The rise of Amazon Prime has given college students in rural areas (read: me) an entirely new outlook on beauty shopping. With a couple of clicks, I can get skincare products that were once exclusive to French drugstores, or fabulous products not sold at the beauty giants like Sephora and Ulta. To sweeten the deal, […]
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Yes it’s still summer, yes it’s still hot out, but it doesn’t hurt to get your game face ready for fall. My beauty routine shifts upon return to life in academia. Lounging on the beach becomes a distant memory, and my tan fades faster than that looming first midterm. But let’s look on the bright side, which […]
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My life consists of a constant stream of assignments, exams, and calendars. It’s easy to get caught up in petty tasks, and I find myself forgetting that there is a world outside of South Bend, Indiana. Mornings are usually rushed, so any semblance of a routine is usually thrown out of the window when I snooze […]
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Remington Silk Ceramic Ionic Blow Dryer… drumroll please! Short hair requires a lot of styling. I’m pretty proficient in the art of the blow out, which requires three things: patience, a round brush, and a good blowdryer. I can’t say that patience is my strong suit, but I can certainly get my hands on a good […]
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There is no better (holiday) retail experience than Barneys New York. In fact, they turn shopping into a fine craft. I attribute my entire beauty career to my mother and Barneys New York. She bought me my first lipgloss (Risky Business) at the NARS counter at age 11, and it’s been a slippery slope ever since. Eight […]
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Bid adieu to your feeble gift-giving ways of the past. Christmas is here, so you better get shoppin’. Picking out gifts for the important men in your life can be tricky. Let’s make it simple. click me! new balance / card holder / alarm clock / bkr / sweater / headphones / socks WHERE TO FIND […]
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Last week, I had the privilege to attend a lecture by Mary Dillon, CEO of Ulta Beauty. As expected, she was perfectly coiffed and extremely poised. However, it was her passion for success that drew me to her immediately. A first generation college graduate, Dillon has worked for major companies all across the board, ranging […]
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SNOW. New weather equals NEW WARDROBE. It’s not quite cold enough for the parka yet, but snow is falling. With the help of my many east-coast (aka snow experienced) friends, I’ve been attempting to craft some outfits suitable for the tundra I now call home. I’m planning on starting a new outfit series (pictures of me, […]
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A spot in my daily rotation of products is a highly coveted position. I’ll give any product a try, but it takes a lot for a product to earn some cred on my vanity. Lately, evo hair products have dominated my regimen. What is evo? The products are sulfate, paraben, dea, tea and propylene glycol free. They […]
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There is so much more to a stellar dorm than a futon and a portable steamer. It’s like a Kardashian without a Cartier love bracelet: simply incomplete. The key to posterity when it comes to confined dorm living is a hefty arsenal of delectable snacks. rules for grocery shopping success 1) snacks must be portable (8:20 classes, hello.) […]
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