The Space In-Between: In Life, In Hairstyles

Most of life happens in what is best described as the “in-between zone”. Sure, those big moments when we move to a new city, change jobs, or start (perhaps end) a relationship seem to be the more crucial points. In the film of our life, those pivotal moments would make it into the hyped-up trailer. Not… Continue reading The Space In-Between: In Life, In Hairstyles

Brands Doing Good: Elemis Skincare and Women for Women International

Being a woman trying to balance whatever the constellation of life’s responsibilities you’re managing at any given moment — whether that be work, friends, or family, or even making time for Netflix binging (I’m coming for you Claire Underwood, I promise) — can bring its own set of challenges. Being a woman in a country… Continue reading Brands Doing Good: Elemis Skincare and Women for Women International

Prove It! Review of the Philips PureRadiance Facial Cleansing System

  With the increasing popularity of high-tech cleansing tools in the beauty world, I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I’d never actually tried one until two months ago. For one, most of these tools are quite an investment at around $150 a piece. With dry and at times sensitive skin, the idea of scrubbing away layers of my face… Continue reading Prove It! Review of the Philips PureRadiance Facial Cleansing System

There’s Finally a Cure for Phobia of Shiny Eye Shadows

Generally I prefer my face to glow, not sparkle. Sparkles are just not my thing. Adding even a single sequin to something is the quickest way to ruin it. Since I am nearly certain this aversion is a response to a deep-seated childhood trauma like wanting a pink sparkly unicorn shirt and being denied it, the… Continue reading There’s Finally a Cure for Phobia of Shiny Eye Shadows

The Beauty of Earth Day: Free for All Birchbox

Is it just me or does there seem to be a rise in special “days” commemorating the randomest of things? Be it National Candied Orange Peel Day or Lumpy Rug Day, I can appreciate the idea that people are passionate about a wide range of things and every dog should have his day, as the saying goes. That being said, Earth Day is… Continue reading The Beauty of Earth Day: Free for All Birchbox