Take on 2018 with these 8 pieces of empowering, mood-boosting jewelry
When I saw Etsy editors recommending mood-boosting jewelry for this time of year, I was in. Let’s just say, I’ve felt like Cinderella lately . . . pre-fairy-Godmother. I’m constantly cleaning up after my kids because it’s too cold for them to...
You better sit down. We found Porg sneakers.
Ever since we saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi, everyone in my household has been obsessed with Porgs. Which is why I’m sort of freaking out of these Porg sneakers that just launched a few seconds ago. Related: 16 of the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids These Po-Zu...
13 gorgeous ways to help you rock Ultra Violet, the 2018 Pantone color of the year.
While some years have been fashion misses for us (oof, that 2017 Pantone Greenery was a tough one), we’re all about Pantone’s 2018 color of the year, which is a rich, royal-looking, totally wearable Pantone Ultra Violet. Whether it’s a clever nod to...
Cheering for Tommy Hilfiger’s new styles of of adaptive clothing for kids and adults: WOW are they good
Getting dressed presents special challenges when you have special needs, so we love it when big-time brands recognize the need and create adaptive styles that are just as cute and affordable as the originals. Target’s Cat & Jack Adaptive line for kids was...
The best stay-put lipstick I’ve tried. Kiss me, Nars!
I am always looking for a good stay-put lipstick, which means it uh, actually stays. Plus, it can’t be too drying, it has to distribute the pigment evenly, and it uh…actually has to stay put. Within reason of course. Well hallelujah for Nars Powermatte Lip...
Everything you ever wanted to know about eyelash extensions
After admiring my friend’s gorgeous eyelash extensions a few months ago, I decided to bite the bullet and try them myself. As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make-up, and doesn’t have a lot of time, I figured it would a cool way to make me look a...
A wonderful little gift to yourself to help power you through the new year.
We featured the Speakeasy Works Equality wristlet as one of our favorite feminist gift ideas all created by women in our recent Holiday Gift Guide. And even though the holidays have passed, we all love it so much we think it makes an amazing gift for yourself to get...
12 fabulous last-minute beauty gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Including you.
If you’ve ever read any of our gift guides, you know we love to give and receive (hint hint) beauty gifts any time of year at all. They’re a brilliant, easy gift for those of us last-minute shoppers, and yet they never feel last minute at all. Whomever is...
5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!
After spending a lifetime as the girl with the frizzy hair, bless the 21st century and its awesome hair products and techniques. Whether I’m looking for a chic holiday look with bouncy curls or waves, or a sleek blowout for everyday, I am grateful to the experts...
7 tips to start caring for (gulp) aging skin: Confessions of a 40-something
I have been blessed my whole life with the gift of “can I see your ID please, Miss?” skin. (All credit goes to my mom and grandmother for that one.) But now for the first time, I am grappling with — cue the horror movie music — aging skin. I...
Tips for preventing and treating skin redness this winter. | Sponsored message
This is a sponsored message from Eucerin In the winter months, your skin is subjected to so many factors that can create redness — everything from wind and snow to things you may not have considered, like what you eat and drink. Some of it is avoidable, some of...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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