How Meal Swipes Have Helped My Self-Esteem
Ever since I was little, I have been underweight by a substantial amount. In fourth grade, I remember only weighing 40 pounds when everyone...
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The Dangers of Diet Culture
Why dieting puts you at risk for weight gain, disordered eating, and depression.
An Open Letter to the first boy I truly ever loved
The title of this article is kind of funny, because this really should be called an open letter to the boy I pushed away. What’s even more...
Fighting Imposter Syndrome: 5 Ways To Surpass Feelings Of Inadequacy & Self-Doubt
Become the badass you know you are.
The Body Project
These past two weeks I was able to be apart of Pepperdine’s Body Project. The Body Project is a two-part session for young women looking to...
To the Person Who Always Feels "Second Best"
For the student that feels "lost in the crowd," this article is for you!
It’s OK to NOT Have Perfect Skin- My Journey to Skin (and Self) Acceptance
My skin was never something I had to worry about growing up. While most of the people around me were going through hormonal acne and...
The Power of a Good Outift
Think about your favorite item of clothing in your closet. Now think about all of the memories associated with that piece of clothing. I...
How Jenn Im Taught Me to Love My Monolids
How a beauty YouTuber showed me that my eyes can be canvases for self-love.
Steps to Confidence
I know from personal experience that loving yourself is NOT an easy job. It is easy to look in the mirror and see all your flaws, it’s not easy however to look in the mirror and say, “Damn girl, you’re killin’ it!” So, here are 10 small steps to keep in mind when you are on your journey to self-love.
Why Social Media Is Not Always Your Best Friend
I've struggled with the idea that while I love some aspects of social media, it can really damage your mental state. We all have been, or...
A Pop of Color
If you could only survive with one type of makeup for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Many people choose mascara, others a...
I Lost Weight—And My Place in the Body Positivity Movement
I’ve never been the girl with a flat stomach. I’ve never had the magazine “bikini body.” I’ve never had a gap between my thighs. I stood a...
Unrequited Love: A One Man Cult…
"This unrequited love. To me, it's nothing but a one-man cult... I can never make him love me." Frank Ocean said this in his song “Bad...
The Art of Being an Introvert
School has just started for me, and with the beginning of this new semester comes familiar challenges, ones that provide unique trials to...
You Do You: Self Confidence in College
There is no better feeling than feeling like yourself. To wake up in the morning and confidently say “I love myself” is such an empowering gesture.
The Pressures of Social Media
We’re spending too much time worrying about comparing ourselves to others when everyone is valuable and beautiful in their own way. In a nutshell, we are our worst critics.
It’s Time to Start Saying No
When I was in middle school, I got a nice big patch of dry skin on my face. I made my mom drive me to the nearest Ulta so I could get...
How Much Longer?
I was born with curly hair. From the moment I was born, my head was adorned with golden curls that would later turn an auburn. My curly...
Acne isn't me
While many people experience outbreaks of acne during their early teens while going through puberty, I was fortunate to have clear skin. I...
