I've flipped through my fair share of DIY beauty recipe books, and I'm comfortable calling this one my favorite. Not only are the direct product comparisons helpful, but De Clercq tackled some products that might have even amateur crafters at ...
When I was a kid, I based the aesthetic dreams of my future on what I saw on TV sets, music videos, and MTV Cribs. Little did I know that, as a grown woman, I would divert my source of ...
Zines are an artform rich in history. From their 19th century origins through today's flourishing culture, zines have served as a means for folks to express themselves in print. The allure of self-pressed zines lies within their DIY approach: zines ...
The time to start upcycling thrift store finds is now. I know, you've been thinking about trying upcycling for years. You maybe even considered opening a business, right? All of your love for home decor and being cheap come together ...
A lot of people ask me how a website for people without money could be all about shopping. Typically, I go on to tell them something that you guys already know: Broke & Beautiful, and being broke, is not so ...
For a major metro area, Memphis has a strangely small-town feel. It's not uncommon to run into the same folks in passing, especially at shows, coffee shops, or your favorite Kroger (it's a thing, trust me). Luckily I've had the ...
My Broke Life wouldn't work at all if I didn't know how to cook. If I weren't able to plan and prepare budget-friendly food for myself, I would be screwed! Seriously! Not only because I would likely be wasting money daily ...
While most of us are overwhelmed at the idea of organizing our own closets, The Sorry Girls have turned an empty loft into a Pinterest-worthy, live-in studio for their bustling business as creatives. The best part is that they furnished ...
I never really thought bread was expensive. I mean, four dollars per loaf or whatever seemed pretty harmless to a teenager with minimal responsibilities and controlled income. Then, I tried living on my own, and suddenly - $4 per week? ...
When I first stared buying indie makeup, the pots of loose (but beautiful) eyeshadows intimidated me. While I commit to learning how to apply them in their natural form, I've also been learning how to press them into makeup pans ...
One of the main functions of my life that keeps me on the broke side is coffee. Specifically, espresso drinks. I have my winter drinks, like soy caramel lattes and peppermint mochas, but in the summertime (starting in early March, which indicates a ...
The moment in which I felt most understood was the moment I saw this scene from 30 Rock: Liz Lemon gets me. Heaven is being wrapped in a Snuggie next to a wood stove, just me, a knife, & a block of ...