leg day yumminess

hadn't been to the gym in about two weeks because i've been so busy

today i finally was able to go so of course i made it a leg day

i decided to switch up my post-gym protein shake with a healthy green smoothie so i'm sharing my recipe with you

     

1 cup greek yogurt 

2 cups spinch

1 carrot

2 celery sticks

warning: most people probably won't find it tasty at all, but as they say, "abs are made in the kitchen" so you gotta suck it up (no pun intended) [my boyfriend took two large sips and hated life the entire time he was drinking it]

personally, i've always enjoyed raw veggies over sweets, so i enjoyed the shake

blend together until all of the ingredients are liquified and there ya go, an easy and healthy post-gym green smoothie

oh, and then my adorable pup lily wanted to crash my mini shoot

summer lovin'

here are some of my favorite essentials for summer

most days i would rather not leave my house or put on any makeup, so when those days come around, these are the products i love and suggest for everyone

a. sun bum cool down: this aloe lotion is great on the skin after sitting out in the sun all day. i started using it after a gnarly sunburn (which i still can't get rid of the terrible tan lines) and it makes my skin feel like silk and holds the tan i sat out in the sun for hours to get

b. mint julip lip scrub: i love lush products but one i will always vouch for is the lip scrub. it's great for getting rid of dead skin and smoothing the lips, especially when the sun can burn your lips and we neglect to realize it

c. frank body scrub: i was curious about what all the hype about frank was but after buying it, i totally understand. after using it once, i fell in love. my skin felt so soft and now that i use it regularly, my acne has started to clear up. definitely perfect for those summer breakouts

d. chanel poudre universelle libre: i am obsessed with everything chanel, especially their cosmetics. this was one of many gifts from my best friend and i can't live without it. it's a shimmery finishing powder that eliminates shine and gives just the right about of sparkle to your skin to finish off that perfect summer look

e. flora gucci: clearly my bottle is almost empty because i've used most of it but this is my favorite scent for summer. light, soft, and my boyfriend loves it. best part is that it stays on my skin for a long time, which always seems like a mission impossible movie gone wrong when it comes to finding perfume that stays on

be your own sparkler on 4th of july

here are some of my outfit picks for today's raging day of independence 

don't let the only firework at your party be the one you gotta use a lighter for - your outfit should sparkle too!

a.  b. 

a. top: Zara

bra: Gilly Hicks

shorts: American Apparel (can't get more American than wearing the iconic brand that's made in the USA!)

b. headband: Urban Outfitters

sunglasses: Ray Ban "Lennon"

top: All Saints

pants: Zara

c. 

aaannnndd here's what i'll be wearing today!

c. (headband & sunglasses from outfit b)

top: Chanel

shorts: Calvin Klein

Cactus x APrime x F. Verdecia

  

 top: Forever 21

shorts: Urban Outfitters

shoes: Saint Laurent

earrings & necklace: Chanel

sunglasses: Tom Ford

 

 top: Blue Life (Planet Blue)

shorts: Urban Outfitters [romper i folded into shorts]

bra: Free People

earrings: Chanel

 

top: Brandy Melville

pants: Urban Outfitters
bra: Free People

shoes: Saint Laurent

 sweater: Wildfox

shorts: Urban Outfitters

top: Givenchy

shorts: American Apparel (not seen)

shoes: Saint Laurent

top: Indah

pants: Brandy Melville

bra: Free People 

  

top: All Saints

pants: Siwy

purse, earrings & necklace: Chanel

photos taken by my friend Franky Verdecia. other model is one of my best friends A. Prime. all styling/clothes by me.