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                </p> <p>I had another post planned to go live today, but with everything that’s been going on, it feels kind of silly to talk about material things at the moment. I’ll be back to the regularly scheduled fashion and travel posts tomorrow, but I hope that you’ll consider donating to one of these organizations that are providing relief to Hurricane Harvey victims.<br> <br></p> <h5><a href="http://www.redcross.org/news/press-release/Hurricane-Harvey-Strengthening-Red-Cross-Urges-Gulf-Coast-Residents-to-Make-Emergency-Preparations-Now">The Red Cross</a></h5> <p>While I do have some issues with the Red Cross (not all of their proceeds go directly to relief), this is probably the easiest and most popular way to donate. You can text REDCROSS to 90999 from your phone to donate $10, or donate more <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation">on their website</a>. They have 17 shelters in the area where they can support thousands of victims, and they’ve mobilized trailers full of relief supplies including cots, blankets, comfort and cleaning supplies.</p> <h5><a href="https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/">Texas Diapers Bank</a></h5> <p>Thousands of families have been displaced by Harvey, however, diapers are not provided by disaster relief agencies. The Texas Diapers Bank is putting together special emergency relief kits for those victims in need. They are accepting both cash and diaper donations. </p> <h5><a href="https://spca.org/give">SPCA of Texas</a></h5> <p>Unfortunately, animals are always displaced after natural disasters. The SPCA of Texas has announced that they expect 300 cats and dogs to come to North Texas. In addition to cash donations, if you’re local, they are in need of cat litter, litter boxes, towels, blankets, treats, toys, and newspaper. </p> <h5><a href="https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9534757/k.CB79/Hurricane_Harvey_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp">Save the Children</a></h5> <p>Many children and families have been forced to evacuate their homes during Harvey, and are in need of shelter and supplies. Save the Children has created a <a href="https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9534757/k.CB79/Hurricane_Harvey_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp">Harvey-specific relief fund</a> to aid those little ones in need.</p> <h5><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees">Airbnb</a></h5> <p>If you have an Airbnb in Texas, you can <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees">offer your space for free</a> to Harvey victims. In addition, Airbnb is waiving all service fees for those affected by the disaster and checking in between August 23, 2017 and September 25, 2017.</p> <h5><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey">GoFundMe</a></h5> <p>GoFundMe has set up a specific fund that will go directly to victims of the disaster with verified accounts. This is a great way to donate if you’re unsure of what exact supplies a family needs. </p> <h5><a href="http://www.driscollchildrens.org/giving/ways-to-give">Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi</a></h5> <p>There is a huge influx of children coming into Driscoll Children’s Hospital needing treatment. A donation ensures that Driscoll Children’s Hospital will continue providing the highest level of care with state-of-the-art equipment and programs for the children of South Texas.</p> <h5><a href="https://www.hsnt.org/donate/">Humane Society of North Texas</a></h5> <p>In addition to the SPCA of Texas, the Humane Society of North Texas will also be taking in animals that were displaced by Harvey. You also have the option to provide monetary donations or make an in-kind donation by purchasing an item off of their <a href="https://www.hsnt.org/donate/item-donations/">wish list</a>.</p> <h5><a href="https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/centers">Carter BloodCare</a></h5> <p>If you’re based in Texas and physically able, I’d highly suggest making a blood donation at Carter BloodCare. They have centers all across the state and are sending blood donations to their partners affected by Harvey.</p> <h5>Support Your Local Task Forces Sending Rescue Teams to Texas</h5> <p>If you’re like me and don’t live anywhere near Texas, chances are that your local/state government are sending out rescue teams to Texas. (P.S. — thank you to <a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/harvey-pennsylvania-new-jersey-rescue-teams-texas-20170828.html">Pennsylvania and New Jersey</a>!) If there’s any way to support your local resume teams headed to Texas, I’d highly suggest for you to do your homework and support them as much as possible.</p> <p><em>If you know of any other ways to assist Harvey victims during this time, please drop a comment below!</em></p> <p>The post <a href="http://www.aliciatenise.com/help-hurricane-harvey-victims/">10 Things You Can Do to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.aliciatenise.com">Alicia Tenise</a>.</p>
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It forces me to get out of my comfort zone and try out some new looks. I\u2019d have to say that my style is very feminine: I love rocking all the dresses, floral prints and anything ruffled. However, this year for Fashion Week, I\u2019m recovering from a knee injury, and I\u00a0had to rock a big, bulky knee brace the entire week and couldn\u2019t wear heels (tbh, wasn\u2019t sad that I\u2019m not able to wear heels!) If I\u2019m wearing skinny jeans, I have to wear my knee brace outside of my pants \u2014 which isn\u2019t exactly the chicest thing on the planet. So this year, I gravitated toward wide-legged pants and roomy midi\/maxi dresses that would hide my brace and keep me warm. When I saw these floral track pants, I knew I had to take a chance and rock them. And it turned out to be one of my favorite NYFW looks of all time.\u00a0 How to Rock Athleisure at NYFW: Add Structured Pieces Whenever I hear the term \u201cathleisure,\u201d I imagine a girl running errands in a pair of yoga pants and some sort of puffer vest. While I love the athleisure trend, there is a way to slightly dress it up while staying comfortable. I paired my track pants with a sleek blush maxi coat and a structured handbag to make the look more polished. How to Rock Athleisure at NYFW: Play with Different Textures Listen: I love a good sneaker. You can pair sneakers with just about anything. Jeans? Go for it. A dress? Absolutely. Track pants? Perfect duo. I adore\u00a0these patent leather sneakers from Melissa, and I get so many compliments on them whenever I wear them out! They\u2019re incredibly comfortable, and the patent leather adds an unexpected amount of shine to any look.\u00a0 What are your thoughts on the Athleisure Trend? \u00a0Photos by Katie Stuart The post How to Rock the Athleisure Trend appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1518445959","title":"How to Rock the Athleisure Trend","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToRockAthleisureAtNYFW-1-800x1200.jpg","num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"post_tags":["fashion","outfits","winter"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToRockAthleisureAtNYFW-1-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn2.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAyJTJGSG93VG9Sb2NrQXRobGVpc3VyZUF0TllGVy0xLTgwMHgxMjAwLmpwZw==?checksum=aeed1c68d30c0a7ac0be5617616491edb251a155\u0026format=h"}},"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6159652345\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6159652345","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-rock-athleisure-trend-6159652345","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-rock-athleisure-trend-6159652345","likes":0},"6152561555:12334821":{"post_id":"6152561555","blog_id":"12334821","link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/chicwish-sweater-dress\/","content":"Shop the Post:      \u00a0 Well, today, instead of coffee, it\u2019s going to be champagne. Because Thursday.\u00a0 I don\u2019t make many personal posts on here, but the number #1 thing you asked for in my reader survey last year was more personal posts. And for some reason, a lot of you want to know about my boyfriend. He\u2019s a professional photographer that prefers to stay behind the camera, so I\u2019m not super keen on the idea of throwing him in the spotlight, but I\u2019m happy to share some details of our lives. \u00a0 As some of you know, my boyfriend lives in Charlottesville, VA and I live in Philadelphia. When I first met him, I wasn\u2019t super set on the idea of a long-distance relationship: the last relationship I was in 5 years ago was an LDR, and I ended it because I couldn\u2019t handle it. But sometimes, when you meet someone special, you just have to go for it. Why this time? What makes this LDR work after my last one fell to pieces five years ago? Here are some reasons why I think we were able to pull this one off this time around.  Being Confident in Your Career This has been the #1 reason why this LDR has worked out, and the other one didn\u2019t five years ago: I\u2019ve grown up, I\u2019m a little more mature, and I know what I want out of life and\u00a0my career. When I was in an LDR 5 years ago, I was just wrapping up the second semester of my senior year of college and 22-year-old me had no idea what she was doing. It was hard to find a job after school, let alone trying to find a job in the town that my boyfriend at the time lived in. In a way, I\u2019m glad it ended because when you\u2019re just graduating from school, it\u2019s hard to get your dream career if you\u2019re tied down to one city. Now that I know what I want career-wise? It\u2019s easier for me to be in a relationship period, especially an LDR. I know what cities would be beneficial for me to live in (when we ultimately need to make that choice), and me being happier with work makes me a more confident in my relationship.\u00a0  Oversharing This sounds silly, but when my boyfriend and I can\u2019t see each other for a couple of weeks, we overshare. I\u2019ll ask him what I should eat for dinner. He\u2019ll send me photos of his boys night out. We FaceTime a few times a week. It\u2019s nice to get a glimpse into your partner\u2019s daily routine when you\u2019re miles apart, and it kind of makes you feel like you\u2019re right in the same city again.  Traveling + Maintaintaining Other Relationships I think the hardest part of being in an LDR is being on the road and managing your other relationships. My travel schedule is already pretty insane anyway because I\u2019m a travel blogger, so it\u2019s essential to have a sense of balance in your life. I make it a point to have a wine night with my best friend every 1-2 weeks, I try to visit my mom back in D.C. whenever I can, and I have FaceTime\/Skype calls with my other friends who live across the country. An LDR can suck up a lot of your time if you\u2019re traveling and on the road a lot, so just make sure you\u2019re making the same amount of time for all the other people in your life.  Sweater Dress:\u00a0\u2105\u00a0Chicwish | Over the Knee Boots: Similar | Lipstick: MAC \u2018Rebel\u2019 Want to see more tips about life in a long-distance relationship? You can view the article I wrote for Healthline here. 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I have to admit something to you guys: this is the first V-Day in 5 years that I\u2019ve had a boyfriend. Gasp.\u00a0 My birthday is two weeks after Valentine\u2019s Day, so I\u2019ve always kept things low-key on the holiday so that my poor boyfriend\u2019s wallet doesn\u2019t get hit too hard. This year, we\u2019re going to Paris as a belated birthday, so instead of having a fancy dinner out in the city, we plan on staying in and saving that dinero for dinner in Paris! Since we\u2019re staying in for Valentine\u2019s Day this year, I\u2019m teaming up with Babbleboxx\u00a0to share some date night in essentials! \u00a0    Edible Arrangements: I Love You Swizzle Berries When Edible Arrangements comes to mind, I always think of a beautiful fruit gift basket. I had no idea they had a line of Valentine\u2019s Day treats that are perfect to send to your loved ones! I was pleasantly\u00a0surprised when this box of chocolate covered strawberries arrived at my door (and so was my boyfriend \u2014 he promptly proceeded to eat them all after we wrapped up our shoot!) As someone who doesn\u2019t have much of a sweet tooth, I thought these were delicious, and it wasn\u2019t an overload of sugar for me. I also thought the balloon and bear were so adorable and made the gift even more special! If you\u2019re looking for a unique Valentine\u2019s Day gift, this is a solid bet.\u00a0  Maidenform: Modern Beauty Collection For a date night in, who can pass up a cute new set of undies? I think the Maidenform: Modern Beauty Collection is super chic and budget-friendly. The bra has a plunging neckline and is lightly-lined for a touch of support, and the undies are super comfortable and lay flat under clothes so that you can say goodbye to VPL! Plus, how gorgeous is this blush color? Best part? You can find both pieces at your local Kohls.\u00a0  The Traveler Beer Company: Lucky Traveler Blackberry Shandy My boyfriend and I have a movie we\u2019ve both been dying to see picked out for our Valentine\u2019s Day night in, so we\u2019ve been on the hunt for the best snacks and beverages to enjoy during the evening. The Lucky Traveler Blackberry Shandy\u00a0is the perfect brew to sip on during your next Netflix session! The raspberry flavor was incredibly refreshing, and it paired well with all of our favorite snacks.\u00a0I plan on enjoying this shandy with my friends and family throughout the rest of winter and into spring!