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hey all!

its tuesday and its ALMOST valentines day AND lent! how crazy is it that they are on the same day? i mean seriously – and since i am giving up candy for lent we will see how tomorrow goes! and of course i will share an ash selfie on the instagram and i will soon  be sharing my favorite meatless meals asap on my blog and a few instagram posts too!

here’s a super cute outfit that i put together when i went to sqirl, a cafe in silverlake this past saturday!

here we go!

bodysuit / pants / jacket (old) similar / shoes / bag / hair scrunchies / sunglasses

thanks for reading guys!

xoxo

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hey all!

sorry that this is so late! its been a crazy weekend this weekend for many reasons which i am not gonna get into now! but i have some last minute valentines gifts under $20 so lets go why don’t we!

once again, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

‘for her’

#1: popsocket 

#2: smith and cult nail polish 

#3: ‘what i love about you’ book

#4: ban.do compliment pencils 

‘for him’

#1: city map glass

#2: peanut butter bot chocolates 

#3: nike elite socks 

enjoy all!

(aka kate wins!)

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hey all!

its february and still a good decent week before valentines day, so now i have the gift guide for “him” but y’all this is just a suggestion if things are a little above your price point too, i have an under $15 post coming soon so don’t you worry! also if you have another thing you’d like, comment down below and i can add it too!

again, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

#1: paul smith red polka dot socks (under $15)

these are adorable, and a good deal right now! cool socks are always perfect under a pair of pants for a nice pop of color.

#2: wonderboom speaker

this little pink speaker will surprise you with its awesome sound! it comes in many more colors, but i just loved the pink one for this holiday season.

#3: ralph lauren lounge pants

classic can be worn to bed or just lounging around. they are simply a great gift for any guy on your list because they are simple and always please!

#4: hydroflask water bottle

geez, my whole FAMILY loves our hydroflasks, and how could we show our love more? a RED hydroflask for valentines day! honestly, this product is great for any person on your list who is looking for a way to drink more water, who is already active or just is obsessed with keeping their water cold.

#5: rayban clubmaster sunglasse

these too are a classic, and if you are looking for a little more expensive gift, this sure is it! it shows you love with a gift they can wear all year long (at least in CA!)

#6: kanken backpack

i’ve also said this many times before but i am in LOVE  with this guy! perfect in almost any scenario and fits my laptop and all!

#7: leica instant camera

for the creative in your life who is over that whole ‘basic’ polaroid thing

#8: paul smith valentine rabbit socks

i am a total sock fan and THESE ARE ADORABLE

#9: leather cardholder

#10: ‘the little book of flirting’

#11: ‘this modern love’ book

#12: bose wireless headphones

#13: moviepass

my sister has and loves hers, its a fantastic deal for any serious movie buff!

#14: harry’s toiletry set

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hey all!

happy suday

again, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

#1: ban.do comrade clutch

#2: j.crew short pajamas

#3: supergoop sunscreen

#4: milkshake dog socks (under $15)

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#5: ‘love’ charm necklace (under$15)

#6: simple heart charm necklace (under $15)

#7: fenty beauty universal lip luminizer

#8: slip sleepmask

#9: kate spade valentine sock set

#10: converse x commes de garcons

#11: anastasia beverly hills blush kit

#12: sugarfina ‘rosé’ set

#13: ‘love you mucho’ bracelet

#14: kate spade heart wallet

#15: winky lux mini pill lipstick set 

xoxo

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hey all!

happy sunday!

by now you’ve likely already read the title, and decided to keep tuning in, or you’ve already clicked the page closed, which is actually stopping conversation, which is perfectly okay with me. i am not trying to change anyone’s mind, and i  am super open to conversation, feel free to email me (macaronsandmusthaves@gmail.com or find me on instagram & dm me!).i am also definitely not one to get aggressive (although this is something i am really passionate about) and i am totally willing to agree to disagree and i love listening to other points of view.  i am trying to remain as politically undivided as can be, because i know i have readers from both sides, and prefer my blog to stay positive!

