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Why Divorce is Difficult

I was speaking with my best friend the other day; venting about how difficult my divorce has been and as I was accepting accountability for marrying a man that wasn’t marriage material, she said “No one gets married to get divorce”. When two people make the decision to get married, they are committing to spend the rest of their lives together. This is a vow that is not taken lightly and should be…

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Ain't Nothing Going on but the Rent ..

Ain’t Nothing Going on but the Rent ..

Are you arguing with your spouse about money? You’re not alone. When you put couples and money together, you’re bound to get a few spats. Did you know money is the number one issue married couples fight about? When it comes to marital problems, money fights are the second leading cause of divorce, behind infidelity.

It’s no secret that cultivating a solid marriage takes time and work. No…

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do ..

Breaking Up is Hard to Do ..

Thinking of a breakup? We get it. Relationships can be hard and sometimes ending it can be for the best. Hopefully, both members of the relationship agree to end this nicely – although no two hearts break evenly.

Proof Is In The Pizza

We all love pizza. While we may disagree on how we like it (pineapple and thin crust!) we can all understand the desire to eat it for comfort food. Well, it turns…

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Empowering Quotes For The Newly Single Woman

Empowering Quotes For The Newly Single Woman

Who ever said there was anything wrong with being single?

There are a lot of reasons you may find yourself living the single life. Maybe someone broke up with you, maybe you broke up with someone. Divorce and Death can be the end and the beginning for many relationships or marriages.

Maybe you’ve been single for a couple of months or a couple of years, or maybe you’ve been single in your…

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Small Victories are Still Victories.... Five Things Smart Women do After Divorce

Small Victories are Still Victories…. Five Things Smart Women do After Divorce

Why do some women do well after divorce, while others get stuck?” a divorcing client asked me, confronting her worries head on.

“Why do some women do well after divorce, while others get stuck?” a divorcing client asked me, confronting her worries head on. “I want to be happy again. I want to rely on myself and not be afraid of the future. I can’t make it without his support, but it’s tough…

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"Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda.

“Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda.

Best-selling author and Jennifer Hurvitz has a new book for married couples who want to stay married.

Sharing personal experiences from her own divorce journey, Hurvitz paints an honest (at times brutally so) picture of what it’s like to be divorced and tips for how to avoid it. 

Hurvitz, author of the self-help book “One Happy Divorce,” recently released her second book “Woulda. Coulda.…

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Things to Teach Your Son

Things to Teach Your Son

RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON:

1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. 8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. 9. Play with…

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17 GREAT THINGS NO ONE TOLD YOU ABOUT DIVORCE ...

17 GREAT THINGS NO ONE TOLD YOU ABOUT DIVORCE …

Did you know untying the knot could make you a much better parent?

No one walks down the aisle with the intention of splitting up later. But, unfortunately, approximately 50 percentof marriages in the U.S. end in divorce; that’s two out of four marriages that end in divorce. And if you do find yourself sitting across from your former spouse with lawyers by your sides, it’s important to…

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"100 Live and Die," by Bruce Nauman at Benesse House via Amanda Brooks

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Pink Shirt Day

Stand up to bullying! Whether physical or digital, young or old, bullying still happens around the globe. Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day, a day when people around the world show their unified stance against bullying by wearing pink. Why pink? There’s an inspiring story behind it that you can read about here. Not sure if you can pull off pink? Don’t worry, you’ll rock it for sure! As for what to wear, here are some different style inspirations for tomorrow’s Pink Shirt Day:

Casual Look

The easiest (and most comfy) way to rock pink and show your stance against bullying is to wear a simple pink tee. V-neck and slub styles in particular give a super relaxed look.

Ladies: Nollie V-Neck Tee  |  Gents: Vince Slub T-Shirt

Something Dressy

If you want a dressier anti-bullying OOTD, go with a top with a collar. A nice silk blouse for the ladies, and a slim-fit polo shirt for the guys will do the trick!

Ladies: Marni Blouse  |  Gents: Burberry London Adler Check Placket Cotton Piqué Polo

Work Ready

A lot of workplaces, even those that normally expect a certain traditional business look for their representatives, allow and encourage employees to support Pink Shirt Day. If you really have to wear something more work ready, don’t fret; there are other sartorial alternatives. There are lots of chic pink dresses for ladies, and gents now have more options for pink tailored-fit dress shirts.

