The Urban Decay x Game of Thrones line is coming. Just like winter, as you may have heard.
As a devoted Game of Thrones fan who’s waited two loooooong (oh God it’s been so long) years for the final season that premieres this weekend, I’m scouring the web for basically anything GOT. The last thing I expected to find: A Game of Thrones...
Comparing 4 prom dress rental sites to save you time, money, and dressing room meltdowns
We all know that buying a prom dress can be an exhausting and expensive process, but after learning about these prom dress rental sites, I’m convinced it really doesn’t have to be. These rental sites all let you browse online, select a dress to borrow for...
The custom map jewelry that has us thinking Mother’s Day gifts (hint, hint)
It’s never too early to start thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, in my opinion. And when I spotted the custom street map jewelry over at Talia Sari, I knew these were going straight to the top of my wish list. The minimalist style is sleek and understated,...
The personalized handbags that are more meaningful than a monogram
We’ve covered lots of clever personalized gifts that we’ve discovered over the years, and especially personalized gifts for Mother’s Day — with more in the next few weeks, no doubt! And the new-to-us Irvine-based Etsy shop, Fontem, is a new one...
The new Vans x Bowie collection: Can you identify the album cover that inspired each design?
Not that I’ve been sitting around waiting for another hot new Vans collab, but then the Vans x Bowie sneaker collection was announced, and suddenly I’m Konmari-ing my existing sneaker collection, and setting up a calendar alert for April 5. CMP is an...
Why the new drug for postpartum depression won’t just treat it, it could destigmatize it.
When I heard that the FDA had approved the first-ever drug to treat postpartum depression, I was thrilled. Given how commonplace this serious mental health condition is, and how severe the impact can be on the entire family, I’ve always wished for a greater...
Save vs Splurge: My favorite spring 2019 fashion trends to fit any budget
Spring is always my favorite season for fashion (despite the whole realizing I’m going to have to show my triceps again part) and this year’s 2019 spring fashion trends are so incredibly wearable! It’s so refreshing to see fun fabrics, pretty...
My favorite new women’s t-shirt is from Soma. Yes, the bra place!
I was perusing my local Soma last week to pick up a few new bras when I spotted a women’s t-shirt that looked pretty awesome. And well, it turns out that I was indeed correct. Related: The best white t-shirts for women Their Essential Short Sleeve Tee, which I...
Parents: Toss your kids’ cheap Claire’s cosmetics. It’s got asbestos in it.
According to a new FDA report, Claire’s brand cosmetic products have tested positive for tremolite asbestos. That means those eye shadows, compact powders, or contour palette that your kids may own need to be tossed, stat. Especially because this is the kind of...
7 DIY face mask recipes for every skin care woe that ails you
While I’m not personally a huge makeup buff, I do enjoy a good skincare product to clean and brighten my skin…and hopefully reduce some fine lines. And when it comes to face masks, they’re just plain fun. In fact, it’s become one of my favorite...
Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic
Last week, Elle magazine reported that the hottest accessory new stealing the show at NY Fashion week was barrettes…for adults. And despite some of the totally bizarre fashion trends we’ve seen lately, this is one we can totally get behind. Because, anyone...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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