Kathleen Tower

Curio Road

The thing that I love about fashion is how much it changes.  To one person, only the most expensive designer products are fashionable.  Many people love national retailers.  Someone might fall in love with a piece from a thrift store, while someone else may hate the fact that someone else owned that necklace first.  I’m […]

Shoesday Tuesday: Editors’ Favorites

When I was in high school, I had to wear a uniform.  Everyone had the same shirt, the same skirt (it was an all-girls’ school), and the same knee-highs.  The only way to show your sense of style was through your accessories and your shoes.  That experience really made me appreciate fashion in general, but […]

A Beauty Review: Lancome L’Absolu Nu

A Beauty Review: Lancome L’Absolu Nu

LANCÔME L’Absolu Nu in Red Chiffon ($29) A bright, shimmery red lipstick. LANCÔME L’Absolu Nu in Beige Tulle ($29) A sheer taupe-y beige. As a college student on a budget, I am a firm believer that many drugstore brands can be just as good as high-end brands.  I have to say, though, that money is well spent on LANCÔME L’Absolu […]

A Beauty Review: Stila Positively Pink Set for Breast Cancer Awareness

Stila Positively Pink Set for Breast Cancer Awareness ($18) A set including  a collectible, multi-colored, pressed powder, paired with a lip glaze (in Splendor) to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Can’t get enough of our featured Breast Cancer Awareness beauty products? Check out this pink duo!

Manicure Monday: Art Deco

Manicure Monday: Art Deco

With fall in full swing – when the weather is cooperating – it’s time to transition to autumn-inspired beauty looks.  Darker hues and deep metallics are big trends for this season, but it can be hard to leave the bright, fun manicures of last season behind. I created this week’s Manicure Monday to combine summer’s […]

A Beauty Review: Milani HD Advanced Lip Color

Milani HD Advanced Lip Color in Candy Apple and Ignition ($8.99) Ignition is a coral red, and Candy Apple is a true red.  Both colors go on sheer and shiny. This is the perfect lipstick for people who don’t like lipstick.  Why?

Manicure Monday: Neon Brights

Happy Manicure Monday, beauty lovers! I wanted today’s manicure to be fun and different.  Something that looks difficult, but really isn’t.  You can’t get a complicated-looking manicure using only one color (I don’t think!), so the key to this mani is using a lot of bright colors that stand out against each other.  Love this […]

The (Newest) Shops at Target

The newest set of Shops at Target have launched in stores and online today, and we couldn’t be more excited about them! Target launched the original Shops at Target back in May, with a fun mix of products from fashion, beauty, home, and food boutiques from around the country.  Now, Target has teamed up with […]

Style {r}evolution

The world of fashion is all about looks. The average consumer, including myself, goes shopping to find things that look good on him or her. The average consumer is thinking about colors, patterns, fits, and trends. The average consumer probably isn’t thinking about what has gone into making all of that.  The amount of chemicals, […]

Manicure Monday: Faux Claws

Manicure Monday: Faux Claws

The thing I might love most about nail polish is how versatile it is.  You can take the same colors and apply them in different ways to get completely different manicures.  On the other hand, you could do the exact same design in different colors and get a different effect!  For example, a classic French […]