There is a light that never goes out

Alright guys, today's post is summery and whatnot because it was taken during my trip to Orlando. Every year my parents and I trek down there with Daisy (my maltese pup) to escape the cold and have a wonderful vacay, but we had a truly horrible experience with Hyatt Grand Cypress this time.  I won't release details now, but I'm going to write a lengthy post on it soon so keep an eye out!  

Let's skip the unpleasantries for now and talk fashion because I'm really excited to tell you guys about my new dress courtesy of Sosie.  This airy piece will make you feel like a total goddess - a modern-day Aphrodite if you will, ha.  If you're a fan of girly dresses, you'll fall head-over-heels in love at first sight.  Although this dress is made of 100% polyester, it feels and looks like chiffon!  I'm wearing a size small but it fits loosely so if you're super petite, you'll probably want to pass because this item's not available in xs.  Please let me know if you have any questions!  Tweet me, leave a comment, email me, whatevs - I'm always here for you guys!  One last thing before I leave y'all, if you want to pick one up for yourself, enter code Stylista20 at checkout to get an extra 20% off your purchase.  

Also, here are some other feminine dresses for your browsing pleasure - just in case this one doesn't tickle your fancy:

 Shoes:  Qupid || Dress:  c/o Sosie ($54) || Bag:  Amiclubwear

Have you guys heard of Sosie before? What do you think of their collection?

The Best of Korean Skincare

1.  Cel-Derma Ideal Radiance Hydrogel Mask ($24.87 for 4) - Indulge in a luxurious at-home spa night with this mask for killer skin.  It's a magical sheet that's temperature activated. Made of water soluble hydro gel, it increases your skin's resilience and moisturizes like no other.  If you're looking to hydrate, you'll absolutely love this!  Warning:  everything is written in korean, ha.  Lucky for you guys, y'all have me! Simply wash your face, splash on some toner, place this on your skin carefully, and leave it on for 40 minutes.  Do NOT wash this off afterwards. Just pat your face for max absorption - if you want, you can layer extra lotion or cream on top.  I have family members send me this straight from Korea, but you can purchase it HERE on Amazon.  FYI, each package contains 1 disposable mask.

2.  Amore Pacific Sleeping Mask ($60) - If you haven't tried this yet, you need to purchase this at Sephora ASAP.  This is the most amazing overnight treatment you'll ever use.  Apply a thin coat - think dime size - over your moisturizer and let it work its magic.  Formulated with 5-Hydra Complex (a potent blend of Asian botanicals that deliver mad hydration), this product is lightweight and luxe. Yes, it's on the pricy side, but I promise it's worth every penny. 

3.  Sooryehan Hyo Fermented Emulsion ($55) - Like the Sulwahsoo product pictured above, this is also an emulsion - I like to use it as a lotion though.  This item was created by fermenting four oriental herbs:  ginseng, foxglove, Pleuropterus multiforus, and Polygonatum falcatum. These ingredients provide max defense against aging, pollution and the like.  It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave much residue so your skin will feel hydrated without any kind of unpleasant stickiness. Available HERE online at Amazon for $55.

4.  Artistry Youth Xtend Enriching Cream ($79.09) - This cream is unreal.  It works overnight to "reprogram" your skin - it repairs existing damage, while improving smoothness and radiance.  Made of life-extending mediterranean botanical, this cream encourages skin's natural youth protein production.  FYI, it's currently on sale at Amazon for $79.09 - it's originally $169.95.  Purchase this before it sells out.  I promise you'll thank me when your skin's softer than a baby's bottom, ha.  In my very humble opinion, this cream's better than La Mer's famous moisturizing soft cream!

5.  Sulwahsoo Essential Balancing Emulsion ($63) - This product's technically an emulsion, but I use it in place of toner.  It's formulated with Korean medicinal herbs so it soothes while it softens. Mountain peony prevents dehydration while yai jiu hua extract enhances radiance and encourages circulation.   FYI, it's ideal for all skin types!  Neiman Marcus recommends that you to apply it after Sulwahsoo's First Care Serum and Balancing Water at morning AND night, but I think that's overkill - I personally only use it at night. Apply it under your moisturizer, and you should be good to go!  If you want to supercharge your routine, apply a serum after the emulsion in the evening (before you layer cream on top).  Tip: let your skin absorb each product - wait 3-5 minutes in between applications. Also, don't touch anything germy (like your phone) or else you'll counteract this magical goodness.  Only use clean hands on your skin.  If you don't, you'll totally break out!  Trust me, I speak from experience.

