Becky Curl
Writer, Make-Up Artist & Educator based in Chicago, IL.
What to Remember If You’re Afraid to Find Love Again
Modern dating often feels like a huge joke.
We download apps and market ourselves in hopes of finding someone who will love us. We...
Why September Is the Best Time of Year to Set New Goals
September is a transitional month for many.
Summer ends, school starts again, and fall begins to creep in. September has brought me a lot...
How To Stop Overcommitting Yourself & Start Relaxing This Fall
We live in a world where productivity is viewed as success. In our society, the more you do, the “better” you are. Almost everyone...
You Can Absolutely Have A ‘Hot Girl Summer’ Even If You’re Not Feeling Hot
Last summer, I plunged back into the dating world after ending a difficult relationship. I joked with my friends that I would have a...
Why Women Should Start Saying ‘No’ More Often
Society teaches young girls that they should always be “nice” and agreeable. When a little girl acts out, no one ever says “Girls will...
Why Society Made Aging A Woman’s Worst Enemy
“At what point did I promise to stay 17 for the rest of my life?”
This quote from Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me...
What My Situationship Taught Me About The Love I Deserve
Whenever I tell someone about my five-year, long-distance situationship, they laugh. They look at me like they’re waiting for a punchline. But my five-year...
It’s Okay To Slow Down In Life
In a world obsessed with productivity, deciding to slow down can make you feel like a failure. Every time you go on social media,...
A “Summer Glow-Up” Is Not The Answer To All of Your Problems
For as long as I can remember, summer has always felt like the perfect moment to reinvent myself. When I was younger, summer meant...
How a Dress Empowered Me After an Abusive Relationship
The second time I broke up with my abusive ex, I went shopping. I made it a point to buy clothes that I knew...
