How to Dye Hair Back from Blonde In 2014, I had my hair professionally dyed platinum blonde. Since my natural hair color is medium brown, it was quite an undertaking. I was able to have my hair professionally dyed as payment for participating in a local fashion show. I kept the look up for several …
Am I a clergy influencer now? On March 5th, I was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. For those who don’t speak Episcopal hierarchy, I am now a member of the transitional diaconate. Basically, I will be a deacon for about six months and then, God-willing, be ordained a priest. My vocation as a …
Is Hairstory Worth It? This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through them. In case you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has ushered in a new hair trend. Popularized by hairstylist Jayne Matthews and made accessible through her at-home hair cutting courses, everyone these days seems to …
Most Loved Items of 2021 There’s nothing like a little self-reflection at the end of the year. Today, I’m reflecting on the year in fashion in order to figure out what I used and loved most. I have done this kind of roundup before, but this year, I’m specifically not talking just about items I …
5 Ways to Follow Trends Responsibly Since my coursework is finally over for the semester, I have spent a lot more time scrolling Instagram. And what I’ve noticed is how uniformly people dress when they’re part of the same lifestyle niche. They pose in just such a way. They have just the right smattering of …
Shampoo Bars: Good for Hair or Just a Gimmick? Two years ago, I worked on a sponsored post with a brand called EcoRoots. Though I was reviewing one of their safety razors, they sent along a couple shampoo and conditioner bars to try out. I didn’t touch them until I ran out of my normal …
My Black Friday Sale Picks I’m really glad that so many retailers are starting their sales early this year. Because in the past, I have felt anxious leading up to Black Friday. I’ve never been a huge Black Friday shopper, but I have paid careful attention to discounts in order to share them here. And, …
Does Saie live up to the influencer and social media hype or is it overplayed?
Sustainable Last Minute Halloween Costume Last night, I attended a Halloween party. I had known about it for weeks, but had absolutely no time to come up with a costume until Thursday. I knew I wanted a sustainable Halloween costume: ideally nothing would be store-bought. It’s a wonder things came together. When it comes to …
Slow Fashion Fall Capsule 2021 When I put together my Fall Slow Fashion Inspiration post in August, I was soooo confident that I had landed on a wardrobe that would suit me. The fact that I happened to be 1,000 miles away from my actual clothes at that time didn’t worry me too much. But …