Surprise! Kenny and I bought a house in CHARLESTON!!!!!! That's right, we (finally!) no longer live out of our suitcases. The Carolinas were Kenny and my first home away from home, separately, as we both headed from the west coast to attend college at the University of
If you guys shop on Revolve as much as I do, you've probably noticed that they've been advertising their new The Cotton Shop, a curated section of their site with all cotton clothing so that you can shop cotton. But why is this a big
If there's one question I get more than any other being on the road as a travel blogger, it's how do I stay healthy while traveling (and indulging) so much. There's a few tips that I've picked up from friends in the nutrition industry that
Ah, Fall in New York City. Gone are the scorching summer temperatures and the oppressive humidity, graciously replaced with crisp autumn mornings and perfectly sunny afternoons. The yellow and red leaves light up the streets and turn Central Park into a picturesque Fall oasis. There's
When Kenny and I got engaged, we actually had no idea where we wanted to get married. We knew we wanted somewhere tropical, of course, and we imagined a destination wedding, but we were torn on where to do it. We toyed with the idea
This post may contain affiliate links to products I've personally seen success with when it comes to travel and staying healthy. This post is personal opinion, not medical advice, and you should always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Have you
You've probably heard a thing or two about “fast fashion” lately. The companies that are mass-producing terrible quality, rushed, (often stolen) designs in order to offer unethically cheap clothes to their customers, but at a significant cost to the environment, their employees, the small businesses
Some sustainable choices are much more straightforward than others, like recycling or using reusable water bottles (this is my favorite). But others, not so much. This is especially true when it comes to buying clothes! As you guys know by now if you've followed my
Nothing says summertime quite like a glass of rosé or a pair of breezy white linen beach pants. Crisp white linen is something that will never go out of style, it's a summer classic. Linen pants feel lightweight and airy on the skin but are
The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we may receive a small commission, at no cost to you. You can read more about my affiliate and privacy policy here. Now I don't know about all of you ladies, but every
Wondering what to wear to a friend's baby shower? Baby showers are so fun to get dressed up for! Whether you know the gender of the baby, it's a gender reveal, or it's a surprise, there are ton of cute baby shower guest dresses to
One of the things I get asked the most about in my Instagram DM's (besides my jewelry) is my tie-front white blouse I wear all the time. A good, high-quality tie front white blouse is seriously HARD TO FIND!!! But it's an absolute staple in
When it comes to what to wear to your baby shower, you're going to want something cute, comfortable, and that embraces that oh-so-adorable bump of yours. Whether you're having an indoor baby shower or you're having an outdoor baby shower, I've rounded up the best
If you're anything like me, a good beach read and a great vacation go hand in hand. There is nothing quite as satisfying as disappearing under your sun hat for a relaxing day with a good book in your hands. So grab the sunscreen, make
The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we may receive a commission. You can read more about my affiliate and privacy policy here. If you have a wedding coming up, you just need one white bride dress, right? Ha! Good
If you’re looking to pamper your body, mind, and soul, enjoy the best wellness and spa treatments, eat the healthiest and most delicious food, unwind in an idyllic setting, and come back from your vacation feeling like a better, more rejuvenated version of yourself, a
This is a guest post from my good friend and amazing writer Michelle, who recently went through the egg freezing journey. Phew. I’ve made it. “It” being one of the most important and complex decisions I will likely make in my life: I froze my eggs
Bachelorette parties are one of the most fun parts of wedding planning. Once a low-key dinner held the day before the wedding, the bachelorette has blossomed over the years into a full-blown destination vacation weekend - complete with matching swimsuits (obviously), a custom hashtag (duh!) and
The holiday season is upon us! And this year, more than ever, I don't know about you guys but I want to spoil everyone close to me! We've all been through a hell-of-a-rollercoaster this year and the holidays are the perfect time to remember how
When it comes to holiday gifting your clients and coworkers to say thank you, I don't know about you guys but I'm ALWAYS stumped. They've done so much for you this year, and you want to show your appreciation, and a Starbucks gift card just
The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we may receive a commission. You can read more about my affiliate and privacy policy here. When it comes to perfecting your beach vacation outfits, I don't know about you guys but I
What's the best tanning lotion or self-tanner around and how do you use it for a flawless, streak-less glow year-round? Whether you just got back from a week-long trip to Santorini or St. Tropez or not, we all want that mediterranean summer glow. And I
Since we're all spending a lot more time at home these days, comfy and cute loungewear, cozy robes, and silky soft pajama sets have taken first priority when it comes to my #retailtherapy. Super comfy bralettes have always been one of my most essential everyday
When it comes to getting ready on your wedding day, you want a GORGEOUS white bridal robe to start your morning in. But where do you even buy a bridal robe? And who makes the best ones? I've rounded up the absolute best white bridal
Last night my mom and I did a fun zoom cooking class with one of her friends, Ann, who taught us all how to make the PERFECT fried rice. This is the delicious Benihana fried rice recipe we know and love, but even better -
