We all need a little self-love every now and then! I absolutely love "me time". We live such busy lives that it is important to stop and take some time for you and pamper yourself. If you all have been keeping up with me on my Instagram stories, you know that lately I have been struggling with random breakouts (ugh!) so I was so, so excited to try out Biore's latest products: Blue Agave + Baking Soda Whipped Nourishing Detox Mask and Balancing Pore Cleanser--and they made the perfect editions to my night of TLC! 

What I adore about these two products is that they are designed to really focus on your pores. These products combine baking soda + blue agave to give you refreshing results in every use! The baking soda gives your skin a deep clean, while the blue agave nourishes and soothes your skin. As someone with combination skin, I can vouch and say that these products were made for my skin. I have sensitive skin and this product worked on my skin BUT keep in mind this product is NOT for sensitive skin consumers or those with sensitives to menthol as it may cause short term flushing of the skin, just as a precaution! 

1.) Singing in the Shower- Take a long, warm shower and blast your favorite playlist. You want to be nice and squeaky clean for your night-in! 
2.) Girl Wash Your Face- Wet your face and pump the Balancing Pore Cleanser into your hands and spread it all over your face (giving yourself a little face massage!), and rinse well with warm water! 
3.) Comfy Clothes- Throw on your favorite PJs or your boyfriend's oversized t-shirt! It is important to be at the ultimate level of coziness! 
4.) Bites + Sips: Brew a warm cup of tea (my personal favorite is vanilla!) and pair it with something easy to snack on while comfy in bed (my pick is dark chocolate chips!) 
5.) Cozy Up- Grab your favorite stuffed animal, fuzzy blanket, and slippers, then select a movie or series on Netflix to binge on (my pick is Grace & Frankie!) 
6.) Face Masks Solve All- This is my favorite step! Now that your skin is clean, you are cozy, and have your movie or TV show ready to play...time to apply the Blue Agave + Baking Soda Whipped Nourishing Detox Mask, this cooling mask will definitely keep your cool, calm, and collected. It's super easy to apply—make sure your face is wet, then apply the mask and chill for 3 to 5 minutes (use these few minutes to light some relaxing candles and dim the lights), and then rinse well. 
7.) Lay back, relax, and enjoy your night all clean and cuddled in your bed!

Head to a store near you or even better, order online HERE to get your Biore Blue Agave + Baking Soda products today! You will want to add them to your daily or nightly routine, to give you the ultimate cool for your skin. These products really blue me away! 

Hello new week! I know today I promised you all a post on how I organize my agenda, BUT I decided I wanted to share some of my spring favorites with you all and save the agenda post for later this week. Just a quick FYI in case you are new here to the blog... when you shop my posts or under Lookbook or Favorites, I may receive a percentage of the purchase. This does NOT affect your purchase price. If you see something on here or my Instagram you like please consider shopping directly from my links because it helps me (broke college girl-haha!) and continue to create content for IAP. Also keep in mind that ALL opinions and writings are my own and I will never share anything I do not believe in or don't like. 

Now with all that out of the way, let's indulge in some of my favorite items for spring! As you know we are approaching March quickly so spring is almost here! And with tax return season here (hello extra pocket $), I wanted to share pieces that are perfect for all budgets. The first item I want to talk about are these Marc Fisher wedges you NEED in your closet. I own a pair so I can vouch and say not only are they super comfortable, but also go with almost any outfit and are easy to dress up or down. They are a closet staple! While we are on the subject of shoes, I love rainbow stripe sneakers, oh and did I mention they are currently 50% off, with an additional 20% off TODAY (2/18), so that's a total of 70% off! I think they are the perfect shoes to pair with a casual dress on the weekend or to add some color to .a basic leggings + white tee look. 

Now let's talk about spring break must-haves! As you all know if you have been following me for a while, I am a major LongChamp fan. I think they are timeless bags that both practical and stylish. Their weekender bag is one I have been dying to add to my collection. It is perfect for a quick trip and comes in lots of colors. This spring you'll be seeing a lot of pieces featuring knot-details and this bikini top is no exclusion, ps: it is under $50! Want to splurge on a cosmetic bag to stash in your purse or beach bag? This Tory Burch is the perfect one! It is bright and colorful to easily find in your bag and will be one that will last years! Another favorite of mine is this clutch that is adorable for any beach getaway! 

