Hi hi! ✨
If you’re new here—hi, I’m Flor. I’m a millennial woman in her thirties, living in New York City with my little family (including my French Bulldog Oreo 🐶). And if you’re not new here—welcome back, friend!
Today’s blog post is all about a few snippets of my life lately, and it’s the written version of a new vlog I just shared on my YouTube channel. Scroll down a little to watch it directly from here 👇🏽 and come along for a few warm days in New York City filled with makeup, cancelled events, spontaneous coffee dates, and thoughts about life in the city that never sleeps (but sometimes does snooze through a few plans when it rains).
🎥 Watch the Video: A Few Days in My Life in NYC
(Hit play to come along as I get ready for an event, run around the city, and navigate an unpredictable week of plans!)
So… summer in NYC. Let’s talk about it.
We’re in June, which somehow feels like both already?! and finally! at the same time. If you’ve lived in New York for more than five minutes, you know that the city completely transforms once summer hits. People are outside everywhere, events pop up out of nowhere, and everyone’s suddenly down for coffee, brunch, rooftop drinks, ferry rides—everything. It’s overwhelming, honestly.
Confession: I’m not a summer girly. I like cooler months, I sweat too easily, and I never fully trust my makeup to stay in place. But I will say… the energy in NYC during the summer is unmatched. Even I can’t resist a good rooftop view with a breeze, or walking home as the sun sets at 8:30 p.m.
This vlog week was supposed to be packed with brand events, meetings, and social things—but life (and weather, and canceled flights) had other plans.
A little “Get Ready With Me” moment
If you’re like me, you love seeing what people use for their skincare and makeup—and honestly, the ritual of getting ready can be just as fun as the actual event. For this vlog, I decided to do something a little different and share my makeup routine while chatting about what’s new in life.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what I used:
- Skincare: Started with the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (so good when the heat is drying your skin out!)
- SPF: Instead of layering a sunscreen and foundation, I used a tinted SPF by Replenix—lightweight, glowy, and gives a bit of color
- Concealer: The NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (holy grail status)
- Brows: Rimmel London’s Wonder’Full Brow in Dark Brown—I love labeling when I open my products so I know how old they are!
- Eyes: Wander Beauty liquid eyeshadow for a quick shimmery swipe
- Blush & lips: Pixi On-the-Go Blush Stick in Ruby—my shortcut for a sun-kissed glow that also works as a lip tint
- Mascara: Armani Beauty’s Eccentrico (I’m OBSESSED with the lash lift it gives!)
- Finishing Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter—because if you’re riding the subway in summer, you need staying power 😅
I’m big on glowy, minimal makeup that lasts but doesn’t feel heavy—especially when I know I’ll be out and about.
Life updates & living with unpredictability
While the vlog kicks off with me getting ready for a brand event, the rest of the week didn’t exactly go as planned. I had two events get cancelled—one due to weather (welcome to summer storms!) and another because of travel issues. It was frustrating in the moment, but also a good reminder that even here in NYC, where everything seems to move at a million miles an hour, things fall through. It’s okay to pivot.
I ended up grabbing a coffee with a friend at Sant Ambroeus (still not sure if I’m pronouncing it right 😂), and we turned what could’ve been a bummer of a day into something cozy and sweet. Honestly, these unplanned moments tend to be my favorites.
If you’re into vlogs, skincare, or just a little NYC energy…
…this one’s for you. 💁🏻♀️ I’m just getting into the rhythm of filming more lifestyle content, so I’d love to hear your thoughts. What would you like to see more of? Longer vlogs? More routines? Random daily thoughts? Let me know in the comments below or on the video!
If you enjoy this kind of content, please consider subscribing to my channel, giving the video a thumbs up, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it too. I’m so grateful for every person who watches, reads, or connects with what I share online—it means the world.
Thanks for hanging out with me. I’ll see you in the next one 💛
– Flor
🛍 Products I Mentioned:
(None of these are sponsored—just what I genuinely love!)
- Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Serum
- Replenix Tinted SPF
- NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Rimmel Wonder’Full Brow
- Wander Beauty Liquid Eyeshadow
- Pixi On-the-Go Blush in Ruby
- Armani Beauty Mascara
- Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
- Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Repair Potion
💬 Let’s Chat:
Have you ever had a week where everything felt “almost” but not quite? Do you love summer events or hide from the heat like me? Come say hi in the comments!
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