The May Roundup

Can you believe we're almost halfway through 2018?! I love looking ahead in anticipation of what's to come, but there's also something so fun about reminiscing! May was an absolute whirlwind for me - between trips to New York, to Chicago & back to LA, I racked up a ton of airline miles. (Lol!)

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My May Favorites!

Because I absolutely love sharing my favorite activewear outfits & beauty products with you guys, I put together two slideshows with my favorite leggings, scrubs, cleansers & more! Click on each photo to see the product on the brands' website! :)

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Giving Back with Raw Sugar

From the moment I wake up to when my head hits the pillow at night, my goal is always to inspire others! Whether it's sharing yoga tips, posting inspirational quotes or simply living a well-balanced lifestyle, there’s nothing more important to me than creating a positive, safe community where everyone feels beautiful & feels like their voice can be heard. That's why it has always been so important to me to partner with brands that share my mission to make this world a better place! 

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Upgrading My Sleepwear with Cotton On Body

Lately I have been looking to upgrade my sleepwear from my big old t-shirts to something cozy, chic, and comfortable. After trying a few pieces from the Cotton On Body Women’s Sleepwear collection – I haven’t been able to take my pajamas off! Not only are the Cotton On Body Sleepwear pieces the most comfortable clothes I have ever put on – but they look great and the patterns and colors are beyond gorgeous!

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MelisFit x Manduka eQua Yoga Mat

Shooting with one of my favorite brands Manduka Yoga is a dream for me; especially when they have recently came out with the most beautiful yoga mat on the market for hot yoga! Each mat has been uniquely designed by 3 incredible and inspiring artists: Brent Brozah, Emily Quandahl and Ashley Mary. Learn more about the artists, artwork and how this yoga mat is going to change the hot yoga game by clicking –> HERE

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Switching Brady to ORGANIX

Over 6 years ago – my little Brady came into my life. His name wasn’t Brady then, it was snowflake, and he won me over with his vibrant personality and his little pink paws. I wanted to take care of a dog for so long, but I didn’t know it would change my life in such a positive way! For me I truly needed motivation in my life to get healthy, get outside and socialize.

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MelisFit x Diesel: #GoWithTheFlow

The Truth: Being perfect is boring. I spent many years of my life trying to hide my flaws and feeling like I needed be perfect. The truth is our flaws are what make us beautiful, unique and help us stand out! This fall I am going to Go With The Flaw with Diesel and embrace all of my funny, embarrassing and unique flaws.

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Milk & Eggs: The Freshest Food Delivered

I had always heard about grocery delivery to your home but was hesitant to try some of the companies I saw out there. They either felt overpriced, a hassle to get delivery, or I was unsure about the freshness of the food. This all changed for me when I discovered Milk and Eggs!! Not only is the produce from local farms, but the cost is cheaper than heading over to Whole Foods! I was so excited to try it out because I never make time for grocery shopping and I figured this could be the best solution ever!

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How to Get Clear Skin

If you’re not sure what cystic acne is, it is basically defined as oil trapped under your skin that forms a big, red, hard pimple. Sometimes you can’t even see it, but you can absolutely feel it. Cystic acne is painful, can take months to heal and leave scars. In addition to cystic acne on my chin, I also suffer from bacne, blackheads and white heads. Have I successfully grossed you out yet? Anyway this post isn’t to complain. This post is to tell you how I have been miraculously able to clear up my skin!! No gimmicks, no quick fix products, real advice that can help transform your skin.

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How to Transform Your Hair

HAIR!! I have been wanting to write about this topic for quite some time. My hair has been on an incredible journey and I am so happy to share with you. I have been coloring my hair since I was in high school. I am an original brunette and started with highlights which moved into full blown bleaching my hair and has now turned into a natural blonde. (Thanks to my good friend and celebrity colorist and stylist Ramsay Robert.)

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5 Quick Ways to Reset Your Day

Ever have one of those days where you wake up on the wrong side of the bed & no matter what you do you just can’t seem to shake the feeling that the day is ruined? We’ve all been there. But instead of giving up on the day entirely, why not do your best to (symbolically) turn back the clock & give yourself a fresh start?

Here are 5 quick ways to reset, reframe & turn your day around:

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4 Easy Ways to De-Stress

It’s easy to convince yourself that staying inside is easier, safer & requires less effort; after all, you don’t have to put pants on if you’re not going outside! But ‘sunshine heals all wounds’ is a timeless adage for a reason & fresh air really does soothe the soul.

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