True life: I got curtain bangs. I had been out of the bang game since 2008, when I went for full, thick, straight bangs to keep my face warm through a brutal cold Chicago winter. Last week, I was due for a trim. When my stylist asked what I wanted to do, I told her I was so bored with my hair that I was contemplating bangs. I told her of my recent habitual pinning of curtain bangs, and she…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day, but I am a fan of hearts, love. and gifts. In that spirit, I put together a list of 10 gifts almost any of my girlfriends (myself included) would adore. On the flipside, I love getting a little something fun for my husband for the “holiday,” but after 15 years together, I often get stuck thinking of gift ideas. Luckily, I found some…
We are snowed in over here, and if you are too, you might be looking for that perfect comfort winter dish that will warm you right up. This recipe is one all three of my children happily eat, and I call that a win at my house. I made this dish up because I had bought beef chuck to make stew and my husband reminded me that he does not like stew, and because he is a meat snob, he…
Some may love flowers and chocolates, but there are the rest of us who would prefer a lip mask or some CBD infused bath salts. If you fall into the category of the latter or are looking for a gift for one who does, this one is for you. I will be gifting the KNC SupaScrub Set to a Valentine and to myself. Here are my picks for the best Valentine’s Day beauty gifts:…
We’ve made it through another week of Groundhog Days, and I am personally excited to not have to leave my house early tomorrow morning in the freezing cold. It’s a good day for finds, as one of my favorite pieces of furniture is on sale and the pajamas I’ve been eyeing are on sale plus an extra 20% off. If furniture and jammies are not good quarantine life buys, I don’t know what is.…
Happy Shoesday! I’ve been wearing my high tops several times a week lately, and I am convinced that they are the perfect casual winter shoe for the days I can’t be bothered to boot up. They keep my ankles warm whether paired with skinnies, leggings, or joggers. I know they’ll be my most worn pair as we transition into spring, so if you’re wondering what shoes will have staying power through early summer, high tops are tops. Here are my…
There is a fun beauty trend that I am currently loving: frosted lips. Mostly found in the form of prismatic balms, these are not the chunky glittered goops of yesteryear. I’ve been wearing my Tom Ford Balm Frost Lip Balm most days. It’s hydrating and so pretty, and it doesn’t smudge lip color all over my chin under my mask. It also adds such a beautiful shimmer over any other color without altering the hue. I currently have the Pat…
Is there some kind of black hole wherein time does not exist during a 4 day week inside a pandemic? It was both a long and short week, and I never knew what day it was but I absolutely avoided going outside which is unlike me. Anyway, if you’re avoiding leaving your house because of Covid or cold, chances are you’re shopping on online. Now seems like as good of a time as any to share my 4 favorite fashion…
I had to stop the presses and share this important fashion news: the House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve Perry Faux Fur Coat is back in stock. This is hands down the best leopard coat on the planet, so if you’ve ever wanted one, don’t sleep on it this time because it will sell out again. It’s the perfect weight, and the best, most versatile leopard print the ever have graced a piece of outerwear. The cut is phenomenal: oversized…