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My Thoughts On Style Icons & A Faux-hemian Outfit

I’ve been plagued with a really dumb fashion question lately and I would love some opinions on it. When choosing your style icons, are you to disregards one personality and base your choice solely on what they wear?

From what I gather, you can. A style icon is someone you admire from a fashion point of view while a role model is someone who is really the whole package.

For example, my style icon is Nicole Richie and I tried to channel her in this outfit. (I think I look a little more like a safari guide at a children’s zoo but that’s beside the point) However, I wouldn’t want to emulate her entire life. Girls got a killer sense of humor but I love my own life!

What do you think? Does your style icon have it all (ahem Audrey Hepburn) or does she just have good style?

White shirt – .25 cents (thrifted)
Jacket – hand-me-down
Scarf – from my cousin
Pants – $1 (thrifted)
Mocs – paid w/ gift card (old, unknown)
Hat – $1 (Dollar Tree, old)
Necklace – gift from Rocksbox.com (bracelet was borrowed from them)
Lip color – New York by mirenesse

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March 11, 2015
Post-Grammy Outfit: Dressing Like a Rockstar

What better way to celebrate a post-Grammy weekend then with a music inspired outfit? I’m not really celebrating (award shows are meh to me) but I will take any excuse to sport my best vintage Guns N’ Roses sweatshirt.

It’s always astonishing to me when I realize I don’t own more classic rock shirts. I mean, the 80’s are my life! I will have to mentally add that to my list of things to look out for when I’m thrifting. Is there anything you’re currently trying to score from the thrift store?

Outfit details:
Sweatshirt – $2 (thrifted)
Collared shirt – $1 (thrifted)
Striped skirt – paid w/ gift card (asos.com, old)
Gold tights – c/o welovecolors.com (shop exact tights)
Flats – $7 (Wal-Mart)
Necklace – on loan from rocksbox.com
Red lip color – Really Red by Revlon

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February 9, 2015
The Do’s and Don’ts of Posing For Outfit Photos

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned style blogger, you know that taking outfit photos is weird. What do you do with your hands, where do you look, does it count as a photobomb if it’s only a squirrel?

After many years, I’ve learned a thing or two and today I’m gonna share my tips and tricks to help you look your best in your next set of pictures!

Don’t pose weird.

Do keep your eyes open.

You can sleep when you’re dead.

Don’t hide behind your hands.

Show off your beautiful face!

Don’t let the cold get to you.

Think of warm thoughts when it’s cold outside to get the most natural expression.

Don’t let the wind win!

Use it as your personal wind machine making you look like a goddess.

Do make sure the camera is in focus.

Never post blurry pics or ones you weren’t ready for. (unless it’s artsy, then it’s cool!)

Do keep your camera remote hidden.

Keep the illusion up that somebody is taking your picture.

Do forcefully stare down strangers watching you.

Silently alert let them that what they’re doing is not ok. Don’t do this while the camera is taking your picture.

Don’t look like you’re gonna murder someone.

Try to look relaxed and happy.

Don’t adjust your clothing while the camera is on.

Wait between shots to beautify yourself.

Don’t burp while taking a picture.

It just ain’t classy.

Do take precautions to protect yourself from bugs, weather, and the elements.

But don’t do it in a way that distracts from your outfit.

Do keep your hands and feet inside the photo.

(again, the only exception is if it’s in the name of being artsy.)

Don’t work with dramatic accessories.

They will try to steal your spotlight.

Don’t pose like this. Ever.

The I’m-pooping-in-nature look doesn’t look good on anybody.

What golden rules you follow when taking outfit pictures?

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January 21, 2015
DIY: Miss Frizzle Costume for Halloween
It’s time to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!

One of my beloved childhood characters is Miss Frizzle from the Magic School Bus book and television series.

While the ‘Frizz has starred in a lot of books, there’s unfortunately no book out there containing instructions on how to be her for Halloween.

A quick Google search can tell you that she’s a popular costume among teachers and librarians, so how did they make it work?

I can’t speak for them but in this post I’ll show you what my strategy looked like with pieces and props from my closet, the thrift store, a run to the dollar tree, and my good ol’ imagination!

Here are the simple steps that I followed to make my own Miss Frizzle costume.

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Step One: Finding the perfect dress/belt/shoes

After carefully studying Miss Frizzle, I noticed a theme in her outfits (ha, no pun intended). She always wore long sleeve dresses with a collared top and the belt matched the color of the collared top. I was able to layer my own white top under a black dress that I also already owned. Done!
I just chose a pair of small heels, since the ‘Frizz is known for simple shoes. Then my outfit was starting to take shape.

WHAT I’M WEARING:
- Black dress
- White button up
- High heels
- White belt
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Step Two: Theme

Every episode of The Magic School Bus has a theme. I chose fall since my black dress already had tiny leaves on it. Tiny. Yeah, not a word in Miss.F’s vocabulary unless she’s getting ready to shrink the class. She is an over-the-top woman.

