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Links I Love: March 2020

April 7, 2020 No Comments

Well, March was kind of a bust because of this whole coronavirus lockdown, am I right? But I have bookmarked {and wanted to share} several really great “Links I Love”, including how to help healthcare workers during this pandemic to how to declutter your closet. So let’s get started, shall we? Stacy London on Spring Cleaning During Covid-19 {Refinery 29} You may recognize Stacy London from that TV show, “How Do I Look?”, which is where I was first introduced to this stylish and amazing woman. In this link, she gives some great advice on spring cleaning during your downtime […]

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Jewelry Trends: For Women Who Love a Little ‘Frosting’

March 28, 2020 No Comments

For Women Who Love "Frosting" / www.vanessahwood.com

Picking a present for someone is not easy. It’s difficult to find the right balance between playing it safe and making sure the person is happy, but at the same time, ensuring that your gift has that ‘wow factor’. Jewelry is often the best way to go, because let’s face it — what women doesn’t love a little “frosting”? Opting for jewelry can guarantee you that the receiver of the present will be happy. At the same time, you can personalize the gift to give it that surprise element. By this, I mean you can opt for something quirky and […]

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Women of Style: My Favorite Stylish Bloggers

March 25, 2020 No Comments

Women of Style: Stylish Bloggers / www.vanessahwood.com

The late, great Karl Lagerfeld has been credited with saying, “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.” As I scrolled through Instagram this past weekend, I saw a dozen or so memes about when it would be acceptable to change from your daytime sweats into your nighttime sweats. Because of this somewhat lackadaisical attitude towards “getting up and getting dressed”, I felt inspired to feature 13 stylish bloggers in this month’s edition of “Women of Style”. I figured we could all use some fashion inspiration, so put on your best […]

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Man of Style: Brad Pitt

March 21, 2020 No Comments

Brad Pitt started gaining points in the style game a long time ago. And of all the A-list Hollywood actors, Brad Pitt is the one who has truly proved that style has no age limit, which is why I named him this month’s “Man of Style.” What was the first movie you saw that starred Brad Pitt? Was it Thelma & Louise? What about A River Runs Through It? Or was it Fight Club? Some of my other favorite movies that he starred in are {in no particular order}: Meet Joe BlackMr. & Mrs. SmithMoneyballTroyThe Tree of LifeThe Curious Case of Benjamin […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Eco-Friendly Vacations

March 18, 2020 No Comments

Wanderlust Wednesday: Eco-Friendly Destinations / www.vanessahwood.com

More and more people are booking eco-friendly vacations. Eco-friendly travel practices can lift the remorse and lighten the blemish on Mother Earth. So today, for Wanderlust Wednesday, COVID-19 be damned. Come with me and daydream, if only for a little while, as I share a few “gorgeous, green destinations” that have eco-friendly and sustainable offerings. Bali, Indonesia Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats. There are several eco-friendly resorts in Bali. Helsinki, Finland Helsinki, the green and easily […]