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  • Travel with the Fulbright Program: What You Need to Know!

    Travel with the Fulbright Program: What You Need to Know!

    Do you want to travel the world? Teach abroad? Do you have a passion project that you just NEED to finish in that one specific country? Then you might want to consider the Fulbright Scholarship! Take it from me, a Fulbright Scholar who is set to go to Taiwan in August!  What Is Fulbright? Fulbright is…

  • Nail Trends!

    Nail Trends!

    If you get your nails done once a year or every two weeks, you always want to make sure that you are happy with what you get. I know that more times than once I thought I was going to love my nails but ended up regretting the color/ style I chose. To make sure…

  • Summer Picnic Tips and Tricks

    Summer Picnic Tips and Tricks

    One of my most favorite Summer activities is picnicking. It’s lots of fun, very “instagramable”, and can be a super easy way to just hang out with friends! Here are my top tips and tricks for hosting the cutest picnic that is sure to create lasting Summer memories. Happy picnicking and have a fabulous Summer!

  • Quick and Easy Summer Time Bark Recipe

    Quick and Easy Summer Time Bark Recipe

    Summertime is here, and so is the heat. Nothing is more refreshing in this Southern heat than a frozen summertime yogurt bark. Not only will it cool you down, but it will satisfy your sweet tooth while still being healthy. You can use it to impress your friends and family at the annual summer barbecue…

  • Must Have Dresses for Summer

    Must Have Dresses for Summer

    I know that for me trying to find dresses for different occasions and events can be hard. To help with this I have made a list of dresses from Altar’d State that might be just right for you! Flower Shop Dress Iris Dress Higgins Dress Charmaine Dress Josey Dress Elodie Dress Gingham Puff Sleeve Mini…

  • Best Makeup Products for Spring & Summer 2022

    Best Makeup Products for Spring & Summer 2022

    Are you looking for some new products for your makeup bag? Look no further. Here are a few of my favorite products for spring. Eye Products Right now, I’m loving a natural eye with a little bit of pop. I have been using the NYX jumbo eye pencil in the shade milk to put in my inner…

  • What to Pack for Spring Break 2022

    What to Pack for Spring Break 2022

    Spring break is quickly coming up. Here is everything you need to bring with you to make the most of your vacation. Whether you are traveling to the beaches of Florida or the coast of California, packing a suitcase is the most important part of the pre-trip preparation. After traveling almost every year of my…

  • Fun St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

    Fun St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

    St. Patrick’s day is March 17th, so in preparation here are some fun recipes inspired by the green holiday that you can make at home! St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Oreos For this recipe, you’re going to need: 4 ounces of green confectioner’s green coating, like green candy melts One package of Oreo cookies 1…

  • How to Create the Perfect Temporary Hairstyle and Steal Your Prom

    How to Create the Perfect Temporary Hairstyle and Steal Your Prom

    Prom is one of the most important events in a young person’s life. It happens as they finish high school and it is symbolic of the end of this stage of their life. In many cases, it is the last time a class will be together and represents the crossing into adulthood, as well as potentially the…

  • A Guide to Styling Sustainable Fashion

    A Guide to Styling Sustainable Fashion

    A significant percentage of the global greenhouse gas emissions have the fashion industry to blame. With the rising awareness of environmental issues, more people are concerned about the planet’s future and conscious about their carbon footprint. Understandably, most people have their minds in the right place but find it hard to create or style an…

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