\u00a0  Chesapeake Bay Candle: Mind \u0026 Body \u2013 Love \u0026 Passion Candle Another essential for a date night in? A great candle, of course! I burn candles all of the time in my apartment, so I\u2019m always on the lookout for new ones to try since I go through them so quickly. The Love \u0026 Passion Candle by Chesapeake Bay Candle smells pretty amazing \u2014 it has a citrus-fruity scent of grapefruit mango, and it\u2019s skillfully enriched with natural essential oils. A bonus? All Chesapeake Bay Candles are made in the USA. I definitely plan on picking up more of these candles to add to my collection! Popcorn, Indiana: Kettlecorn Can you have a date night in without a tasty snack? I think not! My boyfriend and I consume copious amounts of popcorn (seriously, we even have our own popper!) We decided to switch things up and opt for the Popcorn, Indiana Kettlecorn which is drizzled in chocolate to spice things up for Valentine\u2019s Day. This kettlecorn tasted amazing, and surprisingly it was gluten-free and Non-GMO project verified. It\u2019s great knowing that your snacks won\u2019t wreak havoc on your body! How do you plan on spending Valentine\u2019s Day? Photos by Tom McGovern Thank you to Babbleboxx.com for partnering with me on today\u2019s post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. 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Going to Fashion Week was a dream I\u2019ve had since high school: I interned at a few big fashion houses my junior year of college and got the chance to work several shows, and after my internship wrapped, I commuted to NYFW during my senior year to assist with more shows as well.\u00a0 I always thought I would end up at NYFW on the PR side, AKA, putting together the shows. While interning, I found that fashion PR wasn\u2019t necessarily the best fit for me, and I gravitated toward marketing roles after graduating from college. I had no idea I\u2019d end up going to NYFW as a blogger, but here I am. \u00a0          \u00a0   Plaid Coat (Similar Here and Here) | Turtleneck | Cropped Flare Denim | SImilar Sock Boots | Quilted Handbag | Tassel Earrings What Are the Bad Reasons to Go to NYFW? My friend Dana has talked about this in the past, but after going to NYFW as a blogger for a few seasons, I\u2019ve become a little disheartened. It\u2019s become a circus, and people aren\u2019t focusing on why Fashion Week exists in the first place: to preview new collections from designers that have spent countless months designing them. For some bloggers (not all), they view it as a week to dress up, be seen at parties, and capitalize on the free swags brands and showrooms hand out. Not. Cool.\u00a0 I hit my breaking point this weekend when I was scrolling in a Facebook group for bloggers who are headed to NYFW. Someone replied to my comment: \u201cAm I the only person who goes to NYFW and doesn\u2019t care about the shows?\u201d Instead of people disagreeing with this blogger, other girls chimed in to say how much they disliked going to shows. One girl wrote, \u201cI hate how they always run late and only last for 10 minutes.\u201d Another: \u201cI like going to NYFW mainly for the parties and the chance to explore NYC.\u201d Honestly? I was embarrassed\u00a0to call myself a blogger at that very minute. As someone who\u2019s worked countless amounts of hours producing these shows, I would be pretty livid honestly if I had ungrateful bloggers taking up seats at the show I worked on. I\u2019d opt to invite someone else that would have appreciated the experience and was willing to cover it. Not All Bloggers Have This Mindset Despite the examples I\u2019ve shared above, there are thousands of other bloggers who appreciate a good show: myself included. I remember watching Style Network (RIP) in middle\/high school, and watching the runway shows they\u2019d put up late at night. I started my first actual blog on Myspace (RIP) where I would round up some of the best trends I spotted on the runway. Other bloggers at NYFW think I\u2019m odd for actually bringing my DSLR camera into the shows, and not taking grainy cell phone photos of the clothes. I\u2019ve had some other bloggers teach me the right settings to use on my DSLR so that I, myself, could capture gorgeous runway images. We\u2019ll sit and catch up after the shows, and buzz over what our favorite looks were and what trends we\u2019re frequently seeing on the runways. Not all of us are bad. A Wake-Up Call To my fellow bloggers: PR companies and print magazines are already on the fence about us. Blogging is a pretty oversaturated field as well. If you don\u2019t enjoy going to shows, don\u2019t accept an invite from a brand. Let someone else who genuinely cares go and cover the experience. If you\u2019re on the fence about going to a show, look up the designer: see if they fit your brand. If they don\u2019t, politely decline. Again: there are thousands of bloggers who would gladly take your spot, and likely enjoy the experience. And lastly, in your recaps? It wouldn\u2019t hurt to share details about the shows you went to. As much as I love seeing a good Fashion Week OOTD, quite often I see bloggers only talk about themselves in NYFW recaps, and not about any of the trends they spotted during the week. Photos by Laurel Creative The post New York Fashion Week for the Right Reasons appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1517832000","title":"New York Fashion Week for the Right Reasons","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/BuffaloPlaidCheckedCoat-13-800x1202.jpg","num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"post_tags":["fashion","outfits","winter"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1202","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/BuffaloPlaidCheckedCoat-13-800x1202.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn1.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAyJTJGQnVmZmFsb1BsYWlkQ2hlY2tlZENvYXQtMTMtODAweDEyMDIuanBn?checksum=90851d7941d7a3e41d299e7bfb64d0e0f3bbc62a\u0026format=h"}},"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6146114781\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6146114781","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/new-york-fashion-week-for-right-reasons-6146114781","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/new-york-fashion-week-for-right-reasons-6146114781","likes":0},"6139347881:12334821":{"post_id":"6139347881","blog_id":"12334821","link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/travel-bucket-list-2018\/","content":"Shop the Post:      \u00a0 Wow: can you believe it\u2019s already February? January flew by, and I have a strong feeling that the rest of the year will follow suit.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve read my post on how to score the best flight deals, you know that I\u2019m pretty flexible with travel. I keep in mind what destinations I\u2019d like to travel to and then hold out for the best flight deals. I also have the awesome opportunity to partner with a few CVBs and Tourism Boards throughout\u00a0the year to create content, which I\u2019m incredibly thankful for \u2014 some of my favorite partnerships from last year include New Orleans and Baltimore.\u00a0 Where do I want to head to next in 2018? Here\u2019s my list! \u00a0   Paris Ok, so I have flights booked to Paris in March, so\u00a0I will, in fact, be able to knock this one off of my bucket list \u2014 and I\u2019m so stoked! In reality, I\u2019ve wanted to go to Paris practically since I was born, like most girls pretty much everywhere. I took French classes for five years; even though I know it doesn\u2019t matter that much if I can speak the language, I\u2019m hoping my French isn\u2019t too rusty for this trip because I\u2019d love actually to speak it for once!   San Francisco I\u2019m not sure how many of you have heard me speak before, but oddly enough, people guess that I\u2019m from San Fran all the time based on my accent. In reality, I\u2019ve never been, but so many people told me I would fall in love with it. I love that it\u2019s still a major city that\u2019s walkable, yet on the West Coast \u2014 I loved L.A., but I couldn\u2019t stand the traffic\/how spread out it was, so this city seems like the ideal fit!  Memphis I had the opportunity to meet with a rep from Visit Memphis last year, and I was sold. Amazing BBQ? Live Music? Fantastic Brews? Count me in. It\u2019s not a long flight from Philly, so I\u2019m hoping to visit ASAP!  Montreal Ok, so\u2026I\u2019ve never been to Canada. Weird, right? I\u2019m not sure how I\u2019ve been able to visit China before Canada, but I digress. Because I love all things Francophile culture, Montreal seems like a good fit as well! I\u2019m hoping to go in the fall; it\u2019s less than a 2-hour flight out of D.C., so it\u2019s an attainable trip to plan! 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They know when to ask for help. I\u2019ve wanted to keep Alicia Tenise a one-woman show for a long time, but at this point? I just need a little bit of assistance. That\u2019s where you might come in. I\u2019m looking to hire a rockstar intern. Yes, this position is paid. Yes, it will be a lot of work. And yes, trust me, you\u2019ll have some fun doing it. To be honest, I tried to hire an intern back in fall of 2015\u2026and I didn\u2019t find anyone who was the right fit. There\u2019s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that you don\u2019t see: I spend endless hours on emails, photoshoot prep often takes days, and a good chunk of my day is spent reading through contracts and following up on projects.\u00a0 Sadly, I\u2019m noticing that I\u2019m spending less time actually creating content, and more time dealing with other stuff. While there are some great perks of the job, there\u2019s also a ton of grunt work \u2014 please keep this in mind before applying!  The details: 3-Month internship (trial period with possible extension)\u00a0 Available approx. 10 hours a week (flexible and subject to differ weekly) Mostly virtual; we\u2019ll meet in person once a month, have Facetime\/Skype meetings 1x\/week, and plan on going to at least 4 events\/month Stipend provided at end of internship College credit available Who I\u2019m Looking For: College students preferred (Age 21+ is a plus, but not required!) Must have awesome communication\/writing skills Intermediate photography skills Strong understanding of blogging, social media \u0026 online marketing Skilled in social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook \u0026 Pinterest Own a laptop \u0026 smartphone Be able to commute to events in the Washington, D.C. area Bonus: you have graphic design (Photoshop) skills Your job duties: Assist with social media management Client relationship management Assist with event planning and TV segment preparation Manage blog editorial and social media calendar Assist with blog photography and photoshoots Fashion Styling Attend Events and more! What You\u2019ll Learn: How to negotiate like a boss Photography + photoshop tips and tricks (these helped me land jobs when I was working in marketing) How to pitch brands The ins and outs of the blogging industry How to apply: Send me an email (hello@aliciatenise.com) with the following: Resume Availability Why You Want to Work for Alicia Tenise in 140 characters or less (no cover letters, please!) 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This is the first time I\u2019ve had a significant other for V-Day in 5 years, so I\u2019ll have to admit: I\u2019m a little rusty at picking out gifts for him. However, gifts for myself and gal pals? That\u2019s something I\u2019ve mastered over the years!\u00a0 I\u2019ve gotten a few mailers from some of my favorite brands that would make perfect Valentine\u2019s gifts this year. This new Caudalie Premier Cru Serum and these pretty little pair of Kendra Scott earrings from their Spring 2018 collection have been fabulous new additions to my closet and beauty counter. My birthday is two weeks after Valentine\u2019s Day, so in the past, I\u2019ve asked my boyfriends at the time not to make too big of a deal for V-Day. I usually like to go out to dinner and maybe catch a movie. This year, we\u2019re going to Paris in March, so we\u2019re not going to be exchanging gifts this year, but here are a few ideas if you are exchanging gifts with your gal pal, mom, or boyfriend this year! \u00a0      Sleep Mask | Phone Case | Hanky Panky Set Lip Duo | Pajama Set | Perfume Love Letters Bag | Instax Camera | Mug Bracelet | Rose Colored Sunglasses Even though I now have a boyfriend, I still plan on keeping the Galentine\u2019s Day tradition strong and exchange some smaller gifts with my gal pals. These are also great picks if you just want to treat yourself this season \u2014 no shame in that! I just scooped up an Instax Camera for Christmas, but I had no idea you could get it on sale at all times if you purchase it from Nordstrom Rack. This camera is a big hit at parties and on trips, so I\u2019d highly recommend it! Other things I\u2019m loving are these rose-colored glasses, this pajama set and this love letters bag (if I weren\u2019t saving up for Paris, this would be a gift for myself!) Shopping the man in your life? Here are a few gift picks for him! 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As much as I enjoy working from home, sometimes I feel like a bit of a slob doing it. To be honest: on an average day I\u2019ll get up, shower, and change into another pair of joggers, and call it a day. Even though January is almost over, I\u2019m still trying to stick to my blogger resolutions: one of them is making it a point to get out of my house more and network with contacts at meetings, head to more conferences and mingle with my other blog colleagues friends more. I live by myself and work by myself, so putting myself out there is the only way I can stay sane during the workday! I headed up to NYC a few weeks ago for a few meetings, and I opted to wear this pleated midi skirt and turtleneck for a long day of bouncing around the city. I never needed a suit at my old 9-5 positions I had back in D.C., and my previous work environments were always business casual, and this is something I definitely would wear if I were still hustling at my old jobs. This winter workwear outfit is chic, professional, yet still has a punch of color and isn\u2019t super stuffy. Not to mention, it will transition from desk to date night with ease. In general, I\u2019m a huge fan of the turtleneck + pleated midi skirt combo for winter. When it warms up, I like to pair my pleated midis with a jacket and heels for the office. For the weekend, they look pretty fab with a crop top as well! 