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A Few Questions for my 19 Month Old

February 3, 2012

First of all, would you just look at this face?

How much do you want to squeeze and kiss and cuddle and love on that toddler?! (What? You don’t want to squeeze and kiss and cuddle and love some random blogger’s toddler? YOU’RE AS COLD AS ICE, I SAY!!)

Wita, why are you growing up so fast?

Why is “I don’t know” your very favorite thing to say? And when you say it, it just melts my heart again and again and again?

Also, when you do that high-pitched, almost desperate-sounding “Uh-huh!?!” upon being asked to do something you really want to do? My lord, it’s so sweet.

Why do you “chat” on the phone incessantly? Is it to prime me for the upcoming decade with you?

(That’s my computer mouse, by the way.)

Most importantly, however, why do you put up with me making you wear size 6-12mos tights that are obviously too small, as the crotch seam now hovers around your knees, as seen in the video? Do you think that maybe your mama doesn’t want to accept that her baby is 19 months old, 33 inches and 27 pounds? Do you think mama is having a hard time watching her littlest and last baby grow up?

I think maybe so.

Loose Waves Tutorial (No-Clamp vs. Traditional Clamp Showdown!)

February 2, 2012

Rumor has it some mighty fine individuals have tried my curling iron tutorial with success. (Can we call it the Whoorl Curl? Oh, come on…please? Humor me.) Take a gander at these hot mamas.

Three favorite ladies – Mandy, Rita, and Molly.

LOVE IT. Keep sending pics! (This reminds me of my Blunt Bang Brigade from a couple years ago. Remember these photos?) (Also, my bangs are down to my chin. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! Must remedy pronto.)

Besides photos of gorgeous ladies donning shiny waves, I have also received this particular question many, many times.

WHY RU SUCH A REGULAR CURLING IRON HATER??? WHAT DID A CLAMP EVER DO TO U? CLAMPZ RUULLLE.

Okay, maybe not phrased exactly like that. More like:

Can I achieve soft, loose waves with a traditional clamp curling iron?

The answer is a resounding YES, ladies. You can rock some really lovely waves by using a traditional curling iron with a clamp, and I’m going to show you how. In this video, I used a Sedu Revolution clipless curling iron on one side of my hair and a Hot Tools traditional clamp curling iron on the other side. Also, I spent more time demonstrating the technique this time around, so hopefully it will be helpful to those who need a a little more practice. Either way, your curls will look really lovely. Let clipless and traditional curling irons live in harmony! Peace be with you.

Enzo Milano vs. Sedu Revolution review here.

No-Clamp tutorial here.

Gilt Mom Ambassador

January 31, 2012

Super fun news! I’m a Gilt Mom Ambassador for 2012!

What is a Gilt Mom Ambassador, you ask? In Gilt’s words:

Mother knows best, right? Gilt Kids thinks so! That’s why we’re teaming up with real moms who inspire us. Our Gilt Mom Ambassadors will help us share advice, ideas, and opinions on all things baby and kids, and we’ll look to them for insight on products they can’t live without. These chic mamas will be spreading the word on our Little Inspirations blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages, so look for them there!

Well, if stalking Gilt Kids sales is considered “inspiring,” then I am the most inspirational woman to ever grace the internet. If you’ve been visiting whoorl for awhile, you know that I LOVE me some Gilt sales, folks. And if you aren’t familiar, Gilt is the grand-daddy of online, members-only sales with up to 60% off retail. Gilt always has the best brands and selection, and cover almost every category you could imagine. (Women, men, kids, baby, maternity, home, food, city exclusives, and travel.) If you would like to be a member (it’s totally free!), click here for my invitation link.

I’ll be posting some of my very favorite items and sales over the course of this year, and (drumroll, please) will get the opportunity to CURATE my own Gilt Kids sale later this year. How absolutely cool is that? I’m already dreaming of items to include!

Here are some stalk-worthy items that are available right now.