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Notes on Authenticity in an Over Saturated Digital World
It’s August, I am preparing for fashion week, juggling an existing business, a new business with some road blocks and this occupation that I chose for myself called being a Fashion Blogger. It’s overwhelming and frankly, I am overwhelmed. I started reading Big Magic (so many good reviews) in an attempt to be inspired and help ignite that creative spirit that it so crucial for someone who ‘creates’ for a living. In the midst of all of these different hats I seem to be juggling I keep coming back to a theme that is authenticity and what that means for me as a blogger in this terribly over saturated market.…
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Banker Stripes & Tribal Earrings
Banker stripes and tribal earrings are two major trends that rose to popularity in 2017 and show no sign of going away. They both have a distinct personality in their own right: the reworked stripe shirt is preppy yet undone, the tribal trend is fun and flirty and ready for a vacation. Separately they are great to wear but the REAL magic is when you pair them together. They are a perfect foil for each other. Two very different vibes that together make each other a better statement. The addition of a flirty earring to a striped shirt makes it less stuffy and the shirt conversely makes the earrings a…
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How to Wear Polka Dots from a Blogger who Generally Dislikes Them
Ok so polka dots are back… yup, the ones you wore as a small child that dominated that 80’s fashion seen. I am the type of person who will try a lot of trends purely for trend’s sake but this is one trend I really can’t stomach. Initially I thought it was the associating with overly feminine girliness that just doesn’t vibe with me but Zara just did a very chic take on them for Pre-Fall 2017 and I still just hate polka dots. I guess there are some trends that just aren’t for all of us, but clearly I found a way to overcome this aversion since today I…
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3 Rules for Shopping at H&M Like a Pro
H &M is knocking it out of the park this season as pre-Fall rolls in and Gucci, Celine and Balenciaga inspired pieces abound. That being said, retailers especially like H&M are notoriously hard to shop especially online since they are technically knockoff pieces and to be 100% honest the quality can be hit or miss. That’s why today I am sharing my 3 rules for Shopping H&M like a Pro as well as my favorite Fall items that are already selling out. RULE #1: Shop by price. This may be a little weird to say but when I say shop by price I mean DON’T by the cheap stuff, actually…
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3 Ways to Wear Wide 90’s Stripes Without Looking Like Beetlejuice
BIG, BOLD, look at me, 90’s stripes are back in a big way this season. Stripes are one of those things that cycles in and out of vogue every 5 or so years so they have been poised for a comeback for a little while now. What differentiates this season’s stripes from those in recent years is the width, say hello to Beetlejuice coming back. Bell Sleeve Top | Stripes Trousers| Proenza Schouler Platform Sandals Perhaps one of the easiest ways to start to incorporate a bold stripe into your wardrobe is through a striped trouser. It is always very challenging to find a good striped pant because whenever a…
