Bookish, Veganish, Holding it Togetherish
Ariana Grande claims that her latest album, petal, comes from a feral place, one producing takes she didn’t rewrite or soften. Now, petal is honest. But is it feral? Eh. It’s peeved, at best. The anger on petal is biting, not ravenous. The album’s atmosphere is alluring, provocative, and pointed,
Twenty years ago, 80% of high schoolers had driver’s licenses. Today, that figure is 63%. When I was growing up, getting one’s driver’s license was such a big deal. We were prepping at 15, with the driver’s ed, the test-taking, and the graduation from permit to license (furious about the
Because I write about habit change and goals, my inbox is full of questions about the subject, ranging from “How can I be more assertive?” to “How do I lose weight?” They’re looking for specific answers, and while I have a few (research “spotlight bias” and don’t eat after 6
Know how they say you can’t pour from an empty cup? It’s a nice sentiment, but too vague and frou-frou for me. I need logic, not metaphors. This is more my language: Nothing in life can be done optimally, not for ourselves, not for our families, and not for our
When it comes to beauty products this year, I’ve been prioritizing performance over trends (or my roving eyes). As a middle aged woman navigating the beauty world, I don’t have the patience (or funds) for flashy items that don’t deliver. That’s why these five beauty brands—Tirtir, Living Proof, RMS Beauty,
Turning 40 brought some unexpected changes to my beauty routine. Foundation, once a great friend, became a foe. It looks cakey in natural light, emphasizing textures and my newly acquired static wrinkles. This transformation led me on a makeup adventure, allowing me to experiment with new products and techniques to
The 40th decade brings new adventures, wisdom, and changes to the skin. Now is the perfect opportunity to revamp your beauty routine according to these changes. If you’re a makeup lover aged 40 or older, you’ve probably noticed that the products and techniques of your 20s and 30s aren’t cutting
Some say bold and beautiful eye makeup isn’t part of a post-40 beauty repertoire. That’s silly. Women over 40 should rock bold eye makeup. We can do so with flair, confidence, and panache (that youth simply can’t buy). But. The skin around our eyes changes as we age. It stands
Festive cookies are one of the best things about the holidays. The whole production is so holiday-coded: a warm kitchen on cold days, involving restless kids, going unnecessarily hard with sprinkles and icing. To honor the coziness of it all, I’ve gathered a list of some the internet’s favorite holiday
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful artists of all time. She’s proven herself time and time again: breaking records, winning awards, and just … being one of the best lyricists. Ever. And Swift is finally releasing Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). I am swooning with anticipation (it took everything