CrysGarris*

Miami 2020

At the beginning of what we now know as the Covid 19 pandemic, things in the world started to change rapidly and my anxiety took a turn for the worse. I decided that I needed an escape and booked myself a flight to Miami, Florida.

Dress: Boohoo, Shoes: Louboutin Fossiliza

I stayed at the W downtown because I was only going for a quick overnight trip. The location is close to restaurants, museums and anything else I’d need. That includes the Icon Brickell Spa: the most gorgeous spa I’ve had the pleasure of laying my eyes on so far. It was absolutely fantastic!

I was pretty tired after flying from New York and checking in to the hotel, so I decided to have a quick dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Addikt. The view was gorgeous, the air was warm but breezy, the music was bumping and the food was delicious! I made a new friend from the UK and we had a really good time. They invited me to hang out, but I was so tired I just went to bed; I had an early spa day planned anyway.

You know you’re having a great time if you go to the gym on a quick getaway. I woke up so refreshed and energized but I was too early for the spa. The gym was right next to the spa and had a gorgeous view so I figured it can’t hurt. (I should’ve been consistent in the gym years ago but, whatever.)

When I finished, I went back to my room, showered, drank a post-workout smoothie and went on my fabulous way to be pampered.

Bikini: Ebay

What. A. BEAUTY!!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had seen photos before, they don’t do this place justice. The ambiance was so calming as soon as I walked in the door, and once I went in the locker room, forget it. I cancelled all other plans and spent my day relaxing around in the sauna, and exploring various temperature pools and jacuzzis. I was the only person in there for a while but even when other people came, I still felt (and had a photo shoot) like I was there alone; It was THAT peaceful. The attendants were very helpful and kind, Jessica even helped me get some bomb pictures!

Before I knew it, it was time to go catch my flight back home, I thought of extending my stay but previous commitments prevented me from doing so.

It was a super short trip but as I always say, everything happens for a reason. A few hours after I landed in NYC, the country was shutting down and flights canceled. As beautiful as Miami is, I wouldn’t have wanted to be stuck there.

I can’t wait to go back and I can absolutely see myself being a regular at this hotel. Shoutout to the W! Everything a classy and fabulous woman like myself can ask for.

Outfit: Mall Boutique, Sunnies: Tom Ford

Til next time. xo,

Shine Bright

“You are a light and when you shine, you shine BRIGHT!”

Celebrating nuptials for a couple of friends at Leonard’s Palazzo. My gown is by Vince Camuto.

xo.

The Central Park Boathouse

Enjoying a beautiful summer sunset at the Loeb Boathouse im Central Park, NYC. It’s so serene and relaxing to be out on the water, just rowing away, and forgetting you’re in the concrete jungle for a while.

There’s also a restuarant making this a perfect little “getaway” that’s (beyond) romantic enough for a date.

View footage of my boathouse excursion on my NYC Instagram story and check out hours, pricing & more on the Central Park website.

xo.

Get Your Glow On with Neutrogena!

One of my favorite skincare and beauty brands, Neutrogena sent me a few products from their new Hydro Boost makeup and skincare line, just in time for me to get my summer glow on! Boosted with hyaluronic acid, these products promise to help increase skin moisture and reduce the appearance of aging and fine-lines.

The Hydro Boost Water Gel with sunscreen is my new favorite product! As someone with dry-combination skin, who knows better but still forgets to wear sunscreen, I couldn’t have asked for a better product. It moisturizes skin without giving that sticky feeling but still gives you a dewy glow.

The color for the Hydrating Tint and Hydrating Concealer I was sent were a bit too light for my summer color but the Hydro Boost was felt and appreciated! It applied so smoothly and absorbed into my skin with ease. All my dry-combo skin people know how hard it is to find a good tinted moisturizer or foundation that doesn’t just sit on the skin heavily or start cracking. I’m going to have to find this in my shade!

Check them out and let me know what you think! I want to see your glow too! Post a picture then tag me, let’s glow together darlings.

Xo,

Crys

*These products were sponsored by Neutrogena but all opinions are my own*

Hermes Carré Club

The Carré Club is Hermes' pop-up experience celebrating their fabulous silk squares. The first stop on their pop-up tour is New York City's Meatpacking District.

The immersive experience features a conceirge check-in, where you get your official Carré Club membership card. After that, you can participate in all the activities including: motion photos, live paintings, karaoke, refreshments, shopping (of course) and so much more!

The Carré Club is in NYC until Sunday, September 16.

If you're an Hermes lover, you should definitely check out this pop-up before it heads to the next city; especially if you want to shop their limited edition Carré Club exclusive scarf.

459 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014
11am-8pm