We gradually spend more + more time in our work environment, which means that we often need to make work and rest fully-compatible within the same space.  Some cultures have assimilated this concept more naturally than others, but in general the workplace hasn’t adapted well to this new working-resting paradigm.

Until now.

meet the OSTRICH

The OSTRICH offers a micro-environment in which you can take a warm + comfortable power nap at ease.  It is neither a pillow nor a cushion nor a bed nor a garment, but rather a bit of each at the same time.  Its soothing cave-like interior shelters and isolates our head + hands for a few minutes w/o needing to leave our desk.

More info on the OSTRICH here: Studio KG

Ummmmmm, obsessed…  I NEED this immediately.

xx, L 

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Judy Jetson is a bit of an enigma to me.

I mean, besides chat on the phone, all the girl seemed to do was  shop… and yet she rocked the exact same midriff-bearing pink space suit every. single day.

The bigger mystery for me, however, is how she bleached her hair to ultimate platinum levels and never, ever seemed to have as much as one split end!

I’m not sure… but I’m pretty sure Judy Jetson’s haircare is available today…at Muse Salon in Alpharetta. (BTW – Muse is absolutely gorgeous and full of pretty people.  I like that in a salon.)

I went up to Muse and placed my tired tresses in the hands of salon co-owner Daniel and stylist Megan and I am here to tell you my hair did a 180.  I am talking noticeable, marked difference.

Enter Kérastase Chronologiste  and the Kérastase Diagnostic Camera.

First, Megan analyzed my hair and scalp with the super magnifying camera and it…was scary.   Breakage everywhere.  Witness:

My actual hair. Yikes.

Then they hooked it up to this bigger computer and I answered a few short questions and it was able to make recommendations on products and treatments based on both the health of my hair and my personal beauty priorities.

That’s when the magic began.  First of all, the Chronologiste treatment looks like a little dish of caviar:

Megan mixed all the ingredients into a paste a paste and massaged into my hair (which was heavenly!) After a few minutes under the heat lamps and a fabulous blowdry… my hair was healthy, bouncy, swingy perfection. More than that – my color looks brighter and my blowdry was quicker. Facts, both!  I totally recommend this treatment.

Bonus: they’re also doing that “Featherlocks” thing up there.  Have you seen this?

The first person I saw with a feather was Greg’s brother’s incredibly stylish lady-friend Emma. Check it:

Since then, I have seen no less than a bazillion girls with all kinds of different colored feathers secured to their own hair with silicone beads.  Apparently, the feathers perform just like your own hair for 8 weeks!  “Bundles” go for $35/bundle and the average “Featherlock” is 2 bundles.

They are pretty discreet, but f I can figure out how to completely hide a hot pink feather M through F I am ALL ABOUT IT. Just saying.

Listen, go check out Muse.  They’re incredibly cutting edge, elegant and…high tech.

Just like my girl Judy.

xx, L

Muse Salon

4620 Kimball Bridge Rd # 5
Alpharetta, GA 30005

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Thanks to Ms. Joanna Duff + Buzzfeed, we have a new trend up for discussion on the Q+DD today…

THE SLARF

hey there, sad hipster.

Part scarf + part sleeve – the functionality of this fashion item is pretty lost on me; but I want one.  I know that.

kim k rocks a slarf

Although Kim K can make almost anything look good, the chick really knows how to pull off a slarf.  Man Repeller material?  Probably.  Worth the risk?  I’m thinking so.

can you dig it? i can dig it!

Bring ON the slarf! 

xx, L

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Late last year, OPI released a polish line in collaboration with Katy Perry.  The colors are exciting + bold, and look great under OPI’s Shatter polish which gives the nails a textured crackle effect.

Serena Williams’ OPI line looks awesome under Shatter, too.

And, here’s the effect:

It’s certainly not for everyone, but it’s a-okay by Fergie…

..and of course, Mrs. Perry (Brand?).

LK + I swear by our nail salon, Lily’s Nails, on Piedmont + Monroe in the shopping center with RuSans + they’ve recently started using OPI’s Shatter.  Last week, when I was getting the OPI Axxium gel nails, Lily + another one of the technicians were trying it on themselves over various bold colors.  It looked really cool, I must admit, for the right time + place.  (Concert, Halloween, bachelorette party, etc…) 

Here are some other crackle ideas:

What do y’all think??  It’s not for everyone, but whomever it IS for – I want to be friends with them… 

xx, L

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You may recall Q+DD trend alerts about the cap-sac, jeggings and college snuggies - well believe it or not, this one is even more incredible than all of those combined! 

Please allow me to introduce you to the Uni-Lazy. 

Like most ridiculous trends, I am ready to jump on the Uni-Lazy bandwagon ASAP.  Brilliant, brilliant idea! 

Here’s the Q+DD…

What is the Uni-Lazy:

A comfortable adult onesie for everyday wear!  It’s the most comfortable garment ever created – 100% anti-pill polar fleece and can be worn comfortably anytime, anywhere!

