Chronicles

What makes you happy? Truly happy, without any assistance of material goods? Hint: It may not be your scented candles, the new essential oil of the week, or even that new trendy charcoal face mask you want to try out. We found Google executive Mo Gawdat's formula to happiness a valuable bit of advice that anyone can apply to their day-to-day life. After losing his son, Mo realizes that happiness is acceptance of the truth of life in this very moment itself. Looking at life exactly as it is and being peaceful and grateful with the present.  So many times,...

The gang is back! Riverdale season 2 premiered October 11, and while we’re ecstatic about it, unlike the first season, we can’t binge watch it in one weekend. This time, Netflix is releasing the episodes once a week. Boo! But, it does make our Wednesday nights more exciting. As you’re probably aware, the Riverdale reboot of the classic comic book series features a stellar cast–and some seriously bad-ass women. Betty, Veronica, Josie, and Cheryl are all strong-willed, intelligent, and unique. And, since we’re skincare and makeup obsessed, we love that each siren has their own signature look. While Betty is...

Like many people, when your body starts to feel fatigued, or skin is breaking out from drinking a bit too much wine or eating more junk food than usual, you'll do a cleanse or detox of some variety. It could be a juice cleanse or maybe an elimination diet, but the point is, you realize your body and mind needs some time to recharge. It can be hard at first, but the rewards always outweigh the momentary pain. While being more aware of what you eat has its benefits, refreshing your whole self involves more than that. From a holistic...

This year the Fall equinox begins on September 22, and with it brings everything we love about the season: stealing oversized sweaters from our boyfriend's closet, puddle stomping, and the inevitable PSL. You know it. Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pumpkin Spice everything. And while it's important to make the shift from sandals to booties (for that glorious puddle stomping), there's one thing we often forget - adjusting your skin care routine. Autumn is the start of cold weather and that means dry, dull, skin. Have you noticed that whenever the weather changes, even if just for a day, it causes your...