It's a new year, and you know what that means: Most of us are setting and working on personal goals and intentions, tossing out old habits that aren't serving us, and just looking for a fresh start. It's also a prime opportunity to have a little fun and try something new.One way I like to mix things up at the beginning of the year is by changing up my beauty routine. And since a lot of us are spending a lot of time at home these days, there is plenty of time to test things out and figure out wha...

While most people tend to borrow clothes from their sisters or mom, I tend to do quite the opposite. Whenever I'm in a fashion slump but want to avoid shopping, I make my way over to my brother's and dad's closets to borrow pieces that catch my eye. From doing this, I've realized that men's clothing is just somehow more comfortable and have even found myself sifting through the men's section when I shop.I'm not sure if it's the more relaxed fit or simplistic elements, but there's something abou...

Kick your trendy ankle boots aside because there's a new go-to shoe in town—one that's destined to become your favorite in large part because it's just so practical. Yes, rain boots, the functional, water-resistant shoes you disliked wearing as a child are officially the footwear pick fashion girls are using to ground their best looks. They've even started wearing them even when it isn't raining, thus causing many brands to come out with a chunky-soled durable boot of their own. And one look ...

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cellphone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend.Name: Erin JahnsWhat did you try?Sleeping with a 15-pound cooling, weighted blanket every night...