An Honest Conversation

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We're tired of not being honest. 

This is a new series on The Guide, An Honest Conversation, where we talk about things we've been dying to express our opinion on for far too long. It might be topics of relationships (i.e. sex, unhealthy behavior, etc.) or personal matters (i.e. feeling like a failure, getting out of sync, etc.) or some plain, interesting ideas (i.e. how do you leave a party, where do you want to travel (or not), etc.). It's all about saying a little more than you might at a cocktail party and actually having a damn opinion.

Up first? Unhealthy relationships. Set to debut last week around V-Day, we wanted to break the stigma around staying in sucky relationships. Sometimes it's out of necessity, sometimes you've already packed up and left, and sometimes it's so messy, you don't know which way is up. Three women, three perspectives, three totally different experiences. We'll be popping them up throughout the week, but you can check in on this page to read them all (and all of our later conversations as well). 

Enjoy! Xx. 

This Just In: Tacos

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It was love at first bite. 

There's something about tacos I just love. I mean looooove. And it comes as a surprise to no one. They were one of the first things I could still eat after my allergies led me to the gf, v life, and they continue to be one of my celebratory meals alongside a well-made margarita over ice. It's silly, but I find the process of eating with my hands so childlike and fun, going out for tacos with my best friends always seems to lift my spirits. After finding a Taco cookbook this morning I almost 1-clicked to purchase, I couldn't help but pull together some of my favorite taco things on the market right now: 

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Go pick up a pair of smoking slippers at Forever 21 and iron this patch on the left shoe and a taco one on the right ... 

I need this party banner in my life. 

Simple and perfect for casual days and messy hair, I bought this hat on Sunday.

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V-Day is right around the corner and this is perfect card inspiration. 

Oh stahhhhhp it. Del is for sure getting this bandana. 

+ Do you love Tacos? What's your favorite 'trend' food right now?

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her

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Gifts for the women in your life. 

It is no secret that Valentine's Day is/can feel like a commercial holiday meant to boost sales of all things lovey dovey and Hallmark. I agree with this to an extent, but I think a lot of wonderful dates with S.O.'s and best friends have popped up as a result. While I've deviated from wanting a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates (and maybe a teddy bear and conversation hearts), I definitely have developed a desire for quality time and cherished memories. Sometimes, those sweet times are sparked by a little party or thoughtful gift, so I've curated a collection of things I'm considering gifting this Galentine's Day that might inspire your V-Day shopping plans: 

1. A feminine candle. 
2. A pretty baseball cap for casual days and dirty hair. 
3. A handwritten character necklace. 
4. XOXO balloons.
5. Face masks for your five fave gals on Galentine's Day. 
6. This light-hearted water bottle. 
7. A fun pin for baseball caps or backpacks. 
8. A pretty fold over clutch that makes a statement. 
9. Bath salts to relax in after a long day. 
10. An eye-mask with all the personality. (I actually just bought this Sunday).

+ What was your favorite? What are you doing this V-Day?