Annie Crawford

Body piercings are the new norm, and along with that new norm comes the need for a lesson on how to prevent or treat infected piercings. No one wants an infected ear piercing, much less an infected lip or nose piercing. According to a 2010 report by…

Body hair sprouts up pretty much everywhere — sometimes you love it, but most times you just want it gone. So begins the great debate of tweezing versus waxing. Every lady who has subjected herself to the cruel spread-eagle of the waxing salon knows…

You finally survived acne and now you have new worries on your mind. Like, what the hell to do with those wrinkles, are you using the right moisturizer, and can pore size be reduced? It's a lot for one woman to handle on a daily basis. I can…

Boots and jeans go together like peanut butter and jelly. They're made for each other — unless you don't know how to tuck your jeans into boots. And then it's just kind of awkward. Either your pants get bunched up at the knee like a drunk pirate's…

Fall is that magical time of year when it's still warm enough for skirts but also cool enough to buy a darling new jacket. If you're ready for action, but uncertain of how to shop for a fall coat — today the stars are smiling on you. Alexandra…

Darling new flats mean great fall outfits — but also potential pain as you break them in. You need to know how to prevent blisters in flats so you can run around this autumn without tearing your feet to shreds. I mean, that's the point right, to…

Today's the day, you're ready to commit, and you just know in your heart — it's tattoo time! Now you need help figuring out how to pick a full tattoo sleeve theme. I've been on a mission for Bustle, interviewing tattoo artists all over the Bay Area.…

The idea of a full sleeve tattoo has been tantalizing you for years. You’ve saved up your dough, you have a concept in mind, and now you want to know how long does a full sleeve tattoo take ? Brett Baumgart at Premium Tattoo took some time out of…

You're feeling bold, your pockets are flush, and you're ready to rock a gorgeous tattoo sleeve. You have a concept in mind, but you're wondering what part of a tattoo sleeve hurts the most and if it's a commitment you're ready to make. Tattoos are…

Turtlenecks don't have to mean bad fashion and awkward Junior High dances. There's no longer any reason to wonder how did turtlenecks become popular? When you take a look back in time you can see there's actually some awesome history behind the…

You've spent all summer reaching Cara Delevigne eyebrow status and now it's time for some grooming. Before you go in for the kill though, you're dying to know — is tweezing bad? We have all heard about the eyebrow disasters that can come as a result…

Hair loss is totally a thing that happens. But if you are noticing a worrisome trend and obsessing about the question, "Why is my hair falling out?" there might be more at hand than overzealous hair brushing. Maybe you think of hair loss and you…

You're working out a lot and feeling great, but you're realizing the effects of gravity are very real and beginning to wonder: do you have to wear a sports bra when working out? Maybe you're on a budget and the last thing you want to do is invest in…

Jessica Simpson embodies the message that sexy is loving the skin you're in. Despite the shallow commentary by the media about her physical appearance over the years, she continues to be an inspiring and confident role model to us all. These 12 best…

You're starting school, a new job, a well-paid internship, or maybe a new relationship—and you're worried that fermented grape nights and black coffee mornings took their toll on your bright smile this summer. You're asking yourself does coconut oil…

Boot season is fast approaching. It's that time of year when every woman pulls her babies (aka her boot collection) out of the back of the closet and sifting through her drawers in search of the best socks for boots to make her feet comfortable and…

Fall fashion is right around the corner, so it's time to start stocking up on all the darling hosiery you can find to keep those legs warm. Perhaps your favorite pairs from last year barely made it through the season and it's got you wondering how…

I hate to break the news to you, but you've been washing your beloved turtlenecks and cashmere wraps all wrong. Luckily, learning how to wash sweaters correctly isn't hard, it's just easy to overlook. I've come to the conclusion that it's time for…

Waiting for a manicure to dry is the worst. Until the polish gods create a product that dries at the speed of light, you need to learn how to sleep with wet nail polish—because all this waiting around just won't do. How's a girl supposed to get the…