ABOUT Ashley Houk
Ashley is an all-around book nerd, but when her nose isn’t in a book, you’re likely to find her binge watching any number of shows on Netflix, scrolling through tumblr, or just hanging out. She’s an aspiring poet and writer who’s just trying to “live the dream.” Any time not spent on the couch usually involves doing something outdoorsy with her boyfriend. She really appreciates treats, a good sense of humor, and cats.
“Sex and the City” may have ended its run back in 2004, but it had a lot to offer us ladies. (I would argue it still has a lot to offer, but that’s a different article for a different day.) If nothing else, Samantha, Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte taught us the value of female friendships….
Halloween is only mere days away now. And in all the excitement and hustle, it seems appropriate to review a makeup app like ModiFace. Available on all platforms, including desktop, this is one makeover app that isn’t gimmicky, childish or unrealistic. As someone who was never all that interested in makeup until recently, sometimes it’s…
Beauty communities can be full of beauties, but total beasts. It’s a tough world out there in the world of glamor and beauty for us girls, luckily with Beautylish you’re more likely to find a laid-back group of gals who love makeup, nail polish, and style just as much as you do. Without all the snark…
bSafe You is one of many personal safety apps available for Apple and Android users, but it had some updates this year. It ranked among the top safety apps, and not just from geeky-tech sites either. Elle listed it at the top of their apps for women’s safety, too. Even if fashion-girls aren’t always geek-girls, they…
Skin Deep database from Environmental Working Group (EWG) began as an online database to provide safety profiles for personal care products. Now, 8 years later EWG has launched an accompanying app that allows users to search over 70,000 products. EWG aims to provide consumers with the power of information to protect our health and environment….
There are many good reasons for tracking your menstrual cycles, from preventing pregnancy to detecting irregularities. By keeping track with LoveCycles you’ll begin to learn your natural rhythms and the various things you can expect throughout your cycle. LoveCycles Period Tracker Like most period tracking apps, LoveCycles provides the standard features: calendar, symptoms, moods, and…
Back in July we let you in on the fact the Google Research has been collecting samples from a number of participants, including blood and saliva. It sounds crazy, but it could lead to medical advances—by leaps and bounds. The previous article alludes to Google X’s newfound transparency, particularly in regards to Google Glass, but also…
Under Armour, a brand typically associated with men’s athletics and wicking technology, is diversifying to reach more women. Part of the new expansion includes the new Under Armour Women–I Will What I Want fitness app. Another Fitness App?: Under Armour Women Under Armour (UA) launched its I Will What I Want campaign at the beginning…
Movies based on comic books have been hitting theaters since the ‘90s, but not quite as relentlessly as those in the last decade or so. It’s only August and five—that’s right five!—comic-based blockbusters have hit the silver screen somewhere near you, and there are only sure to be more. For publishers, movies allow them to…
