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Oct 27, 2019

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Our Mission

Brit + Co ignites the creative spark in women.

Brit + Co is a media company that inspires, educates and entertains real women with a creative spirit. The "Brit Girl" uses creativity and a do-it-herself attitude in all aspects of her life: To take charge of her career, forge strong friendships and relationships, curate her own style, decorate her home, and entertain a crowd. Through our content, online classes and products, we enable her to use creativity to shape her future.

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Founded in late 2011 by Brit Morin, Brit + Co has become one of the largest digital media companies for women. Brit + Co now reaches an engaged community of over 175 million online and across platforms. We have garnered tens of millions of video views and produce hundreds of pieces of content every month to keep up with everything our audience is up to.

As a digital-first company, we have an innate understanding of how the online connects to the offline. That's why, in addition to our website and our presence across social channels, we extend our reach to experiences. Whether it's through our Re:Make festival, or through products that make it easy for her to create her ideal life, we create a seamless experience which allows us to form a deep connection with our community.

Educate

Learn new skills with online classes from our favorite pros. They'll help take you from beginner to all-star in about an hour -- from calligraphy, to nail art, to coding -- we've got you covered.

Inspire

Explore creative ways to decorate and design every part of your life -- from recipe ideas, DIY projects for the holidays, interior design concepts, beauty tutorials and much more. All the tips and tricks you need to know are here!

Entertain

What's trending on Instagram and in pop culture? Get the latest scoop on crazy food trends, celeb happenings, new Netflix premieres and more right here. You know you want to.

Inform

We get it -- it's hard to keep up these days. We'll tell you everything you need to know to keep you in the loop on breaking news, cultural events, new product or business launches that catch our eye, and lots more. You can find it all here.

Our Values

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A Note from Our Founder, Brit Morin

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Ever since I was young, I've always had very strong drive to create. Whether it was playing with crayons and finger paint, decorating and redecorating (and re-redecorating…) my room, or experiments using both ovens and power tools, I've always found an incredible power and satisfaction in using my hands.

As I became an adult and dove deeper into the tech world (first scoring a gig at Apple and then transitioning to a career at Google) I found myself spending more and more time staring at a screen. I spent endless hours online -- all my shopping was done on Amazon, and on-demand takeout was the norm for most meals.

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I knew I needed a change. I also knew I had always had the urge to start my own company, but I had no idea what that company should be. So I decided to take a break from work and see what I naturally gravitated toward. At this point, I was living by the quote: "Turn your passion into your career and you'll never work a day in your life."

Turns out, my favorite hobby was (and is) creating. From homemade ice cream to laser cut earrings, it didn't matter what I was working on, as long as I was making something and using a little creative ingenuity to get it done. At the same time, I realized that the digital and analog worlds have come together in the most amazing ways to help empower people to be more creative -- whether by giving them detailed content to learn from (from digital recipes to video beauty tutorials), or actual tools like software or hardware that helps do the creating FOR them. (I'm obsessed with my new smart oven that has a camera inside and knows exactly how long to bake cookies w/o burning them!)

During this time, nearly all of my girlfriends told me off the cuff that "they were NOT a creative person." I hated hearing this, and knew they were wrong. (At one point, we even made a video showcasing how true this is in today's world.) So Brit + Co became my lifelong mission to change that sentiment. It's for this reason that Brit + Co was born as a destination where real women could go to get inspired and educated on how to be creative.

Brit + Co was born as a destination where real women could go to get inspired and educated on how to be creative.

This is the most dynamic, multi-faceted and informed generation of women that's ever existed. Our mission is to be part of this evolution, and to inspire and enable our community to use creativity to shape their lives for the better.

As we've grown, I've realized that creativity and DIY goes far beyond crafts. This generation of women are the first true DIYers in that they really CAN and DO do it all themselves. From closing a deal at work, to curating their homes, to making a mean cocktail -- this is the most dynamic, multi-faceted and informed generation of women that's ever existed. Our mission is to be part of this evolution, and to inspire and enable our community to use creativity to shape their lives for the better.

We believe there are countless ways to thrive creatively and want to encourage all women to enhance and share their creative talents, while picking up a few new ones. Brit + Co is a community of women who want to fully embrace their potential in all areas of their lives, and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get creative doing it. I'm so excited to be part of each woman's personal journey to finding a more informed, entertained and empowered creative self. I hope you'll join us along the way!

