THE HOT SHEET vol.2
THE Parfum Edition
“I closed my mouth and spoke to you in a hundred silent ways”
Did you know scent is the sense most powerfully connected to memory and emotion?
I'm a smell-good girly—one good scent can turn my whole day around. There’s no such thing as being sad after spraying your favorite perfume. Honestly, it’s easier, more effective, and definitely safer than Xanax, lol.
One of my favorite things to do is engage my senses—I’m obsessed with the layers and complexity in scents, tastes, and sounds. You don’t have to spend a ton to smell amazing either; there are plenty of yummy fragrances for around $25 (Phlur’s “Vanilla Skin” is a perfect example).
Here’s a few of my current & OG faves:
Nishane “Hundred Silent Ways” $370
Top: tuberose - mandarin - peach / Heart: white jasmine - gardenia - orris / Base: vanilla - sandalwood - vetiver
This scent has gotten me more compliments than any other I’ve ever worn. It’s beautiful and subtle—light on the initial nose, but once it sinks into your skin, it has real staying power. I love when a scent has longevity; it makes the price tag totally worth it.
Byredo “Bal D’Afrique” $320
Top: African marigold - bergamot - buchu / Heart: cyclamen - violet / Base: cedar wood - vetiver
Ughhhhh, this one is so good—sexy and spicy! I don’t hear enough people talking about Bal D’Afrique. Whenever Byredo comes up, it’s always their other scent, “Mojave Ghost.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice, but it’s definitely hit peak market saturation—seems like everyone wears it. I’m more into exclusive scents myself.
“Rose of No Man’s Land” and “No Name” are two of my other underrated faves from the brand.
Bond No. 9 “Greenwich Village” $470
Top: lychee - cassis - mandarin / Heart: water lily - peony - jasmine / Base: praline - musk - vanilla - oak moss
I’m not the biggest Bond No. 9 fan anymore—after burning out my nostrils on their intense scents in my 20’s—but this one is different. It delivers a rich fragrance without that harsh alcohol punch. It transitions effortlessly from day to night and actually lasts from day to night too.
Initio “Paragon” $410
Top: lavender - sage - bergamot / Heart: plum - palo santo - black pepper / Base: sandalwood - oud
The word I’d use to describe this scent? Enchanting. You can smell every note working together in perfect harmony. I walked into a restaurant while wearing this and a man told me I looked like I had a radiant light around me—then he guessed three of the exact notes in the fragrance: lavender, palo santo, and sage. I couldn’t believe a scent could spark all that, but hey, I’m into it.
Mind Games “Queening” $395
Top: cotton accord - cypress - apple / Heart: orris - rum - saffron / Base: vanilla bean - musk - coconut
Queen energy—that’s exactly what this scent gives. I’m a big vanilla girly, and this one delivers. It has a hint of marshmallow, but not in a childish way where you smell like a s’more, rather in a sexy way where you smell like a snack ;-)
Clive Christian “Queen Anne Cosmos Flower” $580
Top: lemon - mandarin - apple / Heart: cocoa - rose - neroli / Base: sandalwood - vanilla - leather
The name on this one is deceiving—you’d expect something soft and floral, but nope. It’s actually a little fruity, and a whole lotta sexy. The combo of rose, lemon, and leather gives it a sultry edge that’s hard to forget. It’s giving cosmic bondage, lol. Plus, it lasts all day without losing its edge. Absolutely obsessed.
Smell me?
Smell me?
THE HOT SHEET vol.1
It all begins with an idea.
THE BOOK EDITION
READ IT
READ IT
“Know thyself and know thy enemy, and you shall win every war”
If you know me, you know books are my love language—and if you didn’t, you’re about to find out. I’ve read so many books over the years that have helped shape my beliefs, but for now, let’s start with these…Xx
* Tap the book image if you’d like to add to your collection *
“Zero to One” by Peter Thiel:
This book reels you in with sharp one-liners and keeps you turning pages as it cleverly shows that ‘startup’ is just another word for ‘life.’ It’s a quick but powerful read—perfect when you’re short on time but need a hit of inspiration.
“Brilliant thinking is rare, but courage is in even shorter supply than genius”
“Working Together” by Michael Eisner:
This book turned out to be an unexpected gem. I’ve often been hesitant about collaboration for personal reasons, but it made one truth crystal clear: collaboration isn’t just a key to success—it’s the key. Life requires co-creation, and business is no exception.
