Routine
Eyeshadow Hadn’t Been in My Makeup Routine for Years—Then This Palette Changed My Mind
As a beauty writer, I’ve had a front-row seat to the rise and fall of a lot of trends. And eyeshadow slipping out of rotation was one I didn’t fully clock until it was already gone. Back in college (circa 2016), I was fully committed to the whole Kylie Cosmetics era. Cut creases before 8 […]
This Filtered Shower Head Upgraded My Beauty Routine and My Bathroom
Being a renter is high-key frustrating, especially as a DIY girly who loves changing everything about her space. Like, what do you mean I can’t paint my walls or install a pretty new light fixture without “violating my lease”? The reality of loving a well-designed space while renting often looks like getting creative with alterations—often […]
I’m Prone to Seasonal Depression—This is The Routine That Helps Me Every Winter
Until moving to Nashville three years ago, nearly all my life had been spent in the Midwest, where “four seasons” isn’t just a climate pattern but a personality test. Chicago, where I lived for most of my early adult life, was many things, but “sunshine city” was not one of them. Summers were a special […]
ChatGPT Built Me a Miranda Kerr-Inspired Wellness Routine
Like many of us, I find it hard to make time in my hectic schedule to prioritize creating and sticking to a thoughtful wellness routine. Even though wellness should be a major priority in my life, taking care of myself often falls last on my to-do list. And recently, my life has felt extra chaotic. […]