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October 27, 2015
Celia San Miguel
Beauty, Hair Care

The Last Tangle — Enjoy Smooth And Knot-Free Strands With Carol’s Daughter 4-in-1 Combing Cremes

It’s the curly-haired girl conundrum: we’ve been told time and time again that it’s bad business to run a comb —much less brush — through our hair while it’s dry since it can cause major breakage (and aggravate frizz), that it’s preferable to comb strands during the conditioning stage of our showering routines, when our manes are still soaking wet, but what if pesky tangles and knots linger after we rinse?

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Giddy Up! — Saddle Bags Gallop Their Way To “Must-Have” Status

As fashion’s playful dalliance with the Bohemian aesthetic of the 1970s evolves into a fervent, all-consuming, rapturous love affair, the structured satchels and top handle purses of yore are taking a backseat to a handbag style beloved by Bohemian style icons like Ali Macgraw: the saddle bag.

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October 22, 2015
Celia San Miguel
Bath & Body, Beauty, Footwear & Handbags, Fragrance, Jewelry & Accessories, Makeup, Style

The Strongest Pink — Shop To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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How often do our purchases serve a purpose beyond our own enjoyment and satisfaction?

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October 21, 2015
Celia San Miguel
Beauty, Makeup

Ok, Cupid — Lovestruck With Lipstick Queen Cupid’s Bow Lip Pencil Collection

Poppy King has more than earned her self-anointment as the “Lipstick Queen” but, as her pout-tastic kingdom has expanded, she deserves some new accolades, regal titles, and perhaps even some bejeweled crowns that leave no question about her authoritative status.

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Put A Pin In It — 15 Designs That Prove Why Brooches Are This Season’s Go-To Statement Jewelry

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For years, brooches and pins were dismissed as old-fashioned accessories that functioned as a highway to either Dowdy Town or, alternatively, to Tasteless City, the latter thanks to a plethora of tacky Christmas-themed fare (think of sparkly wreath- and bell-shaped numbers).

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Just Add Water — New Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer Is A Time-Saving Wonder

How many times have you heard the sonsonete (translation: the tireless repetition) of the post-shower hydration rule that, in order to achieve maximum moisture absorption, it’s critical to apply lotion or body oil to damp skin rather than waiting for it to be fully dry?

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October 15, 2015
Celia San Miguel
Apparel, Style

Rebecca Minkoff’s SS16 Athleisure Collection Nails The Work-To-Play Transition

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When we first heard the term “athleisure,” it seemed like yet another example of a forced portmanteau (that’s the official linguistic term for the practice of combining two words to create a new one, as with now ubiquitous words like “frenemy,” “bromance,” “McMansion,” and “gaydar”), a mash-up of two nouns (“athleticism” and “leisure”) concocted as a marketing tactic for Internet-age consumers.

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October 14, 2015
Celia San Miguel
Beauty, Nails

Nails That Have A Flair For Drama — New Zoya Fall 2015 Flair Nail Polish Collection

These nail colors are not meant for a Netflix-and-chill session — they’re destined to be seen, to be flaunted, to do a bit of peacocking and attract onlookers.

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