The Best Relationship Advice You’ve Probably Already Gotten
Don’t be too available. Let him call you. Play hard to get. Don’t talk too much but don’t let the conversation die. Always offer to pay. Don’t kiss him before the third date. Don’t eat more than your date. Any of this advice sound familiar? We are obsessed with learning how to date. Every month, we...
New York Fashion Week: DIY Hair Trends
So you’ve rented the perfect dress but you still don’t know what to do with your hair… Check out these DIYs I found that demonstrate how to perfectly copy the hairstyle trends featured on the runway during New York Fashion Week! Oscar de la Renta showcased one of the most popular hair trends blowing up...
Not Just for the 90s!
Remember the days of roll-on glitter? They’re backkk! Between the glitter DIYs showing up all over Pinterest, the glitter nail trends, and the glitter-ized shoes, there’s no denying the sparkle has returned! I mean, have you seen the American gymnasts rocking their glitter-fab outfits?! So how to incorporate this trend in a way that...
Reduce, Reuse, and Save that Make-up!
Pressed powder compacts are maybe the best and the worst type of make-up. While the oil-absorbing powder is a summer must-have, there are just SO many problems that come with our favorite powders. For one, I always seem to drop my make-up enough times to effectively shatter my perfectly pressed powder into useless make-up shards…...
Stand-up DIYs!
Pinterest has expanded my creative abilities exponentially and Michael’s has become my new favorite store. The things you can do with some paint and superglue are endless…. Recently I was inspired to make some pretty cupcake stands and found a great how-to on making cheap but trendy cupcake stands! The Dollar Tree sells glass candlesticks...
Cool Drinks For These Hot Days!
Coming back from work the other day, my car read 104°F. This weather has been so incredibly hot and nearly unbearable. I’ve been trying to come up with creative ways to combat this heat and I’ve stumbled upon a delicious way to stay hydrated and cool this summer: flavored ice cubes! This isn’t really...
S’mores Like You’ve Never Had ‘Em Before!
If there’s one thing I miss about being home, it’s the small fire pit over which my friends and I would toast marshmallows on hot summer nights like these. S’mores are not just a dessert, it’s an activity. Although ice cream comes close, no dessert can measure up to the fun had in making ooey-gooey...
The DIY Candle You’ll Want to Make Again and Again!
I’m not a particularly creative person yet I always find myself attempting various DIY projects that usually end in utter disaster. Either I lose interest half-way into my endeavor or the outcome of my hard work looks like a fifth grader’s attempt at art. Until yesterday, the most successful DIY project I’ve ever done was...
It’s Siesta Season!
We aren’t the only ones who love our naps: most mammals naturally sleep for short periods throughout the day. During the summer when we have the time, why fight the urge to nap? Napping cultures (those that practice siestas at least two times a week) have lower rates of heart disease! The cultures that nap...
Hats on Hats on Hats!
Summer is here and the sun is stronger than ever! While the hot sun means the start of long days at the pool, picnics, and outdoor concerts, it also brings a girls worst nightmare: UV damage. If you’re like me and refuse to let the suns damaging rays get in the way of enjoying the...
Fake it ’till you make it: The best sunless tan you’ll ever get!
I refuse to subject my skin to hours upon hours of sun damage! But how’s a girl to get a healthy, summer glow without frying in the sun?!? Self tanning. That’s how! Self tanning has improved drastically in the past few years- no longer must we settle for various shades of orange or unflattering ankle...