Xo, Brit

Partners

Brit + Co has partnered with dozens of businesses to showcase a more creative lifestyle. Some of our key partners have included: Lowe's, Target, IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo (Lay's Wavy & Quaker), Triscuit, Skyy Vodka, Starbucks, Old Navy, JCPenney, Motorola, Google, KIA, FedEx, Clorox, Michaels, Jo-Ann's, Hallmark, Sephora, L'Oreal, Hulu, OXO, method, Gymboree, and Amazon.

Want to be one of our next partners? Send us a note.

Ethics Policy

A note on our ethics policy: the writers here at Brit + Co will always credit products or bloggers whose ideas we post. Any lack of credit is completely unintentional and will be corrected upon notice. Additionally, Brit Morin is an investor and advisor in several startup companies, some of which may at times be featured on the site with full disclosure. The team at Brit will also always disclose when and if a company has paid for or offered free products in return for promotion on the site.

Monica Barbaro Says Meeting Timothée Chalamet On 'A Complete Unknown' Was A "Beautiful, Magical Day"

A Complete Unknown finally rolls into theaters on Christmas Day (you know..like a rolling stone?) but the cast is already generating serious buzz. Timothée Chalamet snagged a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, while Monica Barbaro just won the Astra Film Awards' Breakthrough Performer Award. But when I sat down with the actress, I couldn't help but go all the way back to the first day of filming the December movie.

Here's what A Complete Unknown's Monica Barbaro had to say about meeting Timothée Chalamet and learning guitar for the role of Joan Baez.

Monica Barbaro loved working with Timothée Chalamet on 'A Complete Unknown.'

Monica revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that she met Timothée Chalamet a week before filming — and that he was already more-or-less in character. "The first time we met was a music rehearsal," she tells Brit + Co exclusively. "So we just really launched right into it, which was nice because I admired his work so much from afar and any level of intimidation that I may have had, I could just sort of funnel into music prep, which was great."

"It was a beautiful experience of getting to hear our voices harmonize as these characters and hear the accompaniment of our guitars," she continues. "And we were able to kind of like anchor ourselves in the music and have sort of a meeting of minds that was maybe a little more similar to Joan and Bob because they met in the music scene as already very proficient musicians. So that was a beautiful magical day. And then we like launched right into filming."

Monica Barbaro (who you'll recognize from Top Gun2) stars as musician Joan Baez, and even though Monica had to learn how to play guitar for the role, you'd never guess just by watching the film. She carries herself with such confidence and ease that I'd have believed she'd been playing her whole life. And the fact her voice sounds like a Disney princess is just the cherry on top.

"I'm not a singer, I didn't play guitar," she says. "So there was sort of this introductory level thing going on where I just had to figure out how to form my hands and in some way, I thought about how she might have done that at like 14, I think, when she first picked up guitar. But that was just like an overhaul of everything — I mean, all my time just poured into that training."

She was doing her own research, but also worked with vocal coach Eric Vetro, who's also worked with Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shawn Mendes. "He encouraged me to consider what the lyrics of songs meant to her," Monica says. "Because the best musicians are storytellers and that's one of the best things about he renditions of these folk songs is you feel the story of the song."

And because of that, focusing on the lyrics "was also a part of the character development. So there were sort of siloed things like voice, guitar research, and then her speaking voice," she says. "And then all of those things started to just kind of like meld, you know. You have to play and sing at the same time and tell a story and do it from the perspective of Joan. And so so they just sort of over time kind of like bridged."

But no matter how much prep Monica, Timothée, and Elle Fanning (who stars as Sylvie Russo) did for the film, they still had to film in the middle of New York City, which came with its own set of 2024-specific challenges. "It was interesting to be filming and have people sneaking videos and posting them on the internet," she says, admitting that she "really just tried to turn all of that off to the best of my ability."

The film highlights the tension between celebrity and fame, considering we meet Bob Dylan right before he becomes, well, Bob Dylan. "It's a privilege to have to have so much attention and excitement on a project and I appreciate the intent, but you kind of just sort of turn it off a little bit and disengage," Monica says, "especially when you're talking about just a very different kind of fame in the sixties."

