The Urban Darling

Staying at a Portland AirBnB Studio

By Esperanza on December 3, 2018

Portland, OR, Portland studio, Portland Airbnb Studio, Airbnb Studio, Airbnb, lifestyle blogger, fashion blogger, coffee, mornings, boho, contemporary.

Recently I did a staycation, at the cutest Portland Airbnb studio. I am not even kidding when I tell you, this studio is my DREAM apartment. I love the open concept of the space, the airy white walls and cabinetry, and the boho feel of the decor. I like to do staycations with Schyler every once in awhile so when I stumbled across this studio on Instagram I knew that I wanted to stay here! It’s nice to get out of our apartment and do something special for us as a couple without having to take a road trip or fly somewhere.

Food

Afternoon Cocktails with Santa Margherita

By Esperanza on November 9, 2018

Santa Margherita, wine, afternoon cocktail, cocktail, Prosecco Superiore, Italian wine, Italian, recipe, cocktail recipe, lifestyle blogger, blogger

One of the perks of working from home is that you can stop and enjoy an afternoon cocktail whenever you want! I used to reserve cocktail hour for the weekend, but it has been so nice to treat ourselves during the work week. I wanted to share one of my favorite cocktail recipes with you guys today! I made this drink with the help of Santa Margherita.

Gift Guides | Style Guides

My Recent Amazon Purchases

By Esperanza on November 4, 2018

home decor, boho, mid-century, mid-century modern, fashion, blogger, lifestyle, plants, plant life, records, interior design

I’ve rounded up a few of my recent Amazon purchases and wish list items to share with you guys! I’m obsessed with home decor and fashion and lucky for me, Amazon always has some amazing deals. I hope you guys like these!

Skincare

My Skin Care Routine

By Esperanza on October 31, 2018

Dermalogica, Dermalogica partner, skincare, skincare regimen, regimen, acne, sensitive skin, blogger, lifestyle blogger

I’ve struggled with acne prone skin since I was in middle school! Since then my skin has gone through phases where its clear and phases were it’s bad. I’ve always struggled with hormonal breakouts around my mouth, but within the last year, I started getting bad breakouts of small pimples on my cheeks. The microdermabrasion from my PMD tool has really helped with that! I have tried several skin care regimens over the year but all of them seemed to be drying my skin out too much. I recently became a Dermalogica partner (a brand I’ve loved forever) and I got the chance to speak with one of their skin care consultants who recommended a regimen for me based on my skin type and skin care needs.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Travel

Las Vegas Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, & Play

By Esperanza on October 22, 2018

7 Magic Mountains, art, art installation, colors, colorful, Las Vegas, Nevada, travel, blogger, fashion blogger, fashion, travel guide, guide

Rocio and I had been talking about going to Las Vegas for some time now to see the 7 Magic Mountains. When we heard that they were going to be taken down at the end of the year, we decided to make the trip happen sooner rather than later! We invited a few friends to come with us so it became a fun girls trip! In this post, I am sharing our favorite sights, the restaurants we ate at, and the hotel we stayed at.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Travel

Tru By Hilton & the Tru Top It Breakfast

By Esperanza on October 20, 2018

Tru by Hilton, Hilton, hotel, Hilton Hotel, Top It Breakfast, breakfast bar, Las Vegas, airport hotel, Kellogg's, The Urban Darling, blogger, fashion blogger, lifestyle blogger

I recently did a girl’s trip to Las Vegas with my sister and two of our friends. I’d never been to Vegas before so I got to check another U.S. city off my list! Woohoo! During our visit, we stayed at the new Tru by Hilton hotel. We had such a great experience at the hotel. I loved the vibrant and unique design of the hotel and it was super affordable; a must for any value-conscious traveler! My favorite part about our stay was the coffee station and the Tru Top It Breakfast bar, both of which were free. Who doesn’t love that?!

My Style

My Favorite Boots for the Fall and Winter Season

By Esperanza on

Sorel, Sperry's, rain, snow, boots, rain boots, snow boots, fashion, blogger, fashion blogger, fall, winter, season

It’s that time of year again! Crunchy leaves, crisp mornings, and cool winds. In Portland, this time of year also means lots of rain! That’s why I decided to round up my favorite boots for the fall AND winter season. After living in Portland for 4 years, I’ve collected a number of boots that are my go-to’s during the rainy season. All of these boots are waterproof, a must for rain and snow!

Food

Date Night at Noodles & Company

By Esperanza on October 18, 2018

Noodles & Company, noodles, fashion, fashion blogger, date night, zoodles

Schyler and I try to make sure to have a date night every week where we go out to eat, grab some coffee, or go on a walk. It’s really important for us as a couple that works together (from home might I add) to get out every once in a while and spend some quality time together! This week we decided to go out to eat at Noodles & Company. I wanted to share the delicious plates we ordered for those of you who are looking for a new restaurant to check out!

Fashion

My Must Have Jackets for Fall and Winter

By Esperanza on October 15, 2018

Chicwish, jackets, coats, winter, fall, portland, oregon, fashion, blogger, fashion blogger, style, asymmetrical, plaid

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Makeup

My Favorite Lipstick from Clarins

By Esperanza on October 14, 2018

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I love lipstick! I think a good lip color definitely completes any look. One of my favorite lipsticks is the Joli Rouge from Clarins. It’s sculpted to fit the contours of your lips for precision and generous color that lasts. When it comes to lipstick, one finish definitely doesn’t fit all.