Writing Over at Darling Magazine

An article I wrote for Darling Magazine was up this past weekend. And I have to say, the process of writing on a specific topic can teach you so much! Unlike past articles I've written--on friendships, travel, projects I've done--this one stretched me to really dig deep and research a topic that I only knew from the surface. I can now say, I feel well equipped to take on even the toughest laundering task. Thanks to tips from women in my life, and a bit of old fashioned book research, I was able to put together The Art of Laundering. You can scroll down and read it in full, and see the original article over at Darling Magazine online.

You are out shopping with your best friend and you've just found the most beautiful piece of clothing to add to your wardrobe. Its versatile and completely you.The fabric on your skin, the color hue against your complexion, and the fit—as if it was made for you, ready to be off the rack and worn out the door. As you hold the textile up and see your reflection in the mirror, you hesitantly reach for the tag near the neckline. Three words stare back at you: dry clean only. Oh how three words so delicately printed and hidden in a garment can stifle the shopper in her tracks! And how quickly your decision to purchase the piece is swayed. All due to laundering.

Beachy Locks

In my attempt to have healthier hair, I am shampooing and blowdrying less, air drying and allowing my natural wave to set in more. Now, my wave is very uneven and not in the least bit curly all on its own (a very lazy wave, as seen here)--but with the beachy sprays that they make these days, a bit of tousling and scrunching, I can get a pretty good wave on. When looking for the products suggested by Natalie (this girl knows how to pull off beachy) I stumbled upon Got2b beach trippin'--I love it!  I thought you might like it too, so here is how I make my lazy waves a little more beachy and  bouncy.