One of the best perks about having kids is getting to dress them. They're like tiny dolls! Tiny dolls that talk back and occasionally pee on trees, but dolls nonetheless. I've noticed more and more frequently that the line between kids' clothes and adults' stuff is blurring. Little girl gear, in … [Read more...]

You guys, it is HAPPENING. I've been invited to a Roaring '20s-themed party!Here's what I have:A fascinator.An abiding love of gin.Red lipstick and a smile.Here is what I do not have:Anything to wear. I know! I know! I'm very excited, but also not so excited about the lack of A Very Cool Outfit.So … [Read more...]

Last summer, I fell in love. With a dress. The Vagabond dress from Anthropologie, to be exact.It was gorgeous, looked super flattering, and THAT COLOR. It had to be mine. Sadly, it was not to be, and it was sold out everywhere. A happy ending was in store, however, when I found the dress (NWT!) in … [Read more...]

So, I'm NOT such a huge manicure person, on account of my unrepentant nailbiting thing. I do, however, love a good pedicure, and have a daughter who loves nailpolish. She, however, is not much for sitting for extended periods of time, which led me to discover Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail … [Read more...]

Okay, so I know -- as an elderly 30-year-old lady -- I am not exactly hep to the pulse of the Young People of Today. I do, however occasionally venture to places they gather, such as the mall, and when there, I take the opportunity to observe them. Sort of like a cultural anthropologist, only a lot … [Read more...]

I am not pregnant.Let me just get that out of the way right now. However, when I WAS pregnant with both of my kids, one of my staples was an unending parade of Old Navy maternity tanks with pretty much everything. And I'm, uh, still wearing them.I should point out that my youngest is three.Should I … [Read more...]

This is in the cult favorite/oldie-but-goodie category, but...have you tried Dr Pepper Lip Smackers in the twist-up tube? A sheer kiss of gorgeous, universally flattering punchy-reddish color, with a touch of flavor, all for $1.99. You can thank me later. … [Read more...]

I know it may be cruel to post a Target find here, my dear Canadian friends, but: (a) I know there are some Americans who read this, as well, and (b) this skirt is so amazing that you need to SOMEHOW GET IT. Hie thee to Ebay, or the border, or WHATEVER, is what I'm saying. The skirt I speak of is … [Read more...]

I recently wrote here about one of my favorite lip stains ever, but -- while awesome -- the Tarte LipSurgence line can be a tad pricey. I realized I have another, cheaper favorite in my bag that I wanted to share with you all.New York Color's Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain is GREAT. While I don't think … [Read more...]

As a young girl, I spent a few, very sad years as the Mayor of BrowTown. That's "brow," singular.I hope, therefore, you can take a measure of confidence in my recommendation: I, former Mayor of BrowTown, have recently found the best tweezers ever. The Tweezerman Slant Tweezers ($20) securely grab … [Read more...]