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Cute Keychain – And Almost Free Too!

I was doing a bit of online reading shopping while getting my hair done this morning and stumbled across a great personalization website with some nice sales too. Clairebella lured me in with an offer of a cute keychain with free personalization. As a bonfide GRIT (“girl raised in Texas”) I’m all about monogrammed anything,…

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Birchbox Vs. Ipsy – August 2014

It’s time for another Birchbox vs. Ipsy square off.  Each month, I review the box vs. the bag and the overall haul to see which one wins for value and quality. Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is somewhat customized based on personal preferences.  Birchbox comes…

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My Visit to the Warby Parker Classroom – Dallas, TX

I can’t see anymore. That’s the conclusion I came to last Sunday, at least.  I’ve noticed in recent months that things seem much sharper than normal when I put my reading glasses on. I was commenting on to my Model UN co-leader in a lament about getting older and noticing that all the parts suddenly don’t work…

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Birchbox Vs. Ipsy – June 2014

The beauty box versus bag squares off again in this battle of Birchbox vs. Ipsy.  Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is somewhat customized based on personal preferences.  Birchbox comes in its namesake box while Ipsy’s Glam Bag is a limited edition cosmetic bag each…

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Shopping Find – Great Gift for Mileage Runners (and Other Weekend Warriors)

I stumbled into my local Anthropologie yesterday to take advantage of their Summer Tag Sale.  (Yes, I’m a sucker for all things Anthro!) I was on the hunt for a cute white dress for my upcoming trip to Seattle for my sorority’s international convention.  While I didn’t find the dress, I did manage to score…