squeaky green, super clean

June 12, 2010
Did you know that most dryer sheets are made with animal fat? Totally gross. I didn’t even know this until I went to write this post. I wanted to tell you how I found these really pleasant smelling moist dryer sheets and when I went to do a little research about them I found out the fun fact about dryer sheets and animal fat. Awesome.
Luckily, you don’t need to use animal-fat infested dryer sheets anymore. You can start using method squeaky green dryer cloths and can kiss animal fat goodbye (sorry, I’ll stop saying animal fat now. It’s giving me the heebie jeebies too).
These squeaky green dryer cloths are brilliant.

They are just a little bit damp and when you put them in the dryer along with your clothes renewable plant-based softeners make your clothes super soft and just so perfectly fragrant. Now that’s something you want to put your face up to. Squeaky green, super clean, hot clothes out of the dryer. Oh my. Yes, please.

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Bermuda Shorts

June 10, 2010

Hello, Summer.
Meet: Bermuda Shorts.
Best. Nail color. EVER.
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Getting ready for summer:

May 19, 2010
I’m getting so excited for summer, it’s practically here! Besides the rain today I’d say we’ve had a pretty great run for spring. I feel like I really got a chance to wear my favorite spring outfits and I wasn’t even pretending to be warm, I really was! This spring/summer I’m embracing my pale skin and vow to take extra good care to protect it from the elements. I have already bought 2 bottles of sunblock, next step is to start protecting my face. I do wear an spf 15 moisturizer every day, but in that hot summer weather on that sandy beach you just NEED some extra protection! I’m particularly interested in purchasing a summer hat this year. J.crew and anthropologie have some cute ones– but I’m sure I can swing by the outlet mall and find a practical one for less. We shall see in time what I end up with…
Here is what I am using for skin protection:

I love Neutrogena products and this is one that I have been a fan of for a long time. It goes on smooth and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling, plus you know you’re face is getting protection all day.

This stuff is magic. It goes on so light you don’t even know it’s on! Which means it’s the stuff for me because I HATE that icky sunblock feeling. SO sticky!
And as far as my head goes, I’ve been looking into a few options:


Whirling Plaid Sunhat from Anthropologie


Eric Javits Packable Floppy Hat from Saks

(LOVE the orange detail!)



Ribbon-Wrapped Hat from Anthropologie


(The last two are more for fashion’s sake I’ll admit– but I do love them.)


Hope I can still get my summer freckles!!!!!
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Addicted to chapstick.

April 17, 2010

I love chapstick. I NEED chapstick. Without chapstick I cannot function. I cannot sleep, I cannot eat, I can hardly breathe. Hello, my name is Anna and I am addicted to chapstick.

Every bag I own has a classic Chapstick brand moisturizer tube inside. Classic chapstick is the way to go. Tragically, the other day I could not find any of my chapstick. Not even ONE. My lips were burning! I was going crazy. Ask Zan. Or Meg. Or Lauren. They were all witnesses to my withdrawal. Not pretty.

Luckily, Meg had a Vaseline tin to save my lips from their dry, uncomfortable state. Phew! This brand is pretty good. It’s got a glossy texture, which is not particularly my cup of tea, but it works for some people.

In my Easter basket this year I received Burt’s Bees replenishing lip balm with pomegranate oil. Sounds fancy, huh? It is. I enjoy using it from time to time. It gives my lips a nice color and tastes yummy too (if you happen to lick your lips like I do… which is probably the reason I need chapstick so much).
And lastly, I am a fan of Nivea: A Kiss of Moisture. The cherry flavor, like Burt’s Bees pomegranate, also adds a tint of color and this brand goes on so smooth. Nivea doesn’t last quite as long as the classic chapstick brand, but it’s great to take out to dinner if you want just a slight pink color on your lips.
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