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Holly Lowe Jones is a PhD student and writing instructor in the English Department at the University of Oregon. She is currently working on her dissertation, which archives and analyzes Black American textual production at Playboy magazine between the 1960’s and early 1990’s.
Alongside and within her academic scholarship, Holly enjoys memoir/autobiography writing.
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NAVY & COGNAC COLOR BLOCK CARDI FROM SHEIN
The beautiful changing colors of the Autumn leaves inspires thick, warm cardigans (like this one) in Fall hues, suede booties, and denim. The weather in the Pacific Northwest has been vacillating between warm and sunny to chilly and rainy. So, this...
There’s Still Time to Get in Shape Before 2017: How long does it really take?
Between the cold weather and the demands of the holidays, it’s easy to find excuses to skip workouts. While it’s okay to cancel your gym sessions every once in a while, you will regret it once you feel and see the negative effects of stopping completely. So, just how...
Meditation Retreat in Ojai, California
Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you.” www.holisticgoddessretreats.com I have been a student of yoga and meditation since I was a young girl; my father is a yoga guru, so I was raised to believe in...
C.R.E.A.M. | Winter White
"I like clothes but I like what they tell me about a person even more." ~Mario Testino I love neutrals, and playing with complementary shades to create a monochromatic look. Most of the time, I choose bold, glam, statement jewelry. I particularly dig black &...
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Celebrity Makeup Tips: The Exact Techniques Used by MUA’s to Give Hollywood Glam
In preparation for a big event, you’ve been putting in extra work in the gym. All you need to add now is the extra “slay” factor. Want beautiful cheekbones like Beyonce? Luscious lips like Kerry Washington? Portland-based, professional make-up artist Alena Morris...