Read up on 23 Hilarious Tweets About The Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest That Timothée Crashed for a good laugh.

18 Flattering Gray Bob Hairstyles For Every Face Shape

We get it — you've probably been eyeing the scissors all year, looking to refresh your gorgeous gray hair with a new hairstyle...and wondering if anyone will be able to tell if you cut a few inches off yourself. While we can't tell you that you should become an at-home stylist unless you're 100% confident of your skills, we can share some super cute haircut inspo with you! From cute bobs with bangs to a longer 'lob,' these gray bob hairstyles styles will be give you a "new look, new me" feel as you head into 2025!

Scroll down for all the best gray bob hairstyles to show to your stylist at your next salon appointment!

A Chic Gray Bob

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Go for the classic style by asking for this exact cut at the salon. This shape makes everyone looks amazing and is probably one of the most versatile gray bobs that can inspire your next trip to the salon. To maintain it, you'll want to protect your hair with a scarf at night. During the day, make sure you use a heat protectant before curling it with one of your flat irons.

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This blunt hairstyle looks SO good with glasses, too! Pair it with a statement lipstick, and you're really making some stylish moves!

A Gray Lob

Bobs can be as short or long as you want as evidenced by this longer 'lob.' This is for the person who doesn't want to have hair like Rapunzel, but still wants to maintain some of their length. If you ever want to go for a shorter look with this style, all you have to do is pin curl the ends of your hair.

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I love how this cut cascades with naturally curly or wavy hair!

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I mean, look how flattering this is!

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Plus, this slightly shorter length can really add some body to the ends!

A Bob With Bangs

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Listen, a bob and bangs are a match made in heaven. I don't make the rules — it just works beautifully! If you're looking to really frame your face, this is a really great option! And look at how it makes your gorgeous features stand out even more!

A Perfectly Curled Under Gray Bob

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Then again, you can keep it short and simple with this perfectly curled gray bob. Whether you consider yourself bold or not for rocking this style, it's one of those looks that'll stand out if you add a beautiful balayage to it.

Did we just give you an idea? We think so!

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And with the round glasses to boot? Yeah, this woman screams, "I look good, and I cannot be stopped!"

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This look can also add a lot of softness to your aura, too. Really love how it hugs her face here!

A Shorter Gray Bob With Side Bangs

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The best thing about shorter hairstyles are their ability to highlight someone's features. If you have an oval face with high cheekbones, this style will amplify them. Not only that, but you'll have fun parting your hair to create side bangs.

Tip: Use a small flat iron to create depth without over-curling your hair.

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Look at how this cut angles perfectly with her face! So sleek!

A Stacked Or Graduated Bob

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Another chic bob to wear is a stacked or graduated bob. Similar to the stylish woman in the picture, we imagine this hairstyle is for the woman who loves letting her personality shine through whatever she's wearing. We're jumping the gun, but this is one of those hairstyles you'll have fun planning outfits around.

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I just love how this frames and elongates her face! The hairstyle makes her look refreshed and young, giving features like her eyes a chance to really shine!

A Gray Wavy Bob

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This is the perfect length and shape to make your natural curls or waves shine. You won't even have to worry about curling your hair with this style because it doesn't require you to. If you're not sure what to use on your hair, we recommend using products from Sienna Naturals to help with the overall health of it.

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This hairstyle adds so much movement to your look!

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You don't have to have such exaggerated waves, either. Some subtle waviness to your gray bob hairstyle is just enough to add that beautiful movement!

A Fully Curly Bob

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Curly hair don't care? A gray bob hairstyle is PERFECT for you. This look says you're fun, fabulous, and ready to have a good time. Plus, it's yet another look that goes oh-so well with your statement glasses — the perfect chic look, if I do say so myself!

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18 Christmas Cocktail Recipes To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit

Nothing rings in the season better than Christmas cocktails. While some folks pine for next-level hot chocolate recipes, others are longing for sweet and spiced cider cocktails for a plethora of reasons. Perhaps it’s to get through an awkwardwork mixer, or maybe it’s the only way you can tolerate a certain in-law. Regardless of your situation, these 18 festive Christmas cocktail recipes are guaranteed to make you feel warm, fuzzy and in high spirits.

