The Beauty Within: RealHer
At Cliché Magazine, I’m always getting introduced to new beauty brands and new products, but not many brands have left an impression on me as well as RealHer. While most brands focus on enhancing your outer beauty, RealHer’s philosophy stems from confidence on the inside. Empowering phrases are stamped across their lip gloss tubes and makeup brushes; “I Am Beautiful” and “I Am A Queen” are confidence-boosting, while “I Am…
A Sunday Detox with Cosmedix
From my experience, you either love Sundays or you hate them. I’m a part of the former; I think Sundays are the perfect day of the week to sleep in, relax, and get in some serious, much-deserved self care. One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday is pamper myself, and that includes taking care of my skin. While I tend to reach for L’Oreal’s pure clay masks…
Journal Entries
Below is an alphabetized collection of personal writing from my own handwritten journals. Although some entries may involve dreams, they are all works of nonfiction, are my own personal experiences, and are very dear to my heart. The entries are sorted into 5 different categories: Him (entries about guys), Her (entries about girls), Me (entries about me), Collections (smaller journal entries that follow a theme), and Essays (lengthy journal entries).…
Less Is More: Aug/Sept 2017 Ed Letter
I don’t know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with summer. The child in me loves the carefree adventures that only summer brings, but as a fashion and beauty enthusiast, I can’t say it’s my favorite season when it comes to style. I had that in mind while brainstorming content for this issue of Cliché Magazine: what the heck am I supposed to wear when it’s 90 degrees? I’m…
The Golden Ratio
A few weeks ago while I was playing Persona 5, a test question popped up about the golden ratio. Being the English major and vocal Math-despiser that I am, I got this question wrong, but in turn learned something I probably forgot from high school: there is a formula for creating aesthetically pleasing designs. Now, I’m no mathematician, but when I spotted this yellow romper on Tobi’s website shortly after playing that night,…
My Top 3 Favorite Nail Polish Brands
If you know me at all, you know I have a weakness for nail polish. In my 5 years of being the Editor in Chief of Cliché Magazine, I’ve been introduced to so many different nail polish brands. Different companies have sent me entire collections, bottles ranging from $8 each to $30 each. I plucked them from my mailbox, emptied them onto the floor like candy, and marveled at all…
Makeup Revolution’s Rose Gold Blush Palette
When Makeup Revolution isn’t wow-ing me with their quality eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks, they’re wow-ing me with their prices. Now, their Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Ultra Professional Blush Palette is doing just that. I’ll admit I’m not a typical blush-wearer (in fact, I rarely ever incorporate blush in my beauty routine at all), but since Makeup Revolution sent me this palette to try, it’s been totally inspiring me to…
The Tale of the Red Romper
Wine Red Romper TOBI, Cognac Sandals CALL IT SPRING Twice a year I am reminded that I barely own any red clothing: Christmas and the Fourth of July. It always seems to sneak up on me last minute; mere days before an office party or holiday barbecue, I’m digging through my drawers, looking for anything red. It happened again a few weeks ago while I was planning Independence Day content…
Doucce’s Freematic Eyeshadow Pro Palette
Doucce’s Freematic system has been changing the eyeshadow game since it was first introduced. The travel-sized palettes that fit up to four magnetic eye shadow trays are perfect for creating your ideal palette and taking it with you on the go. Now, Doucce has just launched their Freematic Eyeshadow Pro Palette so you can build the dream palette you’ve always wanted with even more color combinations than ever before. Completely customizable, your Freematic palette…
Backstage at Naeem Khan Spring 2018 Bridal
I always enjoy going backstage during New York Fashion Week, but this was my first opportunity going backstage during Bridal fashion week. Although I admit I am definitely not the type of girl who has been thinking her wedding since she was little, I do love the beauty end of the occasion. The braided up-dos and flowy locks, timeless lipstick, and chiseled cheekbones are always so elegant. So you can imagine…