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I know that in America we obsess over looks, always trying to look thinner, better, toned-er, younger. I’ve really been trying not to care, to love myself as I am now and not for who I might be if I were 6 pounds lighter with shinier hair. But seriously, I recently looked in the mirror and for the first time saw what I swear is a wrinkle under my eye.

A WRINKLE.

I know I only have myself to blame. My eyes look baggier, darker, and worse for the wear after all those all-nighters finishing finals followed by all-nighters celebrating that finals are so yesterday (literally). And while those all-nighters are worth it (well the celebratory ones), the consequences, yeah, not so much. Read More »

[Welcome to my Weekly Love List, a list on all things I love. Because if I love them, well, obviously you should love them too. As the Backstreet Boys song says (and yes, I am actually quoting them) “My Love is All I Have To Give.” So with that throwback, here are this week’s list-worthy things…]

1. Dolce Vita “Ellie” Sandal. Maybe it’s because I don’t have the ankles to wear them. Maybe it’s because it’s currently -5 outside and I would give my left foot to wear them (literally). But either way I love these bad boys….

2. MyPublisher.com. So, a while ago I told you about my love for Shutterfly and their photo books. Well, ladies, I’ve found the Louboutins of photo albums. Mypublisher.com turns your books into coffee table books. And I am convinced there is NO better coffee table book than one filled with your most treasured pics. Think about it: when was the last time your coffee table books were more than just dust/shot glass collectors? Or, more importantly, when was the last time you even had a coffee table book? (Aren’t those tables supposed to be danced on?) Now here is a coffee table book worth l-o-v-ing. Read More »