Always Use Protection: 6 Sunscreen Picks From an Expert

Sorry, June 20; summer starts THIS WEEKEND, which means fun in the sun is a given. But with those warm rays comes the potential for sunburn (ouch) and peeling (gross), skin damage (read: making you look OLDER by the day), and the dreaded C-word (and I’m not talking about C U next Tuesday). We ain’t … Read more

You Might Want to Consider Painting Your Face (Hear Us Out)

It’s time for another guest blog from Hayden of Pretty In My Pocket (psst, you definitely want to download the app ASAP for a sweet upcoming promo). Since we’re in the midst of festival season, she’s talking face paint; it ain’t just for kids at the carnival anymore, ladies. It’s a hip, edgy way to … Read more

PRIMPin’ Products of the Week: Eyeshadows, Blushes, and Brushes

*Say hello to a new weekly series by our beauty product guru, Hayden Gray of Pretty In My Pocket (PRIMP), the badass app you all have by now (right?). Get excited! * Hayden from PRIMP here, bringing you your doctor-recommended, weekly dose of beauty booty from the PRIMP app. Seriously though, your mom called and … Read more

All About the Incredible UBER (and a Special Offer!)

**Through January 2014, the sign-up code below gets you $20 off your first ride instead of $10!** I have so passionately despised the Atlanta cab system for the entire eight years (omg, I’m old) that I’ve lived in this city. Not only are they the most expensive cabs in the country (besides like, Hawaii or … Read more

Predictions for the MOST DRAMATIC Bachelorette Finale Ever

When “Helzberg Diamonds in conjunction with ABC’s The Bachelorette” reached out to me to blog about tonight’s finale (or FIN-AHH-LEE as Chris Harrison would say), I asked, “Is it paid?” They said no. Then I was like, “Do I get free diamonds?” and they were like, “Negative.” And I was like, “Ok fine, I’ll do … Read more

How to Get the Softest Summer Skin with Coconut Oil

Lately, a lot of people have been rubbing up on me. Not like that. Unfortunately. I mean that they’ve grazed my arm with a friendly hug/pat/what-have-you and then proceeded to literally stroke me and comment on how soft my skin is until one of us starts feeling uncomfortable. Now, before you get all “Ohmygod Ashley, … Read more

5 Ways to Fall in Love at a Music Festival

What do you get when you take 300 of the world’s most famous DJs/electronic performers (David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, etc.), 150,000 party people from all over the globe, 24 million glow sticks, 870 different kinds of neon accessories, 234820938439234 acres of farmland, and a couple gals named Molly? The answer: A … Read more

The 5 Most Annoying Facebook Posts About Being Engaged

We live in a day and age where couples get engaged and their first thought is “I can’t wait to post on Facebook!” instead of “I can’t wait to call my friends and family!” You know it’s true. And with that territory comes status updates that are more barf-tastic than a Jared Galleria of Jewelry … Read more

The Friday 5: Reasons to Get Super Excited to Spring Forward!

Let’s be real. “Springing forward” in the time sense effing sucks. You’re out Saturday night having a grand old time thinking you have hours of vodka-drinking and cute-guy-flirting left, then all of a sudden, the lights come on, the cocktail in your hand is your last, and Mr. Hottie McTottie isn’t nearly as attractive anymore … Read more

Time to (Self) Tan: The Best Products & Tips for At-Home Bronzing

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I am SO glad guest blogger Hayden of Pretty In My Pocket (download it now if you haven’t already, gurls!) covered this topic. If you’re anything like me in recent years, you’re worried about skin cancer and aging, but still need to be bronze when bikini season hits (no one wants to see me pale … Read more