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    How to Style Summer 2020’s Biggest Trends

    When summer rolls around every year, the style that comes with it never fails to surprise me. It’s effortless and easy and just different than all the other seasons; you can throw on a flowy dress and slip-on sandals and head out the door—a far cry from the layers we have to put on to look chic […] More

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    The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens of 2020

    You already know that sunscreen is our top beauty secret and pool-side accessory (sun protection is chic, ladies!). Even if you’re one of the lucky ones who do not burn like a literal lobster after 25 minutes outside (guilty!), sun exposure can cause wrinkles and premature aging, but most importantly, skin cancer. We depend on our […] More

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    Our Favorite Bags of Summer 2020

    In summer, there’s nothing your bag can’t do. It can serve as a beach bag when you head to the pool; it can stash a change of clothes (and underwear) to put on after said pool trip; it can hold backup SPF so you don’t get fried in the sun. It stores everything your days […] More

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    The Best Summer Tops Under $60

    I’m going to be honest: prior to this weekend, my version of “dressed up” was a graphic tee and some jean shorts (jorts, if you will). Given everything that’s going on, the motivation to dress in real clothes simply wasn’t there. But then a miracle happened—the weather broke 80 in Chicago, and we finally got […] More

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    My Journey with Perioral Dermatitis

    My skin and I have always had a pretty solid relationship. As with any long-term coexistence, there have been some ups and downs, but overall, I’ve never felt I had the right to complain. My mom was proactive with taking me to the dermatologist when I started being a hormonal pre-teen, and some low-grade benzoyl […] More

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    9 Fashion Lessons I Learned on TikTok

    Hi, my name is Jess, and I have a problem: I can’t stop watching TikToks. I know that the app began as a bunch of high school-aged kids lip syncing and that at 24, I might already be considered “too old” for it—but you know what?! It brings me joy in these dark times, so […] More