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Discussing COVID-19, omicron and weddings in Central Ohio

Discussing COVID-19, omicron and weddings in Central Ohio

This story first appeared in the spring/summer 2022 issue of Columbus Weddings, published in December 2021.   There was a moment this summer when I, like many others, breathed a sigh of relief: COVID-19 vaccinations were on the rise and cases were on the decline. I looked forward to planning an issue of Columbus Weddings that was relatively free of words like …

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Chanel N.1 de Chanel at Ulta Skincare, Makeup, Fragrance Review

Chanel N.1 de Chanel at Ulta Skincare, Makeup, Fragrance Review

In 2022, clean beauty is about to get a whole lot more luxe. Chanel just announced a brand-new skincare, makeup, and fragrance brand called N°1 de Chanel, and it’s all about naturally derived formulas, sustainable packaging, and ingredient transparency. But that’s not all: For the first time, the nine new products and some cult classics from Chanel are available to …

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The Feethill sneakers are on sale at Amazon

The Feethill sneakers are on sale at Amazon

We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Score these Amazon shopper-beloved sneakers on sale! (Photo: Amazon) Whether you’re on your feet all day for work or because you find yourself constantly on the go, you know that the most important partner you can have with you is a …

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These are the trashiest fashion trends that celebrities love

These are the trashiest fashion trends that celebrities love

These celebrities think they’re rocking haute couture — but they’re actually hot messes.  From sporting tacky lingerie-inspired looks to bringing back the awful “whale tail” of the early 2000s, A-listers are getting an “F” letter grade from just about anyone with an ounce of taste, really, for their flagrant fashion faux pas.  Read on for today’s tawdriest trends — and …

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9 Dermatologist-Approved Skin-Care Resolutions for 2022

9 Dermatologist-Approved Skin-Care Resolutions for 2022

The new year is the perfect time to check in with your skin-care routine and reassess how your habits may be helping (or harming) your skin. That said, resolutions are easy to make on January 1, and more difficult to sustain throughout the year. It’s hard to change behavior, especially when it comes to our health, according to findings from …

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Four Bethesda-area couples tie the knot in 2021

Four Bethesda-area couples tie the knot in 2021

Photo by Jana Scott A long-awaited day With 17 guests at their backyard wedding, a bride and groom kept things small and personal The Couple: Elizabeth Greenfield-Weiss (maiden name Greenfield), 37, grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 2002. She has a master’s degree in social work and is involved with breast cancer outreach and …

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A Beauty Brand Says That 6-Month Sew-Ins Are Safe And I’m Heated

A Beauty Brand Says That 6-Month Sew-Ins Are Safe And I’m Heated

Hellobeautiful Featured Video CLOSE   Source: miniseries / Getty Leave it to social media to spread misinformation. For most hair mavens, achieving long, healthy strands is the ultimate beauty goal. Whether that’s utilizing protective styles to experimenting with trendy treatments  like rice water rinses, there is almost no option that’s off the table. However, with so many self-proclaimed “beauty gurus” online, …

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‘Slugging’ is the latest viral K-beauty skin care trend online

‘Slugging’ is the latest viral K-beauty skin care trend online

While skin care products featuring snail mucin are the rage these days, slugging, a beauty trend that’s been making the rounds on TikTok, doesn’t actually involve any slimy critters. Instead, the term refers to a skin care technique in which you coat your face with Vaseline or a similar product with promises to hydrate. While it recently took off on …

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