Brit + Co Christmas Cocktail Recipes

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Chocolate Martini

Did someone order a boozy chocolate drink? If so, your best bet is to serve them this scrumptious chocolate martini. This mix of chocolate liqueur, vodka, and more will make them feel so toasty. (via Brit + Co)

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Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail

Santa may want an alternative to milk and cookies when he comes to visit. To give him a proper send-off, leave this Christmas cocktail beside the peppermint bark you baked earlier in the evening. (via Brit + Co)

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Christmas Margarita

This Christmas cocktail recipe just sent a shiver down our spines! It's a tasteful blend of Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, tequila, and a splash of tequila. It's perfect for anyone who's taking a non-traditional approach to Christmas! (via Brit + Co)

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Peppermint White Russian

Peppermint cocktail recipes are mandatory if you're wiped out by the Elf On The Shelf festivities. (via Brit + Co)

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Peppermint White Christmas

This Christmas cocktail has the perfect blend of peppermint and vanilla, but get this — your guests' taste buds won't see this flavor coming! It makes for a pleasant surprise that'll have them asking for more. (via Brit + Co)

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Winter Aperol Spritz

A light and refreshing Aperol spritz is just the thing you need after spending time cooking a cozy Christmas eve dinner. (via Brit + Co)

Other Christmas Cocktail Recipes

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Hula on Ice

This is *the* cocktail you need this holiday season. With bright notes of pineapple and coconut meddling with spiced rum, chai and a tea-based syrup, this drink is easy to make and perfect for any gathering — big or small. (via The Sweetest Occasion)

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Rum-Soaked Cherry Soothers

Fresh cherries and rum. That’s it — and that’s all you’ll ever want after you sip on one of these beauty shooters. This sweet and spiced drink is a fantastic boozy dessert or nightcap for the holiday season. (via Highwalls)

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Ruby Thyme Spritzer

We love brunch and we love cocktails — who doesn’t? But there’s more to choose from than the usual mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys. This spritzer combines your morning fruit juice with fresh thyme to create a herbaceous cocktail that will pair wonderfully with your waffles or eggs benny. (via Garlic and Zest)

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Candy Cane Cocktail With Homemade Candy Cane Infused Vodka

\We’re used to seeing the candy cane incorporated into desserts and hot cocoas, but cocktails? Sign us up! This ruby-hued drink is as festive as it gets. (via Boulder Locavore)

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Gingerbread White Russian

This rich and creamy classic gets a nice kick with the addition of ginger beer. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, gingersnaps get an invitation to the party too. Milk and cookies, please take a back seat. (via Bijoux and Bits)

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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

If your heart lies with fall flavors — even around the winter holidays — these apple cider sangrias are a fab way to indulge. They’re crisp, refreshing and won’t weigh you down. (via Pizzazzerie)

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Berry Limoncello Sangria

Nothing can brighten up a drink more than the tang and sweetness from limoncello. This fruity and flavorful sangria brings berries to the equation for a full flavor that can’t be denied. This just *might* end up being your go-to sangria from now on. (via Cafe Delites)

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Jack Frost Cocktail

This icy blue drink is totally as delish as it looks! Though we’ll admit, the blue Curacao, pineapple juice and coconut cream will tease you with a hint of summer. (via The Blond Cook)

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Salted Caramel White Russians

If your love for cocktails knows no bounds and adventure is your middle name, these sweet and herbaceous drinks will be a slurp-worthy dream come true. Traditional White Russians get dolled up with amaretto, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and some chocolate and rosemary for extra WOW factor. (via Kate la Vie)

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Eggnog Cocktail

It’s not really the holidays until you break out that ‘nog. This spiced, rich and creamy delicacy is yearned for all year long, so celebrating its arrival makes sense — and adding it to a cocktail is *clearly* the only way to celebrate. (via The Adventures of Bob and Shan)

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Christmas Cookie Martini

A cookie-inspired martini is apparently a thing, and we are losing our collective minds. If you’re not into baking but most definitely into drinking, let this be your dessert. (via I’m Bored Let’s Go)

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Bourbon Apple Cider Shrub Cocktails

A shrub takes some planning and some patience, but boy-oh-boy is it ever worth the wait. Apples and bourbon become buddies in this elixir, and it’s kind of the best thing ever. (via Vanilla and Bean)

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