Kristine Rose - xoJane

This Is The Best I've Ever Looked And The Worst I've Ever Felt

Kristine Rose — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:00 -0400

Apparently, you can't possibly have real problems if you're attractive.

I Broke All the Dating Rules and I Still Found Love

Kristine Rose — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:30:00 -0400

I openly discussed my anxiety and history with depression, my strained relationships with my parents, and how I had lived with drug addicts in the past. I figured if these weren’t things they could hang with on the first date, they wouldn’t be OK with them later either.

Pale As F**K: Blush And Lipstick Edition

Kristine Rose — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400

While finding a flattering blush or lipstick can be a challenge with any skin tone, it's especially hard for the pale.

Why You Need A Color Depositing Conditioner

Kristine Rose — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Color depositing conditioners are an absolute necessity if you dye your hair, in my never-that-humble opinion.

Try This Now: Foam Hair Dye Is The FUTURE

Kristine Rose — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

The other benefit of the foam method is that, once you apply it to your head, it does not move. This means you can watch Game of Thrones on the big screen of your television instead of the tiny screen of your phone.

The Five Dollar Face: Get A Full Face Of Makeup At The Dollar Store

Kristine Rose — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 -0400

While in Sephora and Duane Reade you have a pretty good handle on what to expect, the Dollar Store is delightfully mysterious.

Super Black Lacquers Are Back With Their Next-Level Cult Glitter Polishes

Kristine Rose — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Make your pedicure look like something a unicorn vomited on. You know, in a good way.

I Closed My Eyes And "Experienced" Lush's New Gorilla Perfumes -- Here's The Deal

Kristine Rose — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0400

This fragrance range by father and son team Mark and Simon Constantine is inspired by "art, music, memories, people, and stories."

Pale As F%#k: Makeup Tips For The Translucent

Kristine Rose — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0500

People comment on my melanin shortage on a weekly basis. When I was at the beach, a stranger told me I “really needed” a tan before I dared to wear a bikini.

Nine Inch Nails: How To Grow Your Nails Long and Strong

Kristine Rose — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0500

I like my nails long and hard, like my men.

Ombre Your Hair in a Public Bathroom (and Other Beauty Tips For the Couch Surfer)

Kristine Rose — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0500

Maybe I was a teenage squatter taking way too many pills, but my hair was going to be perfect.