Microblading is a technique for creating semi-permanent, light, wispy hair strokes on your eyebrow ridge to supplement your natural eyebrows. It can be considered a form of eyebrow tattoo, though unlike most tattoos, it is almost undetectable when done right. And when properly done, microbladed eyebrows can maintain their appearance for up to three years […]
On buying expensive pants and figuring out how to wear them
Fighting the frump is an ongoing goal for me. I’ve never been particularly fashionable {unlike my very fashionable mom and sister}, and I’ve had to make extra effort since becoming a mom to do things like wear earrings, step outside of my comfort zone with clothes, etc. But as a work-at-home, homeschooling mom, fighting the frump is […]
My Stitch Fix capsule {and creating a wardrobe I adore}
I’ve been toying with the idea of a capsule wardrobe or uniform for more than a year now, and I’ve been so inspired by bloggers like Amy at Mom Advice and Anne at Modern Mrs. Darcy {who are fashionable but not specifically style bloggers} as I try to figure out my style. But every time I try to […]
7 things I’ve learned about Stitch Fix from the buy/sell/trade group on Facebook
These are my “I’m not a fashion model or a style blogger” poses. Oy! I was a reluctant Stitch Fix convert for many, many months, mostly because of the prices. There’s no way around the fact that these pieces cost much more than those of us who shop Target and Old Navy are used to spending. […]
How we approach makeup with our girls
Our oldest (10) has been obsessed with Caboodles lately. This is a fun obsession since I still fondly remember my own pink Caboodle, and I’ve enjoyed watching her plot and plan to get one and fill it with all kinds of fun makeup. They’re not super expensive, so she saved up the spending portion of her May […]
A Stitch Fix review—the wins and the fails after four fixes
I’ve gotten four fixes from Stitch Fix so far (see what I loved about my first one here), and I’m still really enjoying this service. I love that I can keep what I want and send back the rest, and I’ve had a chance to try clothes I never would have picked up on my own. […]