Ladies: A.B.S. Pocket Dress  |  Gents:  Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton Dress Shirt

No matter what style you go with for Pink Shirt Day, remember the reason behind the movement. Wearing pink is awesome to show you’re not cool with bullying, but there are other methods outside of fashion for you to get more involved with the cause. Actions speak louder than words; don’t be a bystander. Research, help out, and stylishly do your part! 

Besides being the color of choice for various movements and causes, pink is a great color for brave fashionistas and fashionistos who don’t mind straying from neutral classics. Have fun discover pink women’s fashion and pink menswear on Wantering.

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Whether you like a pop of pink or a subtle flush, a rosy cheek is the quintessential touch of femininity. This month, Sephora Hot Now rounds up our favorite ways to blush—and pairs each one with the perfect application method.

TINTS FROM CHEEK TO CHEEK Tarte Cheek Stain + Beautyblender • Glides on long-wearing, just-pinched dewy color. • Antiaging blend of superfruit antioxidants. • Award-winning cheek stain, now in a slim design. • BETTER TOGETHER: Dab onto the apples of your cheeks with Beautyblender for a flawless airbrushed effect.

BLUSHING COMES NATURALLY WITH PATENTED TECHNOLOGY Clinique Cheek Pop + SEPHORA COLLECTION Pro Airbrush Blush #54 • Breakthrough slow-baked technology for the ultimate natural flush. • Pure weightless color: no powdery residue or streaking. • Silken pigments build sheer-to-vibrant color effortlessly. • BETTER TOGETHER: Swirling color onto this blush brush and blending upwards toward cheekbones and temple will give you the richest color pay-off.

NAKED TRIO: ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU BLUSH Urban Decay Naked Flushed + SEPHORA COLLECTION Pro Angled Brush #49 • Covetable color trio of curated bronzer, highlighter, and blush. • Personalized glow: create radiant blends or use each individually. • Extra-fine micronized formula sweeps on featherweight pigment. • BETTER TOGETER: Reach for this angled brush to create a flawless, radiant effect.

YOUR TRUE COLORS, NOW IN HIGH-DEFINITION Make Up For Ever HD Blush + 158 Double Ended Sculpting Brush • Camera-approved: high-definition blush for every skintone. • Melts into skin for a second-skin effect. • Lightweight cream formula can be worn under or over powder. • BETTER TOGETHER: With the angled side, start at the highest point of the cheekbone moving in a figure-eight motion down to the apples and back up. Then, flip it around and blend with the rounded side. 

LEAVES BLUSH ON A HIGHLIGHT Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush + Foundation/Blush Brush No. 2 • Light-diffusing color: photoluminescent technology enhances skin. • Formulated to strike the perfect blend of pigment and powder. • Multi-dimensional, satin texture blends and layers beautifully. • BETTER TOGETHER: This versatile brush all but guarantees airbrushed perfection.

FLUSH WITH POSSIBILITY: THE MATTE MULTIPLE Nars Matte Multiple + Your Fingers • Supple, allover color: apply with fingers, brushes, or directly. • New, matte formula can be used wet or dry for different intensities. • Industry favorite: iconic product inspired by Nars’s legendary technique. • BETTER TOGETHER: Whether you are using it dry for a burst of high-impact color or wet to melt color into your skin in a smooth sheer finish, your fingers are your best bet for application.

Clinique / Cheek Pop $21.00

Sephora Collection / Pro Airbrush Blush Brush #54 $32.00

Urban Decay / Naked Flushed $30.00

Tarte / Cheek Stain $30.00

Beautyblender / Beautyblender $19.95

Sephora Collection / Pro Angled Blush Brush #49 $32.00

Make Up For Ever / HD Blush $26.00

Make Up For Ever / 158 Double Ended Sculpting Brush $53.00

Hourglass / Ambient Lighting Blush $35.00

Hourglass / Foundation/Blush Brush No. 2 $58.00

NARS / Matte Multiple $39.00

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Good Morning IG

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Two contrasting makeup looks for Brown eyes; A bright & vibrant complimentary Blue - And a sultry smokey Bronze

Maybelline & Illamasqua

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Your skin is precious, and you need to look after it!!

I’m in my job as a Make-up Artist, I come across all skin types; from youthful skin to mature skin, from models to ladies who just want makeup for a special occasion, and from oily spot prone skin, to dry & flaky skin.

No…

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