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Winter is my least favorite season for a lot of reasons. Between SAD, sub-zero temps and dry, dull skin, I mostly just want to slip away into hibernation from December-March. However, life is all about turning lemons into lemonade, right? I always try to make the most out of winter, despite how brutal it can be. One thing that I think most of us suffer from this season? Extremely dry lips. Chapped lips can be super distracting during the day, and it\u2019s always something that has made me self-conscious. It\u2019s honestly taken me years to get my lips properly hydrated during the winter, and now that I\u2019ve got my routine down pat, I\u2019m never looking back! Introducing, the three lip products I have in heavy rotation at the moment. \u00a0   What I Use Daily: Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Lip Balm \u00a0      I first tried the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel\u00a0Lip Balm a year ago while I was at an event trying out the spa at MGM National Harbor. This spa uses all Clarins products, and I fell in love with pretty much every product I tried that evening. I opted to try a mini lip exfoliating treatment, and after the exfoliant was taken off, my esthetician applied this lip balm. I immediately knew I needed this product in my life because my lips have never felt more hydrated in my life. I put this lip balm on in the morning, and most of the time I don\u2019t need to reapply it until 8 hours later. It\u2019s that good. I know $24 for a lip balm is steep, but it\u2019s honestly the best $24 I\u2019ve ever spent.  \u00a0 What I Use Every 3 Days: Sugar Lip Polish Raise your hand if you know you need to exfoliate your lips to get rid of dead skin. Yeah, a year ago? I wouldn\u2019t have been able to raise my hand. I love lipsticks (especially matte ones, which do a fantastic job at drying my lips out!), so a conditioning exfoliant is essential to give my lips some much-needed moisture. I picked up this Lip Polish by Sugar a few months ago, and it has been a game changer. I typically apply this 2-3 times a week, depending on how dry my lips feel, at night before going to sleep. It makes my lips feel smooth and hydrated, and when I wake up the next morning, my lips look better than ever. \u00a0      \u00a0 \u00a0  \u00a0 What I Use Before Bed: Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter \u00a0      My verdict on Vaseline Lip Therapy: it\u2019s a great drugstore product, and in spring, summer, and fall I can apply this on its own and my lips stay pretty hydrated throughout the day. However, if I\u2019m in a super dry climate like Colorado, or if it\u2019s winter? This isn\u2019t enough to keep me hydrated on its own. I like using this product right before bed after I\u2019ve washed my face or right after I use the Sugar Lip Polish. If I\u2019m working from home one day and I know I\u2019m not going outside that day, I\u2019ll also use this product if I\u2019m just hanging around the house. All in all, it\u2019s an inexpensive find that\u2019s great to have on hand throughout the year.  What are your favorite dry lip remedies? 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Oddly enough, even though I grew up in neighboring Virginia, my family never really took the time to vacation in the state just to the south of us: and I realize now that was a *big* mistake. We started our road trip\u00a0on the beach in Wilmington, North Carolina We stayed in Wilmington for one night before heading over to neighboring Wrightsville Beach, and then we shipped out to Raleigh the next day. The Wilmington and Beaches CVB graciously helped us plan out our itinerary and explore the best of what this charming area had to offer! \u00a0   How To Get There + Transportation Since I was coming down from Philly, I opted to fly into Wilmington\u2019s airport. It\u2019s small, but I was able to land a direct flight fairly easily. If you\u2019re coming from D.C., it\u2019s roughly a 5.5-hour drive, give or take an hour or so based on traffic. We visited during the off-season, so bringing a car wasn\u2019t much of a hassle: there were very low meter fares in Downtown Wilmington, and Wrightsville Beach has free street parking after October 31st.\u00a0 It only takes 20 minutes to get from Downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach, so I\u2019d highly recommend visiting both cities if you\u2019re in the area. I loved the more urban\u00a0feel of Wilmington, but I also enjoyed the more laid-back beach town as well. You\u2019re getting two completely different vacation experiences all in one!        Sightseeing Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach are two lively towns that have a pretty unique culture. Here are a few must-see spots and activities: Cameron Art Museum (Wilmington): I have to admit \u2014 I was pleasantly surprised\u00a0by the CAM and wasn\u2019t expecting to love it as much as I did. It\u2019s a smaller museum with two exhibits, and I was able to view both a photography exhibit and their amazing State of the Art exhibit, which featured work from artists all across North Carolina. It\u2019s a quick stop: we were in and out in an hour, but you can also opt for one of their guided tours if you want a more in-depth experience. \u00a0 Riverwalk \u0026 Horse-drawn Carriage Tour (Wilmington): As soon as we got off the plane and picked up our car for the week, we stopped to walk along the Riverwalk. There are dozens of charming local shops and restaurants along the Riverwalk, and it is incredibly picturesque. It felt amazing to be right on the water and soak up everything that historic Downtown Wilmington had to offer. If you want to explore all of Riverwalk, I\u2019d highly recommend the Horse-drawn Carriage Tour as well. \u00a0 Airlie Gardens (Wrightsville Beach): If you need a little more time outdoors, Airlie Gardens\u00a0features 67 acres of walking paths, formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, historic structures, and contemporary sculpture. We went during the off-season, however, every summer they have a summer art exhibit that in my opinion would be worth the visit. \u00a0 Sunset Cruise with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours: This was hands down the favorite thing we did in Wrightsville Beach. You get to learn the history of Wrightsville Beach, see some of the most stunning beachfront properties owned by celebrities and politicians and soak up the sunset all at once. Pro tip: it\u2019s BYOB.          Eat As most of you know, half of my family is from Baltimore, and I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, so I take my seafood pretty seriously. Wilmington and Wrightsville surprisingly had a top-notch culinary scene, and I cannot wait to revisit some of these restaurants in the future. PinPoint (Wilmington): This was the best restaurant I visited in the area, and it was a seafood lover\u2019s dream. I was a big fan of the ambiance of the restaurant; all of the art hung at the location is made by one local artist and is available for purchase. All of the food is sourced from the Southeast as well, except for their octopus that\u2019s flown in from Spain. As for the food, I would highly recommend both the raw and baked oysters, catfish on grits (might have been the best grits I\u2019ve ever had), and the persimmon salad. \u00a0 Beer Barrio (Wilmington): Beer Barrio serves modern Mexican cuisine with a bit of North Carolina flair. I jumped at the chance to try the BBQ tacos (so good), and we were big fans of the burritos. Their cocktails are pretty standard, but they\u2019re offered at incredible prices. I enjoyed the beer selection here, as it featured a ton of local, craft options. \u00a0 The Basics (Wilmington): If you\u2019re looking for good Southern fare, The Basics is where you\u2019ll want to head. This casual spot offers delicious comfort food made with fresh regional ingredients. It\u2019s quick, inexpensive, and I had some of the best grits I\u2019ve had in a while here. Cruz (Wilmington): Cruz somehow managed to blend two styles of food that I\u2019ve grown to love: they offer a California meets Carolina dining experience. The cocktails here were incredible; I\u2019d highly recommend the Sassy Sara if you can handle some spice and the Nacho Mama\u2019s Lemonade. As far as food, I loved the Crab Stack, but I didn\u2019t have much time to try other options on the menu. \u00a0 East Oceanfront Dining (Wrightsville Beach): We dined here at night, so I\u2019m personally not sure of how the oceanfront dining experience is since it was pitch black outside, but I\u2019m sure this would be a solid, upscale dinner experience during the summer with the later sunset. The service and food presentation here was a bit odd at times. However, we enjoyed the experience overall.      Brews: The Wilmington Ale Trail If you\u2019re in Wilmington, you have to head out to some spots on the Wilmington Ale Trail. I wish we were able to hit every single brewery on the trail, but we simply ran out of time. Here were some of our favorites that we had a chance to try: Flytrap Brewery: I unexpectedly got a chance to chat with the owners of the brewery when we stopped in, and it was awesome to learn about their history. They started brewing beer at home seven years before opening their own location and named their brewery after a Venus Flytrap because it only grows within a 70-mile radius of Wilmington. I was a huge fan of their Sour Squash Ale, Sour Raspberry Saison and Oak Leaf, which was a guest brew. They also offer a popcorn pairing with select beers, which was game-changing. \u00a0 Crank Arm: Located right in Downtown Wilmington, the folks at Crank Arm just celebrated their four year anniversary and offered a wide selection. The Velodrome Gose and Brett Saison were my two favorite brews on tap. \u00a0 Wrightsville Beach Brewing: This brewery offered both amazing beers and great food (including a fantastic selection of seafood!) The brewery likes to give back to the community and supports different local charities each month with proceeds from a featured beer. \u00a0 Waterline Brewing: You must try the Blood Orange Gose, Coffee \u0026 Cream in a Pale Ale, or the Tomato and Basil when it\u2019s offered seasonally. They have live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and they also offer one wine tasting per month. They partner with Art Factory to feature local artists throughout their location. 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However, this gal right here? While I\u2019m always on the road, I don\u2019t want to spend an exorbitant\u00a0amount on a flight: this past year, I\u2019ve planned most of my vacations around the cheap flight deals I\u2019ve spotted on the internet (and I\u2019ll never look back!) How did I find some of these amazing deals? Here are some of my favorite websites and apps to use to score the best flight deals, and some tips and tricks on how to fly in and out on the best dates. \u00a0   Tip: Be Flexible With Your Dates Before reading any of this, note that the best way to score the best flight deals is to be flexible with your dates. I know this can be tricky based on whomever your employer is, but it\u2019s a lot easier to fly out on a Tuesday or a Wednesday rather than a Friday or a Sunday in most cases. Also, don\u2019t be afraid to visit places in the off-season: you\u2019re likely to score the better deals then!  My Favorite Websites and Apps I know there are a ton of websites and apps out there helping folks score the best flight deals, but here are some that I\u2019ve personally used in the past and can vouch for. If you have a favorite app or website, feel free to drop it in the comments below! The Flight Deal: This is the very first website I started using to find cheap flights and the #1 reason why I\u2019ll book a trip spontaneously. I follow their\u00a0account on Twitter, so I see new deals roll in almost instantly. You\u2019re going to want to jump on these fares when you see them because they typically expire in 24-48 hours.\u00a0You have to be fairly flexible with your dates while using The Flight Deal: usually, you can book a trip within a month period; for International trips, a minimum of 7 days is usually required. For domestic, I\u2019ve booked flights to L.A. from D.C. for only $220 in the past and can get away with shorter trips. \u00a0 Google Flights: In typical Google fashion, this is the holy grail of travel sites IMO. You have a lot more versatility with Google Flights: you can search by date if you have a trip where you have specific dates, or look at the calendar view. The calendar view option is terrific because it will help you plan out what the best days are to fly in and out. This comes in handy, especially if you have a weekend trip coming up: I don\u2019t mind flying in on a Thursday or flying out on a Monday if I\u2019m headed somewhere for the weekend, and Google Flights will tell you which day would give you the cheaper fare. \u00a0 You can also track a location on Google Flights. If you have your heart set on a trip to Paris, track how much flights are via Google, and it will update you with price alerts. You\u2019ll have to be flexible with dates if you find a great rate, but this could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. Lastly, if you\u2019re spontaneous, you can tell Google \u201cI\u2019m Feeling Lucky,\u201d and it will pick a random destination for you. I haven\u2019t tried this option out yet, but one day I will! \u00a0 Hopper: This is the one flight tracking app I have, and it does a pretty good job. This is great if you either have specific dates that you want to visit somewhere or if you\u2019re flexible and just want a better deal. One of my favorite things about the app is it will send you a push notification if you\u2019re tracking prices and tell you when the best time to buy is, and when you should wait to book a flight. Push notifications grab my attention better than email, or social media does, so if you\u2019re anything like me, this might be the app for you! \u00a0 Travel Pirates: In my experience, Travel Pirates is best for the flexible traveler. They have incredible deals, but they\u2019re usually on very specific dates. This is how I was able to find a $300 flight to Paris. I follow them on social media, so their deals pop up in my feed instantly: you\u2019ll need to jump on one of these deals as soon as you see them, they\u2019re sure to expire within a day or two!  Tip: Research Your Airline Before Flying If you see a deal that\u2019s almost too good to be true\u2026research the airline you\u2019re flying first. For example, if you\u2019re flying internationally: WOW! Air has crazy low rates, but you have to pay for both carry on and checked luggage (and it\u2019s not super cheap: checked luggage can cost you upwards of $150 roundtrip). When you see a low fare, do a few calculations and see if the airline has any extra fees, or if they sneakily won\u2019t serve you meals or water during the flight. 