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The Prettiest Spring Compacts

With the weather finally warming up, I know many of us are pondering spring cleaning (myself included!) but today I’d like to steer our focus from vacuuming and scrubbing to a more fun topic: the big spring makeup-bag clean. I firmly believe that every woman should, every season, give her beauty stash a good once-over, […]

So easy and great for spring!
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Braided Headband

We’re always excited to see what fun ideas stylist Erica Rae will bring to the next shoot, and when she mentioned a “braided headband” we couldn’t wait to see just how she would create it. Brunette beauty Sarah Contrucci Smith was kind enough to model for us (you may remember her amazing Blue Valentine party […]

How to use airbrush foundation
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My Newest Beauty Secret

You guys know I’m a bit of a beauty product junkie, and for the most part, I’ve tried it all. Sheet masks, color-correcting primers, setting sprays, contouring sticks, plumping lip glosses; you name it, it’s probably been in my makeup drawer at one time or another. The one makeup innovation I’d never tried? Airbrush foundation. […]

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The Best All Natural Nail Polish Brands

It’s no secret that there are more sketchy chemicals lurking in our personal care products than we’d like to admit. While as a beauty lover I’ll never give up all of my products for say, a jar of coconut oil, over the past couple of years I’ve been much more aware of the toxicity of […]

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Strobing Makeup Technique

Makeup artist Laura Martinez has literally flawless skin every time we see her, so we couldn’t wait to learn her secrets for strobing. (PS: In case you haven’t already heard, strobing is the newest all-the-rage makeup technique that utilizes highlighting and illusion to create your best face possible.) We already know that strobing helps to […]

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12 Best Off The Shoulder Tops

If you ask me, off-the-shoulder tops never went out of style. Much like wide leg jeans, I’ve always thought the cut to be ultra stylish and flattering, and even though mainstream fashion is just telling us to love them right now, I’ll forever have a place in my heart for the look. Not only does an off-the-shoulder […]

Inside the home of the impossibly chic founder of tenoverten
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Nadine Abramcyk

The best pedicure I’ve ever had took place at the new tenoverten that opened in Austin a few weeks ago. Sure the polish was flawlessly applied and the space was gorgeous, but what made it most memorable was sitting next to co-founder Nadine Ambramcyk and bonding over motherhood, a shared love for healthy living, and the joys and challenges […]

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My Quest for Perfect Brows

When it comes to beauty, it’s often true that we always want what we weren’t naturally born with, and that would certainly explain my lifelong obsession with full, shapely brows. Back in junior high, when pencil thin brows had a short moment in the sun, all my barely-there brows needed was a quick visit with the […]

Everything you need to look amazing on the beach this year: think hydrated skin, glossy hair, and a healthy glow!
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Spring Break Getaway Beauty Prep

It’s officially that time of year where I’m feeling so pallid and run-down that I’m practically dying for some sun. So, naturally, I’m dreaming of a more grown-up take on a college spring break trip (with less booze and more sunscreen, of course!). I’ve put together a list of everything needed to stay protected and […]

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Bridesmaids Dresses We Would (Seriously) Wear Again

It’s almost become a cliché: the well-intentioned bride promised to choose a dress that you can “definitely” wear again, and a few months later you find yourself hanging yet another strapless pastel number in the back of your closet to collect dust. Thankfully, stylish brides can now make good on their promise with the new collection from Fame […]

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5 Steps to Bigger Eyes

If there’s one thing we’re constantly playing with in terms of makeup, it’s how to make our eyes look bigger. There’s just something so feminine and pretty about a doe-eyed look, and those of us with deep set or smaller eyes are always up for a new approach to making our eyes more prominent. Our […]

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7 Ways to Cure Winter Chapped Lips For Good

It’s right about that time of the winter when I start to feel… a bit run down (to put it mildly). Between the lack of sun, lack of humidity, and lack of a meal that doesn’t involve carbs and red wine–hey, a girl’s gotta make it through somehow–by the end of February, my skin has […]

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12 Gorgeous Clutches for Spring

What makes a great clutch? First: it has to be big enough to hold your iPhone. Second: it has to go with almost everything. Because while clutches used to mostly come in the “box” variety and were seldom seen off the red carpet, they’re now made in so many styles and materials, that they’re just as daytime-friendly as a cross […]

Getting dressed with Katie Kime
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A Morning With Katie Kime

Among the interior design set, and in Austin especially, the name Katie Kime has been popping up a lot lately. So what’s all the buzz about? Maybe it’s her new home decor shop at one of the city’s busiest intersections, or her involvement in some of this town’s hottest parties, or the biggest conversation topic of […]