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STYLE FILES: I’m Obsessed With African Prints

I used to blame my lack of fashion sense on the fact that I wore uniforms to school from K-12 and then I went off to college and promptly got pregnant. So there has never been a point in my life where I devoted time to developing a personal style. I thought it was something that would just happen on its own, but I'm knock-knock-knocking on 30 and it's becoming more obvious that this is something … [Continue reading...]

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Must-Watch: Tracee Ellis Ross On Defining Beauty And Sexuality For Ourselves

I'm quickly becoming a Tracee Ellis Ross stan. As I look to focus more on me (figuring out my personal style, finding a hobby, etc.), I have been following Ms. Ross' Instagram and have gotten so inspired by the way she presents herself to the world. She is stylish and goofy and well-read and, well, pretty! Her shoe game is ridiculous (have you seen these? OMG, I want them) and she is not afraid … [Continue reading...]

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REVIEW: Layers of Me Coconut Shea Body Butter

2014 has been a year for me to stop just "playing like a grown-up" but actually becoming one. I'm upgrading my life in all the ways that matter and carving out the space for me to determine what a adult Tara really enjoys. One thing I'm getting back to is taking better care of my skin. In my teens, I had this elaborate skincare routine that kept me looking impossibly young and acne-free. I can … [Continue reading...]

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When Your Man Says He Likes How You Look Naked, Believe Him

I hate my pudgy stomach. Two C-sections, countless cookies and cakes and brownies and too few hours engaged in cardio have left me feeling really full around my middle. I like my arms, my thighs, my shoulders, calves and even my butt, but my belly? That.thing.must.GO! However, my husband will routinely put his hand on my belly and squeeze, meaning it in an endearing way, and I always freak out. … [Continue reading...]

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No, Honey: You Don’t Need A “Beat Face” To Face The World

I very rarely wear a full face of makeup. Growing up, my mom stressed the importance of maintaining your natural beauty and she discouraged me from playing in makeup for fear that it would mess up my face. "You have beautiful skin," she said. "Just wash it, moisturize, and drink your water." So that became my mantra. I went to an all-girls school so it didn't matter much. No one was checking … [Continue reading...]

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Tia & Tamera Cancel Their Reality Show – But Do You Blame Them?

If you were anything like me, then an integral part of your formidable years included watching the hit show 'Sister, Sister' starring identical twins Tia & Tamera Mowry. The show revolved around a set of identical twins who were separated at birth. They run into each other in a store and beg their parents (one lived with her single parent mom, the other with her single parent dad) to … [Continue reading...]

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How To Fight The Urge To Have A Pinterest-Perfect Life

I'm happy to be parenting in the age of Google. I feel fortunate that my kids' dentist office will text me reminders of their appointments. I love that I found a cool gluten-free app to help me manage my daughter's wheat allergy. On the whole, I think parenting today has got to be easier than it was 50 years ago. But it is also much more complicated. MUCH MORE. About 70% of my day is … [Continue reading...]

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“Mommy, Why Do You Wear Makeup?”

My daughter peered into the bathroom and watched me apply my makeup before we headed to the store. "Mommy, what are you putting on your face?" she asked. "Makeup." She pointed to a brush on the counter. "What's that for?" "For putting on eye shadow." "What's eye shadow? Are you going to put that on your face? Why?" I put down everything I'm holding. I really don't know how to … [Continue reading...]

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