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Was anyone else totally deceived about the whole idea that acne only happens in your teen years? Well guess what, The American Girl’s Guide to Puberty — here I am, 24 years old and acne is still a dark cloud over the storm that I call my life. The worst part is it’s not just pesky face pimples and nose blackheads. I’ve […] More
Giving beauty products the old college try pretty much comes in our job description as editors. Every time there’s a new launch, we’re ready to take it on. Our vanities, makeup bags, bathroom cabinets, and closets are pretty much bursting at the seams with new products to test and review. It comes with the territory, […] More
I vividly remember buying my first eyeshadow palette from some honestly sketchy website (thanks, mom) in sixth grade. I watched hundreds of reviews on YouTube and created face maps of all the looks I was going to do. I received the palette the day before the Valentine’s Day dance at school, and I stayed up […] More
It’s a hot summer day, and I’m sweaty, frustrated with my closet, and wishing I could go back to bed. As I’m getting dressed, my eye wanders to the totes of sweaters, coats, and Halloween decor in the back of my closet. Oooh. A chai latte with one pump of pumpkin spice (my personal fall […] More
When you douse your skin in moisturizers and vitamin C daily, never leave the house without SPF, and would rather be caught dead than sleep in makeup, you expect glowing, baby-soft skin in return — so, when you aren’t getting it and instead are greeted with dullness and aging, it can be confusing. If you […] More
When I hear the word “barrette,” my mind inevitably goes to teeny tiny butterfly clips that I used to line up in my hair like a flock of geese flying through the sky. They were various colors, sparkly, and held back my extra-thick, swooping side bangs just perfectly. When I heard that barrettes were back […] More
I know what you’re thinking. “Either this bi*tch is crazy, or she’s seriously exaggerating.” To which I respond: “Yes and no!” As I pack up the apartment I’ve lived in the last two years, I’m realizing I own a lot of stuff. While I’m totally for minimalism in most aspects of my life (I donate […] More
As women in general, we talk a lot about timelines — where you should be in your career, when you should meet “The One,” how old you want to be when you get married, and the age it’s “smart” to start having children. The truth is that we often feel a lot of pressure to not only […] More