Have a formal event or wedding coming up this spring? I have you covered. I love this formal light blue dress for black tie wedding. On the accessory front, I love these earrings from BaubleBar and I am currently searching for a dress to pair with them for an upcoming event I have. They are so chic! If you have multiple events this spring, definitely get this 3-pack of statement earrings from BaubleBar. You get three bold colored earrings and for under $80! Finish off your look with a spritz of this finishing spray from MAC, it'll keep your makeup in place all night long and give you some extra shimmer! 

To wrap up this post I want to share my top three favorites from these picks. The first, is definitely a splurge but will make the perfect give for an important birthday or the perfectly daily piece that is timeless...a David Yurman bracelet. I own two personally and I literally wear them every day. Like I mentioned before they are timeless jewelry pieces that you will get years and years of. The second pick is this classic, white leather clutch from Tory Burch. This clutch is the perfect piece for all your spring and summer outings. And last but not least, This LND (little navy dress). I am in love with this dress and the details on the arms. This LND is perfect for date night. 

​Hope you love these picks as much as I do and hope you can find at least one piece to add to your closet! You can shop all the items I talked about above and the many other spring pieces I love below. Have a wonderful week!

Ready for the new week? I am! A highly requested blog post from you all has always been my nighttime routine, specifically skincare! If you have been following me for a while you know I sometimes suffer with insomnia so I am going to start working on a blog post tailored to that and the tips + tricks I've learned to sleeping and getting a good night's rest along the way. But today I will just be focusing on my nightly skincare routine. I am constantly changing up my skincare routine every few months, just because I enjoy trying new products and my skincare needs vary. I will always keep you all updated and share my routines and the products I love and trust! 

The first step is that before I take a shower I wipe off my makeup, especially my eye makeup. Currently I am trying out the Olay Effects Wipes and the verdict is that while they aren't my favorite wipes ever (keep in mind I have super sensitive skin) I love the smell of them and my face does feel fresh after using them. They just aren't life-changing (if you get what I mean--Lol!) The second step to my routine is to wash my face well in the shower. I am currently using the Caudalie Instant Foam Cleanser. FYI- While in Europe I stopped by a Caudalie store and purchased a big pack of their products to try out so currently all my Caudalie products are on the travel-size, but I will definitely be purchasing them again! To wash my face I use the Clarisonic Mia2 Brush and I use the Deep Pore Head Brush. I love my Clarisonic! And I actually have a post on it, you can read it here. 

Once I am out of the shower and dried off I apply cream on my body to help moisturize my skin overnight. If you follow me on Instagram, the other day on stories that sometimes I use Eucerin cream, specifically their cream tailored to Type One diabetic. Whenever my skin is really dried out this is my go-to cream, and I have naturally soft skin but ever since my type one diagnosis I go through phases where my skin can get really dry. My favorite cream of the moment is from Bliss. Not only is the scent refreshing and clean, but it is a really rich cream so it makes my skin baby-soft. When I put cream on my feet, I always put socks to really let it seep in. 

The fourth step in my routine is my face creams, my favorite part! Currently I mix a combination of Laneige Water Sleeping Mask and either Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet or Caudalie S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum. I also just started trying the Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel, and so far I really like it but I will have to keep you all updated as I use it more. My other step is I apply a Lip Sleeping Mask from Laneige, that is amazing. I swear by it! My lips are softer and are not chapped at all.

If I have a headache before bed I will apply my Origins Therapy Peace of Mind On-the-Spot Relief on to my temples and it really does the trick! I get intense headaches/migraines so this is a lifesaver and I really appreciate that it is a natural alternative to medications, since I get them often. So this also isn't part of my night routine typically but sometimes I add some extra self-care and will put on a face mask. I am currently trying out Sephora's Clay Masks and I have to say I am impressed so far, let me know if you all would want a blog post on them! 

