Brown & Coconut

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Brown & Coconut is proud to be participating in the first ever Mall Street Market, an indoor market featuring a local collection of New England sourced makers, artisans, and foodies!

Come stop by The Mall Street Market to say hello and check out our brand spankin’ new line of all natural skincare! After years of preparation, we are so excited to finally share this exciting time with you! You can…

The Perfect Dress For Every S.F

April weather in New York can be kind of crazy. And, by “kind of” we mean that in the span of a single week, we’re likely to experience some variety of snow flurries, downpour, and (praise be!) warm sunshine. Spring in the city is unpredictable to say the least, and figuring out just what to wear can be a total mind-bender. (more…)

The Truth About “Granny Panties”

When it comes to building a career as a fashion blogger, there’s no better business role model than Chiara Ferragni. Since launching The Blonde Salad as a personal style blog back in 2009, the 27-year-old has expanded her team to 16 people, inked partnerships with luxury brands like Burberry and Dior (more…)

19 Stellar Finds From The Madewell Sale

Published today, this 25-page report charts just how The Blonde Salad turns so much profit — and how others can learn from Ferragni’s success. Check out our major takeaways below — for more tips, you can buy a copy of the study for $14 from the Harvard Business Review. (more…)

How To Know If You’ll Sweat In Your Clothes

Given the sky-high salaries bloggers rack up these days, it’s almost quaint to think back upon the time when fashion blogging was only about personal style. Now, members of the top tier, like Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad, can pull in millions of dollars a year, thanks to endorsement deals (more…)

How To Shop For Vintage Denim Like A Pro

On a scale of one to 10, how many times a week do you find yourself staring blankly into your closet and screaming, “I have nothing to wear!”? If you’re anything like us, your number is probably somewhere near 15. And, with the amount of clothing that is most likely hanging in your wardrobe, (more…)

7 Times Celebs Wore Leggings

It’s been a pretty great month for Mindy Kaling: The Mindy Project is moving over to Hulu, she’s got a book coming out in September, and the comedian just debuted a sleek new bob we can’t get enough of. So can haters just let her live already? Apparently not. (more…)

Explore the Pacific Northwest

If you follow lifestyle bloggers and vloggers on Instagram, you might have recently come across the curious phenomenon of elaborately staged photos of maxi pads. Around Spring Break, @IreneSarah photographed a box of Kotex next to a passport, selfie stick, and other “travel must haves.” (more…)

You’d Never Guess These Dresses Cost Less Than $50

It only took one look at Rumi Neely’s amazing home for us to see that the folks at Homepolish — the interior geniuses responsible for the fashion star’s home makeover — know what they’re doing. Whether it’s a total renovation or finding the perfect finishing touches, Homepolish designers work by the hour to create balanced spaces that just work. For more design inspiration, follow @Homepolish.

The Brand That Redefined Nude Lingerie

When you think of fashion bloggers, a few requirements come to mind: a covetable personal style, a photographer (or friend with a camera) in tow, and, of course, a constantly updated blog on which to post their outfits. The earliest bloggers — like Susie Bubble, Fashion Toast, (more…)

20 NYC-Made Pieces For When It’s Too Hot To Wear Clothes

While many mass-market retailers are busy recruiting buzzy runway stars for designer collaborations, UNIQLO has always taken a unique approach to brand partnerships. In the past, the Japanese company has partnered with everyone from smaller labels like Suno to cult (more…)

The Amazing Benefits of Chamomile

Chamomile, a daisy-like plant of the Asteraceae family, has been used for centuries for its vast health and healing benefits. Today it is used across the globe and only continues to amaze for its medicinal properties. Although there are a number of species, German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile tend to be the most sought after in the chamomile family. Chamomile is commonly used in the western part…

Facial Steaming: The Key to Flawless Skin

Facial steaming comes with a plethora of benefits, and like most facials, when done correctly steam is the perfect addition to any beauty regimen.

Clogged pores? Gone. Dry skin? See yah! Blackheads? Blackheads, who? 

Transform your skin in just 5 minutes with a bowl of steamy water and a towel. Beautiful skin is that easy, people! :) Now, let’s talk benefits.

Benefits of Facial Steaming:

Unclog…

Smoke Hookah? Here’s Why You Should Reconsider

Do you currently smoke hookah? If the answer is yes, you may want to reconsider after reading this.

Hookah, with origins tracing back to India, has been around for at least 500 years. More recently, it has made its way across the globe and is continuing to increase in popularity particularly among teens and young adults in the United States. Unlike cigarettes, which have become a social stigma…

10 Dairy Milk Alternatives for Those Giving Milk the Boot

As a lover of all things dairy, transitioning to a dairy-free lifestyle has been tough. I am a sucker for everything related to cheese and ice-cream. It doesn’t help that I live across the street from a froyo joint and countless restaurants with cheesy goodness.

My love passion for dairy took a backseat, however, when I began experiencing extremestomach discomfort after an innocent bowl of…

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

With Thanksgiving around the corner, everyone is gearing up to cook, bake, and of course enjoy yummy dishes for dinners and desserts. It goes without saying that pumpkin pie is one of the big dogs when it comes to holiday dessert favorites (they don’t call it pumpkin season for nothin’). Although, with all of these mouth-watering savory foods and finger-lickin’ desserts, its hard to stave off…