Wendy Rose Gould is a freelance journalist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She has a fondness for life in general, but especially enjoys travel, fashion, beauty, interior design and all things DIY. In addition to AOL, some of her past and current clients include Hearst, Conde Nast, Kiwanis International and other online and print publications.
(May 5th 2013 2:26AM) Fact: Your Mom wiped your bum when you were a baby. You don't remember it and I'm sure she wishes she could forget, but it happened. Many times. I'm not trying to guilt you or anything, but maybe consider all the hours she spent taking care of you -- in addition to the deep love she has for you -- this ...
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(May 5th 2013 2:15AM) Perhaps it's my pale exterior or maybe it's my "look out for others" instincts, but I am what you refer to as a "sunscreen pusher." By this point in our relationship, my husband has probably heard me say, "Don't forget to put sunscreen on!" over a bajillion times and he knows a lesson in skin cancer and ...
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(May 2nd 2013 3:16PM) I recently compiled a list of unconventional Mother's Day gifts -- gifts that were not expected or received often by mom's around the world. This particular 2013 Mother's Day Guide is similar in the sense that I'm certainly not including flowers, chocolate, smell-good products or fine jewelry. However, this ...
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(May 2nd 2013 1:21AM) Here's a little nugget of valuable information: Over the past two years, the website DealNews.com found that prices on jewelry, chocolate and flowers actually increased at the beginning of May. Now, why do you suppose that would be? The boost in temperatures doesn't make people suddenly feel more inclined to ...
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(Apr 30th 2013 8:33PM) May is arguably one of the most lovely months of the year. It's the month you anticipate all your summer vacations and activities, it's the month you celebrate Mom and it's the month you finally get to kick all your winter clothes to the curb (or at least relegate them to the storage bin). Weather-wise, May ...
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(Apr 29th 2013 7:56AM) Coral lips (and nails) are one of my favorite trends for the 2013 spring and summer season. I love how the pinkish/reddish/orange-ish shade complements a variety of skin coloring. Seriously, whether you're a redhead with freckles and pale skin, have olive coloring with lush black locks or rock a brunette mane ...
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(Apr 27th 2013 8:31AM) When you're in a rush and you have no time to wait for nails to dry (but still want to look fabulous), I highly recommend going the nail wrap route. Nail wraps have become increasingly popular over the past two years and designs get cooler and cooler every day. For example, I absolutely love the NCLA nail ...
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(Apr 26th 2013 4:32PM) You choose dresses, pants and tops according to your body shape, but did you know that you should also be doing the same with your shoes? Style expert Jacqui Stafford covers everything you need to know on the issue (and more) in her book The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets for Every Body and Every Budget. ...
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(Apr 26th 2013 4:21PM) For a while, I was sort of resistant to maxi skirts and dresses. I thought to myself, "Meh...too much fabric." And then I tried one. Verdict? I felt like a million bucks. And not only did I feel beautiful in every single long and flowing garment I put on, I felt comfortable. Sidebar: Ladies, if there's ...
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