Also featured on my nightstand/skincare tray (btw mine is sold out from Target but I linked .a similar one below), is a can of Caudalie Grape Water, which I use when my face feels really dry or after a workout /  Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Cream (scent: Focus), which I apply in the morning / and the last one is random, but special to me it is a little shot bottle of Tequila that my brother Nicholas gave to me on my 21st birthday because he wanted to give me my first legal shot, but instead I decided to keep it as a memento / I also have a little candle because what is more zen than a lit candle? 

Let me know what you all think about my nighttime skincare routine and if we use the same products! As always I have linked all of the products down below so they are easy to shop and/or check out. Also a brand NEW feature is that you can set up a sale alert below as well, so you will be notified when that product goes on SALE! How amazing is that? Don't forget to shop, follow me on your fav social media account, and subscribe so you never miss a sale, giveaway, or post. 

Tray: Target (currently sold out but similar here) | Face Masks: Sephora | Wipes: Olay |
Face Brush: Clarisonic, Clarisonic Brush Head | Face Wash: Caudalie |
Body Creams: Bath and Body Works, Bliss c/o | Face Spray: Caudalie | Water Mask: Laneige |
Eye-Bags Gel: Laneige | Lip Mask: Laneige | Face Creams: Caudalie, Caudalie |
Pajama Romper: Francesca's (old, similar here & here)

Happy Weekend my friends! This week has felt so long to me, probably because I have been fighting a cold or allergies...still not sure which one. If you are up North, I hope you are staying safe and are all bundled up. I can barely handle when it is 50 degrees or lower, so I can only imagine how bundled up I would be if I was there right now. 

When I returned home from Europe a few weeks ago, there was a sweet, little package greeting me from L'Oreal on my desk. I had just come back from Paris, France so it was like having a piece of Paris waiting for me at home. They sent me three of their NEW Rouge Liquid Lipsticks. For those of you whole follow me on Instagram (if you aren't stop right here a second and follow me), you know that I love liquid lip stains are a staple in my makeup collection. The reason I love a good liquid lip stain is because I feel like the colors are more pigmented versus a lipstick. So needless to say I was very excited to try these out. 

To be honest my mom is a bigger user of L'Oreal than I am. I think she has probably tried almost every single product from their collections over the years, like they should totally have her as a spokeswoman, haha! But I always have loved L'Oreal's lip products and they also have some pretty amazing mascaras. 

The first time I applied the Rouge Liquid Lipsticks, I was in LOVE! They are really cool! They apply cold to your lip (the best way I can describe it is like apply a lip mask-feeling/tingle) and then within seconds dry matte. My favorite part though is that even though they are matte on the lips they don't dry out your lips!!! It is honestly one of the best lip products I have ever tried and I will definitely be re-purchasing. Another great thing about these lip products is you get a high-quality lip stain for just $11.99! 

My personal favorite is I Create, because it is the perfect pinky-nude. You can purchase these three and their other shades by clicking here! Trust me they are the perfect additions to your makeup collection. Also ladies they are kiss-proof so it is the perfect shade to wear one your Valentine's date! 

As always, thank you for reading today's post and I hope you have a very fun weekend! Make sure you are subscribed to my blog so you never miss a post, deals, and of course giveaways. 

L'Oreal Rogue Liquid Lipsticks c/o 

Hey lovely readers! I am so excited to be sharing my favorite skincare item in my bathroom--my Clarisonic. In case you haven't discovered Clarisonic yet, let me fill you in...Clarisonic is a renowed beauty company that specializes in facial brushes that have the power to transform your skin (literally!) In fact, using a  Clarisonic brush on your skin is six times more effective than using your hands alone! And trust me when I say the difference you'll see in your skin is incredible. 

Ever since I was a little girl, I have struggled with sensitive skin. I sunburn easily, rash easily, and most beauty products tend to agitate my skin. Close friends and family began to rave about Clarisonic so I knew I had to find out what all the buzz was about. I am obsessed! I typically use my Clarisonic, mine is the Deep Pore Mia 2, 1-2 time a day. What I love about the Deep Pore Mia 2 is that it times out how long you should stay on each portion of your face and really cleans out your pores. Ever since I began using Clarisonic products my skin has been glowing and clears out fast. 

