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Urban Glam For A Budget Conscious Beauty
Like my fellow Functional Girl Erika Castillo, I LOVE October. Fall rolls in and the festive atmosphere takes hold as the holiday season begins. But if I’m being honest, I’m particularly partial...
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So it’s been a wild year. We started out as one and are now nine strong. We’ve shot a few videos, written some articles, hosted our first self-defense workshop, brainstormed a bagillion ideas and...
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The Mistress of Makeup Free Mondays
When I told Alexis Wolfer that I feel like I’m flying blind most of the time, she said “Enjoy it!!” Who wouldn’t want to know more about a chick who dishes out that kind of awesome advice? The...
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Le Grand Cru? Oui s’il vous plaît et merci! (We’re giving one away!!)
When the PR gal for Davi Skin sent me an email telling me she wanted to give me two jars of $175 face cream – one for review and one for giveaway, I didn’t hesitate to say, “yes please” and “thank...
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Dare To Go Bare
If you missed our interview with Alexis Wolfer, The Mistress of Makeup Free Mondays, then you should definitely check it out. Alexis is one of those girls that wants to make the world a better place...
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Rock This Naughty & Nice Holiday Make-Up
We’re in the thick of the holiday season and no doubt you gals have countless fabulous parties to attend. Santa won’t be the only one who knows whether your feeling a naughty or nice with these two...
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Everything Women Need To Know About Heart Disease
When I discovered that heart disease is the number one killer of women, I was shocked. I always thought it was cancer. Then I started asking around my personal and professional female network. I soon...
View ArticleFunctional Girl Podcast: Episode 2 – George Brescia Interview
CJ interviews NYC-based Image Consultant George Brescia and he’s dishing on everything from his fashion forward mom to the five items every Functional Girl needs in her wardrobe. Check it out and tell...
View ArticleFunctional Girl Podcast: Episode 3 – Respect In Relationships
In this week’s podcast is all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Functional Girls CJ, Ellen, Netera and Sara cover everything from what does respect mean in relationships to why we all deserve respect. Somehow a...
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A DIY Lamp Restyle – Dollar Store Style
My little sister Sammy and I love DIY projects. But she’s become particularly interested ever since she realized we could make her bedroom fabulous on a very minimal budget. We chose our first project...
View ArticleFunctional Girl Podcast: Episode 4 – Ragen Chastain Interview
If you don’t know who Ragen Chastain is, you will. She is leading the charge for social size acceptance and working tirelessly to dispel the myths about weight and health. We’re huge fans of Ragen’s...
View ArticleThe Functional Girl Podcast: Episode 5 – Feminism: The Other “F” Word
When Sara called to tell me her idea for a podcast round table discussion, I knew it would be our very next one. Feminism: The Other “F” Word. I’m not a Feminist, but… Why is it that so many women who...
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The Functional Girl Podcast: Episode 6 – Cathy Steinberg Interview
This week on the Functional Girl podcast CJ interviews personal safety expert & author Cathy Steinberg. After years of victimization, Cathy Steinberg turned her healing into activism. Knowing...
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A Little Summer Skin Savvy From A Reformed Tanaholic
At the infamous Bikini Hill. Cait the Tan of the Tanning Tanners So, summer is officially upon us and priorities have shifted to one thing…getting that golden tan! Now, I was just as guilty as the...
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The Lady Ain’t Singin’ The Blues No More
These days Rebecca De La Torre’s voice is filled with hope and passion. Her music career is on the rise in an industry where women very infrequently achieve success if they stray from the polished...
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Holiday Shopping Strategy: The “Impossible To Shop For” Person
I am notoriously difficult to shop for. My taste is incredibly particular and fairly eclectic. Friends and family have been to known to snatch things out of my hands with a triumphant, “HAPPY EARLY...
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The Whole Simmang
My love affair with Jillian Simmang’s jewelry began when I walked in the Savannah Red show at Austin Fashion Week last year. I was completely smitten with her statement-making pieces that effortlessly...
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Everything Women Need To Know About Heart Disease
When I discovered that heart disease is the number one killer of women, I was shocked. I always thought it was cancer. Then I started asking around my personal and professional female network. I soon...
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The Many Faces Of MARIE HELL
When MARIE HELL asked if Functional Girl wanted to pick a piece from their collection to style, I said, “Hell yeah!” They specialize in Modern Minimal Luxe – well-made, versatile pieces in cozy fabrics...
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