I found this old WWII poster via Frugal for Life. I ought to print it out and hang it in my closet. This definitely represents a Wardrobe Miser mindset!
Trend Prediction for Fall/Winter 2007
One thing that excites me about blogging is the opportunity to make public prognostications about where fashion is headed. Fashion designers and magazines always dictate what they think next season’s trends ought to be, but they can’t all be right. Ultimately, consumers will pick the trends that succeed. Based on where I see the pop …
Now That’s Recycling!
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.