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My friends and family overwhelmingly supported my decision to pursue this dream, but it was really nervewracking to think that I wasn\u2019t going to have a paycheck every two weeks while I was on this journey. I\u2019ve learned so much about myself and my potential over the last year, and I\u2019m excited to see what I can accomplish in year 2! One thing about being self-employed? You never want to plateau. After a crazy busy holiday season, I was able to reset over the last few weeks, recharge creatively and think about how I\u2019m going to improve this year. Here\u2019s how I plan on becoming a better blogger this year.\u00a0 \u00a0   Take Advantage of Any Opportunity to Meet Someone in Person Working from home has been odd this past year. I struggled with it at first, because I always had to physically go into an office when I was working from my 9-5. When I first had a wide open day to do whatever I pleased, it was a little bit of a hot mess to be quite honest. I would either end up doing laundry and become distracted in my own apartment, or I would work a 14-hour day because I didn\u2019t have a reason to log off.\u00a0 Since I work on a desktop, I can no longer bring my computer into a coffee shop to work during the day. However, this year I\u2019m making it a point to leave my apartment if possible and meeting the brands I\u2019m collaborating with in person. I live so close to New York (I\u2019m only 1.5 hours away by train), and it\u2019s quite silly that I didn\u2019t make an effort to go into the city 1-2 times a month to set up meetings with folks. I\u2019m headed up to New York twice this month, and I\u2019m meeting folks in person in Philly tomorrow for a collaboration, and getting out of my house to mingle with people IRL is helping me get my energy and passion back for my brand.\u00a0   Collaborate With New Creatives After the holiday season, I felt like I was in a creative rut. In 2016, I had to work with a variety of different photographers to produce content, and in the end, that ended up being a really good thing: the more creatives I had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with, the stronger my brand was. In 2017, I met my boyfriend, who happens to be a professional photographer. While he\u2019s a fantastic photographer, it got to the point where I didn\u2019t feel like working with anyone else because I already knew who I wanted to shoot with. I started to notice by the end of the year that I was coming up with the same concepts for shoots, over and over again. Last week, I headed up to NYC to shoot with Laurel Creative, and immediately afterward I felt amazing. I felt refreshed. Recharged. Ready to conquer my next project. This year, I\u2019m hoping to expand my portfolio and collaborate with more local creatives so I can keep producing fresh, original content.    Stop Caring About Things That Aren\u2019t Important Listen: it\u2019s good to care. It\u2019s good to put effort into creating good content, to develop new social strategies and to put together the best portfolio possible. However, there\u2019s a lot of crap in the blogging world that you really shouldn\u2019t care about. Oh, that influencer got picked for this opportunity over you? Cool, keep it moving. Is this blogger using bots to cheat on Instagram? It doesn\u2019t affect you.\u00a0 Did this brand take four weeks to approve your draft? No need to stress. 2018 is the year where I\u2019m not sweating the small stuff because quite frankly, I have better things to do.\u00a0    Take A Social Media Detox Day I\u2019ve already started to do this, and I feel so much better. Instagram can be really\u2026exhausting. This sounds silly, but every move I make on the platform is super calculated and curated, and it\u2019s also the platform where most brands request ads on. Usually, on a Saturday or Sunday, I\u2019ll take the time to disconnect from the platform: I\u2019m not engaging with any content, answering DMs, or posting new content on my own. I\u2019m either out with friends, sitting and watching a Netflix marathon, or traveling \u2014 but not scrolling my life away on IG. I can\u2019t tell you how refreshing this has been!    Remember Why You Started Blogging in the First Place Now that this is my full-time career, sometimes blogging stresses me out and at times it\u2019s not very enjoyable. Chasing down unpaid invoices, getting passed over for opportunities, and scrolling through endless contracts aren\u2019t always fun. However, I started my blog because I love creating content. I get a rush whenever I have an idea for a post, and I can execute that idea from start to finish.\u00a0I love the opportunity to meet other bloggers across the country. I LOVE getting to know the people who read this little blog. And lastly, I love that this blog has taken me to places I\u2019ve never been before. \u00a0      \u00a0 Printed Maxi Dress\u00a0(Also Here) | Leather Jacket | Handbag | Similar Booties | Earrings | Scarf Photos by Laurel Creative The post 5 Things I\u2019m Doing to Be a Better Blogger This Year appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1516630627","title":"5 Things I\u2019m Doing to Be a Better Blogger This Year","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FreePeople_CharlotteMaxiDress-18-800x1202.jpg","post_tags":["fall","fashion","outfits","winter"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1202","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6119285707\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6119285707","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/5-things-im-doing-to-be-a-better-blogger-6119285707","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/5-things-im-doing-to-be-a-better-blogger-6119285707","likes":5},"6112338497:12334821":{"post_id":"6112338497","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Supper_RichmondVA-2-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn3.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGU3VwcGVyX1JpY2htb25kVkEtMi04MDB4MTIwMC5qcGc=?checksum=3a03fa98989f78402296a377e33f9eddd6228497\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/best-breweries-restaurants-richmond-va\/","content":"I wrote my lengthy travel guide to Richmond a couple of days ago, but I knew I needed to dedicate an entire article for all of the fantastic food I ate and breweries I visited along the Richmond Brew Trail. I went to college in Richmond and graduated from VCU in 2013, so I always knew the food in RVA was pretty good. However, over the last four years, there\u2019s been a culinary resurgence in Richmond, and I think it\u2019s one of the best foodie destinations in the South. So many new restaurants popped up between my college graduation and now, and not to mention, the craft beer scene has exploded in the city. If you\u2019re visiting RVA soon, here are a few of my favorite breweries and restaurants that I think you must check out:\u00a0 \u00a0      Breweries Blue Bee Cider: Okay, this technically isn\u2019t a brewery, but it\u2019s a great stop along Richmond\u2019s Brew Trail that\u2019s worth checking out. They\u2019ve got a wide variety of ciders, ranging from super dry to uber sweet, so there\u2019s really a cider here for everyone. Their ciders are made with rare and heirloom Virginia apples, and it\u2019s Virginia\u2019s first urban cidery. \u00a0 The Veil Brewing Co.: Also located in Scott\u2019s Addition, Veil quickly became one of my favorite breweries in the state. They release new brews every Tuesday if you\u2019re local, but don\u2019t expect them to stick around until the weekend: they sell out fast. I was a huge fan of their sour beers! \u00a0 Hardywood Park Craft Brewing: Hardywood was one of my favorite breweries to visit in college. Not only are their drafts delicious, but they always have amazing events (ex. food truck festivals, live music, Navy Seal Training every month and networking events). I usually try their seasonal beers while I\u2019m in town. However, I\u2019m a huge fan of their Oyster Stout and VIPA. \u00a0        Restaurants Rappahannock: Alright: I know some of you might be wary of oysters. However, when you\u2019re in Virginia, I think it\u2019s a must to try a few oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. If you like your oysters super briny as I do, go for Rappahannock\u2019s Old Salts. If you\u2019re not a big oyster fan, they have an incredible selection of seafood (I highly recommend the scallops!) \u00a0 Lunch or Supper: If you\u2019re brewery hopping in Scott\u2019s Addition, stop by Lunch or Supper to refuel. It\u2019s some of the best modern, southern cuisine I\u2019ve had; their signature dishes are a take on comfort foods, and they\u2019re perfect for any time of the day. \u00a0 The Roosevelt: I had brunch at The Roosevelt on my last day of the trip, and my friends: I was not disappointed. It was named 2012 Restaurant of the Year by Style Magazine, and they serve southern dishes with a twist. Along with their incredible dishes, they have a fantastic regional beer and craft cocktail selection as well. I had their pork shoulder hash at brunch, and I\u2019m pretty sure I still I have dreams about it. \u00a0 The Daily Kitchen and Bar: The Daily can be a little hit or miss for me (I\u2019ve dined there about four times over the last few years), but it\u2019s a pretty solid bet if you need a place to eat after shopping in Carytown. The best thing about The Daily is that they use organic, all-natural, local and sustainable ingredients as much as possible, but keep their prices low. \u00a0 Heritage: If you\u2019re looking for a great restaurant for date night, Heritage is the place to be. This contemporary American restaurant has it all: an incredible craft cocktail selection, small plates made fresh in-house and quite frankly, some of the best entrees I had in the entire city. If you\u2019re there for dinner, get the flounder: you won\u2019t be disappointed. \u00a0 Secco Wine Bar: Before we ate dinner at Heritage, we stopped by Secco for a few pre-dinner drinks. We had to resist the urge to eat their entire menu since we had a large dinner planned afterward, but the farmhouse cheeses and traditional charcuterie we had were impeccable. Their wine selection was out of this world and included some off the beaten path options, but they do serve cocktails and beer just in case wine isn\u2019t your thing. I\u2019d recommend making a reservation if you\u2019re stopping by on a Friday or Saturday: this place was packed. \u00a0 Pasture: You can\u2019t go to the south without experiencing southern comfort food, right? Pasture served some amazing southern dishes with a twist (who else serves a collard green burger?) While they specialize in southern cuisine, all of the food is fresh and they partner with local Virginia farms to serve some of the most incredible comfort foods I\u2019ve ever had. 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I went to conferences, workshops, and classes to soak up as much info as I could about the industry. I don\u2019t have a manager or an agent (and after a lot of thought, I don\u2019t wish to have one right now!), so it\u2019s up to me to review every single contract and negotiate terms for every single project that I\u2019m working on. One pesky little clause kept popping up in so many contracts? Licensing and ownership. Tl;dr \u2014 signing over the rights to your photos can be a bad thing, and as a blogger, you should avoid it as much as possible. If you have a little more time to learn, here\u2019s what photo licensing is, why it can be a bad thing, and what you can do if you see it in your agreements. \u00a0  What is Licensing? Short story? If a company owns a license to your content, they\u2019re able to use the\u00a0content you created\u2026without crediting you. In-depth? A company can acquire different types of licenses for various periods of time. If it\u2019s a full license, that means they can use your work on social, email marketing campaigns, print \u2014 heck, they could put your face on a billboard if they wanted to (and legally do not have to credit you for your work). Some companies ask for a digital-only license which spans social media\/email\/website marketing only. If a license is perpetual, it means it\u2019s forever. Sometimes a company will ask for a license for a month, a year, two years, etc. Why A License Can Be A Bad Thing First things first: why is handing over a license to your work a bad thing? There\u2019s a huge pay difference between a company wanting to advertise on your website vs. a brand wanting to own your content \u2014 and trust me, for a company to own your work, they\u2019re likely going to be paying at least 3-4 times more for ownership rights than what your sponsored rate is.\u00a0 My boyfriend is a professional photographer who\u2019s worked with restaurants across the U.S. When preparing a quote for them, he asks about licensing. Just because he\u2019s shooting photos for them doesn\u2019t mean the brand owns those images \u2014 as a content creator, you own your work. If a brand wants to purchase those ownership rights from a creative professional, they\u2019re usually paying four to five figures for those rights. Now think about your sponsored post rate. Typically when you create your sponsored post rate, you base it on the scope of work for the campaign and how large of a reach you have. You\u2019re not factoring in ownership rights to your work. If a brand wants to own the rights to your work in addition to advertising on your platforms, they should pay an additional fee for this. If they refuse, you should ask for the clause to be removed from your agreement.  