THE GLOBAL SOJOURNER

Currently Loving: Blazers

Jun 17

Jun 17 Currently Loving: Blazers

Fashion, Travel

Lately I have been loving to style blazers. In my opinion a blazer is a staple in any wardrobe because it is a classic and oh so versatile piece. You can wear it during the day for work or style it in the evening for a date night.

Although some of these colors may not be your everyday go to blazer for the office or zoom meeting, they are certainly fun to switch things up and brighten your closet this Spring/Summer.

Each outfit will be linked below the photo for an easy shopping experience! Also coincidentally all of these blazers are from one of my most shopped stores - Express and they’re having an awesome sale this weekend!

Our Wedding Day!

Mar 18

Mar 18 Our Wedding Day!

We’re married!! Fred and I tied the knot on February 18, 2022 in an intimate wedding in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was truly a magical day that we will cherish forever surrounded by our family and closest friends! I am so excited to share some of our wedding photos with you here on my blog. Looking back at these photos fills my heart with so much warmth and joy and I really hope you enjoy them.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in New York City

Dec 10

Dec 10 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in New York City

Travel, Fashion, Food & Drinks

Our trip began on Tuesday, November 23rd when we arrived at LaGuardia airport around 9AM. After collecting our luggage from baggage claim (because you know I couldn’t fit all my boots & sweaters in just a carry on) we hopped in an Uber en route to our hotel. We stayed at a hotel near Grand Central Station, in order to be in close proximity to many sights we planned to visit during this trip.

Napa Valley Wine Train Experience

Sep 22

Sep 22 Napa Valley Wine Train Experience

Travel, Food & Drinks

While we visited San Francisco over Labor Day weekend we took a day trip up to Napa Valley for a ride on the famous Wine Train. Taking a ride on the wine train has been on my bucket list for years now and I am so incredibly thankful Fred was able to make this dream come true. Not only was the staff fantastic, the food and wine was outstanding as well! It was truly an unforgettable experience that I’m so excited to share with y’all.

Travel Guide: San Francisco & Sausalito

Sep 14

Sep 14 Travel Guide: San Francisco & Sausalito

Travel, Food & Drinks

Over Labor Day weekend, Fred and I took a trip out to the Bay Area of California. We stayed in San Francisco but also took a few day trips to surrounding cities like Sausalito & Napa (which will have its own standalone post coming soon). It was such a wonderful weekend doing all the touristy things and making so many great memories of Fred’s first visit to San Francisco.

Sustainable Swaps To Consider

Aug 29

Aug 29 Sustainable Swaps To Consider

Lifestyle, Food & Drinks

Over the last few years I’ve tried to implement more sustainable items into my everyday life. These are some easy changes you can make that will not only save you money in the long run, but also help save our planet.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 Wish List

Jul 15

Jul 15 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 Wish List

Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle

I wasn’t sure that I wanted to make a post dedicated to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year but I had a few close girlfriends ask me about what I thought of this years sale. Although this post won’t be quite as detailed as last years I did want to share what’s on my wish list that i’m hoping to purchase when I can shop the sale this Friday - July 16.

Travel Guide: Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

Jun 28

Jun 28 Travel Guide: Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

Earlier this year Fred and I decided to book a trip for Memorial Day weekend to the west coast since we haven’t visited that area of the US together. We weren’t sure if California would be fully open by then due to COVID lockdown restrictions but decided to take a gamble because the airline tickets and hotels were dirt cheap at that time. We are Marriott Bonvoy members and had never stayed at one of their luxury collection hotels because they are usually much more expensive - until this visit. The SLS in Beverly Hills was the hotel we chose because of its proximity to the places we planned to visit during our trip.

Basic Bodysuits You Need for Summer

Jun 10

Jun 10 Basic Bodysuits You Need for Summer

Fashion, Lifestyle

Summer is just around the corner so I thought now would be a perfect time to share with y’all my must have basic bodysuits. They are basically onesies for adults (especially if you get the snap bottom ones) but I love them because they are so versatile. I’ll show y’all several ways to style them whether you want a super casual look, or want to dress it up! I also wanted to let y’all know that both of the stores I will be sharing will be part of the LIKEtoKNOW.it sale that is happening this weekend.

Exciting Life Update

May 14

May 14 Exciting Life Update

Lifestyle, Travel

Back in October I made a post about being furloughed as a flight attendant and what would come next for me so I wanted to take a moment to update you all with what has changed since then in my professional and personal life.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Apr 30

Apr 30 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Mother’s Day is just around the corner - next Sunday, May 9th to be exact. Ive gotten a lot of great feedback from previous gift guides I’ve posted so I thought why not post one for Mom? Whether you just want to get her something small but sentimental like a birthstone necklace/bracelet or you want to really spoil her with all the cozy things like a new robe, slippers & comfy blanket I’ve got y’all covered!

