Last September, I got the assignment of my nightmares at This American Life: Go to a Wall Street bar during happy hour with my colleague, Adam Davidson, and interview banker types. Oof. We'd spent the previous few years talking to tons of folks in finance and were frustrated by some of them being kind of whiny about the economy and not particularly grateful for the help they'd gotten or remorseful for how they'd contributed to the mess. So, for this piece, we wanted to ask them, "What is up with that?" and put their answers on the radio. Here's one tough thing about radio reporting: You have a [...]
Joie Floral Silk Dress, $144.50 (was $398) This was just my favorite thing on sale, but every sale item is an extra 50% off online and in store at Intermix right now. Run. We'll just wait right here 'til you get back.
For over a year I've been wanting to get a really short haircut, but I keep chickening out. As far as haircuts go, I've had everything from boob-length hair to chin-length bobs with and without straight bangs. My hair is very straight and of regular thickness (I assume). My face shape is square and there's nothing about my face or head that I feel the need to hide.
Lately I've been wanting to get a very sleek 1960s look. Think Mia Farrow, Jean Seberg, Twiggy. Unlike these ladies, however, I'm a curvy size 10/12. I've asked my friends and family what they think, and they are supportive but not enthusiastic. I plan on getting this haircut in [...]
I have an upstate New York wedding on a farm to attend this August. I am looking for a dress that is a) easy to travel with (i.e., can be rolled up inside a suitcase), b) comfortable and appropriate for a farm wedding, and c) less than $150. Hopefully, I'm not too pie-in-the-sky. Any suggestions?
No, you are not dreaming; your dress is out there! (Actually, it’s down there, under this paragraph.) To start, a little review of wedding attire etiquette: Avoid looking better than or similar to anyone in the wedding party. This means no white and no bright solids. I find the best answer is to [...]
