It's been six years, and yet I still haven't been able to figure out how to pose for a photo properly. I don't think I could stand more stiff and awkward if I tried. Bloody hell. Anyway, this has been one of my favorite outfits these past few weeks, now that summer is upon is. I found this gem of a dress while...

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I mentioned in my last post that Kyle and I had a date-night planned for Friday night, and we ended up going to The Garden Festival at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. It was a lot of fun! There were food trucks outside, there were vendors there selling all kinds of awesome goods, and there were some really awesome bands. I liked the...

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I promised the readers of Sideburns & Bangs that I would feature more local art, and I am fulfilling that promise today! I am so very excited about today's feature, as he is a very talented, and dear friend of mine. The one and only,  Zander Michigan! "Zander Michigan is a folk/blues singer/songwriter from Detroit, MI. He plays the guitar, the harmonica, and...

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In the past 24 hours, all of my social media feed has been filled with personal posts declaring various resolutions for a 'new year, new me!'.  I don't think I can blame them, I think it is natural for humans to want to create a fresh start, so why not at the very start of the year, in the dead of winter? I...

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Hey everyone! I am alive and well, but behind on just about everything in my life. Good time to ignore the important stuff and write a blog post, correct? Yes, good.  What have I been doing for the past week? Aside from getting my ass kicked at work, I have been testing my introverted limits by way of spending time with friends, and...

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