If you were to ask me, “What is your favorite designer label?” I would proclaim, in a sing-songy voice, “Chanel!” In a previous post, I mentioned that I owned a couple of Chanel bags and a wallet. I rarely use them simply because I wouldn’t be able to stand myself if I brought on early “wear and tear” to them. So they sit bagged and boxed up in my closet. I have a couple of vintage Chanel hair accessories, a.k.a. ponytail holders, which I purchased at antique stores. But my most recent Chanel acquisition sent my heart racing. On January 14th, […]
“Bare and Me” Makes Me Shine
Back in April, I decided to complete a “101 Things to do in 1001 Days” challenge, and No. 88 was to “buy something from Etsy and blog about it.” So when I found out that Bare and Me was going to be a sponsor/vendor at the BlogHer 16 Conference in Los Angeles, I decided to browse Laurie’s Etsy shop and I soon decided what I wanted to purchase before I even saw the items IRL. This is the second in a series of post-conference blog posts about the sponsors and vendors I met and networked with at the BlogHer 16 […]
10 Stylish Ways to Wear Denim
I love my denim jeans, but with denim and chambray being “on trend”, I am trying to find new ways to wear denim. Whether is be a jumpsuit, a dress, or denim-on-denim, this trend can be dressed up or dressed down. Photo Source: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 How do you like to wear your denim or chambray? Yours Truly,Vanessa
10 Reasons to Love Joyus and Awestruck
This month has been amazing! On August 3rd, I flew from my home in East Tennessee to Los Angeles, California, for the BlogHer 16 conference. Not only was it my first time in the City of Angels, but it was my first time in California. It was also my first time attending a blog conference. I had no idea what to expect, but let me tell you, I had the time of my life! Not only did I get to meet some amazing bloggers, some of whom I follow on Instagram or Facebook or subscribe to their blogs or YouTube channels, […]
How to Be a Role Model and Build Self-Confidence
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes. ~Sally Field In her speech at the Oscars in 1984, when she won for her role in Places in the Heart, Sally Field said to a room full of her peers, “I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” […]