Beauty – Peaches to Apples

Stylin: Recent Beauty Finds for Everyday Meals

By: tkonter April 5, 2017April 3, 2017

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Get yourself to Sephora for these two guys

PSA: Glossier

By: tkonter January 6, 2017May 2, 2017

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Simple makeup/skincare heaven

3 on Thursday

By: tkonter September 22, 2016September 19, 2016

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We were busy at a wedding so it took a while before the news of the bombings in Chelsea reached us. Thankfully, we were far enough away from the area and none of our friends were harmed. From there, were experienced appropriately gloomy weather on Monday morning and a little bit of living on eggshells.…

PSA: GlamSquad

By: tkonter April 20, 2016April 18, 2016

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Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. I’m usually all about doing my own hair and makeup. However, when the stakes are high, it’s nice to put yourself in the capable hands of a professional. When I’m a…

PSA: Alcone

By: tkonter April 20, 2015April 16, 2015

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Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. When people think makeup, they generally think Sephora. Sephora is amazing, but there is a little known store in Hell’s Kitchen that has become my new go-to. I am by no means…

3 on Thursday

By: tkonter March 26, 2015March 23, 2015

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My parents are coming tonight! Unfortunately, it did not work out that I could take the day off work tomorrow, but I am thrilled to be hanging out with them all weekend. The most important item on my nightstand right now is my Jo Malone lotion. It is saving my hands from the terribly dry…

3 on Thursday

By: tkonter February 26, 2015

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After having a short week last week, this one seems interminable. While I’m planning a few meet-ups with friends, I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time at home, reading and watching Boyhood to see if it was worth all that Oscar hype. On Tuesday, I got cozy with a favorite dish: okra and…

#MyUncuratedSelf

By: tkonter October 14, 2014September 22, 2020

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Life isn’t always Insta-perfect. Here’s a look at the behind-the-scenes me.

30 Before 30: #4 – Get My Hair Done at the John Barrett Braid Bar

By: tkonter August 26, 2014October 9, 2014

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A few years ago, the fancy pants John Barrett Salon began offering braiding and ponytail services. I always thought it would be a great way to do something different before a formal event and a great way to make something like a simple LBD stand out and command attention. The problem was I didn’t have…