It wouldn't be a day in the life of AMO without a shopping panic. The latest one, finding the perfect white blazer, is an offshoot of the great "black and white panic of 2021."

Being ever the scientist, I did my internet research and rounded up some of my favorite white blazers. 

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Here it is ladies (and gents), my official lazy girl skin routine. I've linked the products below. As always, if you have any questions, shoot me a DM on Instagram!

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Acid

Dermalogica SPF50

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick

Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick

Diorshow Lash Primer

Chantecaille Mascara

Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows

 

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Do you find yourself saying "make haste" or wondering whether a certain gentleman is "a rake" in the eyes of "the ton"?

If so, you might be exhibiting signs of Bridgerton withdrawal. Here are some novels to help get you through until the second season of Bridgerton blesses us all. 

Since starting this addiction in 2020, I have made no secret of my obsession with romance novels. I needed a complete escape from the news of the day, and jumped into this vortex that I have yet to emerge from. 

I have had dalliances with several genres: Scottish romance novels, pirate romance novels, medieval romance novels, to name a few. I am now fully ensconced in Regency-era romance novels à la Bridgerton. 

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I finally made my peace with how Dawson's Creek ended, and learned that I have, perhaps despite some effort, grown up. Here is my #DeepThoughtsOnAShallowBlog on the rewatch I just finished. Continue reading

I've been meaning to write about my favorite foot file for eons, and finally remembered to do so. While on the topic of exfoliation I also throw in two other recs. Continue reading

Meet our lifetime AMO friend and new male panelist, Jon Urgell! Don't know what to get the men in your life? Neither do we so we'll hand this one over to Jon. 

Here's a 2020 holiday gift guide for men.

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#CreditForNikki because D-Bronzi by Drunk Elephant was my discovery and is the centerpiece of my bare-minimum-look-alive-awake-alert-in-a-flash routine. Continue reading

It's my birthday and I'll pretend if I want to! Here's a very short and sweet list I prepared and made public so that Marc would know exactly what to get me for my birthday. Continue reading

A short but lovely six-book series to continue the deep-seated love for Scottish romance novels. Continue reading

Essentially, we're going to pick out the perfect gift for every jewelry, accessories, and spa box loving loved one. Email info@anamariortega.com to get started. Continue reading