Black to blonde to brunette and back
Last year I dyed the tips of my hair pink. When I was 24, I dyed my blond locks jet black. This winter, I went from very light to chestnut tresses. It may seem shallow, but changing your hair really...
View ArticleBold ballet flats
Ballet flats are a staple in many mom wardrobes, and the weather is just now thawing enough to wear them comfortably. Since it's a simple shoe, I love to go bold with the color or pattern to liven up...
View ArticleJournal your way to a better you
I have kept a journal off and on since I was in elementary school. Sometimes these scribbles make me cringe enough to want to burn those old books, but most of the time I'm grateful for the insight...
View ArticleApps for better Instagrams
One of my favorite things about my smartphone is Instagram. I always have my phone with me, so it's usually my go-to camera. But your average camera shots can be a little stale. I use outside apps to...
View ArticleHipster trends you're not too old to wear
It was a shocking day the first time I tried on a dress and thought, "I'm too old for this." I was 30 or close to it, and before that I had all the innocence in the world when it came to fashion. But...
View ArticleMoms who blog: Trina McNeilly of La La Lovely
As the blogosphere grows ever larger, it takes a lot to make a blog stand out from the crowd. When I stumbled across the blog La La Lovely, I was struck by the elegant simplicity of the design and the...
View ArticleMy summer to-read list
I am an avid reader. I love fiction, memoir, self-help — anything built around a story. I read the most in the summer months, when there is more time for lounging outside, or when our travel schedule...
View ArticleWhat a 13 year age difference means in my marriage
My husband and I are 13 years apart in age. When I was born, he was going through puberty. When he was starting a career, I hadn't yet started junior high. There have been a handful of hard moments...
View ArticleStatement jewelry
Enormous earrings were one of the first things I latched onto when discovering my signature style. I was just out of college, I had an unusual job as a television production assistant and the demanding...
View ArticlePlaydate etiquette in the age of the helicopter parent
I’m not sure when “playdate” became an eye-roll worthy term. I, for one, love a good playdate, both because it’s fun for my child and because I like getting to know another mom. But if one family has a...
View ArticleLA kid: Toddler style
Any mom can purchase anything with a click of the mouse, but do kids born and raised in Los Angeles come with an inherent sense of style? Judging by my 3-year-old daughter's friends, I'd say so.
View ArticleDon't hide your legs in the summer heat
I’m naturally pale and apply sunscreen daily, so my legs are never perfectly bronzed or beach ready. But in the California sunshine, I refuse to hide them in long pants. I wear shorts all spring and...
View ArticleWhy bikinis are not for babies
I know that baby bikinis are innocent. Of course they are. And even though I've been tempted by the cutest, ruffliest, sweetest little Lycra, I've made the decision not to put my daughter in a style...
View ArticleHow to wear boyfriend jeans
I was in high school in the '90s when oversized, baggy jeans were all the rage. But for a long time now, slim-fitting denim has been the only thing in style. As a 30-something mom of two, I fully...
View ArticleHow to decorate without thinking
There is so much home decor advice out there. But when it comes to putting together your space in a way that makes you happy, I only have one thing to say: Go with your gut. Imitation works, from your...
View ArticlePack less when you travel
Normally, I'm not much of a less-is-more type of girl. But when I travel, I find it annoying to deal with tons of luggage. There is a freedom in limiting your wardrobe options when you travel. Bring...
View ArticleLove it or hate it: Pixie haircut
It is my personal opinion that a pixie haircut only looks good on the young, the old and the bold. As much as I wish it weren’t so, many pixie cuts scream I Simply Don't Care.
View ArticleRemember what you loved about art class
Do you still get a shiver of happiness when you open a box of crayons? Do you sometimes linger a little longer than usual when helping your child with an art project? My daughter is 3 and has recently...
View Article'90s Fashion is back
Trends are known to come and go in cycles, but in the last few years alone we've seen hints of recent decades. Lately there's been a resurgence of bohemian ('70s) and neon ('80s) and now it's the...
View ArticleDeal with wrinkles: Bangs or Botox?
Before I had wrinkles, it was easier to argue that one should grow old gracefully. Kids and caffeine and childhood sun worship have left my skin a bit haggard as I creep toward my mid-30s, and I...
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