Kristine Hope Kowalski
What does New Jersey smell like?
It depends who you ask, really. Does New Jersey smells like its beaches, woods, swamps, farms, or cities? Hairspray? A spray tan? Yes, we have them all! Of the many smells of Jersey, the nicest one is from the amazing Jersey-based perfume line, United Scents of America. They have interpreted New Jersey’s scent in a […]
Mamika the Great
I like books with pictures in them. This may surprise those of you who know that I have a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature. (You know- because that means I read things.) I need to train myself to say “I like photography books,” because that statement will get me mistaken for a much more artistic […]
Trend Report: Cute Animals!
Okay, it’s no secret: I’m a tween girl at heart. Sometimes I dot my i’s with hearts. I giggle when I see bunnies hop by. Sparkly eyeshadow and glitter nail polishes are often welcome distractions from the hectic world of grad school and real life. And when I finally make it home at night, I […]
I can forgive you your shoulder pads, Christian Dior.
Buying a new article of clothing comes with a whole process of making it your own. I’m not even talking about accessorizing: which will of course come, in time. I mean the bond you form with your new piece as you make it truly yours. First you bring your new find home, unpack it from […]
Thriving
I’m usually wary of books that leave a copious amount of blank journal pages intended for my note keeping. I tend to fill them with jabs like “Note to author: finish book.” While having spots dedicated to readers’ personal reflections always feels like a bit of a cop-out, there still seems to be some promise […]
Trend Report: Mermaids!
There’s definitely a reason that mermaids have always been so alluring, and I’m guessing it’s not because they smell like brine. Maybe it’s the effortlessly sexy hair and their perfect tans (somehow achieved despite dwelling below layers of darkness.) Whatever their secrets, their mythical beauty is not that unachievable. I was inspired by two great […]
Raising Eyebrows: Worth More Than A Browse
The relationship I share with my eyebrows is almost comical. They’re blonde, so I usually make excuses and forgive them their unruliness. I can generally ignore them, but I still have an instant flash of self-hatred every time I catch a glimpse of them in my car’s rearview mirrors. (What is it about car mirrors […]
The Collabor-eight 