There is something to be said for sticking to a low maintenance beauty regimen; not only does minimal makeup and carefree styling look more fresh and youthful than being overdone, but spending less time in front of the mirror also means that there is more time to be out there living life! Confidence is beautiful, and a… read more

The more makeup sitting on your face, the more upkeep it takes throughout the day. When concealer, foundation and powder are all caked on, it takes more time and energy to keep those layers looking smooth and evenly distributed. No one wants to have to always carry around a sack of beauty products to have to reapply co… read more

Beauty products are ridiculously expensive and most of the time the price isn't even relevant to the quality! Thankfully, you can use the best ingredients without any unnecessary additives and get great skin and hair for much less. Just buy some coconut oil and make effective, low-cost beauty products on your own! Not … read more

In general Portland, Oregon is a stand out city for food. Besides an array of great restaurants, a fun alternative for informal dining is to visit the street food stands. Over the past years the food carts or cooking sheds have grown in number and are now found all over the city clustered together. There's something fo… read more

Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more