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Is NakedMD legit or just another viral Beverly Hills med spa with suspiciously low prices? After trying Botox, filler, microneedling with PRF, and Sculptra over multiple appointments, I documented the real experience, pricing, downtime, and results that made me keep going back - including real unfiltered before and after photos.
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Looking for the best California weekend outdoor destinations? From Big Sur coastal camping and Lake Tahoe lake escapes to Joshua Tree stargazing and Mammoth Lakes adventures, these trips offer a mix of nature, relaxation, and light outdoor recreation across the state.
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From lakeside mornings and canyon adventures to stargazing under desert skies, California camping comes in many forms. Comfortable gear and a well-designed campsite can transform a short weekend trip into a relaxing outdoor retreat. Here is how to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort.
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San Francisco has a reputation for being expensive, but some of its best experiences cost almost nothing. From walking across the Golden Gate Bridge to cheap eats in Chinatown and free waterfront views, it’s still possible to experience the city without overspending.
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Luxury Beauty Hacks: high-end skincare, hair care, make-up, and everything else that goes into taking care of ourselves and being beautiful adds up quick! While the idea of "you get what you pay for" is very true, especially when it comes to quality beauty products, I have continually searched for tips, consulted professionals, and scoured the internet for ways to save and make it all add up to a lower price - this is my complete list.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Take a self-care day that actually helps you reset—no guilt, no pressure. From slow mornings to unplugging and eating what feels good, here’s how to recharge at home in a way that works for you.
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Looking for somewhere unique and unexpected to travel to next year? Our guide to 20 lesser known and visited places for the adventurous traveler.
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A short drive into Baja California, Mexico is Valle da Guadalupe - One of the most exciting wine tasting regions in the world. A full itinerary travel guide of where to stay, eat, and drink. Our guide to best hotels, resorts, and restaurants in the valley, the wineries you can't miss, and everything you need to know.
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Looking for something new and creative for this yea's Christmas photos? Whether you're a couple, a family, or shooting solo, I've pulled our best holiday photoshoots over the years - and some photography tips!
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Marriott Bonvoy is one of the best and easiest ways to travel hack your way to free hotel rooms and massively discounted vacations. From historical buildings, to luxurious resorts, to surprisingly awesome lower point tier stays in epic locations - these are 12 of the best Marriott hotels across The United States to spend your Bonvoy Points on.
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Getting Married in Big Sur, California was the only thing we were sure about when we got engaged. Then Wedding planning, vendors, and venues became a nightmare. The unabridged truth (and cost) about having a Big Sur Wedding.
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California is the beach state as much as the Golden State, where are the top ones? If you're looking to swim, spend a day with family, or find the bluest water on the Best Coast, the best beaches up and down the Southern and Central Coast, from a born-and-raised local; with downloadable Google Map.
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Aero's semi-private jet experience now offers fully curated weekend travel packages - but does flying this way change the Napa experience? From midair wine tastings to Meadowood’s private cottages, the itinerary compresses a full weekend into hours of effortless indulgence - with zero wasted time.
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Unique beaches around the world that you won't believe exist. Whether it’s dramatic cliffs, unusually colored sand, hidden coves, or surreal landscapes, these one-of-a-kind beaches and a complete bucket list of ocean-loving travel.
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Dreading your trip to Los Angeles through LAX? Everything I have learned through hundreds of flights on the best ways to get to, from, and around the airport like a pro - including my secret LAX travel hacks. Travel with zero stress, smarter transfers, and the without hating the airport.
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LA is full of perfect Instagram-worthy photo spots. From the beaches to the mountains to city lights, the options here are endless. Beyond the well-known icons, here are all of my local and lesser-known favorite places to shoot and to enjoy.
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My Work From Home transition after years of a Monday-Friday office life was not smooth or easy adjustment, and I made a LOT of mistakes in figuring out how to work efficiently, effectively, and successfully. Here's my cheat sheet to success!
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Wellness in San Diego doesn’t have to mean boutique fitness memberships or the latest health trend. This article focuses on grounded, practical habits - from low-impact movement to accessible mental health care - that actually fit daily life. Sometimes the most effective wellness routine is the one that quietly works in the background.
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The most scenic travels are seen from the road. From the United States to Europe, Africa, and even the Middle East - road trips around the world have been some of the best and most memorable adventures we have ever had. While being in a far off land all on your own might be scary, it is often the best and most freeing way to see and truly experience a destination. These are the 7 best, most photographable, and most life-changing road trips in the world.
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Our Los Angeles home is an iconic city, from beachfront hotels to the Santa Monica Pier and the official end of Route 66, Santa Monica is always a must-see for any LA traveler. But for us, this beach city paradise is just home, and we've spent the past couple of years finding all of the best local-known tacos, happy hours, and lesser-known sights.
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That are open for tourism! Looking for somewhere unique and unexpected to travel to this year? Our guide to 20 lesser known and visited places for the adventurous traveler.
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New film work for Unfiltered by Raw Sugar, shot in Joshua Tree, California. We are so excited to create and share something a little different for us, and a stronger focus on beauty and lifestyle video!
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After months at home, our first time back in a hotel was a dream at the magical Four Seasons Los Angeles. We might have been just a few miles away from home, but our staycation here felt like traveling again - and was everything we needed.
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Some cities are defined by their food, and these five stand out above the rest as places with some of the most exciting, innovative, and traditional cuisine. From street bites to refined dining, the experiences here are as diverse as they are extraordinary. For the Anthony-Bourdain-inspired traveler looking to plan your next adventure around the dishes you’ll never forget.