“Many Lives, Many Masters” by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.:
I LOVE this book with every inch of my being. Brian Weiss does an excellent job of explaining his experience with a concept he once deemed impossible, showing that sometimes you have to let go of everything you think you know to make space for the truth—hence the title of his other phenomenal book, “Only Love Is Real.”
“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson:
If I When I decide to write a book, this is exactly how I imagine it being structured. It reads like a collection of tweets—short, but far from simple. You can flip to any page, scan a few lines, and come back days or even weeks later. It’s not a story to follow; it’s a mindset to live by.
“Sharks eat well but live a life surrounded by sharks.”
“Attached” by Dr. Amir Levine:
I was skeptical about this book at first—I figured I already knew everything there was to know about attachment theory, thanks to the endless stream of 'Insta-professionals'. I was wrong. This book dives deeper into why you're really drawn to certain traits in others. This book changes how you see relationships, no matter your current facebook status.
Warning: You might start this book trying to figure out what’s wrong with them, and finish it realizing it was you.
How is started: “Yup, this is so them!”
How it ended: “Wait… am I the drama?”
*The above dialogue was inspired by real life—possibly mine, possibly yours.
“Do Hard Things” by Steve Magness:
Just like the title says: do hard things! The “easy” thing will always cost you more in the end. It’s not what anyone wants to hear—myself included—but as you get older and start carrying the weight of past choices, you realize that, plot twist: the hard thing was the shortcut all along. Crazy, I know.
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho:
This is one of those quietly life-changing books—it doesn’t seem that way at first. Initially, it just feels like a simple story about a boy navigating life—but once you catch the depth encrypted between the lines of that simplicity, your soul will be moved. You’ll start gliding through life with a greater sense of reverence, trust, and wonder. At least, I did.
“Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there”
“The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor:
I discovered this book when I first moved to Miami. One of my mentors recommended it after I opened up about some emotional turmoil I was going through. It ended up being exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it. It was a full circle moment, considering one of the book’s main messages is that social support is one of our greatest assets.
Your mindset plays a huge role in your success—and the people around you can either push you forward or hold you back. Hand pick your circle like your future depends on it—because it does.
“The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne:
If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with real magic, this book shows you exactly how to bend the universal silver spoon. I’d bet just about anything that if you try even one of these practices—with real intention—you will see results. I started my gratitude journal after reading this book, and the abundance that followed was (and still is) absolutely mind-blowing. You need this book NOW.
“Your Next Five Moves” by Patrick Bet-David:
I wouldn’t call myself the most strategic person—I tend to lead with emotion rather than calculated moves. I don’t enjoy games that require me to think 10 steps ahead (my head hurts just imagining it). I’ve always preferred games of luck or chance over strategy… maybe it’s because I’ve always had a four-leaf clover in my pocket :)
This book made business strategy easy to understand—and surprisingly palatable for me. After all, I’m just a girl in the world (bonus meaningless points if you read that in Gwen Stefani’s voice).
“The Laws of Human Nature” by Robert Greene:
This isn’t a quick skim—it’s a deep dive, more like studying a textbook than reading for pleasure. But if you push through, the insights are well worth it. The Laws of Human Nature explores the “why” behind human behavior, tapping into our primal instincts and giving us a raw look at both ourselves and those around us. (Shoutout to the amygdala for always ensuring that, no matter how evolved I think I am, there’s still some crazy left in the tank.)
Even though it came out two decades later, The Laws of Human Nature feels like a blueprint for The 48 Laws of Power—arguably Greene’s most popular book.
“Women Who Run With the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D.:
This book isn’t for everyone—it wasn’t even for me at first. After I bought it, I flipped through a few pages and couldn’t connect with the stories or the pace, so I put it on my shelf and forgot about it. But then one day, the weight of womanhood hit me like a Mack Truck, and in my search for something—anything—that could help, I glanced at my bookshelf.
The title screamed out to me. I gave it another shot, and this time… every word, every feeling, every story, felt like it was pulled from my own experience. Because it was. This book taps into the collective consciousness of women who’ve known pain and trauma in all its forms.
And just like that, something I once felt so disconnected from became a part of me—like it had been there all along, waiting.
“A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny”