Category: Lifestyle
Travel Essentials For Your Carry-On & Checked Luggage
With spring and the warmer weather comes vacation season! Whether you enjoy jet-setting to a tropical location or tripping to the mountains for some camping, traveling to new places is a great way to spend the spring and summer months. For a little R&R, sightseeing, and food-indulging, Greer and I are flying to Miami this week. I know not everyone … Read More
Beachy Waves Hair Tutorial
The quest for the perfect beachy waves has been time-consuming and strenuous but ladies and gentlemen, I have finally mastered the art of beachy textured waves! Ever since high school, I’ve been curling my hair on a near-daily basis. I’ve used numerous curling irons and wands, tried out an abundance of hair products claiming to help make your hair more … Read More
The Essentials I Keep In My Handbag
I’m a girl that’s always on the go, so I need my handbag full of the essentials and ready to tag along with me 24/7. I’m also the kind of girl who doesn’t love carrying a large purse. I like a small, compact crossbody that I can toss over my shoulder; however, small bags make carrying all of your essentials a … Read More
OOTD: International Women’s Day
“Teach your daughters to worry less about fitting into glass slippers and more about shattering glass ceilings.” – Melissa Marchonna, Digital Marketer for the New York Jets Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there making a positive impact on our world. In honor of this very special day, I figured I’d share a few photos of … Read More
Everyday Makeup Routine
Every girl needs a good go-to makeup look. It’s the look that you feel comfortable in every single day. Although I love to play around with makeup, I too have a tried-and-true, everyday makeup look. The products change here and there, but the look remains similar — a nice, light coverage base and a simple eye. It’s a classic. In an attempt … Read More
Four Years Ago
Four years ago today, I was asked out by a boy. Not just any boy, but THE boy. He was the one guy I had my eye on for so long and never thought he would notice me. But he did eventually and I couldn’t be more grateful. He has been, without a doubt in my mind, the best thing … Read More
Valentine’s Date Night: DIY Movie Night
Valentine’s Day. A day filled with love, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and dates to the movies sitting elbow-to-elbow with other loved-up couples. But why spend your date night cramped in a movie theater when you can create the perfect movie night at home? Cozy up on Valentine’s Day with the ideal movie night that is thoughtful yet takes very little … Read More
Welcome To Oak & James
Oh, hello there! My name is Annena. Weird name, I know. We can go ahead and get that out of the way. It’s pronounced Ah-NEE-Nah. I feel the need to include a pronunciation guide because even though it’s a total of 3 different letters, it is RARE when people get it right. And I mean rare. But, it was my … Read More