Alex is coming to the end of a year-long project in which she attempts to wear a 100% recycled wardrobe. Though there aren’t any recent posts on her project journal, she has some wonderful ideas for recycling items you already own. I particularly like the idea of making underwear out of old t-shirts.
Are You Ready for This Jelly?
I’ve been using Vaseline (actually, store-brand petroleum jelly, but “Vaseline” sounds nicer) as a moisturizer for my scalp recently. The weather has been unusually dry, and a little Vaseline massaged into my scalp the night before I wash my hair helps keep the skin from getting flakey. My hair is also a lot drier than …
The Fabulous! Festival
I’ve been trying out a lot of blog carnivals to see which ones I’d like to participate in regularly, and this one looks promising. The Fabulous! Festival of beauty and fashion is hosted by Space Between My Peers this week. Check it out for some great musings about beauty, fashion, shopping, and personal style.
The Empire Waist Conundrum
I like the current empire waist trend for tops and dresses. I think it’s a shape that’s flattering for a lot of figures as it emphasizes the bust and hides a thick waist or wide hips. Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly difficult to find an empire waist garment that fits properly. The high waist is supposed to …
Bits of Beauty #6
The latest Bits of Beauty blog carnival has been posted over at Tonic Gifts. Included is The Wardrobe Miser post Change is Good, as well as lots of other great posts on subjects ranging from sleep to body image.