Just Sew: 4 Tips for Getting Started with Sewing

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Today’s special post comes from my little seamstress sister, Jillian, who, by the way, is still raising funds for her startup. (Nudge, nudge, wink wink.) In this post, Jillian will share her tips on how to get started with sewing. Want to make your own clothes but have never picked up a needle and thread? [...]

The Summer of Lipstick

Summer of Lipstick Day One

A few weeks ago, my eye started doing this weird twitchy thing, and at first, I thought it was my MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation, so I stopped wearing it and it went away. At the same time, I also stopped wearing eyeshadow, but after wearing eyeshadow last week, I realized I was also having the [...]

Crazy for Lush: Where to Start With Lush Cosmetics

Lush Ocean Salt Coconut Cream and Sea Salt Scrub

This is the second part of an ongoing series about LUSH: Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. You can read the first part here In this post, Nikki will share some her favorite Lush products! One of the great things about Lush is that they are very liberal with their samples – so take advantage of it! Try [...]

An Unexpected Summer Plaid Shirt Obsession

My Favorite Plaid Shirt

Two years ago, I stole this shirt from my sister Jillian. Well, stole is how she saw it–technically she left it behind to be donated after it didn’t sell at a family yard sale. Since then, I’ve worn it just about everywhere including to the beach, while cleaning the house, to the gym, on walks [...]

A Lush Revelation: Lush Cosmetics May Change Your Life

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About a month ago, I was introduced LUSH: Fresh Handmade Cosmetics by two of my best friends, Nikki and Ryann. I asked them to share their experience with the brand as well as some recommendations for products that may be suitable for specific skin types. Over the next two weeks, they’ll be sharing their skincare [...]

Dear Glamour: I Love You But We Need to Talk

Glamour Mag Why?

It’s no secret that Glamour is one of my favorite magazines. However, as I made my way through the July 2012 issue, I raised my eyebrows in confusion more than a few times, and found myself thinking: Glamour, it’s time for us to have a talk. Chubby Babies, Chiseled Guys And One Confused Reader Since I [...]