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Dress to Impress: St. Patrick's Day

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Photo: Home Business Magazine Now that it’s March, St. Patrick’s Day is the next upcoming holiday and the time to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. While it may seem obvious to throw on that one green t-shirt you have laying in your drawers and call it a day, we have some tips for you to outdo yourself this year. Instead of relying on a t-shirt with St. Patrick’s Day or a pun about being lucky, try out a more sophisticated look this year. These outfits allow you to wear the clothes you love so it doesn’t only look like you’re out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Outfit 1 Our first outfit features black jeans, which can be used in a variety of outfit choices. These pants are so versatile and pair well with the splash of green you’re going to add in each St. Patrick’s Day combo. Top these black pants with a green sweater, they come in a variety of shades and styles, so add your own style into this outfit so you can show off you. Throw on some black booties to kee...

Love Yourself This Valentine's Day

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Photo: Pixabay Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be focused on couples but is about spreading love to all your loved ones and yourself. You don’t need to be in a relationship, nor do you need Valentine’s Day to show love and appreciate others. So, this holiday, whether you’re in a relationship or happily single, you can still practice self-care not only now but in your everyday life. That’s why we compiled some tips for you to get the most out of taking care of yourself this year.  Start off the day with deep breaths Deep breaths help you put yourself in the moment and calm down your brain. Doing a few in the morning while focusing on the present will prepare you for the day ahead. It’s important to not get ahead of yourself each day and to enjoy every moment you have. Yesterday is over and tomorrow isn’t here yet, so live in the present. Photo: The New York Times Stretch in the morning Taking deep breaths puts you in the right mindset for the day and pairing that wi...

12 Days of Aveda

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        This time of year is filled with holiday themed music, and one of the songs you’re most likely to hear in some way or form is the “12 Days of Christmas.” You know, the one that lists all the presents some lady is getting for 12 days of Christmas. Well, that song was the inspiration behind this blog post, because we decided to take that popular tune and turn it into the 12 Days of Aveda, featuring Aveda’s special gift packages for the holiday season.         On the first day of Aveda, my true love gave to me “A Gift of Rosemary Mint.” This gift set features three rosemary mint products: shampoo, conditioner, and hand/body wash. Each one contains the scent of organic rosemary, peppermint, and other flower and plant essences.       On the second day of Aveda, my true love gave to me “A Gift of Shampure.” With Shampure’s hand/body wash, body lotion, and moisturizing crème, you’ll be able to ...

Halloween Costumes with Simple Hairstyles: For you to embrace your inner hero this year

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                                    Halloween is creeping up on us and if you haven’t figured out your costume yet, don’t worry because we have some ideas for you! There’s more to your costume than the outfit and makeup, your hair is one of the biggest part of the whole ensemble. That’s where we come in, not only have we compiled some fun Halloween costumes, but we’ve included their iconic hairstyles, so you can pull off your best Halloween look yet.  Katniss from the Hunger Games:             Popular book trilogy turned movies amazed the minds of many when they were released, more specifically the movies which introduced the series to even more fans. The main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen is the subject for our first costume, with her iconic side braid and bangs, this hairstyle is nothing to sweat about. So, gather up...