Thanksgiving is a ~big~ deal in the Gwynn house. We're talkin'...BIG. It's J's favorite holiday of all time, so when we got married, I had to sign a contract to host Turkey Day every year. I kid, I kid...sortof. ;) We're now the resident Thanksgiving house for family + friends alike, and we take so much pride in that. Come one, come all - it's a … [Read more...]
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 – Best of BEAUTY by Category
Hey friends! Happy hump. How's your week so far??? TBH, it's been a bit of a whirlwind on the struggle bus on the corner of CUR headquarters this week. HA. Really, I blame the baby. ;) Knowing a huuuuuuuge life change is coming in a few months has mom (+ dad) all riled up with the longest pre-baby bucket list *ever*, and we're just doing … [Read more...]
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The Ultimate Dry Shampoo Guide 2.0
You've got a few options when it comes time to wash your hair.1.) Wash it. But what fun is that? It takes long, drying is an ordeal, styling can be an even bigger ordeal - ain't nobody got time.2.) Cover it. Hats, headbands - heck, a sock bun will do the trick. Anything to disguise the fact that it's been a hot sec since last wash day. … [Read more...]
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#AskE – (Haircare tips, A day in my life, Best workout pants, How to Attend NYFW!)
Yo yo yo - happy HUMP. This is a big week. Namely because my best friend AND husband's birthdays are back-to-back, so it's a PAR-TAY! It's been a hot sec since we did an #AskE post, so here we are! These posts actually end up being super fun to put together, so I hope they're genuinely helpful for those of ya asking Q's. Speaking of that - got a Q … [Read more...]
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GIFT GUIDE: 50 Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $20
It's the mooooost wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeaaaaar! I honestly thought I was done-zo with gift guides, and then I remembered STOCKING STUFFERS. There's a whole category in Santa's Shop up above for it, but they can be seriously underrated giftables. "Stocking Stuffers" aren't limited to what fits inside an oversized sock - really, they're … [Read more...]
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5 Ways to Style Growing Out Bangs
Happy HUMP! Is it just me or is it last week's holiday that's making this week feel like foooorever?! SOS, this girl needs naptime + a margarita. And yannno what else takes forever? Growing out bangs. OY VEY, yo. The struggle is real. I made the decision what feels like forever ago to grow out my side bangs; at this point, they're about to the end … [Read more...]
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Top 10 Hair Products of all Time
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.This series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine, mostly cos I'm lowkey obsessed with making lists. I swear something in my soul just sings whenever I'm making a list and checking it twice (+ crossing things off...yannno the feeling??! Ahhh!). I make lists … [Read more...]
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Holy Grails of Fall Beauty
Holy moly, this post has been a looooong time coming. With fabulous fall fashion comes fabulous fall beauty, and I feel like I've been trying a new product every other day! I was lucky enough to get some truly *awesome* PR packages, and I picked up a few repeat favorites (aka my serious holy grail beauty products) because somehow I just can't … [Read more...]
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Best Dry Shampoos: The Ultimate Guide
I use dry shampoo only slightly less than oxygen. Anyone who knows me well (heck, even if you only know me through Snapchat) knows this - and that I love a bright, bold lippy and a good Cabernet. ;)Because of this, I can consider myself a bit of a dry shampoo conniesseur.But lemme back up for a hot sec.I used to wash my hair every other … [Read more...]
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Winter Hair Care + Styling Tips
It might be 66 and sunny in Philadelphia, but I swear winter is coming.Winter is coming, right?The Starbucks Holiday collection and my pending blanket scarf shipments say chillier times are near and almost here, so I'm banking on that and transitioning my life to cold mode. You guys loveloveloved when I shared my healthy hair tips … [Read more...]
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Healthy Hair Tips for Fall
Happy SEPTEMBER. Summer is obviously over now I guess, and I can't complain. Bring on the PSLs, comfy cardigans, and moodier colors amiright??But one less-than-stellar thing that comes with cooler temps are the leftover effects of a sun-soaked summer on your hair. Sun might leave your locks a bit more golden and highlighted, but UV exposure … [Read more...]
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Valentine’s Day Hair Two Ways
It's almost here! I was never one to make a big to-do about V-day (although J would probably disagree). Why? Because I never had a date, and lesbehonest eating a whole tub of ice cream by myself isn't limited to February 14th. Heck, I eat a tub by myself still while sitting NEXT to my fiancé. So there's that.But since I'm on the 'Tube now too, … [Read more...]
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