Moving into our new place, it was a goal of mine to incorporate more books into our decor as I think they can add that finishing touch and make things feel warm, well styled, and cozy.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed when trying to nail down your home’s style or vibe? Instead of trying to replicate someone else’s vision, how can you make your home’s style your own? A project like this can be a big undertaking and it’s important to start with a goal in mind to help guide your decisions when refreshing either your furniture or decor.
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Putting it out there — some of us have it, some of us don’t. It shouldn’t be such a taboo subject. There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there, however, that makes researching this topic confusing and frustrating. Will it grow back darker? Thicker?
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I feel like I have been in a major style rut lately! Maybe it’s the blah and rainy weather we’ve been having here in the Bay Area, but I have been feeling quite underwhelmed in the style department. Anyone else?
I have a couple of fun girls nights coming up (a dinner and a bachelorette party) and thought I would put together a little inspiration for anyone else who needs a little closet pep talk as well.
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This post has honestly been on my heart for a few years now, before I had even conceptualized creating a blog to write it on. As I mentioned here in my very first skincare post, it’s a topic that I am so so passionate about because I know what it’s like to struggle with severe breakouts, for ten plus years to be exact. There were many times during that period where I couldn’t even look in the mirror at my own reflection. Anyone else? All I wanted was for the beauty I felt on the inside to shine through my outward appearance.
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Something about the white button down just makes you feel instantly polished. It’s a great way to let your hair, makeup, or accessories do all the talking. Whenever I’m at a loss for what to put on, this makes me feel instantly chic with a great pair of denim, trousers, trendy skirt, etc. I blame it on my style crush on Olivia Palermo and Rachel Bilson; those two know how to work this classic look.
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Let’s face it - when you’re a girl-on-the-go, hair is often the last priority. I find this is the case for me, turning to my trusty bottle of dry shampoo when I need some extra styling help. As of late, I have been really crushing on the low bun. It’s so easy and chic, and is the perfect compliment to dry shampoo hair.
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Aside from attempting to hide under a cute hat, what do you do in a skin crisis? As we all know, these times of crisis always pop up (literally) at the most inconvenient times. Hello first date, interview, a highly photographed day, etc. I have a full on emergency mode I go into during these times. Below are the must-know actions you need to add to your arsenal.
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Let's talk skincare routines - specifically starting with your evening skincare routine (this is where I tend to be most aggressive so starting here makes sense to me). The most transformative improvements in my skin have actually come from changing the steps in my routine - not just from the products I use.
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While adopting an effective daily skincare regimen is a must, I’ve found that added little “boosters” to your routine can do wonders. A weekly face mask is not only like an extra workout for your pores, but done right, it can also make for one luxurious and relaxing experience. I think we all deserve it.
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If only I could go back in time and read this list! I would have saved myself YEARS of heartache. I can recall breaking out pretty bad as a teenager (and beyond) and scouring the internet high and low for some good quality advice.
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Skincare will be one of my favorite topics of discussion here on Create Genuine. You can look forward to posts on mannny skincare posts on: my skincare philosophy/approach, guides featuring various routines, dos and don’ts (very key), tips and tricks, all about acne and my previous (and sometimes ongoing) struggles with my skin, the link between wellness and skin, and SO much more.
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