But I’ve learned that the line between a show-stopping creation and a smudged, itchy nightmare really comes down to just a few key things. You need the right products, solid techniques, and a genuine ...

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I’ve been wrapped up in the world of Lolita fashion for what feels like a lifetime. My first real brush with it wasn’t online, but on a bustling Sunday in Harajuku. You see all kinds of wild styles ...

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I’ve been working with hair for a long, long time. And in that time, I’ve seen fringe trends come and go. Remember those super-short micro-bangs? Or the heavy, blunt fringe that had to be perfectly ...

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I’ve spent more than my fair share of holidays behind a counter or in a kitchen, whipping up drinks for all kinds of events. And I’ll tell you, from massive office parties to just my own family ...

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These days, you see all sorts of incredible gift sculptures, like towering diaper cakes and adorable washcloth cupcakes. And while those are fantastic, they demand a bit of technique and, more ...

I’ve spent a good chunk of my career setting up digital workstations, not just for myself but for whole teams of creatives and tech folks. For a long time, most people just rocked the default ...