Woman of Style: Amal Clooney

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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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How to Wear White this Summer

I purchased my first pair of white jeans a few months ago and have only worn them a handful of times, but with summer quickly approaching, I am seeing photos in magazines and on my Pinterest feed of how to wear and style my white jeans this summer. Whether it be white jeans, that LWD (little white dress), or an all white outfit, here are some helpful tips, and some “pin-spiration”, on how to wear white this summer. 1. Getting your outfit tailored is important, but it’s super chic when it’s white. 2. White can be boring, so try playing around […]

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Woman of Style: Karlie Kloss

Twenty-four-year-old Karlie Kloss is a fashion designer’s dream. Her 6’2″ frame make her a standout on the catwalk. Her “girl next door” good looks can be glammed up with a few strokes of a makeup brush. Her everyday style is effortless and her Red Carpet looks are stunning. All of these reasons, and more (keep reading below), are why she is this month’s “Woman of Style.” I received my June 2017 issue of InStyle magazine on Saturday, and Karlie Kloss is gracing the cover in a stunning red Oscar de la Renta dress. The article inside, by Laura Brown, InStyle’s Editor-in-Chief, was […]

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Spring Dresses & How to Style Them

Have you seen that Old Navy commercial where a group of young ladies and girls are wearing cute spring dresses while riding skateboards? Well, I have just fallen in love with a couple of those dresses and I want to add one or two of them to my wardrobe! Old Navy 1. Off-the-Shoulder Crinkle-Gauze Dress {$40} 2. Ruffle-Trim Cami Dress {$26} 3. Printed Ruffle-Hem Shirt Dress {$19.97} Seeing that commercial got me thinking about how I need to switch out my Winter wardrobe for my Spring wardrobe. Then I started receiving some newsletters from other bloggers who were sharing their Spring dress lists, […]

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A Look Back at Oscars Red Carpet Fashions

Tonight is Oscars! And if you’re like me, then you’re more interested in the Red Carpet show than the actual awards show. Don’t get me wrong… I love film and entertainment and the whole aspect of film-making, but I love watching all of the actresses and actors walking the red carpet, showing off their designer frocks and their personal style. I love to see the glitz and glam that some of these entertainers put on display. The 89th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2016 and will take […]

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