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6 Books to Read During Quarantine

How’s your quarantine going? Mine’s been up and down. But there are a few things that have been key for me keeping some kind of semblance of sanity, and those things are: Working out virtually with my trainer (highly recommend HIIT School’s virtual workout program—it’s a small group setting over Hangouts and having someone hold you accountable for showing up and putting...

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Quarantine Birthday Ideas for Adults

If you or any of your loved ones have a birthday in April, you’re definitely looking at a quarantined birthday at home. And maybe into May and June as well—who knows at this point. I know that sounds like a bummer at first, but there are plenty of ways you can make a quarantined birthday celebration special for your friends and family (or yourself!). So I’m putting together a bunch...

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March, Instagrammed

Well, March felt like a year. At the beginning of the month, I was in Palm Springs for Alt Summit, where I delivered a talk all about how I grew my blog and my business. I met up with friends for a weekend in the desert after the conference, and we talked a lot about how Coronavirus seemed to be really heating up. And then suddenly, things escalated so quickly. Omied and I started...

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How to Host a Virtual Game Night

Times are weird and being stuck inside sucks. Virtual happy hours have been fun, but a lot of times they devolve into everyone complaining about how awful things are right now. And while I agree and everyone needs to vent a little, when it becomes a 2-hour bitch-fest I get really depressed. So instead, I decided to host a virtual game night. And it was SO much fun. One of our friends said it was...

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16 Work From Home Routine Tips

Since so many of us are currently working from home, I thought I’d share some of my best work from home routine tips and tricks! When I first started working from home over a year ago, I loved it. Then a few months in I wasn’t quite loving it so much. I changed up my work from home routine and added some structure to my life, and that really helped. For those of you who are getting...

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Hey there! I'm Elise, writer and founder behind What The Fab, a travel, fashion, and lifestyle blog that shares inspiration with a pinch of zest, served with a side of real talk. I'm a San Franciscan, foodie, pilates-enthusiast (to balance out the foodie), and a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style. At the beginning of 2019, I left my corporate job at Google to chase my dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping YOU find fabulous in the everyday. I hope What The Fab inspires you to go a little bolder and live life a little fuller.

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The Best Joshua Tree Airbnbs

If you're having a California vacation and feel like visiting Joshua Tree National Park, then you should spend the night in some of the most amazing Joshua Tree Airbnbs. Here is a list for you!! There are so many cool Airbnbs in the area that it can be difficult to...

What to do in Copenhagen: A Complete Travel Guide

I’ll be honest, I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Copenhagen. It was the last leg of our Eurotrip, and kind of a random pick for us. Copenhagen wasn’t necessarily a place that had been on my bucket list, but we were looking for one last city to...

6 Day Trips from Palm Springs

Sharing a list of six of the best day trips from Palm Springs today! Palm Springs is a prime vacation spot. Resorts with pools, lush Airbnbs, high-end hotels, hot springs, shopping, and a whole bunch of ways to relax make it a popular getaway. If you're in Palm...

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The Best High-Waisted Bikinis at Target

Last week I was in the mood to do some shopping for new swimsuits, so I hopped on over to Target to see what new arrivals they had online! I love Target's swimwear because they always have cute, trendy pieces that last me for years, and of course at super affordable...

Clothing Packing List for Europe Summer Vacay

I just got back from spending a month in Italy and even though it was just barely into June by the time I left, Europe was getting HOT! 🥵 Today I'm partnering with Ibotta to share a packing list for Europe and all the clothes you'll want to pack in order to beat the...

Pink Snakeskin

It's been a minute since I've shared an outfit post! I had this one sitting in my drafts from the beginning of the year. The pink snakeskin bodysuit and paper bag pants are both from Revolve, and I love this combo of a tight and edgy bodysuit + loose and chic pants. I...

Tieks Shoes: My go-to flats for traveling the world

Wearing my Nude Lace Tieks while on a helicopter ride in Maui Whenever I’m packing my bags, no matter where I’m going, you can always count on there being at least one pair of Tieks shoes in my luggage (but usually two or three, because you know…a girl’s gotta have...

6 Cheap New Years Dresses on Amazon

Love a good sequin moment for New Years! It's that time of year where you emerge from the holiday fog and think, "Oh shit, what am I going to wear for NYE??" I've got you covered with this list of cheap new years dresses that you can quickly order on Amazon Prime! I...

Palm Springs Desert Outfit

I visited Palm Springs for the first time earlier this year, and of course I had to shoot with the iconic windmills! We were also running around checking out all of the Desert X art installations. The art installations are over now, but hopefully they'll be back with...

