It’s time for the Sephora Spring Savings Sale! Rogue has already started making their picks, but us VIB & Beauty Insiders have a week to shop from 4/9-4/15. I’m very much looking forward to taking advantage of my 15% off and am in dire need for a restock on all my regulars (and I’d like to try out a few new things!). Here are my Sephora Sale favorites this time around: Sephora Sale Favorites: Spring 2024 Edition Daily Makeup   IT cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer As someone with a very visible, deep red birthmark on my chin, concealer is ..read more

Photo by Cast + Forge Photography Throughout 2023, I busily planned my wedding and had such a blast doing so as a Type A, organized girlie! I grabbed tips and tricks from past brides in my personal life and on TikTok, plus gained additional insight from my amazing vendors, and then documented all of my findings and personal experiences via my own social media pages and here on the blog in a dedicated series called Getting Hitched! I figured I’d compile an easy-to-navigate, categorized list of every single piece I shared in an effort to provide the best 2024 wedding resources to future marrier ..read more

  Immediately after our October wedding, my new husband Jared and I spent our “mini moon” in Port Townsend, Washington, anticipating our week-long honeymoon in Whistler, B.C. come April 2024. I write these travel roundups to help others gather ideas for upcoming trips. This is 72 Hours in Port Townsend, Washington! 72 Hours in Port Townsend, Washington Banana Leaf Thai Bistro I have to highlight this spot as easily the best Thai food I’ve ever consumed and our entire table said they loved it! I had the pumpkin curry with tofu and fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce. Absolutely divine! Yo ..read more

8 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ask 1. HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN THIS BUSINESS? As Jayna Cook, CEO of EventUp says, "You want employees who buy into you and your idea, so it is imperative that you hire people who are on board with your vision." Paying some mind to your interviewer's grassroots will show that you are engaged and interested in their journey, as well as yours. 2. IF YOU COULD IMPROVE ONE THING ABOUT THE COMPANY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Peter Minton, Founder & President of Minton Law Group, P.C. shares that you can establish that your interview is a two-way street and gain more ..read more

You just got your first job!? Congrats! That’s a HUGE accomplishment, and surely something to feel proud of. Today I want to share with you my personal experiences and tips for how to survive a difficult first job. A first job is a huge milestone and also an incredibly scary undertaking. Oftentimes, a first job will be something entry-level right out of high school—fast food, retail, the list goes on. There were countless moments when I wanted to throw in the towel and quit. However, I didn’t – not until I had a more stable job after interning countless days and working hard to make som ..read more

Internships are EVERYTHING. If you are able to get an internship during your time in college, or perhaps after college when you're looking for a turning point in your career, I say GO FOR IT! There’s SO many reasons you should get an internship. I had two internships throughout college. The first internship was at my local children's museum’s Communications Department. This was my first real dabbling in the world of marketing and is the moment I realized what I absolutely loved doing and wanted to do for the rest of my life. I always have my imposter syndrome doubts and struggles around the b ..read more

  Last December, my new husband and I ventured to Seattle for a couple days of shows and holiday relaxation. We were super excited to check out the new Christmas Market and see some of our all-time favorite artists (surprisingly, we got to meet a couple, too!). I write these roundups to help others gather ideas for upcoming trips. This is 48 Hours in Seattle, Washington! 48 Hours in Seattle, Washington Jinkx & DeLa Show at The Moore Theatre We kicked off our trip with a show at the Moore Theatre. Moore is one of my favorite cozy venues in the city, it’s much smaller than the average t ..read more

I simply could not be more thrilled with how my drag brunch Bachelorette Party in Seattle, Washington turned out! I knew I wanted a drag brunch Bachelorette Party from the jump, and the second I stepped foot in Taqueria Cantina in Seattle, my dream came to life. After much back-and-forth, stressful nights, and a few tears, it all came together and the incredible vendor team simply killed it! Drag Brunch Bachelorette Party in Seattle, Washington View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kathryn Coffman (@franklykathryn) All solid Bachelorette parties start with a theme! That being said, m ..read more

  Tati did NOT miss with these adorable fall and winter nail designs! I always love when I can showcase some of my latest nail designs by Tatiana at TOSH Aesthetic Experience here in Olympia, Washington and I hope they give you some inspo! The Wedding Set For my wedding day, I knew I didn’t want anything nude/pearlescent and super simple, I feel like that’s so overdone and not very me! I’ve always had the idea to recreate a previous set that I adored, but with burgundy as the main color instead of forest green. This set is intricate, full of gold foil, and makes quite the statement! It ph ..read more

Networking can be hard. It can be nerve-wracking, uncomfortable and unsettling. Once you get the hang of it, however, it's no problemo and I'm here to help. Here's how to network well - a step-by-step guide! I started informally networking when I was a young teen, getting involved with my local chapter of a national nonprofit and serving on their Board of Directors. Slowly, the formality of the networking began growing and I came to obtain natural abilities from pushing myself into less-than-comfy situations. Once you realize that fear is natural and you'll have to get over that hump in order ..read more