emy x venti

This lovely minimal jewelry store based in Boston, Massachusetts called Venti just launched the beginning of this month. The pieces are so beautiful and sparkle without bringing too much attention. They are reasonably priced and not too expensive so you can really splurge. Oh and a perk you can use my discount code lovelyemy15 for 15% off your entire purchase with no minimum. Sounds like a steal to me! Their aesthetic is honestly a nice little clash where kinfolk meets kim kardashian. I love the simplicity yet feminine looks they achieve and their pieces are perfect for all seasons too.

I'm wearing:

Alexa choker in black

Cirque hoop earrings in silver

Sway crystal earrings in rose

Happy Sundaze everyone xx

daniel wellington boston pop-up

Hey guys! The Daniel Wellington Boston pop-up shop is now open until Jan 10. If you're in the area feel free to stop by at 211 Newbury street and check out their new styles as well as the original timeless styles. If you end up find one one you love.

You can use discount code LOVELYEMY15 for 15% off your purchase online + in stores from now until August 15th. And for pop-up store only you can get your leather straps embossed free with any purchase! Customize your watch or do it as a gift. Hope everyone has a lovely week. Cheers!

bliss & light

My recent work with model Ella of Maggie agency in Boston and hair + makeup by June Leung of love notes by june. We spontaneously planned this shoot in hope to promote a very organic and raw yet feminine look. You can check out the photos via my Vogue Italia Photovogue gallery which includes all of my photos they have published here.  

I was actually inspired by this natural beauty brand called Glossier to create this look. I hope to stay inspired and continue shooting this summer. Cheers everyone and happy Saturday!

floral summers.

Summer calls for more floral prints and cute rompers. I know it has been everywhere but I am a huge fan of the choker + minis or rompers. I mean when it is windy you really do not have to worry about anything flying up.

My romper is from Bare Anthology has lovely handpicked bohemian and contemporary styles any girl would love. I admire the fact that their style and pieces are also influenced and inspired by poetry.

the oasis.

I was able to spend my birthday in New York this weekend and spend it with my closest friends Celine & Melissa. We had a ton of food adventures and desserts and yummy shoju for the weekend. I had the pleasure of being creative with them as well.

I rented a Canon 35mm 1.4 L lens from LensPro for the weekend since I am currently lens-less and figured this was the best time to do so and shoot. We decided to rent a small studio space from Breather called The Oasis (but don't be deceived for the actual studio does not look like the photos on their site). And wanted to just be creative, shoot and hang out. I was going for a sun-kissed summer feel and we definitely achieved it. My editing and shooting methods are heavily influenced by the lovely film look. I do tend to shoot a bit overexposed.

Overall this weekend was a wonderful escape from my life in Boston. It is always a pleasure to be in New York and it is starting to feel like my second home.

You can check out their social media as well!

Melissa @meliority

Celine @chancedesoleil

peach & lily ft. caolion

Hi everyone and happy weekend! I wanted to take some time out to talk about this new skin care pack from Peach & Lily I have been using for the past few weeks. Caolion’s pore pack (wash-off masks) are a must-have. They are known for working to clear the skin of impurities and at the same time do not strip the skin of essential hydration.

When it comes to our the skin, often times we neglect our pores. They're small and not always visible unless they are clogged. Because of this dramatic weather change on the east coat my skin is enduring so many changes and my pores are more clogged and noticeable now. In attempt to resolve this I was invited to join Caolion’s 4-step pore process using their 2 bestsellers and 2 new releases before being released to the public.

The Caolion pore system begins as any smart skin regimen will—with a proper deep cleanse. This is definitely one of my favorite cleansers. The Freshly Chitosan Foam Cleanser helped initiate my journey to clear and healthy pores. Formulated with patented unshiu (or Jeju mandarin oil) and antioxidants this cleanser balances the skin’s pH. What I loved most about this cleanser is that it leaves your face feeling refreshed, but not dry, especially if you have mixed oily and dry skin tone like myself.

Next I would use the Premium Blackhead Steam Pore Pack. This was a heavy duty treatment in my opinion. It is a self-heating wash-off mask I used once or twice a week giving it a spa-like treatment. Even better, it felt like it was something for all skin types, including sensitive skin (which I have). Using micro oxygen bubbles, my skin was deeply cleansed. It contained natural sparkling water and deep-cleansing charcoal powder that worked towards eliminating impurities. Natural oat grains are a key ingredient which made my skin retain its moisture, and gently buffed my dead skin cells away.

The pore pampering continued on with the Premium Original Pore Pack, which was intensely, refreshingly cooling, one of my favorite sensations for my skin. This pack tightened my pores and enhances the complexion. Basically it sealed the deal. It uses Alaskan glacial water and menthol combined for a soothing, cooling, and relaxing sensation that left me glowing.

Finally—bedtime. This one is 100% the one I recommend. Before you knock out, the final step is Pore Tightening Memory Sleeping Mask. This sleeping pack works using a shape memory technology. I woke up to brightened and tightened skin.

Overall it is a lengthy process but worth every step of the way. Peach & Lily are also offering the kit for a limited time discount here. 

milk & honey

For those who have followed me for the many years my blog has been around, know that my blog has undergone major changes. Something that constantly amazes me is how much I have changed over the course of seven years. However with great changes and accomplishments we undergo many hardships along the way. I am overcoming my darkness and one of the short reads that any young woman who wants to heal is milk & honey by rupi kaur. You can grab your copy for super cheap on amazon. 

Her poetry really appeals to me. Although I did not endure the same life struggles as her writing there is this calm in the way she writes. You have to endure the breaking to experience the healing. There is no hurting without loving. We experience all of these in our own ways and Kaur does an excellent job of bringing it all together in her fluid writing. The poems are short but display the full story. Each poem is its own story. I highly recommend the read. 

glosser - skin first, makeup second.

I'm horrible at blogging. One of the discouraging things about Blogger is the fact that the image quality isn't great when I try to upload my own. But aside from that rant I'm able to step away from life and talk to you guys about this new brand I have become obsessed with, Glossier. They are based in New York and I love their philosophy basically less is more and that skin comes first and smile always.

For skin care, I tens to stick to one brand. I have this little pet peeve of owning too many brands for skin care and would prefer to have all of one brand just to be consistent? Makes no sense but I am just weird like that. I got my hands on their Milky Jelly cleanser, Priming Moisturizer, Rose Face Mist, Generation G in Cake, and Balm dot com. All I can say is that I give Glossier a full on five star review. I use everything to the point where it has become a part of my lifestyle.

The cleanser does the job, it is light, jelly like textures, removes excess makeup and smells great. The moisturizer does exactly what it is suppose to and I always apply a generous amount before starting my makeup routine. The mist itself smells like roses and I always spray it on every morning and after I cleanse. Generation G lipstick I got in Cake comes off very natural but is not long lasting. Although it is not long lasting it still gives a nice moisturized feel.

Glossier is a must.

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