“Leslie, you need to take some vitamins!” I‘ve heard my mother shouting this at me for years and like most of us do, I ignored her. Last year after my scheduled physical, which you should
Lifestyle
There’s No Shame In Our Scars
In my early twenties I spent too much time shaming myself and my tomboy ways. Wishing I had been a girl inclined to sitting pretty instead of skating down the stairs. As I settle into my thirties now I recognize more and more, there’s no shame in our scars.
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Beauty
Making Sure My Black Doesn’t Crack
It’s been quite some time since I’ve delved into what I do to keep my moneymaker looking top notch. We’re talking skincare today friends. As a kid I often asked my mother if I could
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Fashion
Pinspiration: 001
I often spend my days and at times late nights, perusing Pinterest. Not in search of anything in particular but instead just gathering inspiration in all forms as it comes. In this fresh series I
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Motherhood
3 Reasons To Say No To Snapback Culture
We live in a world where the “snapback” – a phrase deemed by the social media generation, to mean how quickly a woman’s body snaps back into shape or to its previous pre-baby state, is
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Fashion
Paris Feels In California
Have you ever felt you’re longing for someplace you’ve been to before? Lately I’ve been feeling this pull toward Paris so much it’s almost strange. Like I can feel the air around the Siene, I
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Fashion
Rediscovering Your Style in Your 30s
I read a book a few years ago when I was struggling to develop a sense of style. It asked loads of questions, gave examples of people to look at, and ultimately gave you a
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Beauty
This Natural Deodorant Is A Mega Must Have
For years I’ve struggled with trying to find a deodorant that doesn’t cause me any grief. I’ve tried it all. A multitude of brands that promised to leave me dry and funk free, but I