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Ayaka Nishi Interview: Jewlery Natural
Nature is certainly the most important muse of human kind. Some are more articulate about it than others. In the heart of the one of the most urban environments on Earth, emerging designer, Ayaka Nishi creates fine jewelry inspired by the natural world right in her studio. I really loved…
Forever in Green Jeans
Whether you wear jeans every day, or every now and then… jeans have become an essential part of the modern wardrobe. However, it’s starting to surface that jeans aren’t exactly the most environmentally friendly garment. Here’s why: 1. Jeans are made of cotton.. while cotton in many ways is superior…
Beauty Solutions: No More Spidey Lashes
When I’ve done makeup for friends and they’ve asked for tips, I would tell them to just skip the bottom lashes. If it smears, you’ve got a mess that’s hard to fix. If it flakes, you get little black stuff under your eyes, and it’s hard to apply without looking…
Holiday Hair Survival Products
The holidays can be tough. Family, friends, parties, presents… trying to keep up at work. Lately, I’ve been having a “I hate my hair” phase, by lately, I meant this entire year I’ve hated my hair. Ever since I cut it back in January, I just don’t like my mop….
Inspired by the city… Jene DeSpain Jewelry Handmade in NYC
The right accessory can really dress up even the most minimal outfit. A tank dress and sandals with the right necklace and earrings transforms to casual to ultra chic. Emerging jewelry designer, Jene DeSpain crafts elegant pieces that can be worn day or night. Inspired by iconic New York architecture,…
Easy DIY Half-Moon Manicures
Up until recently, I went through a complete nail polish dry spell. Clean, perfectly rounded and filed nails was my manicure manifesto. This of course was completely different from my attitude in high school, where I could only wish for more tips to decorate. Glitter (and lots of it), stripes,…
Beauty Solutions: Lighten Up, Babe… Naturally
It seems like everywhere I turn there’s a product to brighten the skin, whether it’s a serum, mask, or makeup with light diffusers. And every one of them catches my eye, because I’ve got spots, spots, everywhere spots. I’ve got freckles, brown spots from sun damage, and red spots left…
How to Take Gorgeous Self Portraits
When it comes to Fashion Blogs, there is no more personal way to create original content that the ol’ “What are you wearing” post. Image via Snowshoe Rabbit Even if the main focus of your blog may not be personal style, WAYW photos help personalize your blog and connect with…
Adding a Newsletter to Your Blog
“I don’t want to put more junk in other people’s mail boxes.” I don’t want to bother people. My blog isn’t big enough. I don’t have enough time… I hate half the newsletters I get in my box. These are all the things I keep telling myself about newsletters. But…