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Fashion

Step into Spring With These Shoe Styles

By Valerie Murphy

Spring is almost here! Valley created a list of the must-have shoes for this season and some advice on how to wear them, so you can start spring off on the right foot!

VALLEY Pick of the Week

Staff Pick of the Week: Glossier’s Stretch Concealer

By Valerie Murphy

The pendulum of beauty is swinging away from the heavy contouring trend and toward the celebration of the “no-makeup makeup” fresh faced look. More and…

Beauty & Health

What is “French girl” Beauty?

By Valerie Murphy

Overall, the main principle that underlies “French girl” beauty is that makeup should be considered an accessory, not the main focus.

Fashion

The behind the scenes role that designers used to play in our everyday lives is slowly fading away. These political statements displayed at New York Fashion Week has taken them beyond the realm of fashion and instead, into our social consciousness.

Fashion

I’m With The Band

By Valerie Murphy

Keep reading for a few ways that you can transform your simple band tee into an eye-catching statement.

VALLEY Pick of the Week

Staff Pick Of The Week: Drybar Mudslide Hair Mask

By Valerie Murphy

Show your hair some love! Between frequent heat styling, dyeing, and seasonal elements (humidity, sun, cold air, etc.) your hair takes a beating. I have…

Self-Improvement

Espresso Yourself

By Valerie Murphy

Navigating the world of coffee can be overwhelming, as the options go way beyond just decaf and regular.

Beauty & Health

Pumpkin Dip: The Sweet and Simple Way To Top Off Any Holiday Meal

By Valerie Murphy

To add to your pumpkin arsenal, Valley has a quick and simple recipe for a pumpkin dip that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebration.

Beauty & Health

So Good You’ll Want Samoa

By Valerie Murphy

To help you stay on track with your fitness goals, Valley has a recipe for Samoa apple “cookies”, a healthier alternative to the Samoa Girl Scout cookie that we all love so dearly.

Fashion

Halloween Ideas for You and Your Squad

By Valerie Murphy

Valley narrowed down a list of fun costume ideas for you and your squad with looks based off of pop-culture events and classic movies. These costumes are super relevant and will allow your crew to avoid the awkward “Um, what are you supposed to be?” moment.

Entertainment, Valloween

Halloween Horror in Philly

By Valerie Murphy

Is Eastern State Penitentiary really haunted? That’s something you’ll need to investigate yourself to find out!

Fashion

Go Fringe Yourself

By Valerie Murphy

To help keep you on-trend and looking chic, Valley put together a DIY tutorial on how to fringe the hem of a pair of jeans you already own!

Entertainment

Out of the Pool and Into Hot Water: What Happened to Ryan Lochte in Rio?

By Valerie Murphy

Recently, Lochte has received major backlash for filing a false police report, and not even his good looks can get him out of this one.

Beauty & Health

Essential Oils 101

By Valerie Murphy

The uses for essential oils are practically limitless and Valley’s got the scoop to help you get savvy in navigating this oily realm.

Beauty & Health

How To Fake Fuller Brows

By Valerie Murphy

Just because Mother Nature didn’t grace us with flawless, full brows doesn’t mean we can’t fake it ‘til we make it.

Fashion

Styling Tips For Every Body Type

By Valerie Murphy

Ultimately, wear what makes you happy and feel confident, regardless of whether or not that certain style is supposed to “work” for your figure.

Entertainment

Celebrities You Need to Add On Snapchat

By Valerie Murphy

Aside from their enormous wealth, genetically gifted bodies and worldwide popularity, at the end of the day we all can appreciate a good filter, so maybe stars are really like us after all.