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Mariel Jimenez

Blogging Hiatus

New York Minutes By July 26, 2016 No Comments

A photo posted by Mariel Jimenez (@marieljimeneznyc) on Jul 16, 2016 at 11:48pm PDT First bump. From early July 2016. I’m not too big on goodbyes. Plus, my husband is convinced that I’ll change my mind down the line, so “hiatus” it is for now. 🙂 In an effort to simplify and further streamline my life, I’ve decided to quit…

Ipsy March 2016 Glam Bag Review

Beauty, Hair, Makeup, New York Minutes, Shopping, Skincare By April 5, 2016 2 Comments

I know it’s already April, but here’s my Ipsy March 2016 Glam Bag Review. 🙂 Friday Beauty Craving: I resubscribed to #Ipsy and here’s what arrived: Caviar Anti-Aging Miracle Multiplying Volume Mist from #Alterna; Aphrodite Olive Oil Eye Cream; It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eyeâ„¢ Concealer; Modelco Lip Lacquer in Morocco; and Mannakadar Beauty Eyeshadow in Fantasy. #beauty #nyc #fridaybeautycraving…

Athleisure Obsession: Sweaty Betty

Fashion, Lifestyle, New York Minutes, Yoga & Wellness By January 31, 2016 No Comments

So on Friday I met up with two friends for dinner and drinks. I got to the Flatiron District a little bit early, with the intention of ducking into the supercool store Bandier—where one could shop sleek, sharp, appropriate-outside-the-gym athletic wear—but instead, piqued my athleisure obsession further a few doors down via this London-bred boutique: Sweaty Betty. Premium printed leggings, neoprene crop…

Blogging in 2016: Will blogs survive AND thrive?

Inspiration, Life & Times, Lifestyle, New York Minutes, Yoga & Wellness By January 12, 2016 No Comments

Blogging is still important because no other platform commands so much writing and thought. Everything else is mostly content made for entertainment. But if you want to change people’s lives, influence them to do good (or bad), let people know what you’re thinking and feeling, you write it. You have to write it. —Frances Amper Sales, Topaz Horizon I love…