Tag: fashion advice
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Reworking an Old Dress
In this post, I’m taking an old item in my closet that’s pretty dull and attempting to make it a little more interesting. To do that, I decided to crop the dress to create a top. Then for styling, I tied the shirt around the back instead of the front. The last step was to…
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Alternate Outfit Using Biker Shorts
Last month, I styled a sleek, all-black outfit using biker shorts. This week I have a “brighter” version using a pair of light grey biker shorts. Keep scrolling for outfit inspo that’s great for breezy, lazy days. Outfit details:
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Styling a Bravolebrity Inspired Outfit
A lot of my personality comes from being deeply invested in Bravo reality television shows (The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, ect). Little events, cocktail parties, or dinners are always opportunities for those ladies to serve fashion, of course the reunion too. That often gets me thinking, what could I put together from my closet that…
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Styling an Oversized Blazer with Shorts
This Monday I’m sharing an outfit combination I love right now: Take an old reliable blazer and button it over a simple base outfit that includes a favorite pair of denim shorts. The blazer needs to be oversized for this look. The shorts barely peek out of the bottom of the blazer, sometimes letting the blazer appear as a dress. It’s…
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What’s on My Fashion Bookshelf: Dress Like a Million
What’s on My Bookshelf: Fashion Edition series part 7 Dress Like a Million (On Considerably Less): A Trend-Proof Guide to Real Fashion Leah Feldon, 1993 To know me is to know that I love the aesthetic and fashion of the 90s. I write about it all the time on this blog. I own several books where…
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5 of My Favorite Blogging Essentials
Twice a week I sit down to blog. This is my me-time where I get to express myself, and the more I can maximize my happiness- the better. This Friday I’m sharing 5 essential items I love having with me while I’m writing blogs. cozy outfit I’m rarely ever dressed up when actually writing the…
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My Version of Wearing Floral Print
When you think of spring, one of the first things you think of fashion-wise is floral print. I say all the time that I’m not a fan of the pattern for my style. While digging through my drawers, I found an item that made me realize there is one way I can mix floral print into my style. The…
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Dressing Up Jean Shorts
For this week’s outfit, I pulled out an old pair of jean shorts I haven’t worn in a long time in an attempt to make a decent outfit. Despite my instinct to make a completely dark-colored outfit, I added my version of a pop of color with this top to feel more “spring-like.” Outfit details:
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3 Simple Outfits Using Cowboy Boots
The past couple of weeks have been filled with so much discourse about Beyoncé releasing a country album. Of course I’ve been following all of this. My favorite tweet that speaks for itself: I know my version of incorporating western style is extremely simple and only really includes the boots and denim. Nonetheless, I’m still…
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What’s on My Fashion Bookshelf: The Ellements of Personal Style
What’s on My Bookshelf: Fashion Edition series part 5 The Ellements of Personal Style Joe Zee and Maggie Bullock (forward by Roberta Myers), 2010 This book features 25 successful women and discusses their style. While these women range differently on their level of “celebrity,” these Elle magazine editors consider all of them to be fashionable. What’s…
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Stripe Shirt Outfit for Spring
At the beginning of the year, I made the post 3 Simple Outfit Ideas Using a Zara Button-Down. I think the outfit featuring the skirt could be modified perfectly for spring. Spring styling tips: Outfit details:
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Styling a Simple Spring Outfit
As the title says, in this post, I’m styling a simple spring outfit idea from my closet. With an outfit so simple, what I love about it is the way shoes and accessories can really make a vibe. Outfit details: A tip for a super simple outfit: try wearing the top in a different way…
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