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 …
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Personal Style
My style, with lots of thrifted, sustainable, and scrappy bits thrown in – with a special focus on wearing clothes as an Episcopal priest.
March 2022 Life Update
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 …
Is Hairstory Worth It? Unsponsored New Wash Review
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 …
Most Loved Items of 2021
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 …
5 Ways to Follow Trends Responsibly
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 …
Shampoo Bars: Good for Hair or Just a Gimmick?
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 …
My Black Friday Sale Picks
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, …
Unsponsored Saie Slip Tint Review
Does Saie live up to the influencer and social media hype or is it overplayed?
Put Together a Sustainable, Last Minute Halloween Costume
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: …
Slow Fashion Fall Capsule: Aspiration vs. Reality
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 …
Madewell Curvy Jeans Review: Why They’re My Favorite
Madewell Curvy Jeans Review I have been on a quest to find the best curvy jeans for literally years. If you’ve been reading for awhile, you’ll recall several posts on this subject: here, here, and here, to name a few. …
Thoughtful Style: Look At This Sweater
Look at My Sweater! I took these photos more than a month ago and never got around to posting them. But I have to level with you: this semester has been far more overwhelming than I could have anticipated. And …
These Ethical Brass Hoops are 2-in-1 Perfection
Blooh’s Ethical Brass Hoops There are very few new “ethical” companies I get excited about these days. It’s not because I’ve lost hope in the fair trade movement. It’s because so many brands are slapping ethics and sustainability claims onto …
Native Deodorant Unsponsored Review
Native Deodorant Unsponsored Review I have been meaning to put together a deodorant review for years. I started experiencing a reaction to conventional deodorants in 2010, so I switched to aluminum-free versions. Though some worked for awhile, it took until …
American Giant No-BS Pant Review: Ethical Ponte Pants
American Giant No-BS Pant Review American Giant stands out because of their longstanding commitment to US sourcing and manufacturing. In fact, many of their cotton tees and separates are made with US-grown cotton, which is more rare than you would …