If there was one thing that I learned this past year, it would be to worry less and live more. Sometimes we get caught up in the moment of being perfect. Perfect feeds. Perfect hair. Perfect outfits. Perfect lives. It all seems great but is it worth the countless hours spent looking in the mirror and being on our phones? Is it worth the anxiety whenever we walk out the door and the jealousy we feel when somebody’s outfit/picture is getting more attention than ours?

In a world of mass-produced fashion, our favorite sweaters or go-to pair of shoes are likely being cherished by another million or so people in the world. But thankfully, the way we prefer to style our clothing is unique to each one of us; That's true fashion.

In my recent travels to Europe, I had the opportunity to shoot with an amazingly talented photographer. We met in the early morning hours, just steps away from the Louvre.

What a year. I am officially graduated and heading off to college in the fall...

It’s been a journey. One filled with far away travels and new experiences. One with ups and downs. Moments of laughter and moments of heartbreak. Simply put, life isn’t always what we expect.

There's something about the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, about the sun peaking through the Tuscan hills right before its about to set, and the echoing laughter during the late night hours of Dublin.

When traveling, essentials are key in making your excursion all the better. Things like a well-thought-out wardrobe. A simple skincare routine. You get the drill.