So the week before Halloween, I pressed some leaves and followed the instructions below. (this works with ANY shapes you choose for your theme. Mine just happened to be leaves)

It’s important have matchy-matchy earrings and shoe decorations. The outfit just wouldn’t be complete without them!

Step Three: Liz and the Bus

Without those two props, I was pegged as Mother Nature. Toy buses are in abundance at thrift stores, but mine was already at my house.

My little Liz came from the dollar store and she’s a dog toy! I had to cut her squeaker though, that was obnoxious.

I added a yellow belt (already in my closet) to act as a strap to help hold the bus all night. Hey, buses aren’t light, ok?

As for hair, simply pulling your tresses back into a bun and adding some frizz should do the trick. I happened to dye my hair red the day before on a whim so that was a happy accident!

Each step was simple, it was just putting it together at the last minute that wore me out. If you followed all these steps then you should have yourself a Miss Frizzle costume to rival all other costumes. Good luck and have a Happy Halloween!

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January 1, 2015
Top 5 Thrifting Tips.. As Told By a Thrift Store Legend

How has it taken me this long to write a decent blog post with thrifting tips? I figure there is already a lot of that out in the blogsophere, but today I would give it a go with my thoughts on thrifting!

Know yourself to thrift, thrift to know yourself

Excuse me while I get all deep and philosophical for a second. It can be both overwhelming and exciting to walk into a thrift store and fall in love with everything you see. It’s better to go in with an idea of who you are and what your style is so you don’t make purchases that you’ll later regret. On the other hand, you may do enough thrifting that you begin to shape and understand yourself better. So know yourself to thrift and thrift to know yourself.

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Thrift with others who are just like you

This is important for a few reasons. If you are with a like-minded individual, then you can help each other out by picking up items the other one might want. Thus making shopping go faster! Another person is also great to help justify a purchase and give you a second opinion on things. Plus, everything is more fun with another person, right?

Set expectations but expect to have them broken

I’ll be the first to say that I want to go into a thrift store with a list and be able to find everything before I check out. But that’s not how second hand stores work! It’s ok to have a list, but set your expectations of what you’ll find really low, that way you’ll be more than pleased with your findings.

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Visit multiple stores. One is not enough!

Thrift stores are like candy bars in that after having one, you immediately want another. At first it feels really selfish, but after a few, you become satisfied. My point is that one thrift store is never enough! They’re all so different, so you should make a day of going to multiple facilities. Make a day of it!

Save a lot of money

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m cheap. I like to save a buck! Thrift stores already save you money, but there are more ways to save. Examples of that are to sign up for newsletters with info about upcoming sales, shop for colored tags, take a stroll through the clearance rack, ask for student/senior/anyone discount. Don’t be disappointed if you end up spending more than expected seeing as these stores [most likely] donate to good causes and support people in need. Your money is always going somewhere good!

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January 1, 2015
14 Best Outfits of The Year

After crunching some numbers, I’ve come to the conclusion that I wore cool clothes about 40% of this year. You can’t compete with stats like that! To prove my point, I gathered up my best outfits of 2014. Without further ado, here they are..

1. Autumnal Colors

I put a little ‘prep’ in my step with this outfit comprised of all the best hues of fall + a novelty fox purse!

2. Mixed Media

Sometimes I’m just feeling those dark & moody vibes, as demonstrated in this look with a lace crop top and striped bodycon skirt.

3. Sequin Style

My friend created this look for me which incorporated dark tights, a sequin t-shirt, and the most fab vintage camel colored coat.

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4. Real Life Mermaid

I love sequins so of course they ended up on this list again! This time a gold sequin tee is paired with a bright teal skirt to create an fantastical color combination.

5. Summertime Girl

This vintage-esque halter top and high waisted red shorts beckon back to a simpler summer time.

6. Falling For Pink

I think pink should be worn year round and putting it together with darker tones is a great way of pulling it off in the fall!

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7. All-Over Lilac

Everyone should dress in head-to-toe color at least once in their life. It’s such a fun creative exercise and creates such a visually stunning look!

8. Bangin’ Blue

The ol’ “no white after Labor Day” rule doesn’t apply to me or this outfit. I’m still rocking stark white pants with a floral blazer for fall!

9. I Heart Red & Aqua

I had to do a little digging for this combination of red & aqua but now it’s one of my new favorite color pairings!

10. Making a Scene in Green

The fastest way to make any outfit look chic in the summer is to throw on a kimono. It’s both fashionable and helps block out UV rays!

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11. Plaid Hatter

I dressed up a traditional fall plaid shirt by adding a long sleeve flowy blouse on top and kept the bottom simple with black jeggings.

12. Girl Gone Gingham

A gingham button-up, black moto jacket, and blush pink skirt might seem like a strange description but the visual is such a winning look!

13. Party Clothes

I love dressing up for my birthday so this past spring I paired my favorite striped dress with a vintage sweater vest to celebrate getting another year older!

14. Dots & Spots

Mixing patterns never gets old to me which is why I love trying new combinations like this one with dots on dots!

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January 1, 2015