The Beauty & Wellness Devices I Still Use (And Actually Swear By)

 

A Glitch in the Fashion Matrix: How Postmoda Is Changing the Way I Shop

 

All Graphics by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

There’s a particular moment that happens at the turn of seasons. The air softens just slightly, sunlight lingers a little longer on the sidewalk, and you suddenly realize your closet no longer matches the mood of the world outside. Winter pieces feel too heavy, too serious! Spring hasn’t fully arrived yet, but it’s whispering. And in that quiet in-between space, you start searching not just for clothes, but for pieces that feel like a transition. Something lighter. Something thoughtful. Something that reflects the shift!

This is where most fashion shopping falls apart.

Anyone who has tried to build a transitional wardrobe knows the frustration. Retail racks are filled with extremes: thick winter knits still clinging to cold weather, or airy spring dresses that assume it’s already 75 degrees outside. Finding pieces that live comfortably in the middle, light layers, structured staples, versatile silhouettes can feel like searching for a needle in a very stylish haystack.

Why One Cleanse Was Never Enough, and How My Skin Told Me

 

I Used the HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask for 3 Months, Here’s What Happened...

 

Digital Detox Dressing

 

All Graphic Designs by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

When the electronic screens dim and the scroll quiets, style doesn’t disappear, it exhales! There is something so sacred about the hours that exist beyond the algorithm, the slow mornings when you don’t check your phone before coffee. The twilight hours when the world hums softly and your reflection belongs only to you.

In these moments, clothing becomes less about impression and more about immersion. It’s no longer armor for the outside world, but a gentle layer between your body and your thoughts.

The Scents I’m Living In This Fall Season

 

Graphic Designs by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Creative Burnout is Real! Here’s How I Reset Without Losing My Spark

 

There’s a certain kind of pressure that comes with being a creative, especially in the digital space. It’s the expectation to constantly create, post, engage, and evolve all at once. But what happens when your creativity flatlines? When the spark that once lit up your world feels more like a flicker barely holding on?

I’ve been there. More than once. 

Burnout doesn’t always look like lying on the floor in total defeat (though it can). Sometimes, it looks like scrolling through inspiration boards for hours and feeling nothing. Or staring at a camera, a blank screen, a planner and feeling like a fraud because you have no ideas left to give. 

Here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way: burnout is not a flaw in your creativity, it’s a sign that your creativity needs rest.

Think You Know Fitness? These 10 Myths Might Be Holding You Back

 

Squats vs. Deadlifts: Why You Need Both in Your Routine

 

The Hydration Hack That Could Be Holding Back Your Fitness Goals

 

Morning Routines That Stick

 

Arrae Supplements for Gut, Metabolism & Body Composition

 

Coils, Curls & Care with Pattern Beauty

 

Why You Should Add Collagen Peptides to Your Daily Routine & How to Make It Effortless

 

Why Women Should Implement Creatine Monohydrate into Their Fitness

 

Working out after using my new favorite creatine supplement!

For years, creatine has been widely associated with bodybuilders and male athletes, often overlooked by women due to misconceptions about its effects. However, research continues to highlight the incredible benefits of creatine monohydrate for women, especially those looking to improve strength, endurance, recovery, and even cognitive function. Whether you’re an avid gym-goer like me, a runner, or someone simply looking to enhance overall well-being, adding creatine to your fitness routine could be a game-changer. I've been training women and men for years, and the supplement that I recommend the most aside from protein, is creatine. Let's take a look at the reasons why!

Biohacking for Health

 

Ever wish you had a way to make your body work smarter, not harder, for better health and wellness? That’s where biohacking comes in! Biohacking combines science-backed strategies and a little experimentation to help you optimize your body and mind. Think of it as a way to tap into your biology and elevate your wellness! Biohacking to better health is something that I’ve been working towards this past year and I’ll let you know how it’s been working out for me.

A Thrifter’s Perspective

 

My Body Contouring Experience

 

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

Working in the fitness industry, there's a lot of pride and also timidness that goes with it. On one hand, you're prideful for the knowledge and experience you have a trainer/ instructor to teach your clients how to achieve their "dream" bodies. Then on the other hand, you start to criticize yourself for not having achieved the body that you're "dream" body. As someone who's been in the fitness industry since 2015, one fitness figure competition and teaching various group fitness classes, I still pick myself a part. I know I suffer from body dysmorphia, I work on it every single day by how I train myself, how I eat and how I speak and think of myself and I speak that into existence with my clients. When I learned about body contouring, I was intrigued and yet very skeptical. I thought, "there's no way that you can get the results of liposuction without going under the knife?!" Or is there?

Happy Hour

 

                                                        Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

I think it's safe to say that we are all spending so much time at home. It forces us to stop and look at the little things that we do around the house that make us feel good in our skin, and that make the day worth living fully. Without doing so, we may all just go a little bit insane, and no one wants that. What are part of your simple at-home rituals that are keeping you cheerful and motivated even if you are lacking a sense of direction? For me, it’s giving myself a true time out for some TLC. Stopping to listen to my body helps me rejuvenate, even if it’s something as simple as spending more time at the gym and just paying attention to my breathing. It seems so small, but it actually is a HUGE help. Rituals like this are larger than life, and they most likely will be for a long time to come. To think we overlooked these little actions in the past so many times. Today, they shine.

Another fun ritual I have found myself delving into is being a faux- mixologist. Lately, I've been experimenting with 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno tequila. It's a tequila infused with real fruit, all natural, gluten free, keto- friendly, non- GMO and lower ABV(35% vs 40% for most tequilas). Since the flavor is already in the tequila, it's pretty simple to jazz up your own drink, for starters fresh lime juice and simple syrup does the trick. 

Travelling While Natural

Illustrated by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

We should be so blessed to be able to get out there and explore other cultures and immerse ourselves in it. To travel and worry about your hair though, that's not enjoyable! Been there, done that. Whenever I've travelled in the past, I just kept my hair twists and updos and while that was cute back then, I yearn for something more "grown & sexy" (insert crying/ laughing emoji) for my new adventures! I'm trying to push myself away from protective styling as a habit and only concern myself with it on lazy days. I get too comfortable and leave my hair in a bun or twists for days! I'm planning some exciting trips ahead and I know I'm not bunning it! Here are a few tips for travelling while natural because hair should never get in the way of excitement!