DREAM HOME: Mark Sikes and Michael Griffen's Hollywood Digs

MDS is my favorite designer of the moment. This feature

of the beautiful Hollywood home he shares with Michael Griffen

is a bit of a throwback, but I find myself coming back

to it again and again. The black bathroom is just SO well

done and that back patio has my name all over it.

If you like what you see, Mark's blog is 

another favorite of mine.

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Hello there!

I'm back. 

Happy long weekend!

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To the Dark Side

I just finished reading Amy Astley's interview with 

Into the Gloss about her recent decision to forego 

the ball and chain that is HIGHLIGHTING. God, I am so

 sick of HIGHLIGHTING. For years I have dutifully appeared

at my salon every 10-12 weeks and sat for hours burning 

my scalp to feign Swedish descent. But no more. I'm officially

declaring myself done.* This is huge for me. I once stopped

speaking to my dad after he wrote I was brunette on my passport

application in middle school. I'm feeling inspired by 

the roots these ladies are rocking.

*I maintain the right to revoke this statement as soon as

my roots grow out long enough for me to see my real

hair color for the first time in 10 years. 

I imagine it might feel something like this.

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Some Wednesday Wisdom

“Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.”

-Siddhārtha Gautama

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The Best Birchbox Finds

1. Ojon Volume Advance 
2. Caldrea Body Lotion in Tea Olive Lime
3. Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

4. Joanna Vargas Daily Serum