With Christmas around the corner (so excited!) you'll want to add Clarisonic products to your wish list and pick some out for your BFF's--because your girl gang should all have flawless skin. To make Clarisonic even more irresistable, use my coupon code HERCAMPUS now through Novemeber 20 at checkout and you will receive 15% off your order. So shop quickly! XO

PS: Before I wrap up this blog post, I want to toss in a little request...as most of you know I am a proud sister of the sorority Phi Mu, and I am happy to announce one of my sisters is running for Beta's (a fraternity) Miss Shooting Star Pagaent. The Miss Shooting Star pagaent is a week of events, leading to the main event--the pagaent--all in efforts to not only bring awareness, but also fundraise for the Make a Wish foundation, which is an incredible philanthropy! My sister Haley needs your help to win! Please click HERE and like this photo. It will literally take you seconds and is for an amazing cause. Thanks babes! 

*This post is sponsored by Clarisonic. As per always, all opinions/writings are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make It's a PAshion possible!

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a blessed Easter with you family and loved ones. I know I had a very special Easter Sunday myself. As most of you know, I was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes and it has had a large impact on me, so being able to spend a day filled with my loving family was a true gift. While I am already sharing what I am grateful for, I want you to know I am grateful for each and every one of you, my readers. You all are incredible and It's a PAshion would not be possible without you. On that note, I know you all are also dedicated not only to the blog, but to our Instagram page.

As you all know (if you have been on the app today, haha!) Instagram is in the process of mixing up its algorithm, I wanted to share with you how you can prevent missing out on posts from me. Simply click on one of my Instagram posts and in the top right corner click the three dots and click "Turn on Notifications." Another way is to make sure you stay active with IAP...meaning like, comment, and make sure you're following--being a dedicated follower will keep me on your feed!

Now that my laundry list is all checked off, on to today's post! I am excited to be sharing one of my favorite beauty brands, Not Your Mother's. Don't be fooled by its silly name, this brand means serious business when it comes to hair care. My favorite line? Clean Freak. Clean Freak is the line I use on a daily basis via Not Your Mother's. One of the things I love about this line is that it is an all natural line. Meaning it is environment friendly, not tested on animals, and won't clog your drain. I also love the smell and how it last in my hair unlike most shampoos/conditioners. Trust me ladies, you need NYM's Clean Freak line in your beauty routine! I was introduced to NYM's when I was looking for hair products that would actually clean my hair, especially with Miami's humidity! 

NYM's Clean Freak and their other lines are available on Ulta, as well as other retailers near you! Do you use NYM's Clean Freak and love it too? Let me know below! Thank you all again for being such amazing readers! Have a great day! XO

I received these products complimentary from Influenster and Not Your Mother's for testing purposes. All opinions are my own. Thank you to all the brands that make It's a PAshion a reality

Happy Monday! I just wanted to thank you all for your amazing responses to my last Halloween post with J Cosmo. I have gotten amazing feedback from you all on the post, so I am very excited to share this one. J Cosmo is such an incredible makeup artist and I still am mouth-dropped-amazed at her work. 

For those of you who know me, you know I love the movie, "Wizard of Oz". One of my favorite characters is the scarecrow, so I really wanted to re-create the look. Even if you are not a "Wizard of Oz" fan, the scarecrow is still an amazing costume for anyone. Scarecrows are such a staple in autumn so what better way to be fall-tastic than to be an autumn-figure? I really do love this look and hope you all do too. Get my look as a "Chic Scarecrow" below. 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today and for your interaction with me. Have a great week!
PS: What should I be for Halloween? ​

Pinch me. No seriously, how is it already almost Halloween?? I cannot get over how fast this year is flying by. I am very excited to share with you all these makeup looks I created with makeup artist Jennifer aka J Cosmo. For those of you who don't know Jennifer, she is an amazing makeup artist and good friend of mine. On top of being a fabulous makeup artist she also has her own non-profit, #PinkLipsForBoobies, in honor of her mom who passed away from breast-cancer. As it is October, the month of breast-cancer awareness I wanted to bring attention to this cancer that 1 in 8 women in the United States will struggle with during her life. To donate click here. 

