I know you’re probably not ready for this, but its everywhere…seeping into the crevices of our of our closets from our storage bins, and undeniably in the boutiques we frequent and in the magazines we scour for WHAT’S HAPPEN’N!!? And this past weekend, I noticed that the light has changed, the air smells different. For… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Jackie Shear
class of 2014 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
This piece grabs me around graduation season each year. However, this year, it’s slapping me around silly. My son, Cody has just graduated from college. My youngest daughter Skyler (the caboose of 4 children) is just about to graduate from high school. Though I am happy and so very proud of all of them, I… Continue Reading
J・stranD for hair, body & soul is…
A delightful piece shot & chopped by the beautiful and talented Olivia Geyelin. Can’t wait for the next “movielet!” Coming soon to a youtube at your fingertips! ☞ www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_To8xBefag xo jac Continue Reading
happy March 8… International WOMEN’S Day!
Every day is Women’s day! But Friday, March 8th is an extra special celebration of YOU. Therefore, every 8th “like”on our Facebook page gets a complementary blo•out at the J•stranD blo•bar. We would like to shower you with blo•outs, no limit of how many we can give away! Offer is valid for the entire March… Continue Reading
happy summer! ; )
Flowers, Sun, Warmth, No Bulky Cumbersome Clothes, Fireflies, Grilling, Outside, Soft Gentle Rain… Humidity! Frizzy! NO WORRIES! I can tame that! Ask me how! 847･432･4111 Continue Reading
Our Funny Valentines!
A very special video created by my beautiful Olivia. Music by Neil Young; a familiar song with a happy twist. Thanks for the inspiration, Olivia & Derek! To all the loves in our lives, with all my love. xo jac ☞ Check it out here! Continue Reading
it’s about safe sex
I’ve designated my website for an age group of thirteen and up. While some of my viewers (ie;parents) may not agree with this, I’m happy to share something my mother shared with me only recently. Even if I were a young teenager now, I’m quite certain my mother would show me this risque vs. funny,… Continue Reading
street chique
Mr. Newton brilliantly captures the essence of “street chic.” He’s an inspiration to me with his photography. He inspires me to want to get out there and grab some images my self! The styles and especially the “coiffures” are believable. They are not neccessarily directly from the salon, freshly primped per sé. The hair is… Continue Reading
a ride you are not soon to forget
“Dont’t think about the outside, do it for the inside! Do it for your heart!” Jen shouts over the best blasting tunes of her spin class. I’ve been going to these spin classes for at least seven years now and I don’t have “the seven year itch!” Jen Solberg and Tory Raith have taken the spinning… Continue Reading
strands of the day…
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr Seuss Continue Reading
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