I Was 23 And Hungry: Accepting Food Stamps

By Laura Trapletti Standing in the open, gloomy lobby of the Department of Health and…

Glam Up Your Makeup Bag: July Ipsy Glam Bag Review

There are a lot of different beauty box subscriptions on the market, and I was inspired…

One Woman’s Quest To Meet Ellen

Turn on a TV today, and the odds are high that the person staring back…

It’s My Birch In A Box! July 2014 Birchbox Review

Welcome to the July 2014 edition of “It’s My Birch In A Box,” my monthly feature covering what I…

Reflections On My Redundancy

I’m sitting inside the tiny office by myself, waiting to hear my fate. The manager,…

How To Look Like You’ve Actually Slept (When You Totally Haven’t)

We all have those three-cup-of-coffee mornings where you roll out of bed, go to get…

Anchors Away: Nautical Summer Must-Haves

Summer is finally in full swing and it’s officially warm enough to bring out your…

Really E!? The “Botched Perfect Female Celebrity”

A Thank-You Letter to E! Online: By Nakeisha Campbell I would like to thank you,…

Maybe I Wasn’t Meant For Grad School

“Go to college,” they said. “You were made for that environment.” Meaning what? That I…

On Quitting Smoking

I have an announcement to make: I haven’t smoked a cigarette in three weeks. I…

Break Up With Your Makeup

My biggest insecurity is probably my rosacea. From a young age, my face has always…

Glam Up Your Makeup Bag: June Ipsy Glam Bag Review

I was inspired by Kristin’s June Birchbox review to do a review of another one…

Savvy Shopping: Preppy Dress For Less

Do you frequently walk into J. Crew and wish you could buy everything in sight?…

It’s My Birch In A Box!:—June 2014 Birchbox Review

Welcome to the third edition of “It’s My Birch In A Box,” my monthly feature covering what I…

Can Fashion Be Feminist?

As a self-described feminist and lover of pop culture, I find myself in basically a…

DIY: Beaded Friendship Bracelet

Anyone who says friendship bracelets are out of style is lying to you. This is a…

A Pale Person’s Guide To Sunscreen

It’s almost here. The three month stretch of sunshine and sunburn. Summer. Or as I…

Lip Color Sticks That You Simply Must Try, Darlings

Darlings, I’ve discovered a new lipstick-ish product and it is well worth a smidgen of your…

It’s My Birch In A Box!—May 2014 Birchbox Review

Welcome to the second edition of “It’s My Birch In A Box,” my monthly feature…

Shopaholic: 5 Ways To Fight The Urge To Splurge

By Danielle Bagworth Have you ever looked at your bank balance at the end of…