Hair & Fashion
I Have One Lilly Pulitzer Dress
“Being happy never goes out of style.” ~Lilly Pulitzer When I was in middle school, the pretty girls took off their Fair…
Are You Brand Loyal?
I’m probably the most brand loyal person out there. I’ve been using the same deodorant for the last twenty years. {Thank you,…
Anxious About #BlissDom? You’re Not Alone!
In a few days, I’ll be attending BlissDom, a blogging conference in Grapevine, Texas. I’m excited to network and meet some cyber-buddies,…
My Sleeping Bag Coat
Let’s be clear. My sleeping bag coat isn’t pretty. It isn’t fashion forward. But once the temperatures fall below 40 degrees, I am never without it….
A Reason To Hate Communal Mirrors
I recently had a bad experience in the dressing room at Marshall’s….
My Reading Glasses: Revisited
I’ve had my reading glasses for over a year now. At first, if you’ll remember when I posted about new glasses, I was suffering with the concept of how the damn spectacles represent that my eyes are getting older and that, by extension, I am getting older, too. I’m getting used to the concept. Some of you suggested that I try to find a pair of glasses that I really love, so I don’t feel as though I’ve lost my mojo….
Curly Girly Goes Simply Smooth
As she stood behind me in her black and white polka-dotted smock with skinny red trim, Shauna applied the chemicals. Wearing short black gloves that stopped just above her wrists, she painted and combed, making sure to coat every single strand, fussing over my tresses the way no-one has ever fussed before. She was serious about this procedure….
Making Peace With Reading Glasses
I have to admit, I feel notably less sexy with my glasses on. I’m sorry, but it is true. I would rather look smokin’ hot in my red dress and stumble into the dessert table at somebody’s wedding than wear my glasses. And I don’t need them for distance, so I can’t wear contact lenses — and I am not a good candidate for LASIK, so you can stop right there with those suggestions. I am simply a latent hyperope. There is nothing for me right now except readers….
Shopping as an Art Form
When did they give the lessons on how to really shop? Was I absent that day? Are you a good shopper? If so, where did you learn to do it? And can you share some tips?…
I Can't Believe I'm Sharing My Hair Guy
Every few months, I have my hair highlighted at isobel, a chic little salon located at 796 South Clinton Avenue in Rochester, New York. isobel is truly one of the best kept secrets in town because, Owner, Michael Livernash, and stylist Stephanie Hernandez run the place with a level of personal attention not found in many other salons these days where one person may wash your hair, another may do the cut, while a third person might step in to finish. Not so at isobel where Michael and Stephanie work together to make every client feel special.
That said, I’m a little stingy about sharing Michael. First of all, I’m a bad sharer. I like the attention Michael gives me; I eat it up like the needy, little housewife that I am….