Up until now, my passions and thoughts have been tucked away in personal journals and diaries. As I've refined my interests and built my network, I realized it's time to go public. 

From my time studying environmental policy and economics, working a few aesthetic-based jobs, and experiencing personal health issues, I always return to the common denominator: my passion for living a life of beauty and authenticity. I'm happiest when I'm confident, and I'm confident when I'm happy-- you can find confidence in a lot of different ways. Thus far, I've found that I derive meaning in my life from my ability and privilege to express myself, as well as from educating and empowering others to do the same. How could someone encourage an authentic lifestyle while promoting societal ideals related to cosmetics and image? It all comes down to the intention and awareness behind your daily choices which we, as consumers, can't ignore. For the past few years, I've read my holy grail beauty blogs as much as I keep up with the world through the New York Times. I work to recycle or pass along beauty products instead of leaving them in my cabinets for years on end. My goal is to one day work for or own a beauty brand, based in conscious consumerism, that allows individuals to express themselves in a way that supports healthy bodies, communities and a healthy world. 

This is a portfolio of my own interests displayed through written word and photo. All thoughts are my own, all musings are based on my personal experience and independent research. I currently reside in Austin, Texas by way of Dallas, Los Angeles and Amsterdam. 

For past travel writing (specifically the Netherlands and select parts of Europe), please refer to my previous blog.