the graceful savage

Wow, I haven't posted since September! I guess that's what college does to you though. I've been enjoying UCLA so much, and it feels like each week just flies by (but honestly that could just be attributed to the quarter system). I had three busy weeks of two midterms and a presentation so I disappeared from the face of the earth to prepare for them— at least that's what it felt like. ;) Can I just say that UCLA's food is waaaay too delicious for my own good? I'm fearing the freshman fifteen, and I've already gained three pounds so I'm a fifth of the way there. Thankfully I just went to the gym for the first time in my time here and I hope turn that into a habit. *fingers crossed* Anyways, I have new music for you! These are some of my favorites for when I need to take a moment to chill after studying and whatnot. And I promise I have more posts coming up soon; I just need to find my groove here. I hope to have another post up before Thanksgivi...

I've been a huge fan of Pura Vida for quite a while now.. According to my Gmail account, at least four years! Surprisingly, I haven't made that many purchases from them.. This one is only my second. My first purchase consisted of a seafoam blue infinity charm bracelet and the Sandy Hook Elementary charity bracelet. But oh my gosh, their 2016 Rio Olympic bracelet.. So cute. I'm so sad I missed out on it. I'm like a die hard Olympic fan. I seriously admire their extensive collection of charity bracelets. In the aftermath of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Florida, Pura Vida decided that 100% of proceeds from their LGBTQ bracelets would be donated to the families of victims. That is so incredibly kind. Plus, no matter what you purchase, you're helping to provide jobs to Costa Rican artisans. Definitely a purchase you can feel good about. Now onto my new purchase! I'm heading over to Newport Beach/Balboa Island for the weekend and wanted a new ...

After posting tips on how to verify the authenticity of a Triangl bikini , I thought it'd be helpful to also post a side-by-side photo comparison of an authentic Triangl and a (very good) dupe . I actually bought the dupe off of Poshmark after being told by the seller it was authentic.. So don't trust everything sellers say without proof! The Triangl style I will be using in this comparison is the Milly top. The blue one is the dupe while the yellow is the authentic Triangl Milly in Las Vegas Lights. As you can see, dupes of the Milly have gotten so accurate that it can be nearly impossible to tell a fake one apart from a real one. In fact, many Milly dupes have started covering up the raw hems near the labels, so even that isn't a guaranteed sign of a dupe. Meanwhile, Winnie bikinis haven't quite caught up, and dupes of those aren't as spot-on; raw hems have remained raw on those. As for the bikinis Triangl has released in 2016, selle...

Summer is sadly coming to a close, and many people are starting to head back to school. Luckily, I've still got another four weeks of relaxation (thanks for starting in September, UCLA!). During the summer I tend to favor music that befits the season. Unless, of course, it's the middle of July, which is when I begin wishing it were Christmastime and play lots of Christmas music. It happens every year and I'm not entirely certain why that is. Maybe I just want presents, hah! Don't worry though, I won't force you to listen to Christmas music while you're at the beach like I just might. :) Here is some of my favorite music this summer! I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I have, and if you're returning to school, I hope it brings you some level of calm. 1. Goldroom- Fifteen feat. Chela (Oxford Remix) I've been listening to this song since I was fourteen, and I still haven't tired of it. 2. Khai- Alive 3. The Knocks- Class...