Beauty
Manicure Monday: Kicking Up the Classic French
I have to apologize – my Mani Monday post wasn’t uploaded first thing this morning. Between finals week, job interviews, and trying to pack my life away, the fact that I’m graduating in less than two weeks is bringing my life to a halt. But it’s also been the inspiration for this week’s Mani Monday! […]
A Beauty Review: Neutrogena Cosmetics
I should start out this review by explaining that I am a BzzAgent. I sign up for different campaigns, they send me free stuff, and I try it out. My job as a BzzAgent is to spread the word – either good or bad – about the products I’ve tested. I don’t get paid to […]
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 […]
Manicure Monday: Violet Daze
As you may or may not know, manicures are my thing. Little Orphan Annie might say that you’re never fully dressed without a smile, but I like to say that you’re never fully dressed without a fresh mani. Last Thursday, I was getting ready for my last college formal. I wanted to go all out. I […]
Manicure Monday: Two-Faced
Do you ever sit down to do your nails and realize that you actually have no idea what you want to do? That happens to me quite often, especially since I have a nail polish collection the size of a small salon. What can I say? It’s kind of an obsession. This week, I wasn’t […]
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 […]
Manicure Monday: DIY Nail Stickers!
As posting pictures and tutorials of weekly manicures has become an internet sensation across Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and Pinterest, I’ve decided to make it a weekly addition to the Collabor-eight! I have been a manicure enthusiast since I can remember – honestly. I remember sitting around watching my mom paint her nails in absolute awe of […]
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 