getting past all that, here we go:

i will start very basically (simply and cliche-ly) with the definition of feminism:

feminism:

the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

(from merriam webster)

its as simple as that, the belief that women and men are equal, and should be treated as equal: politically, economically and socially.

because i totally agree with this basic idea, i call myself a feminist (without getting into politics of any side). since starting at all-girls school i have really learned through my experiences how to be confident, powerful, strong and ambitious. i feel like such a community that uplifts people for who they are, and who they can be is my vision of an inclusive community. this experience has also taught me that girls are freaking awesome. i mean we run all clubs, sports teams, community service AND student leadership. a school that allows for such compassion and strength is creating a new generation of girl who will run the world, which is so awesome and empowering to see in my daily life.

because of my experiences, i am a huge feminist. i totally believe that women should be equal in all facets of the world.

that’s my opinion, feel free to comment and let me know your opinion too so that we can talk!

xoxo

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hey all!

since its the beginning of the year, i still feel like its ‘new year, new me’ the whole thing, and one of the things that i always wanna add to myself is to read more, and honestly, i tend to overdrive everything (which just means listening to audiobooks) which i actully love because i can put my aux in my phone in the car and just play the downloads off of my phone! it is an awesome way to get the reading in. i picked some books that sound good for me to read – and ones that i am looking forward to reading.

again, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

so here we go with the post,

#1: little fires everywhere by celeste ng

according to amazon :

“Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.”

#2: this could hurt: a novel by jillian medoff

according to amazon:

“Jillian Medoff explores the inner workings of an American company in all its brilliant, insane, comforting, and terrifying glory. Authentic, razor-sharp, and achingly funny, This Could Hurt is a novel about work, loneliness, love, and loyalty; about sudden reversals and unexpected windfalls; a novel about life.”

#3: meet cute by jennifer armontrout

according to amazon:

“This incredibly talented group of authors brings us a collection of stories that are at turns romantic and witty, epic and everyday, heartbreaking and real.”

#4: andy warhol: the series by hilton als

according to into the gloss:

“Instead of watching another television series, why not read this instead? A script written for a potential series on Andy Warhol’s life by New Yorker staff writer Hilton Als, it’s as good as anything on TV, only you can fit it into your smallest carry-on.”

#5: green by sam graham-felsen

according to amazon:

“Infectiously funny about the highs and lows of adolescence, and sharply honest in the face of injustice, Sam Graham-Felsen’s debut is a wildly original take on the American dream.”

xoxo

 

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hey all!

it’s been a really long time since i’ve done another post on the LA guide, so i thought in the height of the california winter, i might as well write and post about ice cream today. so in my LA guide series, i decided to post a little about ice cream because ice cream is a huge part of my food chain and is so important to me.

here we go!! (in no certain order!!)

#1: carmela (locations in pasadena, LA, woodland hills and they travel in farmer’s market)

carmela is a super interesting place because they have very interesting flavors, i have tasted everything from raspberry rose sorbet to brown butter sage ice cream to chocolate sorbet! i love seeing these unique flavors and they make super awesome ice cream!

my all time favorite flavors: pear champagne sorbet and matcha green tea ice cream!

#2: sweet rose creamery (5 locations around LA)

 

one of the first ice cream places i went to on my more recent artisanal ice cream tour a few years ago! i am always blown away with their flavours and they always have AWESOME sorbet.

my favorite flavors here are: roasted apricot sorbet and mango sorbet

#3: jeni’s splendid ice cream (locations in los feliz, venice, larchmont and calabasas)

of all the ice cream this is the place where my family and i are always going back to, just because they always have fantastic flavours, awesome service and just a cute store. we just have a slight obsession with it, and keep going back.

my favorite flavors here are: birch and marshmallow and intelligentsia black cat espresso

#4: fosselman’s ice cream (they have one location in alhambra)

finally, fosselman’s is such a old and classic place. i remember going to fosselmans being very young and i have always loved it. the store is so classic inside and they have been a constant artisanal ice cream place which will be there before and after the trends!

my favorite flavors here are the: peach sorbet, green tea ice cream and the green apple sorbet

enjoy!

xoxo

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