Jennifer helped me create this "catty" look, that you can get too for Halloween. I love the idea of a cat for Halloween because it is a classic, simple, and very sassy! Want this look? J Cosmo and I have listed the steps, along with the products used below, so you can achieve this look this Halloween. There are still more DIY-Halloween looks to come, make sure you are subscribed to the blog and following J Cosmo and It's a PAshion on Instagram for more. ​

1. Begin with a clean and moisturized face. 

2. In order for your look to last, begin with your favorite primer. (We used Benefit, 'That Gal' Primer). 

3. Now you are ready to apply your foundation. The best way to apply foundation is by using The Beauty Blender. 

4. Time for the eyes! (We used Morphe Brushes, Koffee Eyeshadow Palette). 

5. Next step for the eyes is to create a wing! The eye-liner wings is to be steady, make sure your wing is always sharp, and even on both eyes. Start from the outer corner of your eye and bring it toward the end of your brow. Tip: Use tape to create a clean line. 

6. When you are done with the eyes, it is time to finish off the face! Start by concealing under your eyes with your favorite concealer. (We used Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer). 

7. Now to contour! Contour your face how YOU usually do, since you know your face the best. (We used Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in Light/Medium). 

8. Start filling the bottom part of your nose down your cupisdes bow with a black liquid liner, as pictured. (We used Black Radiance--available at Walgreen for only $2.99). 

9. Using the liquid liner again, draw three black-dots on the left side and right side of your upper lip. 

10. Again, using the liquid liner, fill in the top of your lip. The whole top lip needs to be black with two thin lines coming out from each side, to give it more definition. 

11. To complete this look, draw black whiskers, using the liquid liner for the final time, on both cheeks. 

12. To tie the look together, add some cat ears (Similar to mine listed) ​

Primer: Benefit, 'That Gal' | Makeup Application Sponge: The Original Beauty Blender | 
Eye Shadows: Morphe Brushes, Koffee Eyeshadow Palette | 
Concealer: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage |
Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Light/Medium | 
Liquid Eyeliner: Black Radiance | Cat Ears: (similar here and here) ​

For those of you who have been keeping up with my recent posts, you know I am all about transitioning into fall. I am continuing my "fall transition" posts, but now I am taking it over to the beauty department. Nothing makes a woman feel better than a fresh coat of paint on her nails, well in my opinion. Like many, I too struggle choosing a color at the nail salon. There are so many options! Now that it is fall though, I am saying goodbye to my light colors and vibrant colors, and embracing darker shades. 

Here are some of the nail polishes I am loving this season. Dark blues are definitely a must. One of my favorites of the darker blues, (not displayed here) is by Essie, "After School Boy Blazer". Another color that is always a fall-favorite is red. Whether it be a deep red, ruby red, shimmery red, almost any red nail-polish you use this fall will be killer choice. Another amazing choice for fall, metallics, specifically gold. If you want to make a bold statement with your nails this season, I definitely would "go for the gold". I have linked below some gold polishes that are beautiful and not tacky. 

What fall colors will you be painting on your nails this season? Share with me below in the comments. As always, thank you for reading. ​

From Left to Right
Essie, Fall in Line | NARS, Mash | Essie, Really Red | Whim, Fallen Sunset |
Essie, Chincilly | butter, British Racing Green | OPI, In the Cable Car Pool Lane |
Zoya, Genevieve | Bobbi Brown, Smoky Glitter | butter, Ruby Murray | 
OPI, Russian Navy | Vinylux, Seaside Party | butter, Titchy | 
Sally Hansen, Midnight Mod | Essie, Styleconomics |
 Deborah  Lippmann, Miss Independent | 
Nails Inc., Old Compton Leather | OPI, Lost on Lombard ​

It's time to roll up the beach towels, box up the bikinis, and set your alarm clocks to a time way earlier than, dare I say, 12:00 o'clock in the afternoon. It is back to school! Even though me being the Miami girl I am wishes I could spend my days sleeping-in, shopping/lunching, and tanning by the pool, it is time to return to reality. 

