The C-Word: How the Aveda Institute Saved My Face

  I know… the title is pretty bold. Yes, really my dermatologist and my upcoming surgery will likely be the things that actually save my face. However, I don’t know how long it would have taken me to go into the dermatologist if it hadn’t been for one lovely lady at the Aveda Institute in Portland. *Please …

The C-Word: Skin Cancer Awareness Month

A few weeks ago I shared on Instagram about going in for a biopsy on my face. (See bandage above.) I recently received the news from the biopsy that I do indeed have skin cancer. I’ve been mulling the news over for a while before deciding to post about my experience. I’m a pretty even-keel …

Curvy Girl Style: Tunic Shirts & Ankle Pant

You ever have one of those days where you just feel great about how you look? Well, I don’t have those days too often… but, I totally felt great about the way I looked at our January Portland Bloggers’ meet-up this past weekend. I even felt good enough to ask my friend Macey of Motormouth …

Choosing Our Family Photo Attire

I will never claim to be the most fashionable person, or to have the latest in fashionable items. But, I do love clothes. And, I love styling my little family. Yesterday I shared some of our family photos taken by Motormouth Studios one very cold day this last November. It was FREEZING outside, so I …

Winter Beauty: My Winter Beauty Routines

Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I love warm drinks and sparkly lights. I love the holiday parties. I love the fashion of Winter—layers, scarves, boots, coats, and tights make me happy. But, in the cold of my bathroom on winter mornings and evenings I have absolutely no desire to do my normal beauty …