In honor of the new year, I've decided to tackle Day Zero's project, 101 Things in 1001 Days.  Since I'm starting this today, I have until Sept. 29th, 2018 to complete my list.  If you want to take on this challenge with me, use this date calculator to figure out your end date.  Also, make sure to link yours below (in the comment section) so I can see your tasks - I actually really enjoy reading these lists. I'll italicize goals currently in progress, and bold tasks that are completed.

1.  Get a six-pack!

2.  Make a vegetable lasagna.

3.  Visit my best friend, B. Michael, in Houston.

4.  Take voice lessons.

5.  Try a yoga class.

6.  Complete a juice cleanse.

7.  Run a 5k.

8.  Bake a perfect macaron.

9.  Finish my doctorate!

10.  Take a hip-hop dance class.

11.  Buy a pair of expensive designer shoes.

12.  Write an e-Book.

13.  Hit 50k on twitter.

14.  Ride a roller-coaster.

15.  Hit my goal weight of 105!

16.  Get nail art done professionally.

17.  Bake fancy cupcakes for a friend from scratch.

18.  Run a 10k.

19.  Share a vocal cover on my youtube channel.

20.  Create an inspiration board.

21.  Carve a bad@$$ pumpkin for Halloween.

22.  Experience Sleep No More in NYC.

23.  Write 5 handwritten letters (0/5).

24.  Read 50 new books (1/50).

25.  Run a half marathon.

26.  Grow homemade herbs and cook a delish meal with them.

27.  Volunteer at an animal shelter.

28.  Mail someone a surprise care package for no reason.

29.  Travel to 5 new places (0/5).

30.  Take a cooking class.

31.  Visit a winery!

32.  Bake a cheesecake.

33.  Re-connect with an old friend from high school in person.

34.  Learn how to use photoshop.

35.  Complete the 100 push-up challenge.

36.  Try a new hairdo.

37.  Enroll in a photography class.

38.  Re-design Sensible Stylista.

39.  Donate $500 ($125/$500).

40.  Get back into martial arts.

41.  Get a massage.

42.  Take a family portrait with Daisy.

43.  Make homemade jam.

44.  Learn how to poach an egg.

45.  Sew a piece of clothing.

46.  Make my own hummus.

47.  Go to a local farmer's market in Maryland.

48.  Run a mile in 8 minutes or less.

49.  Try a DIY from my pinterest board.

50.  Learn how to speak spanish somewhat fluently.

51.  Ax TV for a month.

52.  Go to a professional sports game.

53.  Design my own planner.

54.  Learn how to play ukelele.

55.  Compose songs for pre-college piano students.

56.  Build a gingerbread house during the holidays.

57.  Visit a psychic.

58.  Go on a walking tour of DC and document everything.

59.  Learn how to shoot a gun.

60.  Make homemade pasta.

61.  Try deep dish pizza in Chicago.

62.  Go to an amusement park.

63.  Complete T25.

64.  Bake a pecan pie from scratch.

65.  Have a cheesesteak in Philly.

66.  Speak on a TV segment (for fashion).

67.  Attend a blogging conference.

68.  Give up red meat for a month.

69.  Listen to an audio book.

70.  Give five 'just because' gifts (0/5).

71.  Try a new ethnic cuisine.

72.  Buy new glasses.

73.  Try 50 new restaurants in the DMV area (4/50).

74.  Go vegetarian for a week.

75.  Buy an ice cream maker.

76.  Build up to a 5-min plank.

77.  Visit 3 new art museums (0/3).

78.  Go watch a movie at a drive-in.

79.  Visit a comedy club.

80.  Listen to a podcast.

81.  Connect with 5 new blogger friends in person (0/5).

82.  Get a professional facial.

83.  Go on a cruise.

84.  Speak at a blogger event.

85.  Learn how to make 20 healthy meals in my crockpot (0/20).

86.  Make a year-in-pictures album.

87.  Visit the Baltimore aquarium with a friend.

88.  Stop biting my nails.

89.  Bake a birthday cake for a friend!

90.  Learn how to use protools.

91.  Cook a thanksgiving feast for my family.

92.  Get monogrammed stationary.

93.  Re-design my business card.

94.  Play tourist in NYC.

95.  Try 20 smoothie recipes from my pinterest board (0/20).

96.  Hit 200k+ on instagram.

97.  Visit Hawaii.

98.  Try to get into The Box in NYC.

99.  Randomly send flowers to a friend.

100.  Watch 20 movies I've never seen before (0/20).

101.  Travel to the caribbean again.