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the secret to “babylights” (and why people are lining up for them)

Have you ever caught yourself having a serious moment of hair envy with a toddler? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell.) But it’s probably because the hair we have when we’re young is naturally lighter, brighter, and more pigmented than the hair we have as adults. There’s a new treatment on the market made to emulate […]

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6 Life-Saving Tips That Will Save Your Sweaters

Ever been heartbroken to see your favorite sweater meet an untimely end? Or wondered what to do with your winter weather splurges once springtime rolls around? Well, the ladies behind The Laundress are here to answer our every sweater query. Meet Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, the founders of the Laundress, a line of environmentally […]

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The Most Romantic New Fragrances

I don’t think I’m alone in saying that Valentine’s Day can sometimes be anything but romantic. In my mind, a holiday that centers completely around men meeting impossibly high standards for romance in the middle of dreary February is just kind of unfair. However, even though most of us enlightened ladies know that Valentine’s Day […]

would make a gorgeous wedding day hairstyle
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The Celtic Knot

We wanted to create an ambitious and romantic hairstyle for Valentine’s Day this year, and Erica Rae did not let us down with this incredible half-up look. As senior stylist at Roar Salon in Austin, Erica was able to dissect this complicated knot in no time. “It took me a couple of tries,” she laughs, […]

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12 Amazing Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Bestie

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and even if you’re in a romantic relationship, there’s no better time to shower your best girlfriends with love. This year, why not skip the usual box of chocolates and gift both yourself and your BFF with a chic, modern version of your elementary school friendship necklace. You know what to do: keep […]

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Bright Makeup to Beat the Winter Blues

Something inexplicable happens to me when the temperatures drop every year: I pack away my colorful, cheery spring and summer clothes and get dressed day after day in almost completely neutral clothing. I don’t know how this phenomenon started, but for some reason, I’m drawn to black, white, and grey almost exclusively from about November […]

Half Up Hair Tutorial
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The Half Up Top Knot

Half-back looks are tricky — the danger being that barrettes can sometimes feel a bit juvenile. That said, we still love the feminine face-framing look of a good half-up ‘do. We consulted with senior stylist Erica Rae of ROAR Salon to learn her technique for wearing half-up hair that feels a lot more modern, and […]

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The Best Cheek Stains and Balms for Winter

All of the “new year, new you” resolutions are well and good, except for one little thing: it’s the dead of winter, hardly the time when many of us are feeling motivated to become our very best selves by knocking back green juices and embarking on ten-mile runs. I prefer a shortcut to looking like […]

SWOONING over these olive trousers
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Top Austin Fashion Bloggers

We may be all about keepin’ it weird, but Austin is also full of stylish ladies who are determined to put the city on the map for more than just its music and tech scene. Whether these gals are dolled up for a cocktail party or showing their street style edge, their wardrobes are sure to […]

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10 Best Timeless Watches

While I’m more of a minimalist when it comes to my jewelry, a simple wristwatch has played a recurring role in my daily accessorizing for years. I’ll be honest, at first I simply loved the way it looked, but once I got in the habit of casually glancing at my wrist to check the time […]

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Into the Pale: Is Faux Tanning Over for Good?

At some point over the last decade I did a one-eighty regarding my perspective on  faux tanning… I can’t pinpoint the exact moment the shift occurred, but maybe it was when I picked up a copy of How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are. Or possibly when my remote made a most unfortunate stumble onto the […]

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Flushed Winter Cheeks

Okay, so we absolutely love this fresh faced winter look (think J Crew catalog) but it’s a little bit scary attempting it on our own… One wrong move can leave us looking like Toddlers in Tiaras, and we’d prefer to keep our beauty pageant looks in the back of mom’s closet where they belong. Enter […]

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Twisted Ponytail Updo

We first spotted this look on the runways when the Spring 16 collections were showing during NYFW. Ever since, we’ve been dying to try out this twisted pony for ourselves. Only one problem: we had no idea how to do it. Fortunately for us we knew exactly who to consult, our sweet friend (and senior […]

The closet of Kristen Lee Cole in Austin, Texas. Wow!
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Kristen Lee Cole Shares The Ultimate Cool Girl Routine

Whether you’re a “morning person” or not, we think you’re going to love our new series featuring insanely cool girls like Kristen Lee Cole. In Getting Dressed With, we’ll be taking an intimate peek into the morning routines of our favorite stylish friends and getting the inside scoop on their favorite products, accessories, and morning […]