Breaking from my usual categories that I'm trying to establish on here, I have a love affair I have to confess. Anyone who is close with me knows that I have a thing for finding a good deal at Marshall's, T.J Maxx, and Home Goods (they're all apart of the same company, how ironic). It's rewarding to know that I, in fact, did not overpay for home decor and other miscellaneous items. I mean, how can you beat finding dog toys for under five dollars? Or a side table for under fi

I woke up like this and I was not flawless. Hey, at least I admit it. With chronic pain, sometimes getting out of bed is just too difficult. Sometimes staying in bed and not changing from pajamas is the only way to feel a little bit better. I used to think staying in bed was almost like admitting defeat, like I couldn't handle the burden of being chronically ill. I stopped this toxic thinking about my chronic illnesses and instead embraced staying in bed as giving my body a b

As seen on my Instagram, @chronically_chic The sneakers: Nike Lunarglide 7 in pink blast/ laser orange/white/black Style: 747356-601 http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/lunarglide-7-running-shoe/pid-10939869/pgid-10326561 As seen on many celebrities, brightly colored sneakers are the perfect trend for the summer. I will admit I was the fan of the plain black or white sneaker, but these are too pretty to pass up! As most of my athletic clothing (and my wardrobe lol) is black and

Getting a goodnight's sleep with migraine triggers all around you can be a difficult task! For me, light (especially bright lights) and loud noises (like snoring) can be the trigger to an all day migraine or headache. To prevent this, I religiously sleep with a sleep mask and ear plugs. Yes, every night I sleep with these two simple and cheap things that saves me from having a terrible headache all day (or all night). #101 #lifestyle #migraines

I am a firm believer that treating yourself will make you feel instantly happy. Whether it's buying a chocolate bar, buying a Louis Vuitton purse, or booking a trip to Europe, any "treat" is worth it! I feel like living with chronic pain, treating yourself is the best way to reward yourself even just for living. You don't have to make up excuses as to why you need those Dior sunglasses or eating one more chocolate chip cookie, you are worth it! #MOOD #lifestyle

Foodies. We all know them. We unfortunately are friends with many of these indviduals. If you do not know what I'm talking about when I use the term "foodie," let me explain. A foodie is a person who is completely immersed into eating, trying, and just being completely annoying about food. You will notice these people when they post Snapchats of food EVERYDAY that literally looks unappetizing, usually greasy and sugary. These people also posts Instagrams CONSTANTLY of food. T

Maria's Morning Masterpiece Protein Shake: The Recipe in detail... Okay, so its no secret that it's super trendy right now to drink green protein shakes, either in a smoothie bowl or in a regular, normal way of drinking it in a cup. It's also no secret if you know me personally that I am diciplined enough to drink a protein shake every morning. The real secret: I made up the best recipe for this shake that I drink everyday and I want you all to try it. With a Chron's Disease

Welcome all to Chronically-Chic! This has been something I have been planning to create for a very long time and I'm super excited to share it to the public! Within this website/blog, I will unveil what many people have been wondering about my lifestyle, which will include what I eat, what I wear, how to live a healthy and positive lifestyle, and of course much more that I am too excited to even think about as I type away! I suffer from chronic pain, which to clarify is daily