Aww! A Sweet Headband for Valentine's Day

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Remember when headbands were an absolute staple of your outfit? Probably from pre-school to about the 4th grade. They were plastic, and hard and kind of dug into your temples a little bit – but they were THE hair accessory and came in every color of the rainbow. 

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Well, these days, the headband has softened a little bit, and has extended beyond grade school to become quite the fashionable wardrobe addition for girls of all ages. From beaded chains draped loosely across the forehead to bands that keep bangs at bay – the headband is a perfect finishing touch to any outfit.  read more

Watch This Manicure Transform Into a Cozy Cable-Knit Sweater

Staples of the season: mulled wine and cozy sweaters, right? 

Given Los Angeles doesn’t ever get remotely close to frigid temperatures, we tend to deal with a massive case of FOMO when we see the rest of the country wearing festive cable-knits. Our solution? Creating one on our nails, obviously. If you have a steady hand and are good at painting your nails, this look is relatively simple to re-create, given you have gel polish and a curing device at home. If not, it’s a great look to give your nail artist for inspiration!  read more

How to Get Rooney Mara’s Golden Globes Braid in 5 Minutes Flat

Now that the Golden Globes are over, it’s time to start thinking about how we can hack the best hair + beauty looks from the red carpet for ourselves! One of the coolest ‘dos we spotted last night was on Rooney Mara. She rocked a braid-in-a-braid (a braid-ception of sorts, if you will) style. While this style looks pretty complex, if you break it down step-by-step, it’s actually super simple and a great option for the gal who wants a modern style without a ton of fuss. Here’s how you can get Rooney Mara’s Golden Globes braid in six easy steps, staring Rooney Mara’s twin (aka our Commerce Marketing Associate, Sarah!). read more

A Super Simple Way to Waterproof Your Shoes (Get Your Hair Dryer Out!)

Walking around in soaking wet canvas shoes? Well, stop it already!

As the first few weeks of the year whizz by, we find ourselves trudging around in dreary weather, plunging temperatures and, dare we say it, a fair bit of drizzle. (Unless you live in the Northeast, in which case, it’s blizzard time.) What’s worse than the drizzle itself? Walking around in soggy socks!

You might have had the good sense to invest in a pair of seasonably appropriate boots or super cute, colorful galoshes. But if not, don’t give up on your stylish but impractical canvas shoes just yet. read more

Organize Your Rings With DIY Monogrammed Ring Cones

Whether you prefer delicate stacked rings, bold baubles or sweet and sentimental rings, you need to keep them organized. For a long time, my rings were scattered all over the place… until now! DIY monogrammed ring cones are super easy to make and useful too. All you need is a little clay, paint and glaze to get a faux ceramic look for a fraction of the price!

Materials and Tools:
— oven-bake clay
— acrylic paint
— paint brush and/or Q-tips
— alphabet rubber stamps
— glazing medium
— sandpaper
— X-ACTO knife read more