By: Gracie Shepherd on March 5, 2012 - 5:47pm - Add new comment
I haven't shampooed my hair for two months.
The "no-poo" craze is all over Pinterest and the blogosphere, with people keeping baking soda and apple cider vinegar in their bathrooms instead of Garnier Fructis or Philip Kingsley in hopes of making their hair healthier. I would have to be sprouting a third ear to be willing to wrangle with baking soda and apple cider vinegar in the shower, so that option was out for me.
I'm no scientist so I don't have any evidence that this information is based in truth, but the complaints people wield against shampoo are as follows:
By: Gracie Shepherd on November 21, 2011 - 3:22pm - Add new comment
Occasionally, I receive products from various and sundry brands asking me to review them or include them in my column. I like to write about things that you can buy in the Augusta area (unless it's just crazy neat, like those cell phone lenses from PhotoJojo), so I wasn't sure how to review the ones I did like.
Let me introduce my new series of blog posts, I've Tried This and It's Awesome. This first entry is about Body Essentials' facial cleansing and massage brush.
By: Gracie Shepherd on September 13, 2011 - 12:03pm - Add new comment
Oh, guys. I'm honestly so disappointed in humanity after watching this episode of Project Runway. Calling it selfishness is a huge understatement. It's more of social stupidity and immaturity - Josh M., Becky, Bert, Laura, the repeat offenders. They're just about as self-unaware as a human can be.
By: Gracie Shepherd on September 8, 2011 - 7:20pm - Add new comment
This week's challenge was to create an avant-garde look inspired by young artists at Harlem School of the Arts. As only Project Runway could, the challenge's limitations and goals changed almost everytime they were vocalized.
By: Gracie Shepherd on September 7, 2011 - 5:35pm - Add new comment
SOMETHING NEW
This past week's gorgeous weather reminded me that the time to pull out the pea coats and pack up the sundresses is just around the corner. Season switch-outs can be an excellent time to purge your wardrobe and give your closet a deep clean.
I'm sure you've heard this before, but it really is a good idea to limit yourself to a set quantity of clothing and shoes - when a new sweater or the perfect pair of ballet flats catch your eye, force yourself to give away something else to make room.
By: Gracie Shepherd on August 24, 2011 - 5:17pm - Add new comment
WHAT'S NEW
Football season is here in full swing, and Old Navy wants to officially kick off with a tailgate party in their stores on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The party will be introducing their Superfan Nation shop - a new section of clothing and accessories with NFL and collegiate licensed logos for whoever your favorite teams are.
By: Gracie Shepherd on August 22, 2011 - 11:33am - Add new comment
Wow, was this a tough episode to watch. From Nina's hazy parameters (that directly contradicted everything she actually wore on this episode) to half of the contestants just throwing in the towel, it made me glad I wasn't anywhere near that depressed group of people.
Before we get to the good stuff, if you haven't caught the episode watch it here.
By: Gracie Shepherd on August 18, 2011 - 1:06pm - Add new comment
WHAT'S TRENDY
It will be awhile before you can pull out your corduroy pants and wool sweaters, but wearing fall shoes with summer clothes is a good way to ease into your cooler-weather look.
Loafers, boots and oxfords will be very popular, I predict, mainly because they look good with just about anything. A bright pair of driving moccasins can keep a fall-toned outfit from looking to drab, and desert boots create very flattering lines.
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