For some of us, haircare is our livelihood. Whether you have thick, thin, curly, or straight hair, we can all agree that rocking shiny hair is the key to leaving a good impression. Which is why proper hair care is critical. So, while we all have different routines we swear by, I wanted to share some quality tips that saved my hair from extensive damage throughout the years. Growing up I always had naturally curly and frizzy hair. Therefore, I constantly find myself applying heat to maintain my lion mane. From dying my hair darker to avoid breakage, getting multiple Keratin treatments, and even swearing by my hair extensions. I…
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Affordable Brunch Outfits
Brunch season doesn’t stop just because snow is on the ground and the holidays are over. So, while we kick back into our daily grind and start counting down the days until the weekend, I wanted to share some affordable brunch go-to outfits, that you can purchase ( by using the links below) before getting together with your favorite gal pals! Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to head back to New York and spend some quality time with my family and friends. Of course, it didn’t take long to find me at The Plaza sharing Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s with my mom and grandma. Therefore, I put my best…
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What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking and The Cyntoia Brown Clemency
Human trafficking happens everywhere. Yes, even in the United States and it might just be in your very own backyard. While many individuals believe that the act of human trafficking only occurs in low-income areas with high crime rates, they are wrong. The global epidemic is now moving its way into wealthy suburbs and luring young adults in with the usage of social media platforms. According to the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, at least 105,000 young adults are exploited yearly by mainstream social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, Instagram, dating sites, delivery services and lastly craigslist. This underground industry…
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Golden Globes 2019 Fashion Recap
As we all know, the end is near for award shows. Just as of last year, The Emmy’s saw a record-low viewership, with only 10.2 million individuals tuning in. The dramatic decrease represents that award show fans are now resorting to the internet or live streams on social media platforms to obtain their information. So, I am here to give you the inside scoop on what went down at the 2019 Golden Globes. Like any award show, the night began with A-list celebrities taking on the red carpet to show off this year’s hottest looks. While some looked picture perfect in their designer elaborate gowns, several took the concept of…
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How to Make and Keep a New Year’s Resolution
It’s officially the third day into the new year, and you probably have your goals set in stone to ring in 2019. However, according to Forbes, 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% of people actually achieve their goals. With the dramatic decrease, you can’t help but wonder what the secret is behind keeping your anticipated goals in check and how these goal diggers do it! Many individuals typically fail because they are not making the right resolutions. Usually, a resolution will fail if it is too vague, you don’t have a realistic plan to complete your goal, or you are making a resolution that is based…
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Gift Guide For The Beauty Lover
1. Laura Mercier: Extreme Neutrals Eye Palette$58 If you are anything like me, you are completely loyal to your everyday eyeshadow palette. Like everyone else, I jumped on the Urban Decay Naked Palette bandwagon years ago. However, recently I decided to change it up with Laura Mercier: Extreme Neutrals Eye Palette and it changed my entire makeup routine. When shopping for a new palette, I was on the hunt for a set that included neutral shades. As a brown eyed girl, most colors work well. Although, light-colored shades like salmon, bronzy gold, and brown really accentuates my eyes. When using this awesome palette, I blended a dash of black shadow…
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Christmas In Chicago Checklist
With Christmas right around the corner, Chicago has officially transformed into a magical winter wonderland. As the Magnificent Mile sparkles, Santa’s little elf’s whip up hot cocoa at the Christkindlmarket, and tourist rush to the Millennium Park ice-skating rink to spread holiday cheer. Us Chicagoans, couldn’t help but to throw on an extra layer or two to face the cold, in order to enjoy the long lasting holiday traditions that Chicago has to offer. Therefore, this past weekend, my boyfriend Jerid and I joined in on the fun and took a trip to the Christkindlmarket to eat our body weight in delicious German food. From stuffed gourmet pretzels, homemade peanuts,…
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Time Management Tips I Swear By
For as long as I can remember, I have constantly kept myself busy. I was always the type of girl who immersed herself in every extracurricular back in high school or successfully balanced my school work while trying to maintain a social life in college. However, it wasn’t until post-grad when I realized the importance of time management. Whether it was moving to a new city, handling graduate school workload, waking up at three in the morning to work in the newsroom, or taking time to manage my blog. I couldn’t help but notice that I was letting go of my mental and physical health. So, I had a come…
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Jump Into Fall With a Jumpsuit
Summertime is officially coming to an end, and the weather here in Chicago has been unpredictable. With so many unexpected weather changes, it has been a constant battle over what to wear on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, I resorted to the classic jumpsuit trend. The one-step outfit is the perfect alternative to dresses, skirts, or even tight skinny jeans. Right now, Chicago is usually pretty chilly in the morning and heats up once the afternoon rolls around. So, I typically throw on a jumpsuit to beat the humidity or to keep warm during the windy days. The transition to fall could be difficult, and many people think they need to…
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Falling For Florals
Miranda Priestly (aka Meryl Streep from the Devil Wear’s Prada) once said “Floral? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Well, I am here to tell Miranda Priestly that floral clothing can be groundbreaking in spring and the summer! What I’m Wearing I have never been much of a floral girl. I would always tell my girl gang to stay far away from the cheesy Hawaiian inspired get-ups. However, I recently stumbled upon my favorite bloggers Instagram account (Annagracenewell), where she featured a chic, yet stylish floral button-down tied up in a knot. She paired this trendy blouse with a double loop belt and vintage high-waisted shorts. I impenitently fell in love and headed on…