How Do I Know if a Brand Wants to License My Content? A lot of companies don\u2019t mention the whole \u201crights to your work\u201d thing when you\u2019re negotiating a deal: they usually slip it in a contract. If you\u2019re signing a contract, look out for clauses that look something like this: + Company shall have the right to use in any way, including without limitation, reproduce, distribute, make derivative works of, publicly display and perform the Content, together with or without Influencer\u2019s name, or Influencer\u2019s image, voice, biography, quotes, statements, likeness, on-camera performance \u00a0(collectively, \u201cLikeness) on any print or online medium, including without limitation, the Websites, Internet, social media channels, email newsletter and press materials. Notwithstanding the term or termination set forth in Paragraph 3, Company shall have the right to use the Content without reference to any of Influencer\u2019s Likeness in perpetuity without any royalties or additional payment due. + Company shall own all right, title and interest in and to the Services and any related materials (collectively, the \u201cMaterial\u201d) in perpetuity from the inception of their creation, including the worldwide copyrights thereto and all renewals thereto, free from any claims whatsoever by any person, including any claims by you or any person(s) deriving rights from you. There are other ways brands word this, but if you see the keywords \u201cown rights\u201d or \u201cperpetual license,\u201d they\u2019re\u00a0most likely putting in the contract that they own the rights to your work. I know most of us are not lawyers. It\u2019s not easy to read contracts that brands send over, and it takes a good deal of time out of our day to read through a lengthy contract. I send out my own contract as much as possible, but sometimes when you\u2019re working with a\u00a0major brand, they\u2019re going to require you to sign their contract. If you have or know a lawyer, it\u2019s worth it for them to take a quick glance at every contract you sign to make sure it doesn\u2019t do more harm than good. Product Only Collabs + Content Ownership Another thing that\u2019s hit my inbox lately? I\u2019ve had a few offers that are for\u00a0product only, yet the brand wanted ownership of photos. Nope. I was offered a comped stay at a hotel, but when we were negotiating the deal, they asked: \u201cOf the images you capture that are not lifestyle of the hotel, do you grant full access and rights to use the images after you complete your post on the blog and social media channels?\u201d NOPE. Nope nope. If you\u2019re not getting paid, do not hand over full access and rights to your images. To give you perspective, photographers are paid thousands for this kind of work, and you\u2019re only getting a one-night hotel stay or a dress in exchange for producing marketing materials for them that they can blast in their email, websites, stores, print ads, etc. Not worth it! Beware of Sneaky Social Media Asks So: your dream brand comments on your photo saying that they love your pic. Congrats! They might leave you a comment looking something like this:  Trust me; I love LOFT. I love a regram as much as you do. But\u2026you\u2019re giving someone rights and ownership of your photo for free. Usually, if a brand leaves one of these comments, I\u2019ll reply back and say that I\u2019m ok with a repost on social media with credit. Nine times out of 10, it works, and I\u2019ll still get a feature without handing over the rights to my photo. How to Negotiate With Brands If you see this clause in your contract, I\u2019ll typically reply back with this: \u201cMy photographer does not let me hand over rights to any of my work. I am happy to grant permission for\u00a0[BRAND NAME]\u00a0to repost my work on social media only as long as I am tagged\/credited in the caption. If you are interested in ownership rights to the images, my photographer would need to be paid a licensing fee.\u201d Sometimes, the brand will go ahead and remove the clause from the contract. Other times, the brand might insist on leaving it in or shortening the licensing period. I\u2019ll negotiate a higher rate if they request it, but I have had to walk away from a few deals if the brand doesn\u2019t budge on the clause or the budget.\u00a0 Have any questions? Let me know in the comments! 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I\u2019ve teamed up with a few of my favorite bloggers to offer one lucky winner a $500 Nordstrom Gift Card. It\u2019s a new year, and it\u2019s the perfect time to give your wardrobe a much-needed refresh, and this gift card will help. Rules and entry form are below. Bon chance! \u00a0  Hearts of Gold Blog | Simply Classy | Rose Gold Lining | Ruthie Ridley Blog Coming Up Roses | Well and Worthy Life | Cubicle Chic | SheShe Show | Lizzie in Lace Kiss Me Darling | by Brittani Lauren | Heart of Chic | The Blue Hydrangeas | Alicia Tenise To Thine Own Style Be True | Uptown Fashion by Jess | Lauren Mazzei Blog | The Steele Maiden Lifestyles By Lauren | Life Lutzurious | Kate Loves Makeup | Kelly Towart Blog | Blush and Blooms Pretty In Pink Megan | Belle by Laurelle | cute \u0026 little | Street Style Squad | L. Avenue | With Love Lily Rose | The-Middle Page  This $500 Nordstrom Gift Card giveaway is brought to you by the amazing bloggers above. Enter by performing the actions below in the Rafflecopter for a chance to win a shopping spree that will kick your 2018 wardrobe into high gear! Make sure to do the actions in the Rafflecopter before marking they are done! Marking done doesn\u2019t automatically perform the action. (We do verify entries!) a Rafflecopter giveaway Giveaway runs from Jan 16, 2018, to Jan 30, 2018 (concludes at 12:00 AM on the last day). Open to the US, UK, and CAN. Winner will be announced within ten days of the conclusion of the giveaway and entries will be verified by the hosts. Thanks for participating, I can\u2019t wait for you to go check out these bloggers pages! 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I transferred to VCU during my junior year, and I\u2019m not going to lie: I was pretty nervous about how I\u2019d like living in RVA. I launched this blog before I finalized the move, and it was originally called \u201cRiver City Chic.\u201d I originally intended for this blog to be a collection of my adventures and experiences in Richmond, but it ended up becoming more of a personal style and travel blog with more of a nationwide reach. Even though I moved out of Richmond after I graduated from VCU, I still love it, and I think it\u2019s one of the most charming little towns in the country. The culinary scene is one of a kind, and it\u2019s packed with some of the most creative people I\u2019ve ever met in my life. Back in November, I teamed up with Visit Virginia to explore a few new spots in RVA, and revisit some of my old favorite things to do in Richmond. \u00a0  Things to Do in Richmond, VA \u2013 How to Get There It takes roughly 2 hours to drive to Richmond from D.C., depending on traffic (pro tip: I would leave no later than noon if you\u2019re headed south from D.C. on a Friday afternoon!) Metered street parking and parking garages are available throughout the city if you decide to bring your car down. If you\u2019re planning on visiting spots in Downtown Richmond and have no plans to venture out into the \u2018burbs, I would recommend taking the train (Amtrak) down instead of bringing your car and use Uber\/Lyft around the city. The meter maids in Richmond are no joke, and it was nice not to have to deal with parking garages or moving our vehicle every two hours! If you\u2019re coming from a bit farther away, you can get a direct flight to Richmond from Philly, NYC, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Miami, Nashville, and more \u2014 there are 71 direct flights that come in and out of RIC daily!     Things to Do in Richmond, VA \u2013 Where to Stay The folks over at the\u00a0Graduate Richmond graciously hosted us during our stay, and it is one of the most charming boutique hotels I\u2019ve ever stayed at. The hotel was located in the Monroe Ward neighborhood, and it\u2019s steps away from great shopping, eats and VCU\u2019s Monroe Park campus. One thing I love about Graduate hotels is that they celebrate the community that they\u2019re in, and each property is one of a kind. Graduate Richmond paid homage to local tennis star Arthur Ashe by incorporating preppy, mid-century\u00a0minimalist design elements throughout the property. While I stayed at the Graduate Richmond, I frequented their restaurant\u00a0Brookfield, which is located right in the hotel lobby. It was a great place to grab a quick, healthy breakfast, and also a fantastic spot for a nightcap. They also have a rooftop which was unfortunately closed for the season by the time we visited, but we\u2019ve heard amazing things about it from locals. They\u2019re also pet-friendly, and you can rent bikes from the hotel to cruise around town.    Things to Do in Richmond, VA \u2013 History \u0026 Sightseeing If you\u2019re a history buff, you\u2019re in luck: Richmond is packed with some of the best museums and historic sites in the entire state of Virginia. Here are a few highlights from our visit! VMFA: The VMFA was one of my favorite spots to visit when I was in college, and one of my favorite art museums on the East Coast (fun fact: the VMFA ranks as one of the top ten comprehensive art museums in the United States!) In addition to their extensive permanent collection, they also have some of the best special exhibits come through the state. A couple of years ago, they were the only museum on the East Coast that housed the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit. I always keep an eye out for new exhibits coming to town at the VMFA and often plan my Richmond trips around them. Maymont: Maymont is a grand estate that has a little something for every kind of history lover. It features a historic house museum, an arboretum and formal gardens, wildlife exhibits, and a Children\u2019s farm. I\u2019ve been multiple times, and every experience has been different! Byrd Theatre: The Byrd Theater was built in 1928, and is considered both a State and National Historic Landmark. It\u2019s one of the most stunning theaters I\u2019ve ever been in, and they\u2019re open 365 days a year. My favorite thing about The Byrd? It was one of the most budget-friendly entertainment options I had as a college student. You can catch a daily movie for only $4, and catch a special show or movie screening typically for less than $15.\u00a0    Things to Do in Richmond, VA \u2013 Shopping Carytown: Every time I visit Richmond, I always squeeze in a trip to Carytown to shop the amazing boutiques in this district. My favorite store hands down is Need Supply, which offers a curated selection of men\u2019s and women\u2019s apparel and home goods. Clementine is my preferred consignment shop, Plan 9 is a fantastic record shop, and Mongrel is a quirky little gift shop. Monroe Ward: I love seeing how much Monroe Ward has changed over a few short years. When I graduated from VCU back in 2013, the neighborhood was still up and coming. Now, it\u2019s a hot spot filled with amazing art galleries, boutiques, and cafes. Mod and Soul is a charming women\u2019s boutique that sells trendy pieces at a great price point, Ledbury is a locally-owned shop that offers luxury men\u2019s shirts and accessories, and Blue Bones Vintage is my go-to spot to score one of a kind vintage pieces. Play   One thing that\u2019s major in Richmond right now? Breweries. I\u2019m going to publish another article that explains the food scene more in depth, but here are some of my favorite nightlife options: The Broadberry (if you like live music, you\u2019ll want to catch a show here!) The Veil Brewing Co. Secco Wine Bar Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Blue Bee Cider Things to Do in Richmond, VA \u2013 Eat     As I mentioned earlier, the culinary scene in Richmond is insane. I\u2019ve decided to publish a separate article in the future that will share in-depth details about these restaurants, but in the meantime, here are some spots that I think you must visit. 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If you don\u2019t, I probably don\u2019t trust you. I made a lot of stupid choices as a teen (and mom, since I know you\u2019re reading this \u2014 forever sorry about that house party I threw). One of the biggest mistakes I made? Avoiding turtlenecks. I grew up right outside of D.C. in the \u2018burbs, but since I always had a car growing up and I never had to walk outside for prolonged periods of time, I never bothered to invest in heavy-duty winter clothing. My freshman year in college, though? I regretted all of my winter fashion choices. Who knew that a pair of sneakers wasn\u2019t going to keep you warm in 25-degree weather? After my first semester at college, I put a crazy amount of boots and sweaters on my Christmas list, because 18-year-old Alicia had no clue how to dress for winter. It was quite a learning curve, y\u2019all!\u00a0 When I was in college, I slowly but surely started to love the turtleneck. Once I graduated, I developed more of an obsession. And this year, with the insane weather, it\u2019s an absolute necessity. I fell in love with this cropped pom pom turtleneck sweater the minute that I saw it; I knew it had to be mine. Even though I\u2019m trying to wear jeans less in the winter, sometimes it is too cold out to rock anything but pants and an oversized sweater. I like that this option is cropped and looks great with a pair of high waisted jeans and a maxi coat.\u00a0 Shop More Turtlenecks:      \u00a0 Photos by Tom McGovern The post Learning to Love the Turtleneck appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1516017600","title":"Learning to Love the Turtleneck","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PinkMaxiCoat_CroppedFlareDenim-1-800x1200.jpg","num_loves":2,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"post_tags":["fashion","outfits","winter"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PinkMaxiCoat_CroppedFlareDenim-1-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn1.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGUGlua01heGlDb2F0X0Nyb3BwZWRGbGFyZURlbmltLTEtODAweDEyMDAuanBn?checksum=1498afd3d23a6b6d0667870ebb5613c5da1ec861\u0026format=h"}},"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6105614755\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6105614755","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/learning-to-love-turtleneck-6105614755","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/learning-to-love-turtleneck-6105614755","likes":2},"6098698877:12334821":{"post_id":"6098698877","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Scotties_HowToDecorateForWinter-1-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn3.