Sephora Sale Picks

Apr 12

Apr 12 Sephora Sale Picks

Beauty, Lifestyle

The Sephora spring sale is officially here y’all! This sale only happens twice a year - in the Spring and around the winter holidays. Whether you just want to stock up on holy grail items you know you love and will continue to use or maybe splurge on a higher ticket item(like a new perfume) this is a great time to shop at a discounted price! If you’re not already a Sephora member you can sign up at checkout and receive 10% off your total purchase.

Activewear Brands I'm Loving

Jan 30

Jan 30 Activewear Brands I'm Loving

Lifestyle, Fashion

At the beginning of each year, we usually find ourselves making a list of resolutions or goals we want to accomplish - one of the most common goals being our physical health. Whether you put on unwanted pounds during the holidays or just want to feel better about your overall health/appearance, getting yourself on a consistent routine can sometimes be the hardest part. Even I am guilty of falling off track within a few weeks/months into the year. Something that has helped me feel more motivated are good staple athleisure items in my closet. As the saying goes “When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good you do good!”

20 Most Shopped Items of 2020

Jan 8

Jan 8 20 Most Shopped Items of 2020

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

First and foremost I would like to say Happy New Year, y’all!! Can you believe that 2020 is finally over? It was such a whirlwind of a year, am I right? Honestly, it is bizarre to me that the last year drag on but somehow flew by at the same time, however, I am happy to welcome 2021!

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all of your support during 2020. Whether you are a new subscriber, or have been here since the beginning, I truly appreciate all of you! When I originally began my blog back in 2019, I thought the majority of my content would be centered around travel, but obviously COVID had a severe impact on our travel plans last year. Although I wasn’t able to put out as much travel content as I would’ve liked, it was fun to post more style related posts as I have a true passion for fashion!

Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season

Nov 28

Nov 28 Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season

Fashion, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Beauty

On my Instagram this week, I asked my followers to help me compile a list of their favorite small or local businesses that we could support this Holiday Season. Unlike major corporations, small businesses rely on purchases from every single customer to help keep them running. Since so many small businesses are hurting because of the Pandemic this year, I thought I could do a round up with the ones that I personally love, as well as the ones that were recommended by you guys!!

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide of 2020

Nov 24

Nov 24 The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide of 2020

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel, Food & Drinks

Hi friends!! I hope that you are all having a wonderful week thus far. Since this pandemic is still in full force I have a feeling there will be a lot more online shopping than in store this year, and also with all the shipping delays I thought this would be a good time to share with you all some gift guides that I put together & could be helpful for anyone who will be shopping the sales of Black Friday/Cyber Monday. However, if you wont be shopping quite yet, you can still use this post to refer to when you are ready to do any holiday shopping for your friends/loved ones (or even yourself).

Spiced Apple Cider Sangria

Nov 21

Nov 21 Spiced Apple Cider Sangria

Last year I shared a few cocktail recipes around the holidays and y’all really enjoyed it, so this year I knew I had to share more. This Sangria recipe is delicious and super easy to put together!

Sweater Dresses under $100

Nov 16

Nov 16 Sweater Dresses under $100

I wanted to do a round up with some of my recent purchases & also thought it would be fun to throw it back with two from last year that I still love! Although this post says “under $100” most of these are actually under $50 and as always, if for whatever reason the exact dress I’m wearing isn’t available I always do my best to link other options that are similar. Without further ado, let’s get down to business!

How to Extend the Life of Your Candles

Nov 13

Nov 13 How to Extend the Life of Your Candles

If you’ve ever stepped foot into my home there’s about a 90% chance I had at least one candle burning at any given moment. I have been an avid candle lover for as long as I can remember. Not only do they make your space smell great, but they are inviting & cozy! With the winter months upon us I know most of us will be spending more time indoors so I thought this would be the perfect time to share some tips you may not already be doing to ensure you get the best life out of your candles.

5 Ways to Style a Faux Leather Jacket

Oct 25

Oct 25 5 Ways to Style a Faux Leather Jacket

Since this BlankNYC faux leather moto jacket was one of the most shopped items that I shared from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I thought y’all might like to see some of my favorite ways to style it for some Fall outfit inspiration. It’s honestly such a versatile piece that can be worn day to night, on the casual side, or even a little dressed up! In today’s post I’ll show you 5 different ways I love to wear it, although there are many more than five!