This week has been... testing to say the least. But there's nothing like the internet to help get over a rough week. Keep reading below for a mix of different things that popped up on my radar. From sales to decor inspiration, random buzzed quizzes and even fun halloween activities, take a break from your responsibilities and check out the links below. P.S. There is one affiliate link in this post. Thanks for supporting my blog!

Smart Money tip of the Week (Because you’re too good to be a broke bitch).  If you're young and live in an expensive city… listen to this episode of So Money with Farnoosh Torabi ASAP! She touches on some game-changing tips to help you manage money in a big city and still have fun living there.  

The Menu: Skillet Turkey & Mushroom Meatball Bake with Rustic Dipping Bread. I need to make this pronto!
Drink up: Because you can never have too much wine. Hot wine trends for fall 2017

Photo by Kris Atomic

Fashion month is such an exciting time. It's like the fashion world's Christmas that comes twice a year. Although it's an exhausting and demanding time of year ( I barely slept when I worked 5 shows... during the blizzard in February 2017), you can't help but be consumed by inspiration once you watch a runway show. A lot of people underestimate the power of fashion. For me, it really does help me express myself. And when I'm wearing an outfit I feel confident in, I feel powerful.

This season, I sat New York Fashion Week out, and although part of me was sad not to see a few amazing collections in person; I was also relieved to not have to deal with the complete insanity that comes with being on the PR side of NYFW. From running the shows, mapping out the perfect seating chart, handling pre-show, during-show and post-show press interviews and pitches, being the point person for celebrities, media, bloggers and influencers at the show, coordinating check-in, meeting the designer's demands and catering to anything and everything that can and will go wrong, the PR side of Fashion Week is not a joke. That's why I was ok with sitting on the sidelines this season and watching livestreams of some of my favorite designers. So today, I'm sharing 2 inspired fall looks from 2 Spring 2018 collections shown during NYFW and LFW (London Fashion Week), because we shouldn't have to wait until March to start rocking some of these beautiful Trends.








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• Mexican Red Cross 
• Houston Food Bank
• Hurricane Harvey Wish List- Amazon.com
• Airbnb Help- Provide a safe shelter 
• Global Giving Hurricane Irma Relief Fund 
• UNICEG Mexico 
• Give blood 
• Oxfam Mexico
• Volunteer Florida
• Miami Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund 
• Save The Children Mexico 

Photo by Alisa Anton

Every time the seasons change, I feel like it's the perfect time for me to reinvent myself or push myself to the next level. This fall, I've decided to focus on a different area in my life every 2 weeks. For this first challenge, I'm going to start off light and easy. For the next two weeks, I challenge myself to prep for each day the night before, and I challenge you too.

1. Pick out a cute outfit the night before (even if we're just going to the gym or running errands). Lately, I've really noticed how different I feel when I present myself well verses when I don't try. My energy and confidence levels definitely drop when I don't put any effort into my appearance. Plus, there're so many cute workout/athleisure clothes now, so maybe treat yourself to a new piece.
2. Pack my lunch (and dinner if I'm having a late gym night) the night before! It is too expensive and unhealthy to buy lunch every day at work. I'm so over flushing my money down the toilet and I'm so over being a lazy bum. To make this as easy as possible on us, here is some inspiration for delicious and easy meals to prep this fall.


3. Write my to-do list for the next day! I heard about this trick from one of Marie Forleo's videos, and at first, I was skeptical because I love starting my day with a planning session... but that was when I had a lot of time to get ready in the morning. Now that I have more responsibilities and a lot less free time, I don't have 30 minutes each morning to think about what I want to accomplish that day. If I start creating these lists the night before, I save soooo much time and don't get that insane sense of panic every morning that comes with being behind schedule.

So let's start this challenge today! I'm already proud of myself because I forced myself to go grocery shopping right after work, and now I'm going to meal prep while watching In Living Color (the best comedy show from the 90s) . I'm going to tackle these 3 things, set my alarms for 5:45 in the morning and get ready to reap the rewards. Do I think this is going to be fun... hell no! But I know it will be worth it because your dreams don't magically happen, you have to work for them.



Leave a comment down below each night that you complete this challenge! Let's keep each other motivated and see if this makes a huge difference. I think this will really push us closer to our goals!

Photo Credits: Brigitte Tohm, Alexandra Gorn, Jorge Oliveira, Jenny Rollo