Hair

Summer Hair Cocktail

I’m a big fan of air-dry styling these days. It is a result of complete laziness, but we’ll keep that between you and me. There is no better time to embrace your natural waves than the disgustingly hot month of July, no? I was not blessed with perfect Blake Lively locks, and my natural hair requires a […]

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Hair

The Dry Shampoo Chronicles

We all find ourselves pressed for time, whether it be in the morning before work or heading to dinner with your ladies. These time-crunches prohibit a proper shampoo/condition/blowout, so dry shampoo is our only champion. The Winner: Dry Bar Detox Dry Shampoo  The winner in all categories across the board: smell, texture, and lasting power. If […]

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Hair

Summer Hair Files

Update: winter is over. Spending time outside is actually enjoyable, so my beauty routine (note: it occurs indoors) is relatively shorter. This means minimal heat styling, and lots of texture spray. Time to embrace those beach waves, with some assistance of course. I’ve been ditching my flat iron and opting for natural curls, and a curling […]

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Hair

A Case for Drugstore Shampoo

Beauty products and coffee account for most of my budget. That being said, I usually fork over the big bucks for high quality products in both departments. And although I’ve accumulated an arsenal of makeup and hair products fit for a E! reality star, I like to think I value quality over quantity. Long story […]

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Hair

Oribe Royal Blowout Spray

Synonyms for luxury: caviar, diamonds, Oribe  A blowout devotée, I’m always on the prowl for a product that will enhance my at-home styling attempts. I had my eye on this product for some time, and finally pulled the trigger in a Barneys beauty department-induced state. The spray offers the “ultimate blowout,” working as a heat […]

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Hair

Remington Silk Ceramic Ionic Blow Dryer

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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Hair

evo HAIR

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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Lifestyle

Monthly Moodboard: August 2014

Things are getting a little emotional over on my end. This weekend marked one of my last weekends at home before I leave for college, and I’m sad to leave behind my family and friends. Between work, friends, and getting ready for school, I feel like I have no time to catch my breath. In […]

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Lifestyle, Makeup, Style

Monthly Moodboard: July 2014

It’s too hot for most activities these days, so minimal makeup, a pair of sunglasses and a dress are the only things I’m reaching for. Also, workout gear (even when I’m not working out, sorry!) is the first thing I put on when the temperature is 95+. Happy July! where to find me :: TWITTER ::: INSTAGRAM ::: FACEBOOK ::: TUMBLR

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Makeup

Event Nails: Polished to Perfection

A look isn’t complete without a manicure, right? At least I’d like to think so. I made a visit to my favorite salon Olive & June to take a peek at the hottest polish duos for spring (… and get a mani myself, of course). Pastels are dominating every ad/collection/Instagram, but I couldn’t resist a couple […]

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