Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Say Goodbye to Chapped Lips with Awake Beauty Lip Therapy

Awake Beauty Lip Therapy review featured by top DC life and style blog, Alicia Tenise: Madewell Tie-Dye Westford Pullover Sweater, Awake Beauty Moisture Balm Daytime Lip Mask

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While I’m stuck indoors for the next few months, I’m ramping up my self-care to help ease my anxiety and put me in a better mood. While I miss traveling, being at home honestly hasn’t been a bad thing for me. This is the first time in years that I’ve been able to settle into a routine, declutter my space, and work on myself!

Usually, any signs of dry, chapped lips will go away in the spring for me. However, now that I’m sitting indoors for most of the day (sometimes all day!), I noticed that my lips were far drier than normal for this time of year. Sitting inside all day and switching from heat to AC has taken a bit of a toll on my lips, and I noticed that I was consistently applying lip balm throughout the day! I decided to switch up my lip care routine over the last few weeks, and here are a few products and methods that have worked wonders for me.
 
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How to Virtually See The World During Quarantine

So: does anyone else miss traveling right about now?

I always have the travel bug, so being at home for the next few months is going to be a big adjustment for me. Even though you’re unable to hop on a plane and go somewhere new during this social distancing period, that doesn’t mean you can’t immerse yourself and explore new destinations digitally!

If you’re craving a bit of travel in your life, here are a few places you can virtually visit around the world during quarantine — from the comfort of your own couch!
 
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Bedroom Tour: Reading Nook With an Awesome IKEA Bookcase Hack

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** This IKEA Bookcase Hack post was updated: 4/3/20

Now that we’re all stuck in the house and doing a bit of spring cleaning, I figured I would finally update this post that ended up gaining a lot of traction on Pinterest!

This was my first “big girl” apartment that I had in Arlington, VA — it felt amazing to finally have a space of my own that wasn’t a dorm room or a campus apartment. I had a lot of fun decorating this space, and I can’t wait to show you more of my current home in the next few weeks.

What I love about this DIY Ikea Bookcase Hack is that it was super easy to complete, and it really makes your space look a lot more polished and elevated. If you’re looking to refresh your space on a budget, I’d highly recommend giving this project a try over the weekend!
 
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