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGU2NvdHRpZXNfSG93VG9EZWNvcmF0ZUZvcldpbnRlci0xLTgwMHgxMjAwLmpwZw==?checksum=3075446c10774e22bf0e84951e2c478db8fd71db\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/winter-home-decor-ideas\/","content":"Shop the Post:      \u00a0 Did anyone else just take down their tree? Whoops. Guilty. What can I say, I love my holiday home decor! If you\u2019re anything like me, it\u2019s a little sad when you have to put away the holiday decor. While I love how clean and uncluttered my place looks without a tree and lights, it also seems a little bare and stark. Not to mention, I suffer from SAD, and winter without the holidays is always rough for me! One day I\u2019d love to fully commit to the Hygge\u00a0lifestyle, but in the meantime, here are some things I do to make my apartment feel cozier after the holidays are over. \u00a0    Load Up on All The Cozy Blankets Ok: I am always cold. Forever cold. However, my boyfriend hangs around my apartment a lot, and he\u2019s never cold, so I can\u2019t crank up the heat like I would want to when he\u2019s around (seriously, the man grew up in New England and can handle a Northeast winter a lot better than I can!) I have a basket of blankets on standby for whenever I need to curl up on the couch and I\u2019m not able to turn my heat up to 80. This is also an excellent method if you have roommates too because no one wants to be that annoying roomie who jacks up the gas bill every winter! I love playing around with different textures and patterns for blankets. This faux fur throw I picked up at Z Gallerie looks incredibly stylish on my couch, yet keeps me incredibly warm!  Stay Cozy with Candles and Faux Fireplaces There\u2019s something about curling up on the couch with a good book, a cozy blanket and a candle that really can\u2019t be beaten in the winter. Since I spend a lot more times indoors in the winter (#lazy), I love burning scented candles on a regular basis to create warmth and a relaxing atmosphere. I don\u2019t have a fireplace in my current apartment, however, sometimes I\u2019ll play a fireplace on loop on Netflix to get the feel of it (note to self: try to find a place with a fireplace when you move!)    Keep A Few Holiday Pieces on Display While I took my tree and other major pieces down, I kept some holiday decor pieces around my place. I rotate my decor seasonally on my bookcase, and this snow globe and mini tree were the perfect little accents that didn\u2019t scream holiday. I plan on keeping these up until February or March; then I\u2019ll swap the snow globe out with a succulent and replace the tree with a cute spring handbag that I frequently wear.   Stock Up On \u201cThe Two T\u2019s\u201d: Tea and Tissues Don\u2019t you love winter? It takes a toll on our immune system! The weather has been pretty crazy here (and quite frankly, all across the country as of late) \u2014 we\u2019ve had everything from sub-zero wind chills and random 50-60 degree days in the past week, and it\u2019s wreaking havoc on my body! During the winter, I like to stock up on the \u201cTwo T\u2019s:\u201d tissues and tea. We pretty much all get it: if we\u2019re outdoors for long enough, our nose will start running (gross, I know!) I like to keep a plethora of tissues out on display so that both myself and any visitors I might have can quickly grab a tissue when we need it. And not to mention, I\u2019ve already had the flu this year, so having a box in every room helped me when I was at my most ill this season! I\u2019m a big fan of the new Scotties Winter Design collection because it blends in with my decor with ease (seriously \u2014 how adorable are these boxes?) I can keep them on my coffee table, and it won\u2019t mess up my overall winter vibe in my apartment. Not only do these tissues have the cutest box design, but they\u2019re also 3-ply with aloe lotion, so it won\u2019t irritate your nose or cause your skin to dry out! You can order Scotties tissues on Amazon, or you can check out Scotties\u2019 website to find a retailer near you that carries them! Shop My Apartment: Couch | Coffee Table | Faux Fur Throw \u2105 | Blush Pillows \u2105 | Artwork \u2105 | Bookcase\u00a0 Thank you to Scotties for partnering with me on today\u2019s post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. The post How to Make Your Apartment Feel More Cozy This Winter appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1515681537","title":"How to Make Your Apartment Feel More Cozy This Winter","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Scotties_HowToDecorateForWinter-1-800x1200.jpg","post_tags":["home","lifestyle","sponsored"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6098698877\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6098698877","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-make-your-apartment-feel-more-cozy-6098698877","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-make-your-apartment-feel-more-cozy-6098698877","likes":0},"6096698775:12334821":{"post_id":"6096698775","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/WinterSkincareTips-3-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn1.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGV2ludGVyU2tpbmNhcmVUaXBzLTMtODAweDEyMDAuanBn?checksum=e0da00b1bc7dfa58bd6a35d09caac8fed2cee78f\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":3,"num_saves":2,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/winter-skincare-tips\/","content":"Ah, winter. There are some pros: snow has been great this year \u2014 now that I don\u2019t own a car. I love cozying up on the couch with a good cup of tea or hot chocolate, and sweaters and coats are always some of my favorite things to wear. The cons? Well, some of us get SAD, we get hit with a polar vortex or two, and oh yeah \u2014 our skin tends to get all dried out, and it looks incredibly dull. My summer skin routine is a lot more simple \u2014 I\u2019m only focusing on beating the humidity and stocking up on mattifying products. However, in the winter? My skin has felt like sandpaper in the past, so I switch up my routine in the colder months to give my skin much needed moisture.\u00a0 My daily skincare routine is\u2026quite long. Not going to lie. However, I\u2019m going to quickly focus on some of my favorite products in the routine that will address any skin concerns you might have, yet keep you moisturized. \u00a0   \u00a0 Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant      Ok, so really: I can use this product all year long and not run into any issues. It works great in the dead of summer, and in the driest of winters. I still get breakouts and have to work on minimizing my pores quite often, and this gently exfoliates my skin without drying it out. I\u2019ve used a lot of \u201cdaily exfoliating\u201d products in the past, and I\u2019ve had issues with them making my skin flaky, but the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is gentle, yet packs a major punch. I use this product just in the morning. I\u2019m most likely going to buy it in the smaller size so that I can start bringing it with me while traveling. I only have a large bottle of it now, and it\u2019s not ideal to stick in a suitcase, and I notice a difference in my skin when I travel for several days and don\u2019t use a different \u2014 it\u2019s a must-have from me!  \u00a0 Clarins Double Serum I\u2019ve been using this product for a few months, and it\u2019s another gem that\u2019s great to use year-round. The best part about the Clarins Double Serum is that it eliminates dullness. It\u2019s really easy to lose my natural glow during the winter, but this product leaves me looking radiant. This product is worth the splurge \u2014 I\u2019ve used it daily for the last four months, and I\u2019m not even halfway through it. \u00a0 I have combination skin, and it\u2019s great for both my dry cheeks and oily t-zone. After using this product for a few days, I noticed my skin was firmer and more radiant. It\u2019s also enriched with anti-aging turmeric to effectively target lines and wrinkles. I personally just use this product in the mornings. However, you can use it twice a day if you\u2019d prefer.       \u00a0 \u00a0 Caudalie Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence      Have you ever used a toner and wondered\u2026how exactly is this product benefitting me? Sure, it will balance your skin out, but for me, it always seemed like an odd step and I rarely visibly saw results from the products that I tried. After I use my cleanser and my Daily Microfoliant, I apply Caudalie\u2019s Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence and wow \u2014 after one week of using this product, I had multiple people messaging me and coming up to me saying that I was looking radiant. A few drops of this product will go a long way, and this helped me even out my skin tone and combat some of the dark spots I have on my skin due to acne scarring.  \u00a0 Derma E Hydrating Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid Since I have combination skin, my cheeks are super dry, yet my t-zone is pretty oily. I\u2019ve tried a ton of moisturizers over the years that just didn\u2019t give my cheeks the moisture they need. The Derma E Hydrating Night Cream is perfect to use in the dead of winter, and one of the only products I\u2019ve tried that gives me the moisture that my cheeks desperately need. Last week, it was 9 degree days with a -5 wind chill, and my cheeks magically still felt hydrated in extreme conditions. I use this cream at night alongside my normal moisturizer during the day. Since my t-zone still gets super oily, I try not to use any moisturizer that\u2019s too thick during the day, but this product is fantastic to use at night. I usually only use this in the winter\/ dry climates as well \u2014 it\u2019s a little too potent for me to use in the dead of summer!       Shop All of My Winter Skincare Favorites:      The post How to Make Your Skin Glow in the Winter appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1515597572","title":"How to Make Your Skin Glow in the Winter","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/WinterSkincareTips-3-800x1200.jpg","post_tags":["beauty"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6096698775\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6096698775","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-make-your-skin-glow-in-winter-6096698775","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-make-your-skin-glow-in-winter-6096698775","likes":5},"6094456549:12334821":{"post_id":"6094456549","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/CupcakesandCashmere_MetallicSweaterDress-5-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn1.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGQ3VwY2FrZXNhbmRDYXNobWVyZV9NZXRhbGxpY1N3ZWF0ZXJEcmVzcy01LTgwMHgxMjAwLmpwZw==?checksum=a26e6835475a1c415efbab5e42b79d7816eb0eb2\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":1,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/sweater-dress-under-150\/","content":"Shop the Post:      \u00a0     Dress: Cupcakes and Cashmere | Jacket: Blank Denim | Scarf: Free People | Boots: Dolce Vita | Bag: Tory Burch | Lip: MAC \u2018Rebel\u2019 Full disclaimer: I took these photos back in November, hence the no tights life (P.S. \u2014 I miss that life). My boyfriend and I went on a crazy series of trips at the end of last year: we did a week-long road trip in North Carolina, then immediately went to Richmond for a press trip, then picked up and flew to New Orleans and San Diego 2.5 weeks later. Then I had a slew of holiday campaigns to work on in December, so we had to halt all the editing on our travel photos from the end of the year.\u00a0 Anyway. There\u2019s another reason why I\u2019m also not loving the idea of posting recent\u00a0photos of myself, and I\u2019m going to get candid here. Really candid. If you guys have been following along, you know I sustained a knee injury back in September, and I had to stop working out, and at the moment I\u2019m not able to walk more than 0.5-1 mile a day. From someone who would easily walk 3-5 miles a day without even trying, this took a toll on my body.\u00a0 I\u2019ve always had a fast metabolism, and quite frankly was able to eat whatever I wanted. I never dieted, yet I was that jerk in your friend group who remained a size 2\/4 despite how much McDonald\u2019s I consumed. Welp. It turns out that if you can\u2019t even walk off all the food you ate, you\u2019re going to see the pounds put on. I weighed myself after New Years this year, and I\u2019ve put on almost 20 pounds in the last four months. None of my pants fit, at all (I have to unbutton the top button when I\u2019m sitting down). I\u2019ve invested in Spanx. And to be honest, I\u2019ve had a hard time finding the motivation to get up and take outfit photos with this new body \u2014 especially since I\u2019ve been the same height and weight since the 7th grade.\u00a0 I\u2019m modifying my diet in the meantime because let\u2019s face it: I ate like garbage anyway. Do I need to have McDonalds 1-2 times a week? Absolutely not. Should I start cooking for myself more? Yes. But a modified diet most likely won\u2019t override the fact that walking is difficult for me right now, and I\u2019m not able to even move my body enough to burn a sufficient amount of calories. Anyway. I\u2019m trying my hardest to love this new skin that I\u2019m in and continue on as normal. It hasn\u2019t been easy, but it\u2019s my #1 priority at the moment. 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Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a little more experienced: you\u2019re headed to a hotel stay or a FAM in the next few months, and you\u2019re wondering how to handle yourself. Even though travel blogging is an excellent experience, it is still work: and you still need to be a professional from beginning to end. A lot of companies that organize press trips also work with travel writers from regional and national media outlets as well \u2014 they\u2019re not working with just bloggers\/influencers. I\u2019ve talked to a few PR folks that have worked with bloggers who haven\u2019t been the most pleasant to work with, and this devastates me: in our industry, it only takes one bad apple to ruin it for us all. Here are some of my tips and tips on how to look like the most seasoned travel blogger on your next trip. \u00a0  Press Trip vs. FAM: Bringing Guests One of the first learning curves with press trips? Learning the difference between a press trip and a FAM, and whether you can bring a guest or not. I define a press trip as an experience where I\u2019m the only media outlet invited to an experience, and a FAM is when multiple bloggers and travel writers are hosted on one trip.