Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis is a freelance writer living in California. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the College of Charleston. Having spent the last four years in a beachy South Carolina town, Ashley is a lover of all things sea-related. This includes building sand castles, swimming, thinking about surfing (but not actually surfing), and achieving the best tan possible. When she’s not on the beach, she’s reading Shakespeare sonnets, writing poems, taking pictures, or dreaming up what to make for dinner.

Hit “Refresh” on Your Makeup

Posted on 14. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Makeup & Skincare, Ashley Davis, makeup

You may often feel your best in the morning, after you’ve done your hair and gotten your makeup just the way you like it. If you had enough time to apply all the makeup necessities like foundation, mascara, lip gloss, and eyeliner, then you’re set for the day. If you put on makeup extras like blush, highlighter, and concealer, then you’re even more set.Read More »

The Cake Batter Protein Shake

Posted on 14. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Health & Fitness, Ashley Davis

I’ve discussed several times the wonders of chocolate. So I think it’s time to pay some attention to my other favorite dessert: cake.Read More »

How to Get the Perfect Braided Headband

Posted on 14. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Makeup & Skincare, Ashley Davis, hair

The braided headband look is difficult to achieve. One reason for that is because the braid always ends up falling or un-braiding itself over the course of the day. While it may look beautiful and perfect in the morning when you first create it, it’s likely to look haggard and half-done by the evening hours.

So how can you ensure that your braid stays put all day? You can French braid it, if you know how. But for those of us who lack the French braiding skill, there is an alternative.Read More »

New Study Says Popular High Schoolers More Likely to Smoke

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Health & Fitness, Ashley Davis

In movies, the "cool" person is always the one who smokes. At least until recently, smoking was all over the silver screen. I grew up watching Sex and the City (yes, my mother let me watch it), and I was obsessed with Carrie Bradshaw, the main character. She was a heavy smoker. She was a writer, so it was almost natural for her to light up a cigarette while she typed up an article. She made it seem so cool.

Despite its coolness, I never did pick up the smoking habit. The smell turned me off; after trying one, I never had one again.Read More »

Easy Eyeliner Tricks

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Makeup & Skincare, Ashley Davis, eyeliner, makeup

Eyeliner is one of the most difficult things to put on correctly, aside from mascara. Aside from lip gloss and foundation, eyeliner is the key to completing a beautiful look. It brings out your best qualities while also making you look more awake and alert. It’s also fun to put on, once you’ve mastered it, since you can be really creative with it.

These tips will help you achieve the ideal eyeliner look:

#1: No SmudgingRead More »

Red Wine’s Benefits Revealed

Posted on 10. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Health & Fitness, Ashley Davis, stuff you didn't know, wine

Researchers have been saying for some time that red wine is good for us. We aren't arguing with it, either. If we can indulge in one of our favorite alcoholic beverages and say we're being healthy, we'll take it – just make sure you do it without embarrassing yourself.

But there's been debate about why red wine is so good for us. Could it be the antioxidants known as polyphenols? Could it be the alcohol?Read More »

NBC’s New Series “Dracula”

Posted on 10. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of TV, Ashley Davis

Vampires are everywhere these days. Ever since Twilight was released, everyone has been a little obsessed with the fang-donning creatures. True Blood took vamps to HBO and made them highly sexual. The Vampire Diaries also took vampires to the small screen, albeit in a more innocent way. While it may seem like vampires were just invented these last few years, they’ve actually been around for centuries. The first vampire story was written in the early 1800s. Later on in the century, Dracula himself arrived.Read More »

Multitasking: Myth or Reality?

Posted on 05. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Health & Fitness, Ashley Davis, Stuff you didn’t know

Women have always been thought to have exceptional multitasking abilities. After all, we are often forced to balance tending to our children with tending to household duties and careers. That's a whole lot to handle, but we do a pretty good job at making sure everything is squared away.Read More »

A Natural Body Scrub to Give You a Summer Glow

Posted on 05. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Makeup & Skincare, Ashley Davis, skincare

Summer is nearing an end, but that doesn't mean the hot, dry weather will go away instantly. Even if you live in a humid state, summer can render skin a bit dull-looking, from dips in the pool to the drying effects of the AC.

I love the sun-kissed skin we all have during the summer months, but I suffered some skin problems this summer that make me less enthusiastic about the season. One problem is that I moved from a very humid state (South Carolina) to a very dry state (California). I already have naturally dry skin, so living in a near-desert environment isn't the best for me.Read More »

Just Say No to Fluorescent Lights

Posted on 25. Aug, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Technology, Ashley Davis, Stuff you didn’t know

If you’re like the majority of America, you spend a large part of your weekdays under fluorescent lights. The worst part about working in an office is the lighting. It’s true that light is supposed to make you feel awake, but fluorescent lights are a different story. Around afternoon time, you get that drowsy feeling. It’s what prompts you to get a second cup of coffee. It’s also what prompts you to notice how draining and depressing the fluorescent lights (and maybe your office) are.Read More »