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A Hudsucker Halloween Playlist

Ghouls and goblins, lend me your ears! Whether you need a party soundtrack for your bewitching bash or some menacing music to get you in a sinister spirit this Thursday night, The Hudsucker‘s haunting Halloween playlist conjures up just the right amounts of excitement and evil. With thirteen spooky songs, there’s something for everyone to […]

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‘Go Chefs! I Mean, CHIEFS!’ An Outsider’s Experience With a Surprisingly Winning Team

I live in the Kansas City area and in these parts there are a few truths that define us.  First, we have the best BBQ in the world.  Ignore what anyone else says.  Kansas City BBQ is where it’s at.  Second, we love our sports teams passionately.  So passionately that we have “Red Friday” anytime […]

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He Said, She Said: The Jealous Best Friend

Jealousy is a powerful human emotion that touches all of us at least once in our lifetime. It’s best defined as an insecurity and fear; a feeling of being threatened in a situation where you might lose someone. It typically refers to negative thoughts or feelings of anxiety over an anticipated loss and most times, […]

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The Pretty Files: All About Red Lips

A friend asked me one day what were the most common things people asked me in regards to makeup.  I had been working for a prestige skincare and cosmetics line for only a few months, but even as a rookie I had a fast answer for her: how to do dramatic eyeliner, how to hide […]

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Adorable Animals You Should Be Following On Social Media

Raise your paws if you love kitties, puppies, and other precious pets! Well, I think that accounts for pretty much everyone on the internet! Our admiration for cute and cuddly critters has spread its influence all over the world wide web, where the animal kingdom reigns high and mighty. The internet has created a new […]

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The Pretty Files: Fall Trends and Essentials

As New York’s Fashion Week draws to a close it’s time to start looking at what’s hot for fall, but just for me Fashion Week isn’t just about clothes.  It’s about makeup and the trends we’re going to be seeing for the next season as well as for what my clients in the makeup chair […]

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He Said, She Said: The Infamous Three Words

In a romantic relationship, the exchange of the words “I love you” mark a big milestone for the two involved. It may look simple in three words, but it packs a ton of meaning and follows with commitment or the “forever” factor. Professing these words can convey a sense of happiness beyond compare but for […]

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P.O.W: Dawndy Mercer Plank

In a new series, staff writer Rebecca Rowell puts a spotlight on women in the workforce. P.O.W or Power of Women is a series of interviews with women who are making breakthroughs in their careers and teaching the upcoming generation a few things about woman power.  Author’s Note: To begin my new series, P.O.W, I […]

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The Pretty Files: CC and DD Creams Decoded

Hello, pretty people (aka all of you!)  Last week I helped you make sense of the sea of alphabet creams that are on the market by talking about BB cream, what it is and what it isn’t.  I hope that helped you make a little sense of things.  This week I’m back to decode CC […]

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Tattoos Are More Than Just Ink

For me, tattoos are the ultimate way of transcending feelings I’m only able to explain with worn out words or tiresome actions, which are personal dilemmas. Aside from having to create an already tailored first-impression at specific job, other people’s opinions about the art on my skin never cross my mind.

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The Pretty Files: Alphabet Soup – Skincare, Makeup, and BB Cream

Once upon a time makeup was easy.  Well, maybe not easy but a little more streamlined.  To have a basic look all I needed was foundation, powder, blush, and whatever I wanted to put on my eyes–usually eyeliner and mascara.  When I started working in cosmetics, both as a consultant for Clinique and as a […]

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Property Brothers’ Drew and Jonathan Scott Host Live Video and Twitter Chat

As audiences get ready for the smash summer hit show, Brother vs. Brother to end its first season, the dashing Property Brothers’ Jonathan and Drew Scott will be hosting a live video chat this Sunday, August 25, in honor of the finale airing on HGTV.

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The Hudsucker @ The Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Part Two

Each year, the Scottish capitol of Edinburgh is host to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; also known as the World’s largest art and comedy festival. Over the next week, The Hudsucker’s Drew Bryce will take you on a tour of some of the biggest acts, and some of the places you have to go see. Also, […]

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