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A few years back, I wrote a long investigative story about one particular multilevel marketing company, Lularoe
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I had a distaste for this company from the get-go, because the marketing was all about female empowerment, but the product was the opposite of ethical or sustainable: cheap, synthetic leggings that came with zero information about where or how they were made. When I dug deeper, the story got much more sinister. The leggings were so cheaply made they would fall apart after one or two wears. Even worse, women who joined this direct sales company found themselves going into debt, losing friends, getting divorced, losing their homes, and going bankrupt. They were promised financial freedom. What actually happened...
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande Tease ‘Rain On Me’ Debut In Dominatrix-Themed Outfits
Left image via Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com, right image via Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande dressed up in dominatrix-inspired looks to tease fans on Gaga’s upcoming single, Rain On Me, featuring Grande. The singers took to Instagram to share a cover of Rain On Me alongside some lyrics of the new single. “Water like misery,” Gaga wrote, while Grande captioned it, “Teardrops on my face.” The shot saw both singers wearing tight-fitting latex outfits that spelled out badass. Gaga wore a skintight corset bodysuit with spike embellishments all over, in addition to a knife on her leg....
How to Sew Layered Square Circle Skirts with Elastic Waist
Want to learn how to make a layered square circle skirt with an elastic waist? Then you have come to the right place! This type of skirt is also known as a hankerchief skirt, and it is so easy to sew with this step by step tutorial. I made one for each of my three girls and they love to spin while wearing their fun skirts. Before we get into the tutorial we are going to answer some common questions about sewing circle skirts. If you don’t need this information, feel free to skip to the tutorial below. What are...
Looking for the best DIY bedroom decor ideas around? When it comes to decorating your bedroom, thoughtful creative touches make all the difference in taking a room from OK to “Wow!” DIY your way into an amazing bedroom with these 100 crafts, wall...
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Learn how to make things that cost hundreds of dollars in stores, ones that actually look better when you DIY them. Lately, Target, Walmart and other big chain stores have started selling replicas of some of our Pinterest favorites. Why on earth would you want to buy these? I guess someone does, but I am not about to spend my money on DIY replicas. No way! Complete with easy to follow step by step tutorials, these DIY bedroom ideas can be yours for a fraction of the cost. Make one or more this weekend and get your room looking the...
It’s no secret that I am a bargain shopper when it comes to home decor and the same thing goes for filling my closet
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I never in a million years would have thought that I could get super cute, great quality outfits from Walmart or Amazon but I was proven wrong. Sam (Jim’s daughter) and I had a little fun quarantining this past weekend trying on a Walmart haul along with some Amazon finds and she too was equally impressed. We thought it would be fun to share the same outfit for the “20 something and 40 something” year old …. Honestly, most of these outfits would look great for any age and you can’t beat the price! Thinking maybe I need to get...