Hip-Hop Fashion: Can You Rock it Like This

RUN DMC look | Hip-hop fashion | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Thank God I'm Natural

An individualist at heart, I love to check the time period fashion is in and then give it my own twist. In the last month especially, hip-hop fashion from the 80’s has been catching my eye. I even busted out […]

Attract Prosperity + Wealth via Feng Shui

Attract prosperity and wealth with Feng Shui | Gold starburst mirror, decor, bamboo | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: LindsB

One of the principle ideas in Feng Shui is circulation.  Money is a very fluid form of prosperity and should circulate in and out of your life in a positive way.  Prosperity is more of a mindset than a financial […]

Retinol Makes the No-Makeup Look Possible

Photo courtesy: The Huffington Post UK

Winter is the best time to focus on your skin. All that dryness from indoor heaters takes a toll! Exfoliating and skin care products are more important during this season and Retinol is my new favorite. Basically, Retinol is the […]

Fishnet is Catch of the Day

Fishnet stockings for the win! | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Dress Like a Parisian

Okay party people, time to bust out your fishnets! They’ve officially made a comeback (as if they ever went out of style) and are looking hot! This time around, designers are playing with lengths and pairings to freshen up the […]

Aynsley Campbell, Honymfin Handcrafter

Honymfin zipper pouch | Aynsley Campbell | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Honymfin

Preparing for the ups and downs of life means more than just learning how to manage your money. Educating yourself in small ways to learn to use your resources wisely not only helps our planet, it frees up your finances […]

Reupholstering Furniture is Pretty Darn Easy

Reupholstering furniture | Mid-century modern meets boho | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Adored Vintage

Upcycling makes any piece of furniture more valuable depending on the materials you use. The more time and attention you give your vintage find, the better.  Give any chair a little bit of TLC and a pinch of creativity to instantly […]

Skillet Cooking, Care + Recipes

Skillet care, health + recipes | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Eat Well 101

Feeling tired?  Add a little iron to your diet with a skillet!  Cast-iron skillets are my new obsession as of early this year.  Not only do they conduct heat beautifully, they go from stove top to oven easily, too.  Learn […]

Multicolored Fur Coat Madness/ Badness

Multicolored fur coat madness | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: The Clothes Made Me Do It

Oh, I’m sorry, did you think I was done talking about fur coats?  Not when these babies are prancing around town!  Every girl should have at least one multicolored fur coat in her closet.  They are such a fun way […]

Honey Home Remedies: Health, Naturally

Honeycomb | Honey Home Remedies Health | Girlfriend is Better
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Did you know that honey is a versatile ingredient in health and beauty home remedies? Honey combined with another household staple transforms into an elixir guaranteed to satisfy. Ward off a flu bug or do an easy detox without spending […]

Plaid is Driving Us Bananas!

Plaid coat + jeans + patches | Girlfriend is Better
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Did we mention our life-long love of plaid? Dare to go beyond a flannel shirt and get bold with this great print! If you’ve got a little Scottish or Irish in your blood, this is a must. We’re in the […]

Magazine Racks for the Mid-Mod Mature

Los Angeles Jeweler Kathleen Whitaker in Echo Park, Midcentury Magazine Rack | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Remodelista

Just say no to stacks of magazines! Give your mental space room to breathe by getting organized. It’s good Feng Shui! If you’ve got periodicals and holiday catalogs piling up, keep them tidy with chic magazine racks!  They are a great way to […]

Double Exposure/ Double Vision

Double exposure design by Antonio Mora | Girlfriend is Better
Artist: Antonio Mora | Photo courtesy: Writeca

Consider finding a double exposure print and adding it to your art collection this year. Photography is everywhere and pretty much everyone is dabbling in the art form to some degree. True artists who choose digital tools to express themselves […]