Pastel-colored thing-a-ma-bobs and have plastered themselves on the shelves of every major department store, and cottontails scamper about the chipper egg-laden displays. Lilly dresses are coming out of the woodwork, and derby sun hats are brought out of storage for the most joyful celebration of the year as we give praise to the KING of kings. Easter—is—here, can I get an amen? In this cheery time, I have decided to move the gratitude posts dedicated to my giants to next…
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Graduation is just around the river bend. I couldn’t be more thrilled to close this portion of my Elle Woods experience and start studying for the Bar. However, as I end any journey, I often find that the beginning seems to matter more. But my beginning is not really mine at all. My journey to law school started before I was born, before my parents met, and before my grandparents got married. My accomplishments began with the sacrifices every Figueroa,…
Five Minutes to a Fresh Face
Disheveled hair, puffy eyes, and a sly redness on the left corner of your chin greet your reflection in the morning mirror. If you’re caught short on time and low on energy, I have just the thing to perk you right up. My 5 minutes to a fresh face routine will have you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed before you walk out the door, and the clock’s ticking, darling, so let’s get started. Step 1. Wash your face. Any cleanser will do,…
The Goldilocks Moisturizer
Product hopping. We’ve all done it. We watch a commercial or hear from a friend about the latest X skincare product, and we go out and buy it. We try it out, and before we are even half-way through the product, another one comes along that promises to be the better that is always commercially advertised but seldomly achieved. Regardless, we entrust our faith to the new product, exiling its predecessor to the back of our drawers, making false promises…