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Natural Hair Update, 10 Years On: Some Questionable Haircuts in My Quest for Lifestyle Friendly Hair
On the 10 year anniversary of her transition to her natural grey hair, Highland Fashionista celebrates by getting a terrible haircut.
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Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Dec 13, 2021
The Carrie Fangirl Dress
Highland Fashionista fangirls-out in her coveted 2008 Patricia Fields Carrie dress.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 15, 2021
A Love Letter to the Colorful 80s
disheartened by a turn towards gloomy, "safe" clothing, Highland Fashionista casts a nostalgic gaze back to the colorful 80s.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Sep 9, 2021
Old School
Whatever "holy grail" beauty product may come my way, I always end up picking the lint off of these old favorites and going back to them.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 5, 2021
Be the Change, Wear the Pants
Fashion and the consternation over the co-opting of American symbolism to serve right wing extremist agendas.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- May 28, 2021
Florida Woman
The Florida Woman guide to the sartorial benefits of the sunshine state.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Mar 15, 2021
New Products: Superhero Edition
I suppose anything that inspires me to dance around the house singing the Batman theme and taking selfies does have inherent worth.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Feb 22, 2021
Does an 80s Shoulder Work in 2021?
An "eighties shoulder" is of course the polite euphemism for the sartorial elephant in the room - shoulder pads.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jan 20, 2021
I Was Wrong About Scarves
I've had a strange, rather standoffish relationship with scarves. It's not the chunky, hand knit, oversized, or even the pashmina...
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Dec 29, 2020
Some Stuff I've Tried Lately
Pandemic life is good for one thing - tryin' stuff. Well, it's good for bingeing Netflix as well, so I guess two things. But I'm wanting...
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 21, 2020
Juicy
Remember the Y2K days when the worst thing you'd see when you logged-on to your glacier-speed internet was a velour track suit?
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Oct 4, 2020
New RealHer Shades!
RealHer cosmetics have come out with five new shades - I've road tested them all over the past week!
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Sep 12, 2020
Better Late Than Never
RealHer is a cruelty-free, paraben-free prestige makeup brand built around the message of the empowerment of women.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Aug 30, 2020
What's With the Western Thing?
I get asked about my affinity for westernwear all the time - it's not an obvious choice for someone from a mid-sized city in Wisconsin.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Aug 12, 2020
The Myth of Hanger Appeal
I have been putting the finishing touches on the re-launch of one of my Etsy shops, and it has got me thinking a lot about hanger appeal.
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 26, 2020
A Shameless Yet Practical Plug
Just a reminder to all my 'Muricans that the Living Earth Etsy shop is currently operating out of the USA!
Kristin Buchholz-MacKillop
- Jul 18, 2020
Multi-Tasking Products - Big Summertime Promises
One thing I have not grown weary of is the never-ending promise of cosmetics. Here are a few that make big summer promises I cannot resist.