This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase! As a fashion blogger who also works full time, there are a ton of things I use on a daily basis that are essential to my routine and staying sane through hectic schedules. As we round out 2022, I’ve been gathering … Continue reading A Fashion Blogger’s Favorite Things for 2023
I’ve had pretty much every hair color under the sun. I’m naturally a mousy brunette, and I’ve been a redhead, super dark to almost black, and now I’m going blonde! I love a good change every once and a while, can’t you tell? The trouble is, changing your look can sometimes damage your hair, especially when bleaching, so I’ve put together my go-to’s to make … Continue reading 6 tips for going blonde without damaging your hair
I’m feeling major refresh vibes coming on as we head into Spring, and with that always comes a little beauty routine switch-up! If you’ve been following MDM, you know I’m all about clean ingredients and cruelty free brands when it comes to any beauty product, and there are so many great ones out there that fit the bill! Here are my favorite newcomers to the … Continue reading new clean + cruelty free beauty brands you need to know now
Every once and a while, my skin just feels dull and congested, and that’s when I break out my arsenal of exfoliants! The thing is, not all exfoliants are created equal, and picking one to suit your needs is soo so important. There’s four facial exfoliants (all clean & cruelty free) that I use and love when I need a refresher, so here’s how I … Continue reading The Best Clean + Cruelty-Free Facial Exfoliants
As the summer comes to an end, all that time spent frolicking on sunny beaches and chilling by the pool can be tough on your skin! I’ve always been pretty religious with my skincare (especially after spending a lot of time in the sun!), and I’ve invested even more into my routine since we moved back to sunny San Diego last year! Being someone who … Continue reading Easy After-Sun Skincare for a Healthy Glow Year Round
Clean haircare that works as well as conventional products has been THE hardest thing to come by for me. I’ve tried everything from homemade shampoo (which was super drying; I really wouldn’t recommend if you have long or color treated hair!) to a myriad of indie brands that didn’t feel like they really cleaned my hair. I eventually just kinda gave up and started washing … Continue reading My Clean + Cruelty-Free Hair Transformation
If you’re not familiar with maskne (you lucky duck, you!), it’s basically extra acne and irritation caused along your chin and cheeks as the results of wearing the facial coverings we’ve all come to know (and less-than-love) over this past year. As someone who finally got my longtime hormonal acne under control pre-Covid (thanks, clean beauty products!) this came as a torrential downpour on my … Continue reading The Clean + Cruelty Free Guide to Combatting Maskne
I know what you might be thinking: cruelty-free, clean beauty often comes with a much higher price tag, so are there affordable options that won’t hurt us or our furry friends? Well, in recent years, a lot more retailers are offering a ton of options that are clean, cruelty-free, and yes, inexpensive! I’ve found a lot of essentials at Target when it comes to this … Continue reading Budget-Friendly Cruelty-Free + Clean Beauty from Target
Every year, there seems to be an increasing amount of beauty gadgets and tools dubbed “holy grail” products by magazines and media publications worldwide. But, in the bombardment of beauty bests sworn by via sponsored influencers, how do you know what really works and what’ll become an eventual addition to your junk pile? Well, I’m here to give you my honest, non-biased opinion on several … Continue reading Beauty Fads: Wow vs. Waste
Beauty products. Most of us use and love ’em. I myself have had a relationship with makeup and skincare pretty much since I hit puberty (and was therefore cursed by the acne fairy), and have gone through all the ups and downs of ‘this product works, that one doesn’t, this one made my eyes itchy, and that one gave me hives’ and so forth. Believe … Continue reading The Ultimate Fashionista’s Guide to Cruelty-Free, Natural Beauty