Featured on the Today Show: http://www.foreverlazy.com/as-seen-on-today-show
In the news: http://www.wisn.com/news/22904878/detail.html

Why the Uni-Lazy:

Because being lazy and comfortable should extend to all ages!  Whatever age, young or old, when you are wearing the Uni-Lazy you’re telling the world “Why not?  I’d rather be comfortable than anything else!”  The Uni-Lazy can be worn anytime the user feels that comfort is of the utmost importance.  Why would you want it any other way?!  Our philosophy at Forever Lazy is simple, do what you want to do, wear what you feel great in, be happy, and most importantly, be comfortable!  Life is too short to live every day by other people’s rules or opinions.  Forever Lazy encourages everyone to express themselves in a manner that gets them excited about their own comfort, and by doing so you are sure to exude the utmost confidence and creativity.  We want people to loosen up, let go of their insecurities and forget about the harsh and judgmental opinions of those around them!

Special Uni-Lazy Features:

The Drop – Stay warm + cozy when nature calls.  The patented zipper drop is completely hidden and folds down with ease…

Double Pull – Guys: Have to go #1 but don’t want to get cold?  Well this is your answer!

No Footsies – There are simply too many blood vessels in the feet to be wrapped in fleece and not get sweaty.  Shoes + Footsies = a disastrously gross result.  You should be able to enjoy this lazy, comfortable garment both inside and outside your residence!

Hoodie – Super warm, attached hoodie!  Cotton woven draw cord to tighten as needed.

Deep Pockets – Forever Lazy research concludes you can fit three 12 oz. beverages of your choice in each pocket.  If for some reason you find it necessary to run (which is very un-lazy like) you won’t have to worry about things popping out of your pockets.  Keep your hands warm on those cold days and nights…

How Forever Lazy Got Started:

The release of the 1999 movie “Office Space” played an instrumental role in forging the foundation of Forever Lazy and creating the founders’ business philosophies.  Specifically, Peter Gibbons’ famous rant to the Bobs, “It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s that I just don’t care…you see it’s a problem of motivation” really struck a chord and took on new meaning as the founders started their fancy corporate careers.

Both founders quickly realized in their post collegiate careers at a corporation that closely resembles Initech from Office Space (rhymes with Mohl’s Memartment Lore), that for them it was simply a problem of motivation.  It took co-founder Tyler Galganski 17 months to realize he had just about enough of pointless meetings, annoying touchbases, corporate politics and enough repetitive busy work to make just about anybody think to themselves…  “Screw it, they can take this job and shove it!”  Tyler knew no matter how much he did, or how hard he worked, if he were to continue on in that corporate environment… each day would potentially be the worst day of his life.

Co-founder Dave Hibler’s stint in the corporate world lasted less than six weeks after learning it was not acceptable to joke about throwing somebody out of a window.  After HR informed Dave he was canned due to a “zero tolerance policy on threats,” Dave vowed never to work in any environment in which his sweetness and sense of humor was not embraced and promoted by his co-workers.  To this day, Dave has refused to set foot back into a traditional office setting.  As the oh-so-wise Peter Gibbons so shrewdly summed it up, “human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles staring at computer screens all day, filling out useless forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on about mission statements.”

The things that did motivate Dave and Tyler (often referred to as Davyler for their similar personalities and close friendship since the age of two) could not be found at any typical job, but only at a newly formed and over the top awesome company like Forever Lazy.  More than anything, they wanted to work for themselves, and make their work their passion.  For Davyler their passion is to spread the word of laziness and comfort and promote the apparel that embodies these sentiments.  They believe in the simple things in life, enjoying what they do, not living by anybody else’s rules or standards, and not taking themselves too seriously.  Here at Forever Lazy there aren’t CEOs and Presidents, instead there is the CEA-Chief Emperor Awesome (Tyler), and the CSS-Chief Sultan of Sweet (Dave).  Because really, there are too many big wig corporate CEO’s and Presidents, and not enough Emperor Awesomes or Sultans of Sweet.

Now I know what you may be thinking, “Because you guys are Forever Lazy, will you be too lazy to deliver awesome customer service and still grow the lazy apparel industry?”  The answer is simple.  Like we mentioned earlier, for us it’s all about motivation, and because this is our passion we will remain motivated to work tirelessly to spread our ideals of laziness.  We just refuse to work in an environment that exhibits annoying and out-dated corporate practices.  When we work, we concentrate on serving our customer, coming up with awesome new ideas, and doing this all in a fun and entertaining fashion.  Because isn’t that how it should always be?  Isn’t life too short to be otherwise?

masterminds behind the uni-lazy

Buy your very own Uni-Lazy here:  http://bit.ly/8gryju

a gift that keeps on giving...

THIS has Lindsay written all over it…

Think they could make them in hot pink + sequins for lil ‘ol L+L??

let's hear it for the uni-lazy!!

xx, L

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