You have practised your talk, read the self development material about giving polished performances, and you feel prepared. Then the worst happens. Your heart races, your palms sweat, you have a mental block and cannot remember what to say next. Why does this happen and how can you prevent it?

From sunlit groves in Sicily to artisan perfumeries across the globe, the "orange family", sweet orange, bergamot, and neroli, has captivated noses for centuries. These oils are more than just citrus notes, they're storytellers, memory-keepers, and mood-lifters.


Summertime skincare hits different when your skin is rich in melanin. With rising temps and longer days, ethnic beauties need tailored routines to stay clear, hydrated, and glowing.

If you have served as a doormat, time to transform yourself into the polar opposite to correct the situation: the diva. Divas ask for what they need/want because they value themselves. Divas sing for themselves.

Some tips for keeping your complexion as flawless as you can from the inside out.

How do you define beauty? Isn't it time we stop letting mainstream media set the standards for what is acceptable? Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

The concept of intent is ancient. In Buddhism to live with intention means to live every moment with integrity and in line with what you value most.

Do you find yourself in line waiting for the newest palette to drop? Are all of your fragrance bottles mostly full? How many tubes of eye cream do you own? You may have a cosmetics obsession. Don't panic! Continue reading to find ways that you can help yourself and keep your wallet in your bag.

Winter can bring a hum drum attitude to the fashionista that feels like she must cover up all of her style because of the cold weather. However, the opposite is true. A girl can be chic and warm in this cold season. Explore the Winter Wish List!

Donald Trump is the next President Elect of The United States of America and the country is divided over it. There is a ton of blame going around. I want to own my portion and learn from it. Yes, I elected Trump and you did too.

Don't wait for Halloween. Pirate costumes are great to make because so often you already have a lot of the items needed to make a really convincing Captain Pugwash or Saucy Susie Pirate Wench, or, of course, Captain Jack Sparrow.

So often journal writers forget the healing benefits of writing out thoughts and emotions in the form of a letter to a specific person. Writing an unsent letter is one such tool.

Changing how you talk to yourself, about yourself, is an important step in improving your body image. Learn to love all parts of your body by taking a realistic look at them.