What I’m Buying Today: More J. Crew Shit

I suck. I completely suck donkey ass. I was doing so well! 6 weeks in and not a thing bought! GAHHHHHH, I am a truly sick individual. You see, I had an out in this whole No Shopping Adventure. In my possession was a J. Crew gift card from Christmas that I was hoarding for […]

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hair thursday makeover 59

Meet Nicole. Nicole’s hair: Naturally dirty blond Thick, normal condition A little wavy No preference for length Pulls hair off face with a headband frequently (3 kids under 4 years old! DUDE.) Uses a straight spray and smoothing serum daily Uses pomade wax occasionally I love Nicole’s hair. In fact, I love it so much, […]

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hair thursday makeover 58

This week’s participant is Dawn. Dawn’s hair: Naturally brown with “graylights” Hair has the tendency to turn brassy when coloring due to the grays Would consider highlights Fine, wavy hair Uses hair dryer with a round ceramic brush I love Dawn’s waves. They have so much potential, don’t you think? Some light layering throughout with […]

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Low Maintenance Hair: Side Bangs Tutorial

Katie is a public interest lawyer living in Chicago with her husband, a basil plant named Boris, and a staggeringly large collection of cookbooks. She has very strong feelings about public schools, letterpress stationary, and beer. (And hair, obviously.) You can also find her at her personal blog, Pseudostoops. text In my last installment, I […]

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Best Valentine’s Day Ever and WINBT Update

This whole not shopping thing is killing me dead. January was a breeze – who cares about the fall and winter has-beens? I don’t! However, February has been a different story. Spring fashion issues of my favorite magazines are in the mailbox, fresh and breezy looks from my favorite stores are popping up everywhere I […]

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