Treat Yo’Self with this High Quality Candle │ Baiser Rose by Kelly Benison
In honor of Donna and Tom from Parks and Recreation it’s time to TREAT YO’SELF! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or someone special, one of the most useful and thoughtful gifts I receive are candles. But not just any type…
Make Up Eraser: Fact or Fiction?
I was provided with a sample of the Makeup Eraser to simply try. Did I go into this with surmountable skepticism? But of course I did. A pink towel that can remove all makeup with warm water for up to…
Girls Night with the Best On-Demand Beauty App in NYC
When I discovered Bella, my now-favorite on-demand beauty app in NYC, the first thing I wanted to do was host a girls’ night. I love that I can use an app to make an appointment for a beauty service in the comfort of…
A Weekend in NYC: Inspiration Through Photographer Will Keown’s Lens
On the East Coast the seasons come in full! That means summers are breezy and winters are freezing. Photographer Will Keown traveled from North Carolina to Manhattan during Juno, and experienced New York City while residents were preparing for a…
You’re Getting Married! Here are a Few Ways to Face the In-Laws
You and your partner have taken it to the next level in your relationship. It’s time to meet the dreaded in-laws. This can turn out to be a fruitful and fun experience or a complete disaster or some limbo in…
Deva’s Favorite Few Affordable Los Angeles Experiences
LA has a ton of amazing places to go and explore. In fact, there are so many that I haven’t even touched many of them myself. But I do know I have some places I absolutely adore. If you’re ever…
Time to Read for National Readathon Day with Penguin Random House #TimetoRead
I love my job! I get to read books all day long, even ones that haven’t been published yet. I learn about all different sort of topics whether it’s a romance novel or a historical piece. Words have always had…
Kickstart Yourself: Finding Ways to Self-Motivate
Much like a car, we sometimes need a kickstart. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, improve the quality of your life, or achieve whatever goal it is that you set for yourself getting started can…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Wise Words from Patti Smith
Patti Smith understands that words have power. Sometimes the right words can provide insight that overpower negative feelings, replacing them with something true. In her memoir Just Kids, Patti Smith writes about both times of suffering and moments of profound beauty…
Social Experiment: Will I Get More Tips as a Female or Male?
SOCIAL EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE!!!! BARTENDING: WILL I GET MORE TIPS AS A FEMALE…. OR A MALE? After a full evening of bartending as both male and female, I had some interesting observations and a WINNER of the sex battle. Now this is…
Bella: The Luxury On-Demand Beauty App
My first experience with Bella was striking. I told all my friends that I got my hair done by one of Rihanna’s stylists! Truly top of the line. During New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I met the talented designer Malan…
Boobs Aren’t for Everyone, by Rain Dove
Help Stacey from Oxygen’s Living Different Raise Money for Surgery! Click here to be directed to the Indie Gogo Campaign!!! My name is Rain Dove, I’m a 6’2, muscular, intense androgynous fashion model. I’m often mistaken for a male. I’m…
A Note on Fragility and Hope
Do you ever have a picture that stands out in your memory so vividly, it’s like you can see it in front of you even when it’s not there? Usually, when I travel and take photos — no matter how…
Learning to Talk About Race
Someone whom I know to be highly intelligent, and whom I love unconditionally, was pissing me off. I hadn’t seen him for several months, namely since before Michael Brown was killed by Darren Wilson. It’s also worth mentioning that he’s…
Over the Horizon: The Daily Doost
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are…
How to Stay Active While Being Effortlessly Chic!
A wonderful way to trim figures is to stay active. My biggest suggestion is to WALK! Park your car a little farther away. Take the stairs. Keep your booty moving because every stride counts and I’m not talking about the…
Mani Tuesday: Silly Snowflakes
Now that I’ve been able to start doing more fun and more easy nail art with the generous goodies that Kiss Nails sent to me, I’ve been feeling that it’s time to start doing themes! With the official start of…
My Favorite On-Demand Beauty App Bella
In New York City, it seems like on-demand beauty apps are sprouting up left and right. I love the concept of on-demand beauty — what girl wouldn’t want to be pampered at the drop of a hat in the comfort…
Holiday Greetings & Crafts: How To Make It Memorable
It’s the season of celebration. It’s also a great time to refresh your connection with your family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you want Aunt Ruth to know you love her or your high school friend to know you still think…
Mani Tuesday with Essie and Kiss
So honest moment here: Last week I painted my nails three nights in a row. That’s a little excessive, even for me! I was trying to do some pretty nail art, but I just kept messing up. I finally landed…