This year I turned 28 and lost my grandpa. These two events were a significant game-changer for me. I also began to crave stability, which really is something difficult to have as a freelance stylist. Many people experience going through a career rut, but I don't think it's a normalized conversation amongst fashion creatives. So... Continue Reading →
I think I found the love of my life! No, I'm not talking about finding the man of my dreams. But I have found the liquid eyeliner and mascara of my dreams from Lauren Conrad Beauty. Source: Allure.com Finding a liquid eyeliner pen pigmented enough for dark skin complexions can be challenging. But this eyeliner... Continue Reading →
Photo by Alex Green from Pexels Last month my grandfather passed away, and my world became consumed with grief. I was prepared to grieve alone, but surprisingly, many people around me helped me feel a little less alone during my grief. It can be hard to know how to effectively reach out to someone in grief, so I... Continue Reading →
Photo by Castorly Stock from Pexels In recent years, crystals have become extremely popular for many trying to achieve a "witchy aesthetic." Because crystals have become trendy, e-commerce companies have turned to synthetic crystals to meet consumer needs. This can be a huge issue for people who use crystals for their altars or for healing. With natural crystals,... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Amazon.com Before the Covid-19 and the well needed mandatory mask orders, I used to live in lipstick. I was one of those people who wore lipstick even to run to my local CVS for 15 minutes! It was a rare find to spot me without a black or berry-toned lipstick. As you can... Continue Reading →
*Post Originally written in October 2020* Credit: Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash Ever since the outbreak of Covid-19, many people have faced the reality of depression and anxiety. This time has been incredibly eye-opening for creatives. For the past few months, the shelter in place orders have been limited or wholly uplifted in some... Continue Reading →
Credits: Photo by Park Street on Unsplash Leave in conditioners tend to leave my 4c hair dry and flaky. Leave-in conditioners are on my list of products to avoid. But a few weeks ago, I mistakenly picked up the Creme of Nature Mango Shea Leave-in Conditioner, and strangely enough, I am glad I did.The first... Continue Reading →
Source: Portrait of Lady in Blue by Thomas Gainsborough. In the 1770s, men mainly wore wigs, and women wore hairpieces, some powdered and some not. Preferred hair colors for women were blonde, black, and various shades of brown. Women wore their hair curled and frizzed. The extended height of women’s hair came from the usage... Continue Reading →
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