LongLocks Joins Pinterest!

01.21.2012 | Author SMS

First things first… thank you to everyone who participated in the SOPA protest! I have updated the original post with the good news and a link to the truly outstanding stats!

Nextie, I have updated the text link to subscribe to Style & Angst via RSS or email, which you will find at the top of the right sidebar. Apparently there were some issues with the old one, so if you tried to subscribe and couldn’t you shouldn’t have any issues if you try again. If you do have any problems, please just leave a message in the comments!

And lastly, LongLocks, or rather Style & Angst, has joined Pinterest! If you’d like to follow Style & Angst, you can do so using the button that also appears at the top of the right sidebar. I’ll be posting LongLocks hair jewelry designs and other beautiful and eclectic art I come across in my travels on the web. If you are not yet a member and you’d like an invite, please feel free to request one using our Contact Us form.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Save the Internet, Stop SOPA/PIPA NOW!

01.18.2012 | Author SMS

I am thrilled to tell you that the internet-wide protest was a great success and both the SOPA and PIPA bills were dropped by Congress yesterday (the 20th). The protest was seen by huge numbers, check them out at SOPA Strike. Thank you to all who participated and changed what was thought to be a sure thing!

The LongLocks HairSticks Boutique and Style & Angst blog are participating in an internet-wide protest against two bills currently being considered in the US House and Senate. Called SOPA and PIPA, these bills threaten to destroy the internet as we know it.

If either one passes, your favorite sites could disappear forever.

CLICK HERE TO ACT NOW

CALL YOUR SENATOR AND ASK THEM TO VOTE “NO” FOR PIPA

JOIN US

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The Importance of Fighting the SOPA and PIPA Bills

01.17.2012 | Author SMS

I was going to write an extensive post explaining exactly why it is so terribly important to support the fight against SOPA and PIPA but in the end I decided just directing you to Fight for the Future would be a better idea, as their video explains it much more eloquently than I ever could, and they provide you with a form to sign the petition voicing opposition to these bills that will be sent to Congress. I implore you to please visit Fight for the Future and sign the petition. If you are on the internet reading this post it pertains to what is vitally important with regard to you and your rights, as well as mine and my ability to run this site. Censorship in any form is never a good thing, and in no way reflects the basic foundations on which this country was built.

As an artist and webmaster, I am obviously very concerned about copyright and intellectual property rights, and actively work to protect mine. However, as an artist and webmaster I am also among the group that will be most affected by and supposedly “protected” by these bills, and I am vehemently opposed to SOPA and PIPA.

On Wednesday, January 18 much of the internet will be going black or displaying their support of the fight against passage of these bills, and longlocks.com is no exception. I hope you will join me in fighting against that which aims to break the foundation of the internet as it exists today.

-Susan Maxwell Schmidt

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New MineraliStix Hair Jewelry Designs Posted in the LongLocks Catalog!

01.15.2012 | Author SMS

LongLocks Mineral Violet MineraliStix Hair Jewelry

Hand Tinted Italian Foil LongLocks MineraliStix

Four new LongLocks MineraliStix designs have been posted in the LongLocks catalog, one “last chance” special order design has been posted in Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, and the Special Edition Designs page has been updated!

Today’s Tip: Did you know that the Zodiac birthstone for Taurus is sapphire and that the traditional gift for a 2nd wedding anniversary is dryer lint? Find all these and more fascinating facts about traditional, modern and Zodiac birthstones, as well as anniversary gemstones in our Ultimate Guide to Birthstones, Anniversary Gems, Zodiac Gemstones and Their Lore! Oh, and I may have been kidding about the dryer lint ;)

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Newport News Shopping Spree, Part Deux

01.12.2012 | Author SMS

Please note: I’ve updated my first Newport News/Spiegel shopping spree post with details about what worked and what didn’t, if you want to know how I made out!

So, after I ended up sending back about 1/3 of what I ordered the first time, Newport News had a 75% off clearance sale and I thought it might be a good idea to try to fill in the spots left open by my returns (that sounds like a good reason, right?) Below are the images of what I bought in round deux.

If I had to guess, the crochet-trimmed tank with the band at the hem (which never looks good on anybody) and the raspberry pink tee at the bottom will also be going back, but you never know, I might be surprised! I will, of course, let you know how I make out.

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New Genuine Mother-of-Pearl Adorned LongLocks PearliStix Posted in the Catalog!

12.20.2011 | Author SMS

New PearliStix

Five new LongLocks PearliStix designs have been posted in the LongLocks catalog, one “last chance” special order design has been posted in Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, and the Special Edition Designs page has been updated!

RIP MystStix

I’ll miss you! The LongLocks MystStix style has been officially retired and whatever few are left can be found in Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.

An Important Note

If you ever have any trouble seeing updated pages in the boutique, just force your browser to reload the page by holding down CTRL and clicking “Refresh.” Local ISPs can cache pages differently, even though we do all we can on our end to prevent that.

Today’s Tip

Find that you’re losing a lot more hair recently? Have your thyroid checked, excessive hair shedding is often a sign of thyroid trouble!

I’m not sure if you’ll be hearing from me again before the holidays are over, so let me wish everyone a happy one! And as always, thank you for your interest in LongLocks HairSticks!

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Details of My Newport News & Spiegel Shopping Spree: Unexpected Style

12.18.2011 | Author SMS

Update: I actually didn't make out *too* badly. I love almost all the crop jackets and sweaters I was especially hot to like. There were quite a few exceptions however, including the tan rosebud sweater (didn't fit me well); top with the lace sleeves I bought in black and olive (the sleeves just weren't me... if I had time, I'd turn them into ruffles and then they *would* be me); the olive ruffle hoodie (just didn't like it); the turtleneck sweaters, the "Chanel" knockoff jacket, the snake print bolero, and the satiny blouses (all way too tight in the boob department); the gauzy hemmed jackets (cheap looking); and last but not least, the two boxy tops with the rosebud pins that arrived without the rosebud pins. I still haven't received the headband nor the purse hanger. Kept everything else and bought some more (who can resist a 75% off clearance sale?), which I'll detail in another post! Btw, the suede and leather crop jackets, and the kimono and cable knit sweaters, are all to die for! The jackets are uber adorable with my fox and Mongolian lamb collars so in the end, mission accomplished!

I recently bought a couple of fox fur collars and I decided I needed a couple of crop jackets to go with. At least that’s my story of how this mini spree got started and I’m sticking with it.

I haven’t shopped at Newport News nor Spiegel for years. When I received email saying both were having 50% off sales I figured it wouldn’t hurt to take a look. I was actually pretty shocked to see how stylish their clothes have gotten. They’ve also certainly upped the quality of their clothing since I last visited, as well as the textiles they use including such luxuries as silk and cashmere. Unfortunately with style and quality comes price and their “regular prices” are no longer the bargain they once were, but with a 50% discount I can’t complain.

So here’s the entire contents of my fashion shopping spree. The duplicates aren’t a mistake, I tend to buy things I like in a couple colors if I can’t make up my mind which I like best. I spent right around $1K and as you can see I got a *ton* of goodies for my dollar, and there are even a couple items missing that I couldn’t get accurate photos of. Of course a third of the order will probably go back because what looks good on a 6′ size 2 model doesn’t necessarily look good on a buxom 5′ 1″ jewelry artist, but hopefully I’ll end up with some great fashion at a bargain once all is said and done (oh pleasepleaseplease let that at least include the pink suede and dove leather jackets, the big cozy grey sweater, and the Chanel “inspired” jacket!)