Liquid Gold: Argan Oil

I am all about a simple beauty routine. Wash your face every morning and night and apply a paraben-free moisturizer with SPF during the day. I also do this mask once a week, if I can. But as I approach the big 30 (in August to be exact) I've decided to step up my ritual just a tad to include Argan Oil, which I apply on my neck and eyelids, and anywhere I might have patches of dryness. I personally love Acure Argan Oil, but there are a lot of great options to research. And it's multi-purpose! You can use a bit in your hair to make it look extra shiny. :)

Photo via Amazon.com

Get the look.

Have you heard of Apiece Apart? I hadn't until I stumbled upon this super chic outfit. The shop is based in NYC but you can shop the collection online. I'm buying this full look. It will be my summer go-to when it's a little brisk yet sunny. :)

Photo via Apiece Apart

My photography.

As you might notice from my 'about me' section, I'm a photographer on the side. And recently, I have really enjoyed taking live band performance photos. I think it's something about the energy that I really love to capture, especially the bands who give it their all. Below are a few recent selects I'd like to share, if you'd like to see! And for more of my work, you can visit: www.karinalcifuentes.com

Cuyana.

I recently purchased this bag with my initials monogrammed and LOVE IT. It's super roomy and comfortable. Love Cuyana. I want so many of their items. 

Brooklyn.

This was taken by my sister, whilst window shopping in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Gotta love a brick wall.

Miami, I miss you today.

Taken at 6:00am. I can still feel the dewiness in the air.

Photo Credit: Curated Woman

The Barn in Tivoli.

After recently becoming engaged, I went down the rabbit hole of wedding venue research. I somehow stumbled upon the small town of Tivoli in New York and this wonderful and amazing cabin called The Barn in Tivoli. This place is pretty near perfection (outdoor shower and all) and is within walking distance to a lake for swimming. This is my dream. Eventually I would just love a home for our future family to escape to on the weekends. A sanctuary where chubby babies can play in the grass and I can invite friends over for cheese, wine, and decadent dinners...someday.

Photo credit: The Barn in Tivoli