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Look I get it, I’m a consumer too. And let’s be honest, the internet makes it rough. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping online, but sometimes that ‘nude’ sweater you got on final sale turns out to be hot pink, and so not what you were looking for. If you’re in the market to discover some cool new brands or just want to know how that sweater actually looks and feels in real life, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some product reviews that give you insight into quality, functionality and beauty from a shopaholic’s perspective.

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Mondaine Helvetica No1 Timepiece Review

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Sleek, bold… italic. Yes, I’m talking about a font and not just fashion. Who here is a fan of the ever fresh Helvetica typeface? Well there’s good news for you font feens, Mondaine has just released a new timepiece collection in ode to the iconic style, and I have partnered with them to give you a Mondaine watch review. Introducing the Helvetica No1 collection, a minimalist timepiece collection designed with a modern play on design. The collection itself is quite broad with a wide enough selection for every minimalist timepiece lover. You’ll find options in gold, silver, leather and mesh bands… even faces in different styles and designs. photography:KRISTINA PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III & iPHONE X | minimalist fashion timepiece c/o:MONDAINE   Steering towards the direction of sleek style, I chose to review the 38mm Helvetica No1 Light. Simple and concise, it’s definitely the ideal for everyday wear with a clean, modern design and attention to details in the components. The rim of the face is in a muted brushed steel with a …

mobs footwear review

luxury footwear for the modern nomad

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Sleek lines, tonal hues, architectural silhouettes – a sharp, directional line runs boldly from heel to toe, seemingly thrusting the style in a forward direction. There’s no looking back. Cool. Casual. Ultra luxe. Meet MOBS and their line of luxury footwear, redefining world-class sneakers for everyday style. photography:JOEY PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | shoes c/o:MOBS   There are certain brands, through a combination of minimal aesthetics and modern lines, that resonate deeply with the core of your being that drives your fashion and lifestyle choices. MOBS is one of those brands. Somehow blurring the line between contemporary art and timeless style, their capsule collection of visually-unisex sneakers are an unmatched level of understated greatness. In this MOBS footwear review, I will cover MOBS unique mission statement, the features that make the shoes more than ordinary, and three ways to style their most popular styles. About MOBS footwear Mobility, Optimism, Beauty and Soul [MOBS] define the brand’s unique mission, creating an experience and movement specific to them. They understand we live in a culture …

ravella silk review

Ravella silk review in winter whites

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Soft, subtle, and velvety-smooth to the touch – silk remains a go-to selection for luxury fashion pieces for women around the world. With meticulous craftsmanship in manufacturing at a high thread count for maximum luster and beauty, it’s also remained a challenge to attain quality silk pieces at an affordable price range for everyday wear. Fret no more. I’ve partnered with Ravella to introduce you to a new line of silk wear that’s as carefully crafted as highly-sought luxury brands, at a price range you can afford to stock your wardrobe with. In this Ravella silk review, I will be sharing my experience with the brand, my thoughts on the quality of material and designs, and a few key features that make Ravella silk innovative in the fashion market. photography:JOEY PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | silk blouse c/o:RAVELLA First, here’s a bit about the brand Ravella is a modern luxury brand specializing in 100% silk products, offering a capsule collection of blouses and silk tops. Named after a coastal town in Italy, Ravella …

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Tomorrow mattress-in-a-box review

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Anyone else been wondering what’s up with these mattress-in-a-box phenomenons? I’ve partnered with Tomorrow to provide you a review and show you exactly what that’s all about, and what you can expect when unboxing your memory foam hybrid mattress. Tomorrow is one of the iconic sleep-support brands providing sleepers with an easier solution to mattress shopping – mattresses delivered in a box, straight to your door. (I live in a third-story apartment, so I can’t express how much easier that makes life for me). photography:KRISTINA PETRICK & KUNDAN KUMAR | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | memory foam hybrid mattress and accessories c/o:TOMORROW   Unlike their competitors, Tomorrow not only specializes in easy delivery, their business model is centered around providing a sleep-experience, rather than just a mattress. “We believe the better you understand what you do while you sleep, the more you can improve how you feel when you step out of bed”. – Tomorrow With that principal in mind, they have studied the connection between engineering and sleep environment and their affect on a …

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seasonal interior inspo updates with Desenio posters

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Looking for a quick fix to update your home for the fall and winter seasons? I’ve put together a couple new interior inspo looks in collaboration with Desenio posters to show you the power of swapping out your wall art. If you decide you want to shop some posters yourself, use code: dayinmydreams at checkout. The code “dayinmydreams” gives 25% off posters* between 24th – 26th October. *Except for handpicked/collaboration posters and frames. photography:KRISTINA PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | poster art c/o:DESENIO About this time last year, I worked with Desenio for some interior inspiration for the holidays. This year, it was time for an upgrade with some new nature prints and warmer textures for the fall season. Let’s start with the living room. Surrounding myself in minimalist design, I keep my interior mostly all white, and focus on a few statement pieces. For the cold season, I chose a winter-mix mood, featuring wide open scenery and mountain top vibes. Incorporating a scattered poster pattern helps fill a large wall space, while keeping …

