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Busy Girl DIYs

Busy Girl Snack: Steamed Artichoke and Fixin’s

Radhika The Snobby Foodie
January 17, 2017
Busy Girl DIYs
1 Comment
Many of our Violet Fog readers are busy working girls that ain't got tiiiime to stand over a stove and cook involved meals. As much as I love dedicating time to making things that require a lot of attention (pho ga, strawberry horchata, crab cevic...

Just A Quick PSA: Coconut Oil Messes With Your Pipes (And Drains)…. FYI In Case You Use It

Violet Fog
December 13, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
Coconut oil is great for soooo many things... the list of benefits is lengthy as heck. It's practically a miracle oil for the bod... BUT HELL FOR YOUR PIPES AND DRAINS. A lot of us girls don't know this so I just wanted to tell you before it's too...

Does Your Skin Get Oily During Flights? (As Opposed To Dry?) — The Busy Girl Guide To Combating That Grease!

Radhika The Snobby Foodie
November 22, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
3 Comments
The holidays are here, which means I get to go home to see my family and eat some good old Indian food. However, this comes with the price of a long flight. Long flights make me feel icky. I don’t like the stale air - being crunched between two peo...
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Valid Reasons Ya Gotta Get Those Eyeballs Checked At The Eye Doctor Every Year

Katey Yurko
November 9, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, Wellbeing
4 Comments
My Mom is an eye doctor. Growing up it's always been: "Katey, wear your sunglasses... you don't want to get cataracts later in life!" "Something is in your eye? Let me rinse it out!!" *chases me down until I agree* "Make sure you are taking ...

Now That It’s Fall… A Little Step By Step For Perfecting That “Just Right” Scarf Drape

Katey Yurko
November 6, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
4 Comments
We had a reader ask how we "drape" our scarves and we failed miserably at trying to describe it in the comment section. So we decided to break it down step by step for you guys! We have photos but -even better- (and way cooler!) we FYUSED the actual ...

7 Out-Of-The-Box Halloween Ideas That Are Actually Do-Able (And Duh- Super Fun)

Violet Fog
October 28, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
2 Comments
We've been seeing posts on posts on posts for Halloween articles. There's a lot of played out stuff and tutorials that are SO HARD there's no way in hell we would personally try it (plus, don't got the time... BYEEEE). Or posts where you're like, "ok...

Busy Girl DIY! || We Tried Three 1 Ingredient Face Masks… Only One Of Them Impressed

Violet Fog
September 15, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, Wellbeing
2 Comments
Oldie but goodie! Time is valuable and whenever we can, we are alllllll about killing two birds with one stone. Back story on this research: one day we were working and decided to try a D.I.Y face mask we found on Pinterest. We thought, why...

Simple Style Math: Blouse + Front N’ Center Tuck

Katey Yurko
August 29, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
2 Comments
Sometimes just the smallest tweak or addition can make all the difference in taking an outfit from "missing something" to "pulled together" or "so cute!" Got a blouse? (or button down?) Cool! You often might wear it untucked, or tucked into somet...

Must Trying On Jeans Be Such A Pain? I Blame It On The Sizing System…

Violet Fog
August 15, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, Social Graces
3 Comments
Trying on jeans.... such a pain.  Suuuuuuch a pain. I hate the process. I think most women do. It's annoying right? Since there's no universal sizing system we all kind-of-know-but-don't-really-know what size we are these days. And it's n...

Science Says: Don’t Skimp On The Quality Of Your Omega 3 Fish Oil… And Start Taking It!

Katey Yurko
July 28, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, Wellbeing
1 Comment
*Before we start, we gotta say you MUST do your own research! This is not professional or medical advice, but just personal experience and research. A lot of people take Omega 3 fish oil. (If you don't, you should consider it!) A lot of pe...

Quick And Effective Fix For Repairing Skin: Add Calcium To Your Skincare Routine

Violet Fog
July 21, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, Wellbeing
1 Comment
I've always been huge on protection for skin health. Instead of money or specific presents for my birthday, my Grandma would always take me to see her famed Dermatologist where I could ask all the questions I ever had about skincare. In the la...

When Buying Tees- Here’s Some *Very* Specific Criteria To Use That Ensures A Flattering And Lasting Fit

Violet Fog
July 12, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
2 Comments
I'm a creature of habit with what works when it comes to buying clothes. Like Old Navy tees-- I've been convinced for years that they make the best baby-doll/fitted tees in all the land. They're comfortable, they elongate the heck out of your torso,...

Busy Girl Strategy: I’m In Love With A Robot… Vacuum Cleaner. (For The Gift Of Time)

Violet Fog
May 28, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
1 Comment
Story by: @KerrieBrynn on Twitter! I'm 29 and married, with a house, dog, white picket fence... the whole shebang. I'm totally your cliche "wifey." I also work full time in the city. (San Jose ---> SF. Cal Train baby what whatttt.) ;) ...

Style Math: Dress Up Your Jogger Pants For A Night Out

Violet Fog
May 12, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs
1 Comment
So basically... jogger pants are typically worn in a more casual setting. Either with sneaks, or with sandals in the summer. Because they are SO damn comfortable, it's easy to look at them as more laid-back style wise. BUT THEY'RE NOT. Well, th...

You’ll Find Some Cute Ass Sweaters In SF Thrift Stores!… Thrift Them Like A Total G With This Guide

Katey Yurko
May 8, 2016
Busy Girl DIYs, San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
6 Comments
Photography by: Daniel Fabia A comfy sweater is pretty much like wearing a hug that keeps hugging all day long. I *love* me a closet full of sweaters. In fact... I have me a closet full of sweaters lol. The right ones can be just as interesting and ...
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