5 Skincare Mistakes to Always Avoid

Skincare, like dating, seems to have more rules of “what not to do” than “what to do”. This post is no exception. Things that you’re trying or regularly doing could actually be really harming your skin, and that’s why I’m here to help. Here’s a short list of 5 skincare mistakes to always avoid to […]

I Tried Kylie Jenner’s Everyday Makeup Routine & This is What I Looked Like

Recently I saw a tweet about Kylie Jenner‘s makeup routine having 37 different steps, not counting moisturizing and priming. I was like… hold up. How? Being a not only a licensed makeup artist, but also a makeup lover I can fathom using this number of steps to beat your face for a night on the […]

10 Fun Things To Do In Pittsburgh This Summer

It’s the end of May! We are on the heels of Memorial Day weekend, which can only mean one thing… we can wear white again! Just kidding, it means that it’s time to honor our nation’s heroes! Oh and, summer is coming. The summer season is an interesting time when the closest body of water your […]

The Best Photography Props for Bloggers

Being a blogger means that you’re creative and never run out of new ideas, right? LOL! NO… well sometimes. Other times things all start to look the same and you find yourself in a creative funk. I’m here to help. Blogging is one of the most rewarding fields as far as getting to use your creativity goes. However, […]

AshlieHipp x Animal Friends: Spring Puppies

Everyone wants a puppy. In the springtime more than ever. Puppies at Animal Friends is a hard thing to come by. However, yesterday there were two different litters. One with three puppers, one with only one. As soon as I walked in and saw them, I knew they wouldn’t be there long… I was right. […]

AshlieHipp x Animal Friends: Abby & Baby Doll

Hello! I’m so excited for my first adoptable animal spotlight… as I said before, I’m going to try to post one or two of these a month. Animal adoption has always been something near and dear to my heart. Blayze, my cat, was kind of a rescue. He came from Craigslist, but I responded to […]

Why I Started AshlieHipp.com + My Exciting Announcement

This blog post was promised to my Instagram followers months ago, I’m sorry it took me so much time. However, I do have an exciting announcement to make at the end that I think makes it all worthwhile! Anyway, I get asked this all the time. Why did you start a blog? What makes you want […]

Writer’s Block: Overcoming It and Some Writing Prompts to Help

Writer’s block is the devil… but I’m here to help! Starting and maintaining a blog can get so overwhelming. Writers block comes in many different forms. Self doubt, boredom and even from outside influences like work or the real world. Not to mention, coming with up cute and original post ideas is a daunting task […]

The Top 3 Insults I’ve Ever Received

Haters gonna hate, guys. It’s part of life. I try to laugh at any and every insult thrown my way, but it wasn’t always that way. Insults and negative comments used to really alter my self-confidence. Sometimes it’s hard. At the end of the day knowing yourself and your worth will make you be able […]

Pimples: How to Pop Them Like a Pro

“What’s on my mind today?” you ask… Pimples. Blemishes. Zits. Evil planets forming moons and taking over my cheek. Whatever you call them, we’re going to talk about the right way to pop a pimple… the way the pros do it. It’s been quite sometime since I’ve addressed any skincare topics, so I figured today was […]

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