Mixed Greens earned a loyal following for a reason — but it’s no longer being made, and if you loved it, you already know the frustration of a discontinued holy-grail cleanser. (I’ll break down what happened to Mixed Greens and where its biggest fans are going in a separate post — link coming soon.) For […]
Pink Power on the Hill
A fictional, satirical short story with a Legally Blonde sparkle—made for All Star Elegance. Washington, D.C. has a certain vibe in the spring: cherry blossoms, tourists, and the steady hum of important people power-walking like they’re late to history. So naturally, the moment Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and Candace Owens stepped onto the sidewalk outside […]
The Circle You Can’t Close
December 2024. I had been back in Norfolk for a year, but it still felt like I was visiting my own life. “Glad to see you back, Ced,” my boy said from the driver’s seat, one hand on the wheel, the other hand doing that Norfolk thing where you talk with your whole arm. “What […]
Clinique on Rakuten: 6% Cash Back + 25% Off Sitewide (Plus Why I Still Love This Brand)
If you love skincare that feels “clean, calm, and confident,” Clinique is one of those brands that just works for a lot of people. And today’s stack is a good one: Rakuten is showing 6% Cash Back for Clinique, plus a 25% off sitewide promo on the Rakuten Clinique page. And yes… I’m biased. I’ve […]
Pretty but So-So Dress Pick of the Day (Amazon Find)
A gorgeous budget-friendly Amazon dress with mixed reviews. Here’s my honest take plus simple fit tips and styling ideas to help you win.
Naturium Facial Cleansers (Plus a Few Friends): Gentle Glow, Real Talk & Good Clean Fun
My day doesn’t start until I’ve had my coffee and washed my face. In this post, I’m breaking down some of my favorite Naturium facial cleansers, a few other great options for variety, simple skincare tips, and skincare myths that need to retire—served with a little humor and a lot of gentle glow.