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Type ‘DIY mask’ into Pinterest, and your brain might overload from the amount of options it generates. Since I like to pamper myself on Sunday evenings, I made the mistake of throwing myself into the Black Hole tonight to search for a turmeric mask. Turmeric is an ancient miracle spice that is known for anti-inflammatory […]
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I realized that haven’t been posting about products as much lately, mostly because I’ve been wearing less makeup, washing my hair less, and generally being more low-maintenance. But I do have a few finds for you… Essie Gel Couture – As someone who proudly does her own nails (and all her friends’), I’ve been waiting for […]
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I went in for a touch-up at the salon yesterday, but then my stylist and I decided that we’d do something a little different for summer. I’m a natural blonde, usually with long mermaid locks – I had butt-length hair by the time I was three – and I’m not big on experimenting or making […]
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1. Even though I’m basically on a permanent health-kick, I really want to try one (or all) of these detox recipes. (via StyleCaster) 2. I’ve been slacking on my fitness lately, but I’m definitely going to try some of these ab exercises ASAP. (via Self) 3. I really want to try Ole Henriksen’s new peel! […]
Read MoreI hate winter; I’m just not a cold weather kind of girl. After the magic of Christmas has worn off, it is really just cold, dark and gray for about three months. This means dry skin, windburn, shoveling out my car, and me just generally feeling miserable; my Seasonal Affective Disorder literally makes me SAD! […]
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After a week in Greece and the chaos of moving out of my apartment, I forgot to bring my beach bag to the Cape this weekend. In fairness, I’m there every weekend for over two months of every year since I was born, so I should just leave a bag there. The nasty sunburn on […]
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First off: yes, I know how to spell stars, but my last name is Starr. Just in case you thought I titled this post and did not know how to spell. I do! Anyway, how are you coping with coming back from a long weekend? I had an amazing time on the Cape with my […]
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1. A really great idea that dates back to one of our founding fathers. (via Career Girl Daily) 2. I never really adjusted to the time zone in Greece, and I’ve been tired ever since I got home. Flight attendants of all people can give advice on how to beat jet lag. (via Byrdie) 3. […]
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Before coming back to Boston, we spent two days in Athens. It was so different from Mykonos; it’s hard to believe they’re part of the same country! Honestly, I preferred the beaches and white alleyways of Mykonos – Athens is much hotter, louder, and dirtier. But Athens is filled with rich ancient history, and I […]
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Happy 4th of July! Even though I am spending the day relaxing with my family, I’ve scheduled this post for y’all. There are so many things about this country that are great: freedom of speech, right to vote, Disneyland, and Shake Shack, to name a few. There are also a lot of things that need to […]
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Love & Water 