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Monday Musings: What I Learned In 2024
In the early days of Project Vanity, I would often write year-end reports celebrating all the things I accomplished over the past 12 months. It was always such a joy to look back on my highlights and...
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Beauty Throwdown: Testing the Original Victoria’s Secret Red Blush Plus...
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made its much-anticipated return last October 15, and one thing I’ve always adored about it is the models’ effortlessly fresh-faced makeup. Their cheeks practically...
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Beauty Roundup: Marc Jacobs Daisy Glow, Guerlain Sakura Collection, Flower...
We’re off to a fresh start in 2025! What better way to kick off the year than with a roundup of fresh beauty news? Let’s make things bright with new additions to Marc Jacobs Daisy family of fragrances:...
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Monday Musings: My Personal Goals in 2025
This is my favorite question to ask my friends these days: what are your personal goals for the year? I emphasize “personal” because most people mention something work-related. Yes we love to be more...
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Hollywood Nostalgia: The 1960s-Inspired Beauty Looks of the 2025 Golden Globes
It’s impossible to look at the beauty looks from the 2025 Golden Globes and not see a love letter to Old Hollywood glamour. The unifying thread throughout the night was an undeniable nod to the...
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Bioré Aqua Protect Mist Review: The Handy Sunscreen You’ll Want for On-the-Go...
Product photography by Perkin GotohioLet’s talk about sunscreen reapplication. We know it's important. We know we should be doing it. But if you’re like me, the thought of ruining your makeup halfway...
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Beauty Roundup: Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer, New Hourglass Foundation...
How do you find 2025 so far? Are you feeling the urge to step up and do better this year, like me? This week’s roundup of beauty news shows that beauty brands just might be feeling the same! We bring...
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Monday Musings: Three Things to Avoid as a Traveler
Hello, friends! As you read this, I’m likely staring at my suitcase, mentally packing and repacking for the fifteenth time. I’m off to Tokyo tomorrow, my favorite city in the world, and while I’ve...
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Glow on the Go: Spotlight Soft Glow Beauty Wand Review + Swatches
Photography by Perkin GotohioWhen it comes to multitasking beauty products, I’m always on the lookout for something that delivers on all fronts: ease of use, great color payoff, and long-lasting wear....
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New Year, All Clear: How To Declutter Your Closet and Beauty Stash
There’s something magical about January, isn’t there? The fresh, crisp feeling of a brand-new year is like opening a blank notebook—it’s full of possibility and promise. For me, the start of the year...
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Review + Swatches : The New Ever Bilena No Budge Lip Liner
Product photography by Perkin GotohioLip liners have had a glow-up recently, and I love how they’ve gone from being an afterthought to having an honored spot in every makeup routine. The Ever Bilena No...
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Beauty Roundup: EB Pillow Pop Multi Pot, Blk Glossdrip, GRWM Lip Maxx, and...
Is it just me, or has January gone on forever?? The days feel long, but somehow they still feel like they’re not long enough. It sure looks like the local beauty industry is putting that to good use,...
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Your Makeup Bag MVP: My Take on Careline's Newest Shades
Product photography by Perkin GotohioI’m all about a good multiuse product—the kind that offers endless possibilities with just one tube. There are days when I simply don’t have the luxury of digging...
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Why You Should Donate Clothes to Zonta’s The Little Vintage Shop
If you're like me, you've probably found yourself standing in front of your closet, realizing just how much stuff you’ve accumulated over the years. Some pieces still spark joy, sure, but others? Maybe...
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Beauty Roundup: Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow, Prada Monochrome Soft Matte...
In this week’s edition of Beauty News Roundup, let’s take a look at what luxury beauty brands have been up to. Whether you just want to get caught up with the latest luxe trends or are looking to add a...
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Monday Musings: Why Women Deserve Better Sex Education (Seriously, It’s About...
You know what’s on my mind today? The fact that it’s 2025, and somehow, we’re still debating whether women deserve proper sex education. Isn’t that wild? We can 3D-print houses and send billionaires to...
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My TRIZIE Mango Fiber Experience: The Fiber Supplement That Changed My Routine
If there’s one thing I never expected to rave about, it’s a fiber supplement. But let me tell you, the TRIZIE Mango Fiber (P 790 / 7 packs @ 10 g each) deserve all the love! My first encounter with...
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Happy Skin Hair’s New Shampoo & Conditioner: Is It Worth It?
One of our favorite homegrown brands, Happy Skin, has always been about skin-caring makeup and skincare packed with skin-loving ingredients. So it only made sense for them to take that same thoughtful...
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Beauty Roundup: Careline Whipped Cream Tint, Ever Organics Brightening Pore...
This week, I’m happy to report that we have an all-local Beauty News Roundup for you. Get ready to be be impressed with new local releases at unbelievably affordable prices! If you like the Careline...
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Monday Musings: Lessons from Sewing My Own Clothes
I started sewing when I got COVID during the pandemic, around September 2021. Stuck in isolation with nothing much to do, I figured—why not spend the next two weeks learning something I’d always wanted...
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