes (my favorite go-to platform espadrille are back in stock and under $75!) And if you really have to wear 5-inch stilettos just pack a cute pair of flats for later!

Are you attending any weddings? What are you planning on wearing?

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I don't know if you can tell but it was such a windy day when I was shooting this. It might look like a pose, but I was struggling to look cute and keep my adorable Brixton hat from flying away. Oh the struggles of being a fashion blogger ;)
You have probably noticed from your Instagram feed that espadrilles have totally taken over! I seriously can’t get enough of the trend. From bold prints and bright hues to classic colors, you can’t go wrong with it. Being a tall person, I especially love the espadrilles flatforms, like the ones I am wearing here from Sole Society. If you're lucky, there might be ones in your size still as it is mostly sold out, but I have rounded similar styles below. These steppers perfectly marry comfort and style in a way other towering heels or wedges simply can't. Seriously — think about it. The raised bottom will elongate your legs, while the chunky detail gives your feet support, allowing your toes to twinkle freely — rather than suffocate in a closed-toe, five-inch stiletto.

Clutch c/o Gaia For Women
Espadrille c/o Sole Society




Thank you Sole Society for sponsoring this post. All styling and opinions are my own.


Between blogging, graphic/website designs, and running a full-time business, I am always on-the-go. It leaves me little to no time to spare. There are many afternoons when I don't have time to eat but that is not good news. I am one of those people that gets HANGRY when I don't get food in my system (my boyfriend can attest to that). I always have a hard time finding the perfect healthy, guilt-free snack. I mean, I'd love indulge in a big ol' bag of potato chips just as much as the next person, but that never ends well. I try to live a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating multiple smaller portioned meals throughout the day.  The idea is that if you eat small portions every few hours, you will keep your hunger under control, metabolism elevated and energy levels high. That's why I'm so excited to have found Graze.

Graze is a weekly subscription service that offers 8 different snacks that’s customized especially for you. There are no artificial flavors, or colors, no high fructose corn syrup, and no trans fat, and they still some how taste amazing. I find it hard to not eat it all at once. I especially love 'spicy sriracha crunch', 'lemon drizzle flapjacks ' (love the zing from the lemon), and 'honey drizzled cashews' . It comes perfectly portioned out and individually packed, perfect to throw in my purse when I am running off to a meeting. This past weekend, I  grabbed a few to share when we were out boating. They are great for incorporating into breakfast and smoothie bowls as well. You can try it for yourself with the first box free! They offer 4 snacks for your first try, and if you like it, you get to choose 8 snacks over 100 options for only $11.99 per box— and you can change or cancel anytime!

Get yours free here!  Click on "have a special code? Enter here." Use code: SABRINA
Happy grazing!





Thank you to Graze for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.



Super delayed on posting this but life has been craaaazay. In a good way! Without further ado, let's talk about this look. I accidentally ordered a large in this lace-up open shoulder top which is fine because I usually like everything oversized anyways for a more flowy look. But because of the low cut details, boobies were like 'HELLO, WE CAME TO PLAY." Luckily I had ordered this cute caged bikini top so I wore it under the top. Lots of details here, but that's what festival season is all about.... lace-ups, lace downs (is that even a thing?), gladiator, florals, layers upon layers. Be free, Stay Wild!

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