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5 Years in New York City: A Love Letter to the City That Made Me

I Wore my Mom's Clothes During NYFW
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When My Job Became My Breaking Point

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How We Met: Finding Love in the City That Never Sleeps

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I’ve Been MIA + Here’s What Happened.

by adminupdated on August 14, 2018August 14, 20188 Comments on I’ve Been MIA + Here’s What Happened.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I will be the first to admit that this explanation is long overdue. The amount of time drafting this post and the excessive excuses I’ve reasoned in my mind thinking, “This isn’t interesting enough and nobody cares,” was what made me halt from even typing a single word about what …

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Items that are Perfect for Travel

by adminupdated on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

I wish I was one of those women who didn’t wear makeup, who grew out of wearing winged eyeliner, and didn’t desire to sport a red lipstick on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, I’ll be the first to admit that even a traveling schedule can’t shake my hardcore beauty obsession. Now that my current makeup collection …

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The Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items for the Stylish Jetsetter

by adminupdated on July 25, 2018July 25, 2018

Thank you to Lili Alessandra for sponsoring the giveaway included in this post. To be completely honest, my love for shopping has dwindled every year since I started blogging. As much as I love fashion, the thought of splurging on a new pair of shoes doesn’t satisfy me as much as a trip to Tulum. …

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The Inside Look of Royal Sonesta Houston

by adminupdated on July 29, 2018July 18, 2018

This blog post is in sponsorship with Royal Sonesta Houston. All opinions are my own. The secret to “living large” in Houston is to stay at a fancy schmancy hotel, they say. Sounds simple, right? Get a bottle of wine, order room service, and dance around in your pj’s with a window view of the city …

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The Prettiest Instagrammable Food Spots in Houston

by adminupdated on December 7, 2018July 18, 2018

The summer season has been making me want to try more food, and with every brunch planning, I keep asking my friends, “Does the place have a pretty aesthetic?” “Does the restaurant have some cute food?” Great tasting food isn’t just the only factor when it comes to the food industry these days. With sites …

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The Quick Solo Travel Guide to Anaheim, CA

by adminupdated on July 17, 2018July 5, 2018

When you first hear about Anaheim, you’re probably thinking about Disneyland and the millions of crowded young families walking across W Katella Ave. This was what I experienced firsthand when I stayed in Anaheim the first few days during my time in California. I remembered vulnerably sharing on my Instagram Stories how much I felt out of place …

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I’m Reesa Rei — a Filipino-American creator based in NYC. I share travel, lifestyle, and culture through authentic stories and visuals. When I’m not exploring the city or the world, I’m crafting genuine content as a UGC creator. Thanks for stopping by!

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Day 2 in Marrakech and we cooked, wandered, and at Day 2 in Marrakech and we cooked, wandered, and ate our way through the medina 🇲🇦

A cooking class where we made our own food, the most beautiful old school I have ever seen, and souk after souk of pure color. My camera roll is just textures and patterns at this point and I am not mad about it.

Ended the night feeding the alley cats near our riad, because apparently that is my job now 🐱

Which souk would empty your wallet first: the slippers, the pottery, or the spices? 👇

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🎬 Part of my Marrakech Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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Night one in Marrakech and the city already feels Night one in Marrakech and the city already feels like it knows me 🇲🇦 @perlekechriad 

Welcomed with tea, fed so well, and greeted by not one but two cats. If that is not a sign this trip is about to be special, I don’t know what is.

Have you ever arrived somewhere and just known? Tell me the city that got you instantly 👇

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🎬 Part of my Marrakech Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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Day 1 in Marrakech, just a sneak peek 🇲🇦✨ I walke Day 1 in Marrakech, just a sneak peek 🇲🇦✨

I walked into our riad and immediately understood why people fall in love with this city. The carved wood, the colors everywhere, mint tea waiting for us when we arrived. And that was all before I even stepped out into the medina.

The full Day 1 story is coming in the reel. For now, tell me: which slide is most you, riad calm or souk chaos? 👇

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🎬 Part of my Marrakech Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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Golden hour in Marrakech just hits different 🇲🇦✨ Golden hour in Marrakech just hits different 🇲🇦✨

Rooftop views, warm light, and nowhere else I’d rather be. This city had my whole heart from day one.
The Marrakech series starts now. Where should I take you first, the medina or the gardens? 👇

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🎬 Part of my Marrakech Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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Postcard from Marrakech 🇲🇦✨ Some trips are just f Postcard from Marrakech 🇲🇦✨

Some trips are just fun. This one was fun AND completely life changing.

The colors, the energy, the moments I still think about long after coming home. I’ve been holding onto this series and I cannot wait to finally share it with you.

Are you team medina chaos or hidden garden calm? Because Marrakech is somehow both 👇

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🎬 Part of my Marrakech Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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POV: you book the Paris photoshoot and commit to t POV: you book the Paris photoshoot and commit to the full fantasy 🇫🇷💗 @pierre.feelings 

Pink beret, pink Dior, twirling in front of the Eiffel Tower. Past me would not believe this is the same girl who was unemployed a year ago wondering what came next.
Sometimes you have to dress like the woman you’re becoming.

Which shot is your favorite, 1 through 6? I genuinely can’t pick 👇

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🎬 Part of my Paris Travel Series, captured in Feb 2026

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