Beauty & The Bookcase

Why I Can’t Give Up Writing

Although throughout the years my motivations have changed, I can’t deny that the written word has always been my modus operandi. Despite what some might think, being a writer doesn’t always equal being good at verbalizing your thoughts. I’ve always existed somewhere within fiction and metaphors. Trying to explain who I am and what I do, the choices I make, the sheer essence of my person is impossible to me when asked to speak....

Why I Can’t Give Up Writing Although throughout the years my motivations have changed, I can’t deny that the written word has always been my modus operandi. Despite what some might think, being a writer doesn’t always equal b…

Check out my latest reel, where I took The Undertone’s “Teenage Kicks” and turned it into a cute 70s inspired look

María Cardona on Instagram: "Creating makeup looks inspired by my 2022 Spotify Wrapped! First up: Teenage Kicks by The Undertones #makeup #makeuptutorial #makeupartist #makeupoftheday #makeupideas #1970s #1970saesthetic #beauty #motd #lotd... María Cardona shared a post on Instagram: "Creating makeup looks inspired by my 2022 Spotify Wrapped! First up: Teenage Kicks by The Undertones ". Follow their a...

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ Youth Identify As Asexual, According to New Research LGBTQ+ youth are also opting for more nuanced ways to describe their sexuality, according to the survey’s findings.

This topic has been heavy on my mind for the past few weeks, so let’s talk about it

STOP TALKING ABOUT DIVERSITY! |

STOP TALKING ABOUT DIVERSITY! | #GRWM Two years ago I made a video about how the US wasn't ready for Latino led shows, today I wanted to revisit the concept, focusing on why diversity does matter...

Wanna see “Where the Crawdads Sing” but haven’t read the book? Go watch my video on it!

Turning Into a Marsh Girl | Where the Crawdads Sing

Turning Into a Marsh Girl | Where the Crawdads Sing #BookReview Kya is a young girl with abandonment issues and a fear of love. Left on her own to become “the Marsh Girl,” Kya learns about found family and success in “Whe...