Finding the Perfect Fit with Stitch Fix

Thanks to Stitch Fix for sponsoring this post! I love that leopard is having such a big fall moment, because it’s truly one of my favorite prints to wear! This leopard top is actually a bodysuit and I’ve gotten majorly into bodysuits over the last year or so. They’re...

Jade

I wore this cute weekend outfit during our recent weekend trip up to Santa Rosa. I love the print on this fun little wrap dress, and while I don't usually wear a lot of green, I love the shade of this dress. The ruffled sleeves and hemline add a sweet touch, and I...

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The Best At-Home Manicure: imPRESS Nails Review

Y'all have been asking me about these manis on Insta so here we go—my full imPRESS nails review! I don't know if you've noticed, but a few months ago press-on nails became super popular. It was perfect timing too because now that all the nail salons are closed and...

Sunday Funday

Flamingos make everything more fun, amirite? Last weekend before I headed out on a biz trip to Canada Omied and I had a little Sunday Funday date day in the city together. I'd been dying to check out a new Cuban place in the Mission, which is officially the most...

Turning Point Spa

Getting regular facials and have a great aesthetician (or two!) that you can rely on is a super important part of your skincare routine. I recently got to visit Turning Point Spa in Marin, and had such a lovely experience. The owner, Laurence McKee, is a...

Très Sleek: Smooth and Brilliant with Revlon Hair Tools

This post was sponsored by Revlon Hair Tools as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Très Sleek: Smooth and Brilliant with Revlon Hair Tools: I’ll be honest, I’m good at many things, but doing my own...

Skincare After 30

My journey with my skin has been a bumpy road ever since my teenage years. Lately, I've noticed some major differences in my skin and have found a routine that's really working for me. Enter: Skincare after 30. Skincare has always been something I've put a lot of...

Date Night Makeup: Pretty Fall Neutrals

Today I’m sharing my go-to makeup look this fall for a night out. Whether it’s a date night with my hubby or my girlfriends, these are the products I keep reaching for and the earthy neutrals I’ve been incorporating into my beauty looks. And to make things super...

Three self-care skincare routines you haven’t tried

This post has been sponsored by Cetaphil®. All thoughts expressed are my own. Skincare has always been something I’ve had to spend a lot of time (and money...and trial and error) on. My teenage years were spent being acne-prone, while my twenties involved a lot of...

No Heat Beach Waves Hair Tutorial

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeBeachBlonde #CollectiveBias People always ask me how I keep my long hair so healthy. My biggest tip is that I rarely use heat on it. My hair dries...

How to fix damaged hair in a snap

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pantene. The opinions and text are all mine. This winter's harsh weather, combined with lots of heat styling for holiday parties, events, and photo shoots has done a number on my hair. Whenever I have dry...

Bridesmaid Makeup

I spent this past weekend in North Carolina for my beautiful cousin's wedding. It was such a fun-filled weekend and I'm missing all the family time already! I was honored to be a bridesmaid, and I brought along my new EcoTools hair and makeup brushes to keep my...

Taiwan Beauty Products

Taiwan Beauty Products When I was in Taipei recently, my friend Francesca was showing me some of the Taiwan beauty products and other Asian beauty trends that are popular there. I love checking out new beauty products and trends, especially ones that we can’t get here...

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Rimmel London Stay Matte

Happy Sunday Funday! Recently I got to participate in Rimmel London's "Stay Matte Challenge." I love trying new foundations and I'm always looking for a new favorite. For me, the best combination is great coverage while still being lightweight. I put Rimmel London's...

Travel Beauty Essentials

So excited to share my travel beauty essentials with you guys today! Last year when I flew to India, I noticed that after two 19 hour flights around the world, my skin got completely effed. I remember looking at my reflection in the airplane’s bathroom mirror on my...

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What to wear to an Indian Wedding

Last month a dear friend of mine from grad school got married. Both the bride and groom are Indian, and since we'd been to an Indian wedding before we semi-knew what to expect—beautiful, colorful outfits, a morning ceremony and evening reception, and tons of delicious...

Wayfair Outdoor Furniture Sale

With weather starting to warm up and being stuck at home for what feels like forever, I'm seriously craving some outdoor time! If you have an outdoor space like a patio, deck, or backyard that you're looking to spruce up, Wayfair is doing a Memorial Day Weekend sale...

