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Category: The Single Diaries

  • Beauty Spotlight | Wedding Guest How-To

    Single Girl’s Guide to the Elevated Classics of Wedding Guest Beauty

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    Wedding #1 of 5 is coming up this weekend (and I’m riding solo for this one). I’m counting down to the moment I get off the plane in San Francisco and reunite with my high school friends as we celebrate the first of us getting hitched. My dress is on the way, and my dancing shoes are packed. My friend is a professional photographer so aside from the 8 hours of sleep and the vitamins I plan to take, I’m taking my make-up game to the next level in anticipation of the photo booth and Instagram feed they’re projecting in real-time at the reception.

    I’m all about elevated classics, so I found great tips from some of our favorite blogs that allow me to stay just within my comfort zone but up the glam game for this special occasion.
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  • Single Girl Tax Tips

    Single Girl Tax Tips

    10 Essential Tips for Completing Your Taxes

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    Tax season is officially upon us and, while it may not be the most joyous event of the year, it is one that can’t be avoided. If you’re like me, you attempt to ignore it all together by deferring your tax work to someone else. In my case, I defer to my dad. Others I know rely on a family accountant. While it’s great to get the help, let’s face it, as Single Girls we should have basic knowledge of what it takes to get our taxes done. It’s one of those life lessons like learning to change a tire or clean out a clogged drain that we really ought to know.

    We have over one month left before the final filing date descends upon us. So, if you haven’t yet gotten started, don’t fear. There is still plenty of time to learn the process. In fact, we’re here to help you do just that. Read on for 10 tax tips that will help you take ownership of your taxes and hopefully help you get a better refund in the process!

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  • 6 Easy Tricks for an Organized Closet

    6 Easy Tricks for an Organized Closet

    Sara Bodle Shares Her Top Tips for Getting an Organized Closet

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    Here we go.  The sun is setting later, the snow is melting (hopefully for good) and we are ready to bring out the short shorts and crop tops in celebration of warmer weather.  Before we can get that far, it is time for another big holiday: the annual “spring cleaning” of our closets.  This year let’s make it fun, easy and most of all budget-friendly.  Because come on, we don’t want to spend our money on the closet, but on the goods inside. Read on for 6 of my favorite tips for getting your closet organized.

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  • My First House | Lessons From a First Time Home Owner

    My First House | Lessons From a First Time Home Owner

    Kristen Proctor Shares the Experience of Buying Her First House

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    Have you ever considered becoming a homeowner? Many of you have probably let the idea pass through your thoughts at least once. For some like myself, we’re still trying to get a grip on managing our apartments but owning a home is a long-term goal. Others, however, might be more ready to invest in a permanent place. Wherever you are with the decision, most of us can agree that the idea is a bit daunting.

    Single Girl Kristen Proctor recently made that big decision and took the leap from tenant to homeowner. She shared with The Single Diaries what that experience was like, the lessons she learned, and tips for others Single Girls looking to make the jump.

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  • Milan Fashion Week Street Style | Inspirational Details

    Street style lessons from the Italians at Milan Fashion Week

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    PHOTO: Tommy Ton/Style.com.

     

    I’ll admit: Some parts of Italian culture are more accessible (pasta, gelato, wine) than others (fashion), but there’s no denying that Italians ooze style and confidence. While it can be intimidating to fully emulate their effortless swagger, we can look to the details to learn a thing or two and translate street style from Milan Fashion Week to the everyday.

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