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bite me | Bite Beauty amuse bouche and lip pencil review

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Looking for a luscious shade of lipstick for fall? There’s nothing that makes a bold statement of the change of seasons like a deep, burgundy lip and a confident stare. Introducing Bite Beauty’s amuse bouche and lip pencils – gifts from the Bite Beauty squad. photography:KRISTINA PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | bite beauty amuse bouche and lip pencils c/o:BITE BEAUTY Let’s start with the lipstick. Amuse bouche has 34 creamy, high-impact shades, handcrafted for “extreme moister, sublime texture, and incredibly creamy wear.” – Bite Beauty. What I love about it – a single swipe reveals flawless color in a low-glass (matte) finish. Packaging is minimal and modern, and the equally matte encasing keeps your fingerprints from smearing on the tubes. I used to avoid lipstick due to many brands’ drying properties once in contact with skin. But Bite is different. The formula includes 12 nourishing oils that are designed to leave your lips as plump and hydrated as they started (if not more). Unlike other hydrating formulas like tinted balms, there is no …

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fall fashion trend – fray hem jeans from ifchic

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Remember my ifchic review from a couple years back? A lot has changed changed since then, but one thing that hasn’t is ifchic’s selection of key fashion pieces. I shared a few Instagram stories with you last week of my most recent unboxing, but in case you missed it – they’re a great shopping resource for designer fashion, and I’ve teamed up with them to share a review of my favorite pieces I just snagged from their store – fray hem jeans by Rachel Comey. Ifchic does a great job of not only being a resource for these key fashion staples, but also helping shoppers keep up with the latest fashion trends, with an editorial approach to retail. photography:KUNDAN KUMAR | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | fray hem rachel comey jeans & theory t-shirt c/0:IFCHIC One of the hottest fashion trends of fall 2017, prepare to be dressed in distressed denim in the form of fray hem jeans. Fray hem jeans are taking over streetstyle fashion and wardrobes literally around the world. From inches of fringe-style …

shoes of prey review

shoes of prey review

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Now the proud owner of a half-dozen pairs of custom made shoes from Shoes of Prey (being a fashion blogger has its perks), I figured it was about time to write a proper review. Note that all pairs were gifted to me by Shoes of Prey, but I was in no ways obligated to make this post. They’re just a super cool company doing innovative things, so I couldn’t help but want to share with you. photography:KUNDAN KUMAR | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | all custom made shoes c/o:SHOES OF PREY About Shoes of Prey Shoes of Prey emphasizes three primary features: quality, comfort and simplicity. They’ve begun building their empire letting you be the designer of custom-made shoes at an affordable price range – at your door in just 2 weeks. “For women who believe style is a reflection of who they are,Shoes of Prey is the only destination for custom-made shoes at non-luxury prices, so that you look and feel your best self.” – Shoes of Prey Launched fairly recently in 2009, they quickly expanded their market all over …

Babor beauty review

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For all my beautiful gals, it’s been a while, so I wanted to give you guys an update on my latest beauty products review. In this episode, I’ll cover several products gifted from Babor and my experience using them. Babor sent me the most beautiful, custom package of goodies to suit my skincare needs several weeks back, but wanted to try them out for the long-haul before providing a review so I could give more helpful feedback after my skin has been adapted to the products after several uses. In the bag? Babor included their Enzyme Cleanser, A16 Booster, Illuminating Serum, Detox Vitamin Cream, and intense moisturizer and glow boosters. It’s a lot to cover, so in this review we’ll be going over a few of my favorites: the Illuminating Serum, Detox Vitamin cream, and Babor’s signature glass vials of beauty serums. photography:KRISTINA PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | products c/o:BABOR By order of use, let’s first cover Babor’s Hydra Plus Active Fluid and Glow Booster – two variant concentrates packaged in their signature, …

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GREATS sneakers review

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Looking for a fresh pair of summer kicks? I’ve teamed up with GREATS sneakers to do a full review on a pair from their new collection. Why? Summer has been crazy and flying by faster than ever, and I don’t know about you, but I require more than a couple pairs of essential footwear to keep up with my life on the run. weekend getaways, trips to the market, brunch with the girls and photoshoots for the fashion blog – comfort is a must. And thanks to the fashion gurus for approving sneakers for all-time wear with the growing popularity of athleisure and normcore trends, a good pair of sneakers can take you just about anywhere. But which ones to choose? I always look for comfortable luxury style, a classic silhouette and a light color palette for maximizing wear time of my summer sneakers. That’s where GREATS comes in. Here’s my inside scoop and review after test riding their pale, pink, perforated beauty called The Royale. photography:JOEY PETRICK | camera:CANNON 5D MARK III | sneakers c/o:GREATS …