Seated on the front porch of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum in West Branch for a photo shoot, Aly Olson told me a little about her typical day as Miss […]
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American Hustle: Iowa City photographer Justin Torner never stops moving
Having left the corporate world behind a few years ago to follow his dream of building his photography career and business, Justin Torner tells me, “If you are…
Gnats, rain, paint and pattern: An interview with artist Meggan Fisher
Tis the season to see the latest iterations of artist “BenchMarks” benches in downtown Iowa City. Now in its third year, the public art program is sponsored…
Style Points: Helping You Find a Mascara That Doesn’t Suck
Mascara is probably one of the most bewildering and befuddling makeup item in the beauty aisle (second only to foundation). In fact, I just got asked the other day if […]
Style Points: Hey, put your Google machine down and pick up a style tome
Sometimes books — BIG books — big, impractical books with beautiful photographs are the best gifts of all. Why? They edify, they are good to use as a laptop…
Style Points: Don’t forget people like gifts in December
This is not just another (yawn? I hope not) “GIFT GUIDE.” Well, maybe it is, but the difference is that NONE of these items are run-of-the-mill gee-gaws — or photos […]
Show me your style: What are your fashion guilty pleasures?
Today I bought yet ANOTHER cheap (but awesome) knit hat. Yesterday, I acquired a pair of $5 mint-colored tights. These items are just but TWO of my personal…
It’s time to talk about Tonya’s 2014 Color of the Year
This evening I was shopping for some warm winter things and noticed racks of cream, grey and black clothing (with many showcasing this past fall’s trend of “pleather” accents). Cute, […]
Style Points: Hair color inspired by artichokes, cotton candy and fairy dust — Carpe Diem!
FACT: Iowa City is a great place for hair. Truth is, there is no shortage of amazing stylists and salons in our metro area. I am always seeing amazing hair around here…
Style Points: Why can’t I be a normal style blogger and steal runway photos? Instead, I draw
So many people mobbing me on the mean streets of Iowa City asking me “WHAT ARE THE TRENDS FOR WINTER 2013?” They grasp at my coattails and I keep on…
’70s Halloween Masks Almost Killed Us, But We Loved Them Anyway: A Love Letter to Ben Cooper Inc.
Jimmy Hoenshell (I hope you are reading this wherever you are) lived on D Ave in 1977. When we were in first grade, his dad worked at the Wonder Bread factory in…
Style Points: If I could marry Pantone’s color of the year 2013, I possibly would
Right now, all we Iowans have to do is look around as the Fall colors are peaking: the vermillion, chartreuse, cayenne, orange, yellow and green leaves are delighting…