Category Archives: Fashion

Study: Millennials like nice things

Last year for my birthday I got a Coach purse. It’s not the flashy kind with the logo all over it. It’s a well-made, goes-with-everything brown leather bag that I’ll hopefully have for years to come. Before my boyfriend ponied … Continue reading

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How to walk in heels, pumps or stilettos without falling on your face

Learn to grow up, wear heels and stay classy. Continue reading

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I’m allowed to wear snakeskin; I was born in the ’80s

I remember the first time I heard Bowling for Soup’s “1985.” I sang it every day in class and I didn’t understand a single word of the song. Though I was born in the tail end of the ’80s, I’m … Continue reading

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Ulta and Sephora makeup that costs less than $10

Sometimes stores like Ulta and Sephora aren’t always the best place to go when you are searching for sexy AND cost-effective products. With that said, I’ve created a list of quality products, some sold at popular makeup destinations and others … Continue reading

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Goodbye, impulse spending

I am a sucker for a good deal — or what I perceive as a good deal. I’ve tackled this topic in previous posts. But even if it’s a steal, my bank account still is impacted. When my disposable income … Continue reading

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Appropriate but unique hairstyle? I think it’s a myth!

I have to say that I love my hair, and many hairdressers do, too. There is an appropriate level of thickness, I don’t get split-ends (only once!) and my natural color isn’t that bad, either. But I am bored with … Continue reading

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Creepy old guy needs help

Every once in a while, I get reminded that it’s not 1992 any more. Happened once late in the decade when I showed up at work at a different job on “Just-Roll-Out-of-Bed Friday.” I was wearing a Champion sweatshirt I’d … Continue reading

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Retail therapy on the cheap

When I was homeschooled — yes, I was homeschooled — my mom and I would go to the mall a lot. This wasn’t our way of skipping lessons or trying to turn real-life situations into educational experiences. I just happened … Continue reading

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