Essential Oils and Travel: A Complete Guide

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Ahhh, the joys of travel. Whether it’s by plane, train, boat, automobile or any other mode, the need to get out there and go is strong. But as truly exhilarating as exploring new places can be, venturing outside of our normal routines can also take a toll on our well-being. And without the comforts of home, simple ailments like headaches, stomachaches, motion sickness, stress, jet lag, anxiety, sore muscles and even bug bites can feel like a major imposition. Fortunately, with a little preparation and some smart packing, you can soothe those travel-related ills and get on with your trip. […]

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Finding New Faves in the FabFitFun Fall 2019 Box

FabFitFun Fall 2019 / www.vanessahwood.com

Every season I look forward to finding my new faves in the FabFitFun box. I love to see how the box is designed and how it reflects the season. I also love to read the quarterly magazine that comes in each box, devouring every morsel of information, from health tips and recipes to style ideas and member highlights. I love it all! I usually select items that I’d like to try or might be something a little out of the ordinary for me {i.e. charcoal toothpaste powder}. But this season I decided to select only the beauty products, just to […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Ready for Fall

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Now that Fall is quickly approaching, my style is changing. I mean, it still feels like Summer, but I’m ready for the cooler temps. This dress form outfit is a perfect pre-Fall outfit. I paired this fitted denim shirt with an olive/brown-colored belted skirt. I rolled the sleeves up to give it a casual feel and stacked a few black and white marble-colored bangles on one sleeve. As for footwear, I would pair this outfit with a some knee-high boots. I also like the idea of heels with this outfit, but they would have to be the right pair. Here […]

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Woman of Style: Nina Garcia

I have never seen a bad photo of Nina Garcia, who, if you don’t already know, is the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE and a Project Runway judge. This Columbian fashion journalist has an enviable style, and she shares her style tips in each of her four books. And in honor of New York Fashion Week, I decided to make her this month’s “Woman of Style.” Nina began her career in the fashion industry in the early 1980s. She worked in the public relations department for Perry Ellis and its then-designer, Marc Jacobs. After leaving Marc Jacobs, she moved to Mirabella. From […]

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Links I Love: August 2019

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This month’s “Links I Love” post is a bit long, but I just found these posts so great that I just decided to share them all instead of trying to pick a handful of them to link for you. So let’s get to it, shall we? The New Way I Use My Calendar to Stay Organized {Camille Styles} Camille has given me new whole new perspective on how to use Evernote and my Google calendar to get and stay organized! How to Blog When You’re Solo Traveling {Damsel in Dior} Jacey shares some great tips on how to blog while […]

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