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Four Rules to Wardrobe Shopping
There are four rules that are tried and true when it comes to capsule wardrobe shopping. Sure shopping is nearly every woman’s favorite pastime, but to some it can be dreadful task. To help eliminate some of the anxiety that builds from constructing your perfect wardrobe, we’ve compiled a list of rules. These rules ensure that you get the best experience and most importantly create a timeless wardrobe. These four rules should be built into your lifestyle. Shopping with No Closet Room My confession: Until quite recently, I literally had a Chester drawer and a closet full of clothes; but I never had anything to wear. I felt as though…
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Express Style Trial: Is it Worth it to Rent
You would have to be living under a rock for the last couple of months if you haven’t heard of Express Style Trial. Basically, Express has joined the “Clothing as a Service” platform of marketing where you can rent clothing versus purchasing them. If you have, in deed been living under a rock, that is or, just disconnected from social media, then please keep reading. I promise to give you the good, bad, and honest truth about my experience. Express Clothing as a Service The Express Trial Style is a monthly subscription of which you pay one flat fee of $69.95 to rent 3 pieces. This is similar to other…
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Camis Trend Alert: But Not Your Mother’s
This Spring camis are definitely making a come back; and these aren’t your mother camis that you were once used to. No. These camis bring it. Camis nowadays are sleek, chic, and tres fashionable, and oh so classy. They aren’t purposed to only be worn under stuffy suit jackets never to be seen. Oh no! They’re currently statement pieces on their own. Trust me, these babes can for sure hold their own. But in the chilly Spring morning air, they can easily be worn under blazers, cardigans, or layered shirts. To complete the look, try pairing them with jeans, skinny pants, skirt, or my oh so favorite wide leg trousers.…
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Spring Brunch OOTD: Tips to Avoid the Pastels
Spring + Brunch = Cute Spring Brunch Ootd. B.Shanel This Spring, I will be doing my best to avoid the pastels at all cost. My Spring wardrobe will consist of bright- bold colors. It’s what my heart has been longing for since last November. Now that the weather is acting right, it’s time to get prepared. When putting together pieces to add to my closet , I will definitely be looking for brightly colored pieces. I’ve actually even created a Spring color palette (see below) that I keep on my phone while shopping. I have found this really helpful when it comes to putting together the perfect polished look. As…
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Fave 5 Monday: Items for Woman on the Run
Hey Darlings, today I would like to share with you my fave five Monday items to help the average woman on the run; I like to call it my “Fave 5 Monday Starter Pack”. They’re my essential “Must Have” items to get me started on those days where I feel as though I need an army of women to accomplish my routine. Who am I kidding, for me, that’s basically every Monday. Monday Blues Please tell me that I’m not the only one still trying to figure out this life -balance thing? I mean at times I feel like I have it all mastered. They’re few and far between, but…
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Are Wide Leg Trousers In? Skinny Out?
Are skinny jeans out and wide leg trousers in? Honestly, I hope not. (And I’m not just saying this because I have dozens of them.) But I am sure glad that I can add some other pant shapes to my ever growing bottoms collection. The skinny leg pants have been the crave for the last couple of years. However; recently there have been more and more models wearing loose/relaxed fit and baggy shapes, like we did in the 90s. And this year, I’m here for it! Why High-Waist Wide Leg? I can hardly get enough of my high-waist wide leg trousers. I bought one pair two years ago and last…
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Ode to my Favorite Winter Pieces Before Spring!
So its almost the end of February. In Georgia, that means it’s nearing the end of Winter. I am a very cold-nature person, so needless to say, Winter is not my favorite season. However; I have definitely grown to love Winter fashion. So before it’s officially Spring, I’d like to do an ode to my favorite winter pieces. The Body-Con No matter Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, there’s always room in my closet for that body con dress. I am a curvy woman, who loves to show them off. So when I stumbled upon this spiced colored midi dress on Boohoo I just had to buy it. And I am…
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Microblade Tatbrow Pen: Is it Worth the $27 Hype?
So I’m definitely not one of those people who follow the hype; however, after several ads all over the internet about microblading tattoo pens for eyebrows, I broke down and bought it. And? …. Tatbrow is not that bad. It does require some practice to achieve a natural look. But all in all, not too shabby. That’s why I’m here to debunk the rumors and give my honest opinion on if it’s worth the $27 hype. Many of you have probably seen different versions of this brow pen floating across social media; even Maybelline has its own version. For the most part, they all proclaim to give hair like strokes…
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Valentines OOTD: Transitioning from Office to Night
Finding that perfect Valentines date night outfit has just gotten easier for the working woman. Every woman wants to look her absolute best on Valentines Day. But let’s face it, for the average professional woman, there’s not enough hours in the day. And by no means am I suggesting that it can’t be done. It just requires extra planning. Which is why I’m here to offer assistance in finding your Valentine Ootd. Valentines Transitioning Piece Instead of the classic red, this year I’m rocking neutrals and shades of pink. I’m going for a “girlie girl” look for both my Valentine day and night outfit. I mean let’s face it, who…
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Living after Death: Finding Sunshine During the Storm
Learning to find sunshine in difficult times. The constant yet ever changing learning curve of losing a loved one.
