Ashley Brooks

I am so excited to be heading to NYC for a long weekend, especially since it is my first time back in the city in five years! Being originally from the East Coast, it is going to feel amazing to be back in a true autumn climate. I absolutely love New York street style, but I am also looking forward to putting together some elevated looks for going out at night. Not to mention, I have a Harry Styles concert to attend while I am there, and it is always a blast to dress up for his shows. This is my curated packing guide for all the outfits, layers, and chic accessories making it into my suitcase!

I've always had good skin, but it's also really sensitive — so for the longest time I was too scared to try anything new in case it messed with what was already working. It took me a while to actually build a routine because of that. These are the brands and products that changed the game for me: gentle enough that my skin never freaked out, but effective enough that I've gotten even more of that glass-skin glow. If you have sensitive skin too and you're nervous to experiment, these are the ones I trust completely. Let me know if you have questions about any of them!

My favorite athletic brand since 2022 is Vuori — probably not a coincidence that's the same year I moved to San Diego, where the brand actually started! It's pricier, but genuinely worth it for pilates, yoga, and athleisure pieces I live in for lounging. However, my wardrobe isn't just one note; I also love mixing in Alo for high-quality, street-style athleisure and Beyond Yoga for the softest matching sets. Whether you are hitting a low-impact studio class, heading out for a hot girl walk, or looking for tall-girl friendly lounge fits, see below for the ultimate cute and functional links!

When the temperature drops but you're craving endless summer vibes, it’s time to trade the sweaters for swimsuit cover-ups. I am heading to Maui next month and wanted to curate the essential guide for escaping the cold-weather seasons. From beachside hangouts with a perfect Mai Tai in hand to active volcano hikes and effortless resort-wear style, this is my personal checklist for a flawless tropical getaway when the rest of the world is freezing. Pack your sunscreen, grab a cocktail, and let's chase the sun! 🪩🍹🌊

I have never been a makeup girl, and I always used to do the bare minimum simply because I did not know what to do. Over the past two years, I really started to learn and figure out exactly what brands and types of makeup worked best for my routine. Now, I love doing my makeup, and it makes me feel so good! I usually go for that effortless, dewy, no-makeup makeup look, and this is the curated guide to all my holy-grail favorites.

I’ve lived in San Diego for almost 4 years now and have tried A LOT of different food spots. There are still so many places I have yet to try but for now here are the ones that have me going back for more!!

Living in endless-summer San Diego, my genres shift with the season to give me that crisp, New England autumn fix. These books are a little piece of home when the West Coast weather won't cooperate. From cozy contemporary rom-coms to thrilling horror, there is a book here for every fall mood!