BLONDER AMBITIONS

If you’re anything like I am, you love a good deal.

If I’m spending money – even if the item is on sale – I will only spring for something quality.

Where is the crossroads between quality + a fair price?  The luxury outlets.

Have you been outlet shopping?  Read on to learn about my outlet shopping tips and tricks and my favorite outlet to shop.

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If you have been following me via this blog or my Instagram page for awhile, you know this – I am ALL about vegan, cruelty-free, organic skincare (bonus if it’s skincare created by a woman!).  When a product or brand hits all of those notes and DELIVERS, I feel compelled to tell you about it.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE CAMARILLO PREMIUM OUTLETS

You can look at holiday shopping one of two ways:

Stressful, hectic, + something to check off of your to-do list.

As a way to buy the perfect gift (for you or for others!) while having fun + saving money.

Does #2 sound impossible? Keep reading for all of my tips, tricks, + insider deals and you will love holiday shopping as much as I do.

Also – make sure you read the whole post… you’ll see how I…

THE BEST CBD STICK

You’ve likely taken (or are currently taking) NSAIDs at some point in your life… and I want to give you another option.

What Are NSAIDs?

NSAIDs are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  They are more commonly known as over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil + Ibuprofen.  There are benefits to NSAIDs (pain relief, fever reduction), but there are risks.  Some of the risks include…

MY CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE

Over the past three years, I have become obsessed with skincare.  I am utterly infatuated.

I have used myself as a human guinea pig + I feel like I’ve tried so many of the products and trends out there.

As a blogger, I get sent products frequently (skincare products are a hot item to send to influencers) and I try each + every one.

Before recommending a product to you, I try it for a minimum of…

Go ahead and call me particular (because I am)… but I felt the need to create a custom vitamin bottle so that my daily vitamin + supplement routine was more aesthetically pleasing. Opening my cabinet and seeing an array of bottles, colors, + sizes made my vitamin cabinet feel disorganized, overwhelming, + it really didn’t go with my whole newfound commitment to being as minimalist as possible…

Hi, I’m Kiki… and This is My Story My Upbringing

I was raised in Santa Barbara, CA by two incredible parents (an actor/writer + a beauty queen). I have two younger siblings who are total rockstars + we had a pretty magical childhood. I was a super nerd (straight A’s + an affinity for The Legend of Zelda), a theater geek (had the lead in a few school plays), + a jock (varsity basketball +…

THE BEST MUD MASK

I did it.  I found the best mud mask on the planet.

I have tried a billion (slight exaggeration…) different masks on my skin because I am a total skincare addict (proof of this is allll over my Instagram) and I finally found the holy grail of mud masks.

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I go to Beverly Hills a few times a year.  Sometimes I go to shop.  Other times I go to eat + drink.  Occasionally I go to people watch.  If I’m going to do all three, I always stop for brunch at Villa Blanca (want proof? check out this post from seven years ago)- a few short steps off of Rodeo Drive and you enter a bright white place to sip, dine, + stare.

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HAIR EXTENSIONS + THE PERFECT BLONDE

I am very particular about my hair.  So much so that I have been using the same colorist for 17 years  + the same artist for my hair extensions for 6 years.  In my opinion, both of these women are absolute masters.

The Women Behind My Hair

My colorist is Sarah – she is an all around badass of a female.  She owns Salon Patine, she’s a Redken Certified Stylist, and she passed some master stylist…

Autumn’s bounty on display Defiantly served al fresco Afternoons overflowing with Wine White flowers And whispered promises Slurred on the season’s edge Hushed into the heart’s corners Stored for the winter ahead. – Kiki E. –

Inspiration is vital. Here are some images that currently inspire me. (more…)