Winter Sports
Cross stitching is easy and fun (says my best friend). I purchased a kit of my own to give it a spin. (see below) SO. I never actually made it. I literally made one cross and called it a day. I… Continue Reading
Author: Jess Libert
Indi-OM-apolis
My bestie moved to Indianapolis! And where she goes, I visit. And where I go, my inner yogi does too, of course! After spending a fabulous weekend exploring darling boutiques, munching delicious #nomz and dancing with random ladies on the street,… Continue Reading
Where Do You Think You’re Goin’, Lady?
In the past week, I have been proud to vote, scared like hell of the outcome and empowered by the huge concern for kindness and acceptance amidst a sea of the opposites. I’m exhausted by the election, but wanted to… Continue Reading
No-Makeup Movement’s Latest Player: Me
I’m so inspired by Alicia Keys. I recently watched her perform “Holy War” and got chills/addicted to it for days straight. It made me think a lot. Not only about the context of the song but of what she stands for:… Continue Reading
Chromat So Phat
Restrictive. Narrow. Decided by men. Not exactly the way I’d explain the essence of a woman’s body, either. Chromat founder (and tech + fashion genius) Becca McCharen uses these descriptors to represent the larger part of the fashion industry’s approach… Continue Reading
Barbie No Bullshit
“It’s important for Barbies to look different. You know, like…the real people in the world.” Well Damn Daniel. Barbie finally caught up. Mattel has finally made serious moves for girls getting their glam on. The chick who was once our… Continue Reading
Taylor Helps Kesha Whoop Ass.
Taylor Swift just stepped in to help a sister out and I like it. I haven’t been the biggest fan of Taylor hence her jealousy-evoking Bad Blood gang >>> how the hell is all that beauty supposed to make the rest… Continue Reading
We Pumpkin Patchin’
It’s Fall and you know what that means: Fab gals you’d never otherwise see sheep-side are galloping through farms all over the nation! Pumpkin looks good on everyone in autumn, so to celebrate, my gal pal Heather and I hit… Continue Reading
Unexpected: A Film on Pregnancy that Tests Positive
On a reporting gig for Press Pass LA (I’m their Chicago chick), I attended the Music Box Theatre debut of Unexpected, a film written by Chicago-native Kris Swanberg. The flick pulled some heart-strings without any feelings of nautiousness. Done in perfect Chicago-style, the… Continue Reading
I Lava You, Boo
I (finallllly) went to go see Disney Pixar’s Inside Out. Imaginative and brilliant beyond, but honest truth…it felt a little long. #sorrybro Hate to say it, especially because Joy was such a mad cutie… …and Disgust was totally effing fabulous… Continue Reading