How to get loose, natural curls

Looking for loose, natural-looking curls? Wavy hair is a hot look these days, and now you can have it, too! This fantastic video from Michelle Phan is a great demo for how to get curly, wavy hair without using harsh heat or chemicals. Check out the video here to get…

Book review: Instant Style

In Style's Instant Style: Your Season-by-Season Guide for Work and Weekend may have been published seven year's ago, but it's still a great resource for figuring out your style and creating your wardrobe (and isn't that the mark of true fashion and style - when it never goes out of…

Ten-second fix: eliminate tangles & reduce static

Do you have trouble keeping your hair in line? If it gets tangled easily or attracts static constantly, these are two great tips for fixing that problem in no time. 1. Eliminate Tangles: Comb your hair with your fingers. This is good practice when you're washing your hair as well…

National Kale Day

Today is National Kale Day! And that means we are all to celebrate the goodness that is kale. Out of everything you can do with kale, Mr Science and I prefer to make vegan cheezy kale chips in our dehydrator. They are ridiculously delicious! Do you eat kale? What's your…

The Number One Rule for Nails

And the number one rule for nails is... let them breathe. Taking care of your nails is important to ensuring an overall classy and clean, stylish look. But if you overdo it, you can really destroy your nails. And who wants to have brittle, yellowing, thin nails beneath all the…

What to do if your partner doesn’t enjoy shopping

I have a confession to make: I don't always enjoy shopping. I love fashion, and I enjoy looking at clothes and accessories in magazines, but shopping in actual stores can be a real drag sometimes. Trying to find something that fits and battling crowds can be exhausting! Luckily my common-law…

The quarter-of-a-century mark

{warning: "introspective" (self-involved?) ramblings of a 20-something ahead} Turning 25 this week led me to pondering all kinds of things, but really the main thing going through my head was, why are you all on Facebook this early in the morning? and who is that guy who just wished me…

Ten-second boost: big sunglasses

Yes, I'm talking about over-sized Jackie O-style sunglasses. What's so great about them? Three reasons: You get to pretend you're a celebrity. Big sunglasses are a great way to hide bags under your eyes or a lack of make-up. They can give the most low-key outfit a whole new flare.…