\u00a0 If it\u2019s a press trip, most of the time they\u2019ll understand that you need to bring a guest. If I bring a guest, I let my guest know that this isn\u2019t going to be a leisurely vacation: we have a tight itinerary, they have to help me out with photography, and they need to be on their best behavior. For FAM trips, most of the time you\u2019re not allowed to bring a guest \u2014 but I always ask in advance. This might sound nerve-racking, but I love going on FAM trips with other writers I\u2019ve never met before: some of the people I\u2019ve met on FAM trips have become really good friends! Review the Itinerary in Advance \u0026 Note Any Issues You\u2019ll be provided a copy of the itinerary in advance before a trip, and if there are any major conflicts that you see on it, notify your contact immediately. For example, I\u2019m headed on a FAM trip next month, and it includes a hike. I\u2019m still recovering from a knee injury, and I\u2019m physically unable to complete the hike. However, I\u2019m letting the CVB know well in advance that I\u2019m unable to do this portion of the trip. This way, they can either schedule another activity for me or I can have a PR rep stay behind with me while the others enjoy the hike. To Tip or Not To Tip? When you\u2019re on a FAM trip with other writers, typically the tourism board or CVB that you\u2019re partnering with will take care of any checks and tip accordingly. However, when you\u2019re on a press trip by yourself? If you have a meal that is comped, I would highly recommend asking if gratuity is included or not. Sometimes it will be, but most often it isn\u2019t. I rarely carry cash, but I\u2019ll ask the restaurant to run my card for a dollar so that I can leave a tip, and I like to tip 20-25% of the value of our meal.  Say Your Proper Thank-Yous \u0026 Follow Up Guys\u2026please make sure to say thank you. I like to email within 48 hours of returning home from the experience, and if I had an experience that was exceptionally great,\u00a0 I might send a hand-written thank you note or send baked goods\/flowers to the team (rare, but it happens!) In my thank you note, if I\u2019m planning on writing a blog post about the experience, I like to give them an approximate date that it will go live. If I\u2019m being paid on top of the trip, the turnaround time is a lot shorter for me to get a post up. If an experience is unpaid, I still aim to post on the blog within a 2-month timeframe \u2014 since I shoot a lot of photos on a trip, it takes a longer time for me to sort through photos and figure out my exact angle for a post.\u00a0 How to Cover Your Experience I\u2019ve been on some press trips and FAMs that are pretty laid back, and that don\u2019t set hard guidelines for coverage: they just hope that if you enjoyed your experience, you\u2019d want to share it on all of your platforms. I\u2019ve also been on some trips where they say right off the bat that you need to post a certain about of times on certain platforms.\u00a0 I\u2019m always a fan of underpromising and overdelivering: I went on one trip where 3 Instagram Stories were required, and I ended up posting 7 of them. Keep track of every social mention you make and every inclusion for a blog post \u2014 the folks who are coordinating the trip want to measure reach and ROI from a press trip and\/or FAM, so you\u2019ll want to keep track of everything! Always Be Honest Not every trip is going to be an ideal experience for you. Just because you received something complimentary, doesn\u2019t mean that you should give it a glowing review. If you didn\u2019t enjoy something about your trip, I would let your contact know in your follow-up email after the email. I don\u2019t have to do this too often since I review the itinerary before a trip and make sure I\u2019m aligned with it, but sometimes things happen. A little constructive, polite notes about a trip can go a long way. Sometimes I\u2019ll omit parts of a press trip that I genuinely didn\u2019t enjoy, or don\u2019t think would resonate with my readers. What are your press trip tips and tricks? 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The holiday\u2019s end, there\u2019s no reason for me to rock sequins on a regular basis, and stores start carrying resort wear that I can\u2019t wear in the dead of a Northeast winter. Every year I fall into a bit of a winter style rut, and I end up rocking a uniform. Everyone has a different winter uniform, but for me, it always ends up being an oversized sweater, jeans, and boots. Yawn. Admittedly, whenever I look through my winter archives on the blog, all of my outfits are a little lackluster. Going to NYFW last year during the dead of winter was a fantastic experience because it gave me much needed inspiration to up my winter style game (exhibit A and exhibit B). This year, I\u2019m hoping to do a better job at thinking outside of the box even when it\u2019s downright frigid out, and keeping my wardrobe fresh: and here\u2019s how I plan on doing it!   Unexpected Layers Are Your Best Best The remarkable thing about winter? You can layer your little heart out! From vests to jackets to cardigans, you can pile on all the clothes and look incredibly chic while doing it. This dress is super versatile because you can either wear it like a maxi as I did, or you can unbutton it entirely and wear it as a duster over a tank and jeans. I also am a huge fan of tights, and I\u2019m trying to play around with new colors this season. I typically gravitate to either black sheer or black opaque tights during the winter, which is a little boring, to be honest. I was sent this grey pair of Hanes Perfect Tights during a campaign I did last fall, and I love mixing grey and navy tights into my winter wardrobe to mix things up a bit.   Play Around with Different Color Palettes I think everyone has a few neutral colors that they gravitate toward in the winter. I did an audit of my closet, and I have eight grey sweaters. Cardigans, cropped sweaters, etc. While they\u2019re all different styles, I knew going into this winter that I did not need to buy a single new grey sweater. For any reason. At all.\u00a0 I also frequently wear black shoes and accessories during the winter, which I\u2019m trying to switch up. I found these Stuart Weitzman shoes on sale last year, and I love a good chocolate brown shoe. I also picked up a plum pair of booties during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale last fall that I can\u2019t wait to put in rotation!   Shop Your Own Closet I am a huge, huge fan of Pinterest (p.s. \u2014 I pin pretty actively too!) I like pinning outfits on Pinterest and seeing if I can recreate a look with pieces I already own. Winter can be an expensive season to shop for: you need layers, coats, heavy boots, etc. Also, not to mention: there\u2019s a limited amount of winter stock in stores at the moment since the holidays are over. I own a lot of clothes already yet tend to gravitate toward the same pieces when I\u2019m stuck in a rut, so I like to turn to Pinterest to get a bit of inspiration on how to style a piece in a completely different way. Dress: byTimo | Tights: \u2105 Hanes | Boots: Stuart Weitzman | Bag: Tory Burch | Earrings:\u00a0\u2105 Kendra Scott | Lip: MAC \u2018Rebel\u2019 Photos by Tom McGovern The post How to Get Out of a Winter Style Rut appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1515082238","title":"How to Get Out of a Winter Style Rut","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BlueFloralMaxiDress_QuirkHotel_GreyTights-1-800x1200.jpg","post_tags":["fall","fashion","outfits","winter"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6085799773\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6085799773","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-get-out-a-winter-style-rut-6085799773","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/how-to-get-out-a-winter-style-rut-6085799773","likes":2},"6083785829:12334821":{"post_id":"6083785829","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BestFaceMasks-1-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn2.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxOCUyRjAxJTJGQmVzdEZhY2VNYXNrcy0xLTgwMHgxMjAwLmpwZw==?checksum=b76564335f4a30b6c43397c1d55729758f30a831\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/best-face-masks\/","content":"The one product that was the MVP of my skincare cabinet last year were face masks. Since I was on the road quite a bit last year and I wasn\u2019t always able to do my full skin routine (more details about that later), I would use masks a lot to give my skin a much-needed glow, or to minimize pores\/clear up my skin.\u00a0 A background on my skin: I have combination, T-Zone skin, and my biggest skin concerns at the moment are minimizing pores and reducing breakouts. Since I\u2019m 27, I do use some products that are anti-aging as a preventative measure, but to be perfectly candid, a lot of the women in my family have \u201cbaby faces,\u201d and genetically don\u2019t show signs of aging until they\u2019re in their 40\u2019s.\u00a0 Since it\u2019s the dead of winter and I\u2019m sure your skin needs a little TLC, now is the perfect time to try out one of these masks. I try to do a mask ever 2-3 days to keep my skin in check. Without further ado: here are some of my favorite masks that I used in 2017!   Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque This has been my favorite mask for a few years now, but for some reason, I\u2019ve never gotten the opportunity to share it on the blog. I love to use this mask a few days before a major event because it\u2019s the most effective at minimizing my pores and getting rid of my breakouts. You only need to apply a super thin layer of this mask, and I like to leave mine on for 15 minutes. I use this mask on my t-zone only. The result? My skin is super smooth, and I feel that I get a super deep clean from it, yet it is gentle enough to use twice a week. I like to throw this in my travel bag when I\u2019m on extended trips because sometimes my skin will go out of whack when I\u2019m out of town, and this hones it all in!      \u00a0  \u00a0 TULA Exfoliating Treatment Mask      I\u2019ve used TULA products for a few years now, and my favorite thing about this line is that they use clean, clinically-proven, high-quality ingredients. This mask was created using probiotic technology, and it is fantastic to use in the dead of winter because it won\u2019t dry your skin out. Your skin will feel smoother instantly, yet still hydrated. This mask is great for all skin types, so I\u2019ll use it all over my face rather than just on my t-zone. \u00a0  \u00a0   Cosmedix Detox Activated Charcoal Mask I was introduced to this mask when I went to the TBScon conference this year, and it quickly became one of my favorites! My conferences hotel roommates and I all used this mask the same night that we got it, and I can honestly tell you every single one of the girls who used it that night instantly looked more radiant after the first use. I think this activated charcoal mask is great for all skin types, even for sensitive skin. It does a great job at clearing out your pores, and if you live in a major city, this will clear out all of those pollutants that might have seeped in your skin.       \u00a0  \u00a0 Caudalie Glycolic Peel Mask      2017 was the year I was introduced (and became obsessed with) all things Caudalie. I use their products daily \u2014 just check out this post for some of my other favorites that I\u2019ve mentioned in the past! Pro tip: if you live in New York or D.C., their locations also offer spa services. I\u2019m planning on getting a Caudalie facial this month to help combat this winter dryness! Back to this mask: most of its ingreedients are natural, and it\u2019s a great option if you have sensitive skin \u2014 I can use this all over my face, and can leave it on for a little longer than the recommended 10 minutes. It clears out my pores like none other, and leaves my skin looking radiant.       \u00a0 My Favorite Budget-Friendly Mask: Leaders Ok, I know that I have a tendency to splurge a bit on a good mask. However, I did want to share a few budget-friendly mask options that are my go-tos. I became hooked on Korean Skincare products in 2017. I love using Leaders Masks because they\u2019re super easy to find (you can get them at Ulta, Anthropologie, Amazon, etc), and at only $5 a mask, won\u2019t break the bank. These masks are made out of biodegradable, high quality cotton and are thin, yet will stretch and hug your face perfectly! The names of the masks are pretty hysterical: I like using the \u201cWhat Happened Last Night?\u201d Revitalizing Mask after a night out on the town with my girlfriends, and the AC Clear Mask when I need to clear out a few breakouts. What\u2019s Your Favorite Face Mask At The Moment? 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For most of my life, I noticed that my mood would shift pretty dramatically after the holidays wrapped up, right until March\/April. I found it hard to get out of bed in the mornings, I would let my personal space go into a state of disarray, and I found it incredibly difficult to stay motivated. A few years ago, I was formally diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder \u2014 which finally gave me some insight as to why I had the \u201cwinter blues.\u201d \u00a0 As someone who is a creative and a small business owner, SAD can be difficult to manage. Since I\u2019m self-employed and I don\u2019t have a supervisor watching my every move, this can negatively impact my career. During spring, summer, and fall, I would shoot out of bed at 7 am on the dot, log on to my computer, brew an espresso and get my day started. From January to March? I\u2019m lucky if I make it out of bed by 9 am, and I have a hard time focusing on projects and creating a solid workflow.