Sarah Mahaffey

Imagine you hear music faintly in the distance. The music is slowly gaining volume. You begin to make out the lyrics… “When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a marching band” the members of My Chemical Romance all wave magic wands and the perfect goth wardrobe appears! Kind of like what is shown below ⬇️

So I am an Ulta girl through and through. The online deals, the products, the customer service! Here are my most purchased items! Happy hunting 😉

Some of yall (cough* cough* men) need helpful hints to suprise those you love! 💕 and that’s where my Benable list comes in handy! Please review my tailored recommendations centered around quality for the entire fam ☺️ Please note this will be an ever evolving list as I come across and/or plan gifts for my own friends and family 🥰 Need personal recs? Comment! I am always happy to assist! 🫶🏻

For those of you who know me IRL. You know I travel far and wide with my bestie Amber! Those international flights can be 14+ hours 🫣 Here is my curated perfect aesthetic for getting through travel days as unscathed as possible ✌🏻

Coach is genuinely my brand 🔥. The quality and price point is by far the best for luxury bags. This list reflects my current obsessions that are actively available. Coach does a lot of collabs and those have a tendency to sell quickly so if you have a limited edition fave act now lol

Welcome to my fan page dedicated to Glossier! The brand that created my favorite scent of all time. I remember the first time I smelled You by Glossier on my friend Dani in 2017 and knew I had to have it and have been obsessed with Glossier ever since! The photos were taken at the L.A. location and feature my best friend Amber and I.

If you are new to Durham, North Carolina and a lover of food, you have found the right list! I believe in finding and supporting small businesses with every bite!

As a new home owner and former Anthropologie employee here are my dream anthropologie home picks to match my eclectic style! For reference I have a vintage 1960’s Yugoslavian Couch and other vintage pieces. So unique to say the least. My two local stores include Anthropologie at South Point in Durham and at North Hills in Raleigh. Rumor has it we are even getting a Maeve stand alone location soon! 💕

Here is my guide to the perfect witchy event down to the cobweb 🕸️🐈‍⬛ This was the perfect party as a September Libra celebrating with an October Libra ♎️

As a new home owner my goal is to make my home smell wonderful at all times! As a cat parent of two I have a system that ensures a fresh and clean space. Including a curated fragrance!

First time cat parent? Need some help? Here are my choices for my fur babies Teddy and Kiki. I am obsessed with my cats so each recommendation has been meticulously thought out. Especially the more expensive items and vet care. Please comment if you need any help or have questions!

Ok so I am not a runner, but I love Nike, Hot Yoga and athletic wear! I even have an Airmax necklace and that is brand dedication at its finest 👟 Please enjoy my own personal Sarah Mahaffey Aesthetic 🧘🏼‍♀️

Shopping small is what keeps our town unique! Our local shops give Durham personality heavily influencing my choice to move here. Each location listed here are staples of the city and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! 🐂 🌆

Saying all home owners end up at home improvement stores is a classic bit for a reason! From paint, to appliances, to even outlet covers! Lowes has been a one stop shop.

Welcome to my closet! Where you can shop items that I own or covet. I even have my Depop included so take the shopping my closet part quite literally. ♥️

A self proclaimed gamer girl! Nintendo Switch and Xbox are my consoles of choice. I love a number of popular games and will share them here, but really want to highlight my indie faves because they deserve all the love and accolades! If I list them they are worth it! I pinky promise.

South Korea and Jeju Island are two of my favorite places in the world and have the best skincare. Top experience - The Innisfree House. The green tea pictured is used in the green tea products 🍵

My favorite nail polish of all time. I know… bold statement. Dazzle dry is a four-step system consisting of nail prep, base coat, color lacquer, and top coat that air-dries in minutes! As a recruiter who is always on the go Dazzle Dry is perfect for me 💅

As a former Anthropologie employee I can say Farm Rio is that girl! I love the unique shapes and patterns they work with. Here are my recs for every season. Yes you heard right! Every season 🫶🏻

My perfect laundry room and an ode to my Mimi. She was an avid blue and white collector and this is my cheeky nod to honoring her in my first home! 🤍

When I was six years old I vividly remember my parents receiving Harry & David gifts around the holidays and I was enamored. The packaging, the fruit, the chocolates the snacks, the mystery! Maybe corporate America gifts from co-workers are why I have expensive taste? Anyway here is what I would like to receive as a host and what I would give to those hosting!

When I moved to Durham I thought about the target demographic for artists! Leaving LA I wanted a place with a solid music scene! I am here to share small -> large venues tested and recommended by me 🎵

All of the Wicked collabs are making me green with envy. Here are the ones that have caught my eye so far! All purchased and tested by me.

Did you know Asheville is only 3 1/2 hours from Durham? They need our tourism now more than ever due to Helene. I was thrilled to see how many people were out and about for fall foliage season!

Oui! Dieux is an excellent choice. Clinical Skincare made by cosmetic chemists with vegan ingredients. Giving us aesthetically pleasing packaging and skin… sign me up! I first started using Dieux after receiving the reusable eye masks as a birthday gift and fell in love with the quality!