This is Ava Anderson. She is a 19-year-old freshman at Babson College, a small business school outside of Boston. She enjoys playing volleyball and napping, and in her spare time, she is the CEO and founder of an all-natural cosmetics company called Ava Anderson Non-Toxic. Now, I don't know what you folks were doing in your teen years, but I recall having bouts of interest in stuff like, say, … [Read more...]
Eyelash Extensions: Don’t Do It
Eyelash extensions—don't do it! Yes, you may wind up doe-eyed and Deschanel-esque, but you may also wind up “turning into Quasimoto,” as Cosmo put it. While lash extensions—synthetic fibers glued one by one to natural eyelashes—haven't yet been known to cause hunchbacks, they can lead to allergic reactions, eye discharge, eye swelling and eyelash alopecia. Alas! I'll admit: I'm frequently … [Read more...]
4 Beauty Gurus Every Makeup Junkie Needs to Be Following ASAP
There are people that do their makeup well but beauty gurus take it to the next level. Beauty gurus are these magical creatures that have acquired a select set of skills that have provided them with the power to transform themselves (and sometimes others, too) into “Insta-goddesses.” These beauty gurus have been so generous as to bestow on us muggles some of their tips and tricks to achieving … [Read more...]
Embrace Wearing Your Hair Long
In a world that idealizes frizz-free, pin-straight hair, it's tough for a lot of us to embrace our naturally curly tresses. Most of us can totally relate to stocking up on straightening products and using our trusty blow-dryers to achieve that glossy look that we see on magazine covers. But while there's absolutely nothing wrong with rocking straight styles, you've got to admit that they're pretty … [Read more...]
Oatmeal DIY Face Masks for a Homemade Spa Treatment
Let's be real, nothing beats a little R&R after a long day of work… or school… or hanging out at the beach! And while I can usually get my relaxation fix with a glass of wine and the latest episode of Big Brother, sometimes you want something a little more fancy in your routine. If a trip to the spa isn't in your budget then face masks have probably become your new best friend. And what's even … [Read more...]
How to Feel Beach-Ready and Body-Confident in Just 30 Minute Workouts
What if I told you that you can feel beach ready and super confident in just 30 minutes or less? No, I'm not just reciting lines for a cheesy infomercial. It's actually very possible and even ~science~ can back it up. You can feel like the hottest and most confident woman in the world on most days, but when it comes time to hit the beach, it's not uncommon to feel self-conscious or down about … [Read more...]
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