Author: BriAlys
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Project 333

How many pairs of jeans do you own? I counted before writing this post and my total is fourteen. Yes, that’s a 1 followed by a 4. How many do I actually wear? That would be 2, as in T-W-O (maybe three). Getting rid of excess clothing is the newest fashion trend! Project 333 is a minimalist fashion challenge…
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Beyoncé Voters

Leave it to Fox News to create a new voting demographic followed by ordinary Americans to mock them in not-surprisingly awesome ways. The new demographic? Beyoncé Voters. You know, “all” the single women who rely on the government for handouts (because they don’t have a man to provide for them — they’re single ladies, get…
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One Woman, Ten Ways

What happens when you send your photograph to photographers in ten (10) different countries and ask them to “Photoshop” you however they see fit (original photo to the left)? Different images, made made from different perceptions and expectations. From skin lightening to flashy makeup – some of the “enhancements” might surprise you! Hover your mouse over the…
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The Joneses

A few mornings ago as I perused my daily reading list, I ran across an article about The high cost of keeping up with the Joneses at Get Rich Slowly. As I read the article, I asked myself a few basic questions: What does this term mean exactly? “Keeping up with the Joneses” refer[s] to the comparison to…
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Try It On

Selecting nail polish can be tricky. A color may look great on the shelf but may not look good on your skin tone. Nails, Inc. has a pretty neat feature call Try It On that allows you to select your skin tone from 4 options. You can then cycle through 50+ nail colors to see how it actually look on…