Dress Form Outfit: Ready for Fall

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Now that Fall is quickly approaching, my style is changing. I mean, it still feels like Summer, but I’m ready for the cooler temps. This dress form outfit is a perfect pre-Fall outfit. I paired this fitted denim shirt with an olive/brown-colored belted skirt. I rolled the sleeves up to give it a casual feel and stacked a few black and white marble-colored bangles on one sleeve. As for footwear, I would pair this outfit with a some knee-high boots. I also like the idea of heels with this outfit, but they would have to be the right pair. Here […]

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Finding Inspiration in “Fashion”-able Quotes

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As I reflect on my childhood, I don’t recall ever really being a fashionista, even though I have loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I was more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, a real “tomboy”. Of course, like everyone else at one point in their life, my love for fashion has blossomed into a full-fledged admiration of all things fashion. So I’d like to pass along some fashionable quotes from some really fabulous fashion insiders, including Anna Wintour, Christian Louboutin, and the great late Alexander McQueen. “Just be true to yourself, and listen as […]

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Links I Love

Since I revamped my blog earlier this month, I have been looking at starting a new weekly or monthly series (or two). I have found myself drawn to other bloggers posts about “links they love”, so today, starts the first in a series. My plan for this series – “Links I Love” – is that it will become a monthly series. I hope you find these links as great and interesting as I did! Ever wonder about the bedrooms of those TV characters like Carrie Bradshaw and Serena van der Woodsen? Glamour magazine shares some cools details about these rooms. Daily Dose of Design shares […]

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What I'm Loving… Summer Sandals

I love seeing all the lovely sandals walking around this summer. Ladies rockin’ flats, slides, wedges, platforms, leather, espadrilles, Roman sandals… geez, there’s just so many styles from which to choose that a gal like myself sometimes has a hard time choosing the right sandal. So here’s what I’m loving right now in the way of summer sandals…   Top Row (l-r): fringed block heel leather sandal ($49.99), glat printed Roman sandal ($49.99), woven leather espadrilles ($49.99), all from ZARA; Bottom Row (l-r): Asos JEAN 2-pack espadrilles ($33); H&M beaded sandal ($30); TopShop Finest Ghillie lace-up flats ($45)   Top Row […]

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Wish List: Summer Fashion

It’s summertime, which means short shorts, cute skirts, comfy tank tops, flattering bikinis, stylish sandals, and fabulous accessories! Here is what’s on my “Summer Fashion Wish List!” Photo Source: Refinery 29 Photo Source: 9999lolo.blogspot.com Photo Source: imgfave.com I also love the look of these dresses from Victoria’s Secret. (L-R) 1. Off the Shoulder Maxi dress, 2. Mixed Media Maxi dress, and 3. Easy Mixers Pocket Shirt dress These swimsuits, featured on Lauren Conrad’s website, are not only adorable, but flattering to lots of figures. I love summer… the warmer weather, the cool nights, the awesome outfits! I’ll be keeping an […]

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