Fall is here and as the leaves change color and the style of clothing you wear changes, so should your makeup! One of the quickest ways to boost your glam is by experimenting with different lipstick hues. Here are some of my go-to lippie shades that brown girls should try this season! 1.You can never go…
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Ask Margo: What tips do you have for starting a blog?
Blogging is one of my favorite creative outlets, and I love when I get questions about how to start a blog? For some, starting a blog with little or no experience can seem intimidating and unfeasible. The truth is–if I can do it, you can do it! A few days ago, I received an Instagram…
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Affordable Fashion
My Style Confessions…
I LOVE clothes and I LOVE shopping my own closet for great staples. It helps me appreciate the items that I own and saves me from putting a dent in my pocket. People often ask me where I get different articles of clothing from and most of the time it’s a thrift store or an item that I…
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Beauty Crush: NYX Cosmetics 3C Conceal Correct Contour Palette in Dark + Swatches
I’m no makeup pro, but I like to dabble and enhance my features using different products and techniques. I’ve always loved watching make up artist treat the face like a canvas and paint on gorgeous creams, liquids, glitters and powders for a fabulous finished look. Everybody and their mama’s mama is obsessed with contouring, strobing…
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Channeling My Inner Explorer in a Hooded Utility Jacket
I’m always in the phase of cleaning/assessing/reorganizing my closet, so on a random Friday evening I decided to do a little cleaning and I stumbled upon a really dope utility jacket that I bought at Old Navy a few years ago. I was living in Chicago and it was snowing and cold, but not freezing so…
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Glam Interview: Love, Cortnie Handbags founder Cortnie Elizabeth Talks Turning Your Passion Into Your Career
If you could turn your passion into a career, would you take a leap of faith to make it happen? That’s exactly what Cortnie Elizabeth, the brains and beauty behind the Love, Cortnie handbag company did when she decided to leave the worlds of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy for a fashion career. After earning a…
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When I’m Feeling Blue…
When I’m feeling blue, I don’t get sad… I get glam! I actually wasn’t feeling blue when I snapped these pictures over the weekend. I was in a pretty good mood. The weather in Florida was gorgeous (mid-80s and sunny) and I got to spend the afternoon playing in my clothes and makeup. Pretty dope,…
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You Can’t Grow Where You Don’t Sow (More from my yoga journey)
For the past month, the words “You can’t grow where you don’t sow.” have been imprinted on my heart and mind. I can’t stop thinking about them. I’ve written them in my journal, I’ve scribbled this quote in different notebooks and I’ve used it as a reminder to live my life with action-oriented intention. About…
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Fringe Benefits
Have you ever put on an article of clothing and suddenly felt like you had more pep in your step? That’s exactly how I feel when I slip on these fringe shorts. I’ve always walked to the beat of my own drum when it comes to what I wear. I go by the “business in the…
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Flaunting Flower Power in a Vintage Lady Jane, Carnaby Street, London Dress
When I was a young girl, I always found myself obsessed with pictures of women from the 60’s and 70’s. The fashion was so posh, fun and eccentric. I’m a total lover of thrifting because it gives me the chance to search for rare pieces that standout in a crowd. Well, back when I was…