10 Homemade Summer Jam Recipes

Summer is almost here! That means easy recipes, picnic lunches + dinners, and having fun with summer fruits and vegetables in the form of summer jams. I can't wait to start hitting up farmer's markets and taking advantage of all of the fresh produce. In addition to...

Woman Crush Wednesday: Caley Shoemaker, Head Distiller at Hangar 1 Vodka

I love meeting bad-ass women with an interesting story, which is why I started this Woman Crush Wednesday series. I’ve been getting such positive responses to this new content, and it makes me so happy to hear that you all are enjoying discovering and reading about...

May, Instagrammed

Well May certainly ended on a low note. In support of #amplifymelanatedvoices, I will be going silent on my IG feed until June 7th. I hope you're all taking care of yourselves and each other. ❤️ Daily Stoic readings have been really on-point. #BlackLivesMatter Target...

Wedding Wednesday: Menguin Review

MENGUIN REVIEW & UNBOXING VIDEO Back when we were planning our wedding (which was already 8 months ago! I can’t believe it.), I did a Menguin review post, which was the online tuxedo rental company we were using for our groomsmen’s looks. Our groomsmen looked...

How to Declutter Fast: Organization and Storage Tips for Your Home

To kick off the new year on the right foot, Omied and I recently did a big apartment cleanout and reorganizing blitz in our home. I shared some of my storage and organization hacks on my Insta Stories during the process, and you guys were absolutely loving all of the...

Easy Coconut Oil Fudge Recipe

While we've been staying home, I've kinda gotten into the not so great habit of craving something sweet every night after dinner. And no, fruit just doesn't cut it. I decided to look for a recipe that I could make at home that has less sugar than your average dessert...

Woman Crush Wednesday: Kara Harms, Founder of Whimsy Soul

I'm so excited to be continuing with my Woman Crush Wednesday series, where I'm interviewing and featuring bad-ass boss babes! Today we're chatting with Kara Harms, the founder and editor behind the travel and lifestyle site, Whimsy Soul. When Kara and I first met...

April, Instagrammed

I think we can all agree April was a weird month in terms of the passage of time. Some days dragged on, and sometimes I'd look up and realize it's Friday already. It felt like a really, really long month, but I also can't believe it's May. Throughout April I really...

How to plan the perfect wedding timeline

This post could also be titled, "How to project manager the shit out of your wedding." 😉 Over the last year while we were planning our wedding, I've had several coworkers and friends get engaged too. They've all asked for the wedding run of show (fancy event-planner...

Five Ideas for Halloween Decor

I love Halloween and I especially love it when people go all out decorating for it! Even a few fun touches go a long way—it doesn't have to be a whole graveyard scene on your front lawn (although I totally love and adore people who go the extra mile like that!). Here...

Ingredients in a Moscow Mule: Low-Cal Version

Ingredients in a Moscow Mule: Low-Cal Version Just in time for summer, I'm sharing the ingredients in a Moscow Mule and the perfect light recipe! The refreshing, fizzy, and tart Moscow Mule is one of my favorites. And the best part? The copper mug it comes in! This...

Woman Crush Wednesday: Lindsay Kinder, founder of Food La La

You guys!! I am SO freaking thrilled to be starting a brand new content series on What The Fab today. It’s Woman Crush Wednesday, where I’ll be sharing Q&A-style interviews with bad-ass female entrepreneurs who are paving their own way, founding their own...

Quarantine Birthday Gifts

Ok, so a quarantine birthday isn't exactly ideal. But there are plenty of ways you can help your friends or fam have a happy birthday, while still practicing social distancing. You can check out my post all about Quarantine Birthday Party Ideas for Adults for how to...

Blushing

I absolutely loved wearing this pretty blush Marchesa gown for my friend's wedding a couple months ago. She had her bridesmaids all pick out long dresses in either blush or champagne, and the colors and looks all came together beautifully. This particular dress...

Desenio Review: Cute Art Prints at Reasonable Prices

I've been incorporating a little bit more home decor posts into my blog over the last year or so, and it's been so much fun to shoot and share that kind of content with you guys. While I definitely can't wait til we own our first home some day (and allll the...

Easy and Delicious Baked Salmon Recipe

During this time where we're all staying in and cooking in more, one of the top content requests I received when I asked on Insta was more content on what I'm cooking. So today I'm sharing my favorite easy baked salmon recipe! It's legit SO quick and easy, but I love...

My Daily Routine During Shelter in Place

With our new quarantine "normal," I asked over on my Insta Stories what kind of content you want to see, and your responses were so, so helpful! I was feeling really stuck with what to write about, but knowing what kind of content would be useful for you during this...

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