After answering a thousand DM's and emails asking for so many of the same links, I finally decided to create a Jetset Christina Master List! This list is made up of things I absolutely LOVE and use on a daily basis for my travels, and
You guys!!! I am so excited to announce that after so many of you had asked me for it for years, I've launched prints for sale on my website! I'm starting with my all-time favorite photos that I plan on using as tropical, escape-worthy wall
A couple of weeks ago, with my fiancé Kenny's big 30th quarantine birthday coming up, I found myself scouring the internet looking for fun quarantine birthday celebration ideas that would make him feel super special in lockdown. But as I was searching for things to do
Since we've found ourselves separated from our loved ones and friends over the past couple months, I don't know about you guys but I have a new love for snail mail. There's just something so beautiful, so classic, so timelessly elegant about receiving a well-written
As you guys have probably seen - I love to mix my everyday fine gold jewelry pieces that go with everything with fun, fashion jewelry. But I have a few 18k gold pieces that I literally never take off, even swimming in the ocean, showering,
If you've been following me for awhile, you KNOW I love a good sunhat. Not only are they an easy way to protect your face and neck from the sun, but it's a great way to look fab, even if you're sweating in hot-and-humid Bali,
It's my best friend's birthday this upcoming weekend and I was totally stumped on what to send her in quarantine that would help brighten her day. In person, I would usually show up with homemade cookies or brownies and flowers, so having to celebrate from
One of the things my family started doing to stay connected during quarantine and spend some QT (quality time/quarantine time) together has been organizing virtual wine tastings together over Zoom. My mom started it at first as a way to celebrate our would-be wedding date
Okay, I know what you guys are thinking - what do you mean AVOCADO brownies? Surely Christina mis-typed something here. But this genius fudgey brownie recipe uses healthy avocados instead of oil or butter and oh. my. god. These are decadent. This delish flourless avocado brownie
It's no secret that chic, pastel tie-dye bikinis are the hottest swimwear trend this year. While we know you already have a chic leopard print bikini in your swimsuit drawer, you may not have met the perfect tie dye swimsuit for your next girls trip
The best, most fashionable face masks for wearing around your neighborhood this summer and beyond for traveling on airplanes and in airports post-COVID Did you guys hear that Jet Blue Airlines and American Airlines both announced they will be requiring every single passenger boarding their planes
OK I know, I know, ANOTHER Mexico recipe for the Cooking Around the World series?! But I can't help it!!! Mexican is by far my favorite cuisine, so some of my very best homemade recipes are Mexican - including these to-die-for Huevos Rancheros. When Huevos Rancheros
A little sweet and a lot of spicy, these margaritas are my spirit drink. Fresh-squeezed tangy lime and hot-but-sweet habanero syrup meet refreshing ice cold tequila to make this delish cocktail recipe my happy hour, pool day or Taco Tuesday go-to. Spice up your day or
So many of you asked for me to post my blended coffee recipe you see on instagram all the time, so here it is! Last weekend when Kenny and I were celebrating our would-be wedding day, we turned our house into a total island getaway for
Alright guys, as you know I've been eating and drinking around the world in quarantine with my Cooking Around the World blog series I started last week. I asked y'all where we should 'travel' to next and there was a resounding response and love for
I'm always trying to find healthy hacks to make some of my favorite desserts and sweets that I love not-quite-so-guilty. You guys read about my favorite healthy almond butter cookie recipe (and how obsessed I've become with oat flour!), and I wanted to share another
I don't know about you guys but I am drinking pretty much every night of this quarantine. Don't worry, mom, I'm not out here getting wasted on my couch or anything like that, but I'm definitely loving my nights spent enjoying some good wine (my
Earlier this week on Instagram I brought up dry brushing - and I was shocked by how many of you guys hadn't even heard of dry brushing before! I got so many questions about what is dry brushing, why is it something you should be
So I don't know about you guys but with all this extra time at home in quarantine, I've been cooking a ton. Cooking (and baking) has always been a huge de-stressor for me, and one of my favorite things to do for self-care. At the end
With so much anxiety and stress surrounding us right now, it can be easy to let our self-care routines get put on the back-burner. This pandemic, and forced time at home, has shaken up our lives and made everyone feel out of control, and out
Whether you're deciding what wine glasses to put on your wedding registry, or just need to step up your at-home wine tasting game, these are the BEST wine glasses out there. It's no secret I love wine. I grew up about an hour from Napa Valley,
Welcome to the new normal of spending 24/7 at home and needing ENDLESS snacks from the kitchen. Since we're all working from home now (or, you know, shopping the best retail quarantine sales online), and it's all too tempting to get up and explore the
Wondering what to watch on Netflix right now as you Quarantine & Chill? Well we're all stuck at home for who knows how much longer, we might as well stay entertained, right?? Not to mention up to date on pop culture and the memes we're
A lot of you that follow on instagram know how much I love good wine, (life is wayyyyy too short to drink bad wine), and love to ask about my favorite wines. Here are some of the wines that you can usually find me drinking
When it came to my bridal beauty routine in the months leading up to my wedding, I wanted to do a complete overhaul of my skincare routine. Since I work on the road as a travel blogger, my skin is unfortunately the victim of way
