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 I could recommend any decent mascaras. I said, “Sure…however, I will answer you in the format of a Style Points blog post, and if you […]
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… […]
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 glommed off the internets of things I have never actually peeped with my peepers or held in my hand. Rather, this is a little smattering […]
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… […]
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, but totally expected, and nothing really caught my eye. Until I spotted a knit skirt with short zippers sewn up both sides. The zippers were […]
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… […]
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… […]
Meet T. Every morning, she looks at her closets (two large side-by-sides! Lucky girl) and stares. And stares. T wants her closets to only hold “go-to” pieces that work for her. She is, like many of us, so dreadfully tired of not knowing what to wear in a jiffy. Just like many of us, she […]
Now that we are heading into cooler days this season, it is time to break out some of our favorite gear. Let’s get a few things straight first however. Yes, I love boots. Yes, I love sweaters. Yes, I love jeans and puffy vests. Today is not the day for those guys. No. Today is […]
Honestly, I don’t think a classic bright lip ever really goes out of style. To me, it adds perfect polish to the charcoal and other neutrals of transitional Fall. Of course, these bright berry hues come in bold, bolder and boldest! Buzz Salon makeup artist Latisha Knight does not hold back and chooses the brightest […]
Wearing objects believed to possess magical, auspicious, or protective powers is hardly a new trend as ancient cultures of all kinds are known to have crafted and worn such items. Made from precious metals, semi-precious stones, and glass; this type of jewelry is making a strong appearance this Fall. From hamsa hands, to cobalt blue Gree […]
Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Sheila of Revival about a trend that we are seeing (technically, continuing to see) this fall: the High/Low hem, a.k.a. “mullet skirt.” This hemline has actually been around for decades and reappears every so often. The first time yours truly ever saw this type of hem was […]