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 21st 2012 2:25PM) Now look, I'm not saying that you need to change your iPhone cover as frequently as you change your shoes (or even handbag), but a funky, quirky, cool or customized iPhone cover certainly has the potential to make a big impact. I love them, in particular, because they're often inexpensive and also because they ...
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(May 21st 2012 2:18PM) There's a time and place for a basic pink, mauve or red nail polish, but those who frequently paint their nails like to spice things up more often than not. Fortunately, cosmetic companies are on top of the nail polish craze and have catered to the nail painting community with funky, sometimes truly bizarre, ...
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(May 20th 2012 2:13PM) Spring and summer 2012 is certainly color-centric, but there's one shoe you absolutely cannot live without during the upcoming (or ongoing, depending on your geographical location) months: nude. A creamy nude shoe -- whether worn as a pump, kitten heel, flat, wedge or sandal -- will quickly become your go-to ...
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(May 10th 2012 2:45PM) Back in the old days, serving trays were a standard in just about every home. Today you'll find piles of them in thrift stores (some adorable, others not so much), but they aren't as popular in traditional home goods stores. Still, they're a must, especially for the summer months. Check out these utilitarian ...
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(May 10th 2012 2:38PM) During the summers, all I want is a little icy reprieve from the hot sun. Over the years, I've learned a little beauty trick that'll cool you down (and improve your skin) when there's no pool in sight and a shower just doesn't appeal: face masks. Yep, cool and refreshing, tingling masks that sate any desire you ...
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(May 3rd 2012 3:06PM) Perhaps it's my overtly feminine tendencies, but you'll rarely find me wearing pants. There's something about the free-flowing form of a sweet dress that makes me feel confidant and pretty. And really, who doesn't like to feel confident and pretty? As a fashion lover, I'm always on the lookout for new dresses ...
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(May 3rd 2012 2:59PM) Saving any amount of time -- even if it's only a few minutes -- is a common goal among we busy, busy humans. Time, after all, is a precious and non-renewable source, so getting the most out of our day is key to our happiness, sanity and overall health. An easy way to save time in your day is with the help of ...
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(May 1st 2012 11:30PM) Colorful denim is one of the spring and summer's hottest -- and most vibrant -- trends. This trend looks best when it's worn as either a skinny pant (either bunched at the ankles or cropped slightly to show off your ankles) or as a short. Since the colored denim is what makes the outfit pop, you can keep the ...
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(May 1st 2012 8:04PM) One of the greatest things you can have on hand in any household is a healthy supply of herbs. The fresher they are, of course, the better your food will taste. An easy way to keep fresh herbs on hand is to grow your own. You can start a windowsill herb garden from scratch with seeds. If you're a little ...
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