I loved reading recent blog posts by ABQMom contributors Margo and Taylor on style tips and sustainable fashion. I also wanted to share my secret to shopping sustainably, saving money, trying new trends, and transitioning between seasons. The secret? I rent...
There's something about the start of fall that always makes me want to buy new clothes. A goal I have for this year is to focus on more sustainable fashion habits and eliminate fast fashion from my future wardrobe....
Life with Curly Hair
Many women consider their hair to be their literal “crowning glory.” Advertisements of long, thick, luxurious locks can be seen all over:
Commercials - “Hair so beautiful . . . it shines.”
Movies - Aquaman ....
For many, fashion is a way to channel their creativity and personality. When I think of fashion, I think of always wanting to be “on trend” but also wear pieces that work well with my body and make me...
I've been a constant presence at my local nail salon for the past six years. I go in every few weeks for a gel manicure. I have a favorite technician who I will text whenever I need an appointment....
Dress Up Season has arrived! Easter, prom, weddings, graduations...
I realized this the other day when someone mentioned they liked my new outfit, and I found myself explaining that it wasn't new. I had simply decided I wasn't too cold...
There's nothing like a fresh coat of cute nail polish to make this momma feel fabulous! Here are some of my favorite Essie nail polish colors for fall.
Chinchilly
This shade got me hooked on Essie! Chinchilly is my all-time favorite nail...
Albuquerque is the perfect-sized city. Every time I visit a truly big city, I feel claustrophobic. There are so many people and buildings, I feel like I can hardly breathe. Denver, L.A., Atlanta, and Miami, you're fun and all, but...
The day we found out we were having a little girl I started daydreaming of playing dress-up and doing fun hairstyles. I knew I was made to be a girl mom, and so far, it has exceeded my expectations.
We...
There are a few positive things to come out of Quarantine 2020. (Whipped coffee, Tiger King, and the ability to work in your sweats, to name just a few.)
My personal favorite has been the hit app TikTok. Need to...
If you would have told me five years ago that my 2022 New Year's resolution would be having less armpit hair, I would have spit my coffee out laughing SO hard. Armpit hair?! But now that I'm a mother...
This event is now sold out.
We are so excited to announce our upcoming event, a Mom's Night Out at Waxing the City! Come join us for an evening of waxing, champagne, light eats, and swag from Waxing the City...
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.
We are so excited to announce our upcoming event, a Mom's Night Out at Albuquerque's newest pampering spot, Blo Bow Dry Bar. Get a wash, condition, and blow out . . . all for...
When we hear the words "Brazilian Bikini Wax," we all probably fit into one of two camps: we either cringe or shout a resounding "heck yeah!" I happen to be on the "heck yeah!" end of the spectrum. Therefore,...
In + Around ABQ
4 Family-Friendly, Slow Living Activities for Earth Day
I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up...
