Woman of Style: Amal Clooney

Woman of Style: Amal Clooney / www.vanessahwood.com

She’s beautiful. She’s smart. She’s worldly. She’s powerful. She’s stylish. And she is the woman married to the handsome George Clooney. She is Amal Alamuddin Clooney, and she is this month’s “Woman of Style”. Her whirlwind romance with world famous bachelor George Clooney sealed her status as the “woman to watch”. She not only captured George’s heart and mind, but the attention of the world. Amal, in her own right, is a powerful and influential person. She is a London-based British-Lebanese lawyer, activist, and author who has worked on several renowned cases, including the Julian Assange case. She is a […]

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My Fall Fashion Inspiration

My Fall Fashion Inspiration / www.vanessahwood.com

I’ll admit it… I’m a summer kind of gal, but I love the crisp weather of Fall. I get excited about finally being able to wear my scarves and boots. I definitely need to add more sweaters to my fall and winter wardrobe! So to serve as some inspiration, here are my fall and winter fashion loves. I’m absolutely loving this neutral outfit. It’s perfect for a day of walking around the Farmer’s Market or for a fun day out walking around a Fall Festival with friends. Pairing the right sweater with the right jeans doesn’t have to be complicated. […]

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Woman of Style: Emily Blunt

English film and stage actress Emily Blunt may best be known for her break-out role as the snarky co-assistant to Miranda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada. She has made her mark on Hollywood by bringing a bit of her English sense of style to the Red Carpet. She embraces her sense of style, making her this month’s “Woman of Style.” I am obsessed with Emily Blunt, ever since her role in The Devil Wears Prada. She was great in that role! I have also enjoyed seeing her in more serious roles, like Tom Cruise’s alien-fighting comrade in Edge of Tomorrow […]

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How to Break the Fashion Rules this Summer

I’m at that time in my life where I think I should stop wearing certain things because I’m in my early 40s. No more shorts. No more short skirts or short dresses. No fitted clothing. No leggings. But I think that we, as women, are too hard on ourselves and especially too hard on other women for their choice of clothing. So here’s my suggestions on how to break the fashion rules, especially for this summer. 1. Show off those gams! If you got ’em, flaunt ’em, am I right? My husband is constantly telling me I have beautiful legs, and when […]

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My Top 5 Favorite Bloggers on Instagram

I love Instagram! They say “a picture says a thousand words” and this is true when it comes to Instagram. I love scrolling through photo after photo, discovering new people, new companies, and new destinations. In fact, I have found some really fabulous bloggers through Instagram. They embody the style and grace that I hope I display to my followers. Here are the “Top 5 Blogs” I’m enjoying right now: KERRently by Courtney Kerr You may recognize this lovely lady from Bravo’s docudrama “Most Eligible Dallas”, which lead to a spinoff, “Courtney Loves Dallas”. Her style is enviable! Her blog “What Courtney Wore” […]

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