You’re More Than a Job (Or a Blog)
“Failure is integral to success.” Back in November, I received an email from a writer for SELF magazine. In more or less words, she told me that she was working on a story about how to “fail forward,” and she…
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My Summer Makeup Routine
While I personally love cataloging Washingtonians and their beauty routines, I’ve always envied the fact that their routine is… well, a routine. My makeup changes on a weekly basis (in fact, sometimes daily) but that’s the life of a beauty…
Now & Then: How My Blog Brought Me Back to Life After Getting Laid Off
If you haven’t seen the April issue of Washingtonian magazine (or if you don’t live in the area), I was featured in their “Spring Forward” fashion shoot, alongside a bevy of influential DC fashion bloggers (who all look stunning, by…
{You’re Invited} PoP & Last Call Studio Spring Shopping Event
As some of you may remember, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to not pay full price for clothes. You see, before Politics of Pretty, I was DC Shop Girl and that Twitter handle alone was borderline dangerous (I…
4 DIY Hairstyles for Inaugural Balls & Parties
If you’ve got the golden ticket to one of the many exclusive Inaugural balls and parties taking place this weekend or creating your own fabulous fête to celebrate next week, it only makes sense to dress up and go glam…
Extreme Makeover: Blog Edition
Chances are if you’re reading this blog post, you’ve realized something looks different. And unlike any typical makeover that involves lots of makeup and hair spray, this one involved many PDF drafts and a fabulous web designer. Welcome to the…
