Summer-Ready Radiance
The cool, dry air of winter and spring can be harsh, resulting in skin that looks neglected, frightening even the bravest of us back into our closet. Now that the summer air is here, it’s time to bare...
View ArticleBe A Spy Of Beauty
Lying in bed, the stillness and quiet seems to bring about a sense of relaxed contentment that can only be found beneath a down comforter with the shades drawn. It is in these moments that beauty...
View ArticleDarling Beauty Revolution
On New Years Day, we’re baring it all. In February, I had a few girlfriends over for what would later be known as the “Naked Brunch.” I had the opportunity to write about it here on Darling Magazine...
View ArticleTuna Melts Our Hearts
The following is a story by Courtney Dasher, the owner of a sweet and special Chiweenie named Tuna who the world has grown to love. Tuna initially became an international sensation after he was...
View ArticleYou Are Enough
I’ve known some amazing women during my short time on earth; total knockout beauties, marathon runners, artists, writers, incredible mothers, gourmet chefs, comedians… you name it. And let me tell...
View ArticleRespect What You Live In
Some of you may have heard the idea of our body being a “temple” or “sanctuary,” but if not, it essentially means that we should honor and respect the body we were given to live in. But, how often do...
View ArticleOrganic Makeup: What You’re Really Putting On Your Skin
We’re all guilty of using makeup products that are not the best for our skin. We may have a couple items in our makeup bag labeled with the words “all natural ingredients” or “organic,” but do we...
View ArticleDo You Know How Beautiful You Are?
Women are their own worst beauty critics. According to Dove, only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful, so they decided to conduct a compelling social experiment that explores how...
View ArticleWhat You See Is What You Get
The highway was clear and breezy with my hair whipping back from my face. The radio kept me company on a windy, spring drive. I stopped at a gas station for my favorite sparkling water and was greeted...
View ArticleTwinkle Toes: DIY Pedicure At Home
Pampering your feet is one way to get those toes looking and feeling summer-ready. Since professional pedicures take time (and sometimes big bucks that we don’t always have), why not accomplish the...
View ArticleDon’t Be Afraid To Feel Beautiful
We’ve all had moments where we’ve looked in the mirror and not exactly been pleased with the reflection staring back at us. We poke and prod. We frown and grown. These are the days that we are...
View ArticleBreaking Up With Your Ideal Self
Denmark is the happiest nation in the world—according to studies—and researchers attribute Danes’ happiness to having low expectations in life. In other words, Danes have a non-idealized way of...
View ArticleWith Eyes That Look Out
Time for honest talk: I have picked up the bad habit of comparison. Along the way, I’ve also shouldered bitterness, conceit, envy, and—heaviest of all—fear. You might have done the same, and our backs...
View ArticleDIY: Rose Petal Body Scrub
Organic roses are known to have many health benefits. Dried rose petals nourish the skin with vitamin C and provide gentle exfoliation when used as a body scrub. Rose Absolute essential oil comforts...
View ArticleGluten-Free Makeup: Why It Matters
When you’re getting ready for the day and fluffing powder brushes, gluten is probably the last thing on your mind. Generally beautiful blush and mega-defining mascaras are not thought of as daily...
View ArticleMakeup, Uncovered
With the growing attention on beauty product ingredients, it seems like everywhere we turn there’s a natural this or an organic that ready to lure us in. From Revlon and Suave to small, hand-made Etsy...
View ArticleLoving Your Overweight Self
Over 60 percent of U.S. adult women are overweight, according to 2007 estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally over...
View ArticleBe Bold: Lipstick Style Tips
Red lipstick is quite possibly the easiest and least expensive accessory a girl can wear for the holidays. Easy to dress up or down, it’s a bold statement that’s inherently festive this time of year,...
View ArticleSix Ways To Be Unlovely
1. Get lost in your own reflection. For a sure fire way to be unlovely, gaze into the bathroom mirror more frequently than you peer into the beauty of others’ souls. True beauty and loveliness is...
View ArticleThe Dreamer Embodied: Natalie Patterson
This lady needs no introduction. You already know and love her poetry from our SoulPancake collaboration films, but in true Darling fashion we wanted to dig a little deeper and get to know the woman...
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