a little About ME
IsabelxMarie is a D.C. / Virginia based beauty, lifestyle and wellness blog written by yours truly, Isabel! My goal is to share information, ideas and inspiration to your everyday life while inviting you into mine!
I grew up in Maryland and lived [basically] my entire life there. I am probably the only person from Maryland who hates seafood (even before going vegan)!
Sabir, Ghost and I moved to Northern Virginia in November of 2019. We absolutely love it here! From the people to the wineries, we have nothing but good things to say!
In the near future, we plan to purchase our first home (location currently unknown) and I cannot wait to share the experience with you all!
I hope you enjoy the content posted on IsabelxMarie! If you have any other questions, feel free to send me a message on Instagram or at hello@isabelxmarie.com. I’d love to chat!
f.a.q.
Frequently asked questions
When did you start blogging & why?
I started blogging in June 2018, but my first post wasn’t up until July 8, 2018! I’ve always loved trying out new beauty products, hosting parties, and decorating homes. So when I realized that my friends and family truly trust my opinion and recommendations, I thought it would be fun to share on a platform that has no limits! I absolutely love creating content and put my all into it when I get home from my full time job or on the weekend!
how long have you been plant-based and what made you switch?
I’ve been vegetarian since November of 2017 and vegan since August 2018. I originally switched to a plant-based diet because I was sick of feeling like shit ALL the time. My diet was legit shit. I tried keto, the cabbage diet, literally everything. The first two weeks of being plant-based was the hardest but I immediately noticed a change in my body. I was no longer bloated all of the time, I had an immense amount of energy and I was just overall happier. Later in my journey, I really started to connect to the animal aspect of veganism. My heart genuinely hurts when I think about the meat and dairy factories. I am vegan in the sense of my diet and hope to one day fully incorporate the lifestyle to fashion & beauty.
where did you go to college / what was your major?
I actually went to two different colleges. My freshman year, I went to Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. I lived on campus and wouldn’t trade the experience for the world! The remainder of my college career was at Towson University! This is where I received my Bachelors of Science in Finance.
what do you do for work?
I am currently a full-time grad student studying Interior Architecture! Before that, I worked at Morgan Stanley for about 4 years, then went over to PwC working as a financial markets management consultant.
what is your background / nationality?
This is probably my most asked question. I am Puerto Rican, French and Sicilian!
who takes your pictures & What kind of camera do you use?
Sabir used to take ALLL of my pictures (LOVE YOU) but I have learned to love a bluetooth remote! I currently use a Canon 6D and am OBSESSED! However, you do not need a fancy camera in order to start blogging. I used to use my iPhone Xs Max or iPhone 11 on portrait mode. Photography is all about the lighting. Good lighting + iPhone portrait mode = pretty professional pics!
Do you have extensions?
Yes! I LOVE my extensions. I have clip-ins from Bombay Hair (this exact color) and a ponytail wrap from Bellami (this exact color).
