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Posted on September 25, 2009
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Dear Prudence: Creepy Dumpster Baby

Today was a fun one while at the thrift store.

There was this doll in a bin and it looked like a baby in a dumpster, I kid you not. It was so creepy and lifelike that I inspected it as if I had a…

Posted on September 23, 2009
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One Week Later

It’s the week anniversary of this concussion thingie and I swear that I’m not quite back to my zany self. Boooo. :(

What have I been up to?

I gave notice at my job at Ulta Beauty. I’ve kept this…

Posted on September 19, 2009
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Luly Yang Monarch Butterfly Dress

Although this isn’t a new piece, it’s been very much on my mind for the last few days.

I first gazed upon it last year in Seattle at the Luly Yang boutique in downtown Seattle. Ordinarily I don’t…

Posted on September 17, 2009
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Concussion

Those of you that have been following me on Twitter might be aware that I suffered a mild concussion on Tuesday.

I had every intention of updating sooner, but I was in Portland last weekend and…

Posted on September 9, 2009
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Shop My Closet: 9/7 Goodwill edition

So, dear readers, I acquired a fun haul at Goodwill yesterday. Yesterday as in the 7th, a day and a half ago. I’m sitting here, listening to Andrew Bird, and am checking out my bag of goodies. (This…

Posted on September 6, 2009
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Dear Prudence: Relationship Advice

I don’t know about you, but I’m all for self-help books. Especially those about relationships.

The second post in my Dear Prudence category features 2 of these types of books. A double header, if…

Posted on September 4, 2009
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Too Faced Lip Gloss Giveaway

Sorry this is a couple of days late!

All I ask is that you be specific somehow in the email subject line or text body with the following: name, city and state. US RESIDENTS ONLY and ONE ENTRY PER…

Posted on September 2, 2009
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Smashbox O-Bronze Winner!

Congratulations to Megan Z. She’s the winner of the O-Bronze Giveaway!

Tomorrow, I will list the next giveaway, so stay tuned.

Posted on August 29, 2009
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Dear Prudence

In addition to being a song with many enjoyable cover versions, it’s also a new category that I am adding here that will cover my random thrifting travels. The items that I find.

Names and specific…

Posted on August 25, 2009
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Skinceticals Phloretin CF

I’ve waited a little while to do an actual review of the latest product in my skin repertoire. I’m so pleased to be able to positively review Skinceuticals Phloretin CF.

Insert the obligatory…

Posted on August 21, 2009
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Newport News

Besides being a place in Virginia, Newport News is a catalog and website. They’ve been around for over 30 years and are owned by Spiegel, another catalog giant.

I’d mistakenly been under the…

Posted on August 15, 2009
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Mystic Tan Winner/O-Bronze Giveaway

I’m pleased to announce the winner of the Mystic Tan giveaway. Congratulations to Nettie A.

The next giveaway will be for a product by Smashbox Cosmetics, none other than Smashbox O-BRONZE