Author: Iskra Banović

Along with spring cleaning, this upcoming season is also the perfect time to make changes and spruce up your space. The best part is, you don’t even need to make any expensive or large updates to enhance the room. A few small décor changes are all you need to improve your space and make it springtime-ready, and we’re here with some ideas on how to do this. Switch Out Curtains Window treatments have a big impact on a room. For spring, switch out heavy drapes with a lightweight option. Ready-made curtain panels can be a cost-effective way to change things…

It’s about that time for spring cleaning! If you’re organizing everything else in your life, why not also spring clean your pantry? There’s something so rewarding about this practice of de-cluttering, deep cleaning, and preparing for a fresh new season. It’s also great to take this rite of spring and apply it to our kitchen pantries, getting rid of those items that aren’t ideal for our health. Holistic nutritionist and contributor, Kara Stout, is here with tips on how to clear out the junk to make room for the nourishing foods that will help you feel vibrant and full of energy…

Contributor, Kara Stout, shares her go-to summer grocery list filled with everything from fruits and vegetables to nuts, herbs, and liquids, and so much more. Following this list will help you eat healthier this season and ensure you have enough options to satisfy just about any craving! Fresh summer foods are so delicious and satisfying, making it fun and easy to eat healthier this season. We instinctively crave hydrating, refreshing fruits and vegetables and also lighter seafood and meats. It’s important to eat seasonally and locally to ensure you’re obtaining the highest amount of nutrients from the foods you eat—not…

How we dress our kids is a reflection of our fashion sense. It also signifies how we take up and implement fashion ideas. Girls appear classier compared to boys since they can experiment with more colors. This winter, girls cardigans are at the center of fashion as designers try to get the most likable color theme. Besides providing warmth, a cardigan is a fashion statement since its color should complement other clothes the girl wears. Factors to Consider When Deciding Which Clothes Your Child Will Wear This Winter Colour Gone are the days when all sweaters were dark and plain. Designers are…

Today’s installment tackles how to make the most of shrunken tees, tricks to look long and lean (minus heels!), and poncho styling tips for petites. Can you still wear T-shirts and dresses that have gotten just a little too short with repeated washes, or should you admit defeat? —Leigh Breathe easy, Leigh: Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Those shrunken tees can be repurposed as layering pieces, especially with the season’s popular high-waisted skirts and flares. If the material hasn’t deteriorated, the tee may work over a chambray button-down (jewel tones are also foolproof for fall!) and your go-to statement necklace. Have a…

Today’s installment tackles ’60s fashion, denim maintenance, and how to reinvent the white shirt. What’s the best way for me to get in on the ’60s trend? —Olu Of all the eras that have resurfaced of late, the Seismic Sixties is my hands-down favorite (sorry, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s). Fashion wasn’t just about the art then; it also reflected the monumental social movements of the time, including second-wave feminism and protests for civil rights and against the war in Vietnam. Culottes and shift dresses earned their stripes during the decade, as did the A-line miniskirt and go-go boots. But the…

Today’s installment tackles how to wear big glasses and big earrings (at the same time), genuine leather bag care, and re-styling scarves and bandanas. Statement earrings and statement glasses: Can you do both? I think you cannot, but I’m open to hearing if you think otherwise because I basically don’t wear earrings anymore. (And not because I don’t love wearing them.) —Brianna Good news, Brianna: Yes, you can wear both! And Ali Galgano and Jamie Rutenberg, the founders of online designer jewelry boutique Charm & Chain, suggest turning to none other than Jenna Lyons, J.Crew’s president and executive creative director, for inspiration. “Jenna’s…

I want to start investing in more quality pieces but am not sure where to start. Are there pieces that I should spend more money on than others? I have a friend who will gladly pay upwards of $100 on tees, hoodies, and sneakers—items I can’t fathom forking over that much money for. Most of my spending budget goes to bags, sweaters, and, of course, skinny pants. The point I’m making is this: Shopping, much like personal style, often boils down to factors outside of arbitrary (and ever-changing!) “buy this, not that” lists. Yes, there are pieces—a wear-anywhere dress, a…

Why entrepreneurship is the best career choice for introverts? …Remember that time you were stuck at a party with people you didn’t know, and the only thing you wanted to do was go home? Or, how about when your aunt asked if she could drag you along to “meet some of my friends who have kids around your age”–and it turned out to be a birthday party for one of her first-grade classmates?! As an introvert, these are all too familiar scenarios. The good news is that there’s finally an alternative option that works well for us–one that can not…

Road trips can be a lot of fun, but they also present their own set of challenges that come with the territory. Whether you’re driving across the country or just visiting family for a few days, it’s always helpful to know what to expect and how to make the trip a success. Here are some tips that might help you survive the long journey ahead. How To Survive A Long Road Trip For some people, a long road trip can be a real trial. When you’re on the road for such a long time, it’s inevitable that you’ll get tired…

When a person gets back home from the office, they want to feel relaxed and comfortable. While changing clothes and getting a nice shower is a good way to go about it, wearing cozy slippers for women at home to walk around offers additional comfort. There is nothing better than putting on a pair of cozy and comfortable clothes and slippers after getting back home. A pair of comfortable slippers can make the feet and toes cozy and warm. However, these are not the only reasons one should consider wearing these comfortable slippers. While comfort is one of the top…

If you love making art, you must be used to carrying your colored pencils with you on every trip. Whether you are going to your school, work, or just on a trip with your friends, you don’t know when you might get a chance to work on a piece. Plus, carrying and working with colored pencils is comparatively easier than using paints and pastels. After all, colored pencils are also less messy. Now, when it comes to carrying your colored pencils with you, you need an excellent colored pencil storage case. This is especially important when you want to take…