\u00a0 Over the years, I\u2019ve learned to manage SAD and get back on my feet a bit. Here are a few things that help lift my spirits up during the dead of winter. Getting More Natural Sunlight Since there\u2019s less sunlight in winter, my biological clock is a little messed up during this time of year. In order for me to get up at a reasonable time during the work week, I have to sleep with my blinds slightly cracked open (no blackout curtains for me!) There are also alarm clocks out there that offer natural sunlight which I might try in the future, but so far, just having a bit of light peeking in my window has helped me immensely.\u00a0 Even though I work from home, I try to make it a point to get outside during the work week as well. Whether it\u2019s to grab lunch, to walk over to the store for some errands, or meet a potential sponsor in a coffee shop, it\u2019s good to get out of the house and be outside at some point during the day.\u00a0 Staying Social During \u201cHibernation Season\u201d Listen: my social life takes a nose dive during the winter because let\u2019s face it: do you really want to go bar hopping when it\u2019s 9 degrees outside? Nope.\u00a0 I might not be out and about in town during the winter months, however, I love setting up FaceTime dates with friends, or calling my family members. Winter is also a great time to take a class or two \u2014 I\u2019m a big fan of wine\/painting classes and I try to take a new fitness class of some sort to break up my normal routine. Unplugging from Social Media Listen: my job is all about social media. It\u2019s really easy for me to spend all day on the internet. Even when I\u2019m sitting on my couch just trying to watch TV, somehow I end up scrolling through my Twitter feed.\u00a0 Consuming social media 24\/7 can be overwhelming, even when it\u2019s your job to do so. There are some weekends where I just like to unplug (take this weekend for instance) \u2014 I won\u2019t make any new posts, and I wait a day or so before replying to DMs. I like to use that time to maybe read a book, to hang out with friends, or enjoy a day out with my boyfriend.\u00a0 Start Cooking More + Ordering Takeout Less To be honest? I hate cooking. Like, a lot. However, during the winter, I\u2019m home a lot more and have a little more time to prepare meals at home. I don\u2019t like to go on a hardcore diet after the holidays, however, I do like to introduce vitamins and nutrients back into my diet and try out a few new recipes that I spotted on Pinterest. Save, Save, Save Winter is also hard for me as a full-time blogger because, to be honest, I make the least amount of money in Q1. While I still have some payments rolling over into the new year from the holiday season, I\u2019ve always seen the least amount of blog sponsorships in January-March. Being broke can really bum you out even further, so I use the time to get smart about my spending. I sit down every January and reevaluate my finances: am I spending too much with that credit card that has a crazy high APR rate? Can I cancel a subscription here? Can I cook more often and order takeout less?\u00a0\u00a0 Do you suffer from SAD? What do you do to lift your spirits up? 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This makes me incredibly sad, as this silly little post is one of my favorites of the year! If you\u2019re new here: long story short, pity my photographers because I\u2019m a total fool when I\u2019m in front of the camera. Even though I\u2019ve been posing for this blog for years, I still am a pretty ridiculous person who takes pretty ridiculous bloopers. To round out the year, I like to share these bloopers \u2014 and remind everyone of the difference between real life andThe Blog\/Instagram! Let\u2019s get started: here are the best blog bloopers of 2017! \u00a0  When you forget to take your knee brace off\u2026    Jumping on beds is hard \u2014 but I eventually got it!  When a puppy interrupts your shoot\u2026  The looks I give my boyfriend\u2026   Just really pumped about NFL Sunday\u2026  Haaaaay\u2026.  My amazing dance moves\u2026    I just\u2026don\u2019t\u00a0know P.S. \u2014 catch my bloopers from 2013, 2014 and 2015! A big thank you to Tom for putting up with my craziness during photo shoots, and to everyone who has followed along this year! This is my last blog post of 2017; see all of you lovelies in the new year! 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This year flew by. A lot of monumental things happened to me this year, and I can say with confidence that this was one of the best years I\u2019ve had in my life. In 2016, I was hit with a lot of punches. This year, I\u2019ve learned a lot, got the opportunity to travel more this year than any other year to date, met a lot of great people, and also, consequentially, have dropped a few toxic people from my life as well. \u00a0  A Few Highlights\u2026 I got to travel \u2014 a lot more. This was the first full year I was able to blog full-time, and since I can work from anywhere in the world, I was able to pick up and just go places this year. From revisiting nearby cities I love like Baltimore and Richmond, to exploring out West in L.A., Colorado, and Phoenix, I covered a lot of ground this year and knocked off quite a few cities on my bucket list! I finally moved. I was saying that I wanted to get out of the D.C. area for a while, and I finally made it happen in 2017. Not only did I relocate out of D.C., but I also live by myself for the very first time. Not having roommates is truly a blessing. I can wholeheartedly say that I never want to live with anyone else again unless it\u2019s a significant other!\u00a0 I met the best partner. Probably the most exciting news for my family and friends, after being single for four years and figuring out who I was and what my career goals were, I finally found someone that was an ideal match for me. I\u2019m delighted\u00a0that I was patient and didn\u2019t settle for a relationship because I feel that my boyfriend and I compliment each other incredibly well. I\u2019ve had a blast traveling the country with him in 2017, and I cannot wait to see what 2018 has in store for us!   View the Original Post: One | Two Biggest Lessons I\u2019ve Learned\u2026 Save, Save, Save. Last year, I worked at a typical 9-5 and could count on a paycheck every two weeks. This year? One of the most significant downsides of being a full-time blogger is that a lot of folks take their sweet time when paying you. I had to learn the hard way that you always need to save whenever you can! Put Yourself Out There More. This year, I decided that I wanted to ramp up my travel collabs. Before 2017, I did a couple of staycation projects and one NYC hotel collab, but other than that, there was nothing significant on my resume. This year I just decided to go for it: pitch like crazy and put myself out there. I\u2019m so happy with the partnerships I was able to land because of pitching, and I want to up the ante a lot more next year. Getting Out of your\u00a0Comfort Zone. I think a move out\u00a0of D.C. was necessary because it forced me to break out of my shell and meet new people. A week after I moved to Philly, a major PR firm was hosting an event in Center City. It was open to the public, and I saw that other local bloggers planned on attending, so I just decided\u00a0to go\u2026all by myself. I left that event with new friends, and a contact at this fabulous PR firm and that scary decision to put myself out there helped me out so much in the long run.   View the Original Post: One | Two 2018 Goals\u2026 Travel Goals. Ok, so I fell flat on my goal to travel internationally this year, for an embarrassing reason: my passport expired in July, and I completely forgot to renew it. I\u2019m in the process of renewing it right now and should have it back in the next few weeks. As for where I want to visit next year? Nashville and San Francisco are still on my list, I\u2019d love to plan a road trip from NYC to Portland, ME (and make an overnight stop in Boston along the way!), and I plan on searching for the best airfare deals to take me to a fabulous international destination. Invest and Save. I\u2019m turning 28 next year, and as I inch closer to 30, I want to be smarter about my finances. I would love to learn how to invest in *something* (any tips and tricks on how to get started would be fab!), and I want to start saving up big time so that one day, I can own my own home. I\u2019m starting to get tired of renting, so it would be awesome to have the opportunity to own property in the next few years! Be More Present. I have to admit: I\u2019ve been a little MIA as a friend the second half of 2017. I would be on the road so much, that once I got back home to my apartment, I would just isolate myself and work like crazy. I want to get back in the habit of being around my friends\/family more and to achieve better work\/life balance in 2018.   One | Two   Three | Four  Five What are your 2017 highlights and 2018 goals? 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The Day After Christmas Shopping! My mom and I have a tradition to head to the mall super early every December 26th so I can use some gift cards (aaaand\u00a0maybe pick up a few things for myself\/super last minute gifts!) The sales are unbeatable, and I typically see way better discounts on December 26th than on Black Friday.\u00a0 Here are a few of my favorite sales this year \u2014 happy shopping, my friends! \u00a0  Anthropologie: 30% off Sale Items      \u00a0 LOFT: 50% off Everything      \u00a0 Lou \u0026 Grey: 50% off Sale Items      \u00a0 Madewell: 30% off Sale Items      \u00a0 Nasty Gal: Up to 70% off Everything      \u00a0 Shopbop: 25% off Sale Items      \u00a0 South Moon Under: 20% off Everything      \u00a0 The post The Best After Christmas Sales appeared first on Alicia Tenise.","date":"1514313671","title":"The Best After Christmas Sales","media":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChristmasEveOutfitIdea_RedVelvetDress-5-800x1200.jpg","post_tags":["holiday","shopping"],"failed_media":[],"thumb_size":"800x1200","native_blog_id":null,"native_post_id":null,"native_post_author_user_id":null,"native_post_url_slug":null,"native_blog_type":null,"name":"Alicia Tenise | A Life + Style Blog","out_link":"\/link\/post?post=6070512397\u0026blog=12334821\u0026group=0\u0026frame=1\u0026frame_type=none","post_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/post\/12334821\/6070512397","post_page_link":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/best-after-christmas-sales-6070512397","post_public_url":"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blogs\/alicia-tenise-a-life-style-blog-12334821\/best-after-christmas-sales-6070512397","likes":4},"6064458827:12334821":{"post_id":"6064458827","blog_id":"12334821","media_type":"image","images":{"thumbnail":{"key":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Casual_ChristmasDayOutfitIdea-4-800x1200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn2.blovcdn.com\/bloglovin\/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYWxpY2lhdGVuaXNlLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNyUyRjEyJTJGQ2FzdWFsX0NocmlzdG1hc0RheU91dGZpdElkZWEtNC04MDB4MTIwMC5qcGc=?checksum=6d299701ed99a48d20269fc88fdd96f08f84b2e3\u0026format=h"}},"num_loves":0,"num_saves":0,"num_comments":0,"link":"https:\/\/www.aliciatenise.com\/casual-christmas-ensemble\/","content":"Shop My Casual Christmas Outfit:      \u00a0 Welp, folks: here\u2019s my very last outfit post for 2017! Next week, I\u2019ll have a couple of posts rounding up my favorite after Christmas sales and a few 2017 highlights, but today I wanted to share a quick, super casual Christmas outfit idea just in case you\u2019re packing to head home for the holidays at the moment. I also wanted to share what I\u2019ll be up to on winter break because a lot of you all asked for more personal posts when I conducted my reader survey this fall! \u00a0  D.C., Philly or Charlottesville? Some of you guys have asked me where I\u2019m spending the holiday this year. Since I moved to Philly, I think some of you guys think that my family lives here, but that\u2019s not the case. I grew up with my mom in the D.C. suburbs, and I couldn\u2019t imagine spending this weekend with any other person on the planet. As for the rest of next week? Well, as I\u2019m typing this, I\u2019m incredibly sick at the moment. I was hoping to squeeze a quick Charlottesville trip in next week since I haven\u2019t visited all month, but I\u2019ll let my immune system decide what to do. My BF and I also have no clue where we\u2019re celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve. I have friends in Philly who are doing something low-key, and he has buddies in C\u2019Ville that are throwing a small shindig as well, so I guess we\u2019ll see what we feel like doing!  My Goals for Winter Break Aside from the handful of posts going live next week, I want to relax and recharge during break. I had a hectic holiday season over on the blog, and to be perfectly candid, I think I slightly overdid it regarding blog partnerships this season. To be perfectly candid, I earn most of my yearly revenue for the blog during the holiday season, so that\u2019s why I kicked everything into overdrive this year. At the moment, I am creatively burned out. I have a couple of shoots left to do for some very last minute partnerships, but at the moment, I\u2019m running on E. I\u2019m planning on doing a total of ZERO blog photoshoots next week. Unfortunately, I will have to pop in and check a few emails for a few ongoing partnerships, but I have an out of office up and only plan on answering urgent emails. I\u2019m hoping to read more this winter break \u2014 does anyone have any good book suggestions? I\u2019d love to knock out a couple of books next week.  What I Want to Spend My Christmas Gift Cards On I think I enjoy shopping on December 26th way more than I enjoy Black Friday shopping. Everything is on major sale, and I\u2019ve been to the mall on December 26th at 6 am before in previous years, and it isn\u2019t super crowded. Here are a few picks that I\u2019m eyeing, just in case I don\u2019t see some of these under my tree this year!      \u00a0 Thirdlove has become a major favorite of mine this year. I\u2019m digging this organic cotton loungewear set, as well as seamless cheeky 3-pack. I just realized that I don\u2019t have any slippers (and my hardwood floors are freezing!), so I\u2019m eyeing this pair from J.Crew. Anthropologie is great, but it\u2019s even better on sale. I\u2019m majorly digging this cozy cardigan! How cute is this cocoon coat from Madewell? 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