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Is it a good idea to work with your friends? The answer might surprise you

In college, most of us learned that living with friends can actually be pretty tricky business. So when the question is whether to work with your BFF, the pressure’s much higher. So should you work with a friend? The usual advice goes something like this: No. Never. And… that’s the end of this article. Gotcha! If […]

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We’re Hiring!

**UPDATE: Thanks to our many talented applicants. This role has now been filled.** Hey y’all, I’m excited to share that we’re currently accepting applications for a full-time Partnerships Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join our small, close-knit team, so I’d love for you guys to share it on social and with any friends […]

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Austinites: Reserve Your Spot for the Get Healthy Get Together on May 6th!

Last year we hosted our first ever IRL party with readers — it was a crazy fun morning of working out, shopping, and making connections (all with an amazing soundtrack provided by DJ Alfa Leone). We had pedicures, cold-pressed juice, and some pretty amazing giveaways…  but the best part was getting to meet all of you in […]

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5 Thought-Provoking Podcasts Run By Women

What’s not to love about a good podcast? You get the thrill of a good story from anywhere, anytime, without having to schlep a heavy hardcover book with you onto the subway. And while we love a good rerun of Serial and we’re diehard fans of Alec Baldwin’s podcast, there are a ton of other podcasts out there that […]

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Weekend Notes

Good morning from sunny LA! I flew in yesterday to kickoff an exciting project that I can’t wait to tell you guys all about (soon!) but in the meantime, Chanel and I have managed to squeeze in a ridiculous amount of fun and amazing meals already. We snagged an invite to the garden party celebrating […]

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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Found on Pinterest

We all love finding inspiration on Pinterest, especially those great quotes and motivational thoughts that seem cosmically meant to come into your feed (thank you, Coco Chanel.) But every now and then we come across advice that seems… well, a bit questionable. Here at Team CS, we gleefully file those away on a shared secret […]

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Weekend Notes

Happy weekend, y’all! It’s been sunny and gorgeous here in Austin, and we spent yesterday soaking it up on the golf course at PGA’s WGC-Dell Match Play Championship. It was my first golf tournament ever and we had a total blast — I posted all about the day on my Insta stories, and am now totally wanting to […]

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How to Find Your Niche and Get Paid For It

Not sure when exactly it happened, but recently, I’ve been referred to as an OG blogger. It’s true that when I started the site almost 8 years ago, lifestyle blogging still felt a bit like the wild west; we were experimenting and trying out new ways of creating content just because it made us happy — I had no idea […]

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5 Ways to Improve Your Career Skills on Your Coffee Break

If you’re one of those people who always plans to take a night class or attend a workshop, but ultimately you remember that your favorite show just landed on Netflix and opt to just stay in and order Thai food…you’re not alone. But given that the summer is looming and 2017 is almost halfway done, […]

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Weekend Notes

Morning, friends! It’s been a couple weeks since our last edition of Weekend Notes — if you’ve been following on Insta, you’ve seen that things have been a little SXSW crazy around here and it’s been a constant juggle of work and kids and festival. Yesterday was the grand finale, and we soaked up the sunshine, […]

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Credit Score

featured image via Müjgan Afra Özceylan Editor’s Note: Today’s post is authored by Erica Holland. In addition to her full-time role at a private equity firm, Erica runs a personal finance and lifestyle blog, ModMoney, where she simplifies personal finance in a relatable way, and dives into important “real world” topics seldom taught in school. Most of […]

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If You’re Thinking About Trying Whole30, Read This First

image from cali vintage When my sister asked if I wanted to do Whole30 with her this past August, my knee-jerk reaction was “No way, not another diet!” While I’m still figuring out what works best for me nutritionally — it changes daily based on what my body needs — I am 100% confident that […]

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The Poet and the Rebel

Hairstylist Diamond Mueller and musician Jonathan Terrell have the kind of dynamic that hit country songs are made of. He’s the free-wheeling wildcard to her cool, no-nonsense personality. “She’s friggin’ tough,” says Jonathan of his wife, who he began dating almost a decade ago. He adores her strength and stunning looks, and she loves his talent, ambition and […]

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10 Ways to Make Essential Oils Part of Your Daily Routine

Editor’s note: A couple years ago, Adina Grigore shared with us these 6 Recipes for Beautiful Skin from her first book, and to this date, it remains one of my favorite beauty stories of all time. The simple ingredient combinations and vibrant photos instantly made me want to call up my best girlfriends for an impromptu slumber party and […]