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Lake Tahoe’s rental market offers everything from peaceful forest cabins to vibrant stays near nightlife and ski resorts. Compare neighborhoods, understand seasonal pricing, and find the right property for your travel plans to create a getaway that aligns with your budget, your priorities, and the experiences you want most.
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Despite the USA's reputation rapidly (and rightfully) decreasing in the past years, large, diverse cities are still incredibly welcoming, accepting, and amazing to visit for international travelers. From vibrant cultural hubs to neighborhoods rich with history and full of authentic cuisine from every corner of the world, the large cities in the United States are where real Americans are.
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Your engagement photos deserve a location that enhances your story and style, and to truly be happy with them forever, your photos should reflect YOU. Coast-to-coast destination ideas for finding the perfect place to reflect who you are as a couple.
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Exploring a bit more of our own home neighborhood - by staying right in it! A sunny, summer staycation weekend just a few blocks away with Astars Women's.
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Planning a road trip route and adding in all the best stops without overdoing it can be overwhelming. Follow this step-by-step guide packed with insider route ideas, hidden stops, and expert tips to build the perfect adventure, no boredom allowed.
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We stopped by The Hotel Beverly Terrace for a long sunny weekend in Beverly Hills; and little by little, Los Angeles is starting to feel like home to me.
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Different from most travel guides, the California Surf town of Ventura isn't somewhere we've visited once or twice - it's where Brandon and I. were both born and raised! We've spent a lifetime putting together this list, and hope it helps you love our little beach city as much as we do.
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We couldn't travel to Italy last summer, instead we recreate our time in Tuscan Villas and coastal villages for a photoshoot with Vespa!
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Our Weekend Getaway Travel Guide to the California Desert's Newest, Coolest Town. TwentyNine Palms is one part Western, one part Bohemian, and surrounded by wild, untouched landscapes. The details on where to stay, where to eat, where to explore, and the best vintage boutiques.
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Resort Season is my favorite season - and in Los Angeles, I can wear my warm vacation style 365 days of the year.
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This year brought us to 14 countries, to some of our biggest dream destinations, and to a number of parts of the world we had never seen before. These are our stories from a life on the road.
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Taking a joy ride to our local beach hang out, and trying out all new Hawaiian inspired footwear from OluKai.
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Sharing our latest media features!
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After seeing the inaugural Desert X exhibit in 2017, we knew we had to come down as soon as it finally reopened this year. Read on for my breakdown of the 5 best stops to see, explore, and photograph.
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We took a couple of these beautiful gowns us on our most recent adventures, through Barbados, South Africa, and Palm Springs. We aren't having a number of weddings all around the world - but I am loving feeling like we are!
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Even though we're not having our wedding until 2020, I was so incredibly excited to get the chance to practice being a real Bride for an evening.
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Our second year on the road took us to 19 Countries, 7 States, and over 1 Million photos shot. When we started out, we never thought we could last this long, and 2018 has been our biggest year yet! These are our stories.
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We set out to discover how much holiday cheer we could find around the city to match my favorite Macy's holiday looks - and I was so amazed with just how wintery and festive Los Angeles really can be.
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When I started shopping for Fall looks - since we're actually both home for a while, and heading to colder climates for once - I popped into the Abercrombie in my neighborhood, and was surprised to find everything I had been searching for to round out my closet.
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The first trip we ever took (after dating for all of 3 days) was up the California Coast to Big Sur - which quickly became our favorite little spot in the world. This is the story of how we got here, and our incredible weekend in the woods.
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We grew up in Ventura, California - a little beach town 60 miles North of LA. Now we live in Santa Monica, a much fancier beach town with a much more iconic pier - and wedged right between the two is The Conejo Valley, an area that both feels like home to me, but is also unfamiliar and new to explore - when we were invited to a wedding in the area, we took the weekend to see what we had been missing!
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I do a lot in life and travel to make sure that I always keep myself safe - and one big way we keep safe is by riding with Uber whenever we aren't sure about driving, to make sure that we are never putting ourselves at risk - and the new safety features Uber has released is making it even easier to keep ourselves safe.
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My style now is different than it was in NYC - more beachy, laid-back, brighter, and a little simpler. I've always loved dressing up and standing out, but this LA version of me wears a lot less platform heels.
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How do you create a tourism video for the place you were born and raised? Fill it with all the moments from your childhood.
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A festival weekend in the desert with big parties, big looks, and a ton of exploring in between!
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A morning moment with Leslie Francesca Jewelry and Hairdreams
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A look back at our first year of living, shooting, and working on the road. 15 Countries, 9 months abroad, countless flights, and hundreds of thousands of images later - our favorite moments.
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Back to the place where I need nothing but a bikini, and a sweatshirt for when the sun goes down.
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We hopped a Jucy camper van out to the desert in the summer heat, to soak in the sun and sleep under the stars.
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This month marks one year since Amy and I started Away Lands. Today, we're proud to announce the launch of our new website thanks to the help of our friends over at TakeShape. In honor of our accomplishments, here is a quick video recounting some highlights of our travels to date.
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Santa Barbara is truly The Good Land - full of sun, coastline, mountains, lush greenery and endless palms, it's the American Riviera for a reason.
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Out deep in the desert, we found what looked like a link to a parallel world.
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A roadside stop outside of Palm Springs surprised us by being on the most magical locations of all.
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I'm in love with the endless heat of the desert in July.
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The sun doesn't set anywhere else like it does in California
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This neighborhood and this beach were both areas that we had been around so frequently, but this hotel, nestled right in to it was a completely new experience – and so incredibly beautiful.