Today, I hosted the Back to School Fashion Show held by Blow N Dry Salon. As I spoke on the mic, for the very first time as a blogger, I realized that just because summer is over doesn't mean it means back to a "dull reality". I had lots of fun hosting, showing off new back to school trends as well as hairstyles created by the amazing hairstylists over at Blow N Dry 

The event was a lot of fun. I got to taste some delicious cupcakes and see both little girls and juniors rule the runway. The girls modeled their school uniforms and clothing from Joy Boutique. Some of the little girls wore jewelry created by TAudrey in her Lil Miss Miami collection. Love it! I was so happy to be a part of this incredible event and I can't wait for this to be a yearly thing. Thanks to Jackie and the girls over at Blow N Dry for letting me host the fashion show and for putting on a terrific event. 

So who knows where I'll be hosting next, this Miami blogger is up for whatever comes next. Watch out Miami, Ash is here to stay! ​

It is nighttime you cannot fall asleep. Tomorrow you have school/work and desperately need your rest, so what do you do? 

My friends over at Brandbacker sent me the solution. Introducing Vita Sciences Maxasorb Melatonin Cream. This is the solution to your sleeplessness. This is a melatonin-based cream the you apply before bed and it will help you catch some Zzz's. This is the way to easily fall asleep without having to take prescription or over-the-counter pills. 

Hope you survive Monday!

Happy Saturday Readers,

I am so happy that it is finally the weekend! A few weeks ago, my friends over at Brand Backer sent me Pura D'or shampoo and conditioner as well as a sample of oil that can be used for both the hair and body. I was excited to try out these two hair care products because I have really thick hair and I am constantly "shedding" because of it. Both the shampoo and conditioner specifically work towards preventing hair loss and giving your hair a clean, good-smelling, and shiny finish. Pura D'or also uses all organic ingredients so you know you are getting an all-natural wash.

I love the smell of this product (Lavender Vanilla) and how the scent lasts so long in my hair. My hair comes out sleek and shiny thanks to these products. What is an amazing feature about both the shampoo and conditioner, is that they are infused with Aragon Oil, which really leaves your hair feeling healthy and nurtured. No matter, how I style my hair, with the help of my Pura D'or shampoo and conditioner, my hair is always ready to shine and keep my hair healthy and refreshed. 

Check out their products & order online: Pura D'or. ​

Hi my beautiful readers, I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while! I have had major craziness in my personal life. 
But now I'm back and better than ever! To start off with a bang, let's talk about my new go-to hair place: Blow-N-Dry Lounge!

The Blow-N-Dry Lounge is owned by a fabulous lady named Jackie who really knows how to make every woman feel beautiful and spoiled in her lounge! The lounge is filled with amazing stylists and beauty products to create you into a superstar! Not to mention, the lounge is beyond stylish and chic. What I love about it is that its not about chemicals!
That's right ladies no highlights, dyes, or treatments to kill your lovely locks! Just simply a wash, blow, and style! 

Blow-N-Dry was a major hit at our bazaar and we loved having them. Every one of the readers that came left with amazing up-do's and smiles on their faces. The lounge doesn't just do hair, they also do makeup! So whether you have a first date, wedding, prom, or just want to lift your spirits by getting a makeover, the lounge can meet all your needs. My favorite part about the lounge is how friendly and beautiful everything is there! My stylist Rudy, even wrote out all the products that she used in my hair! How fabulous is she? 

The lounge also features amazing prices! Convinced now? I love the Blow-N-Dry Lounge! It is my "secret weapon" to making a glamorous debut at any event I have. Want to learn more about Blow-N-Dry Lounge? Below I have posted their information. Make sure to give them a call and go get your glam on! You will leave feeling like a real princess! It's the beginning of a new week, why not make Monday extra fab by going to get some "me" time? You totally deserve it!

Blow-N-Dry Lounge
Address: 11501 S Dixie Hwy Pinecrest, FL 33156 (next to Flanigans) 
Website: http://blowndrylounge.com
Phone: 786-732-2406
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