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Flannel for Fall

October 28, 2019 No Comments

Flannel is like a wardrobe staple for Fall, and styling flannel can be as easy as 1, 2, 3. If you’re looking for ways to style flannel for Fall, then hopefully you’ll find some #OOTD inspiration in today’s post! Whether you tie it around your waist {@a_southerndrawl} or layer a pair of trendy overalls {@coffeechaosanddryshampoo}, flannel is one of the go-to pieces for every girl’s Fall wardrobe. What is Flannel? Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fiber. Vegetable flannel is made from Scots pine fibre. {Source: Wikipedia} Flannel is commonly used to make tartan clothing, blankets, bed sheets, and sleepwear. The […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things: Wall Art Inspiration

October 26, 2019 No Comments

Wall Art Inspiration / www.vanessahwood.com

I love flipping through home decor magazines and catalogs like Restoration Hardware and looking at the wall art. I love seeing how different elements are used to make art. I like how these paint samples are used. If you don’t want to use all of these different colors, you could chose one particular shade {like shades of blue or brown or reds} and design an ombre piece. Paint an entire wall with chalkboard paint. You can do this in the kitchen or pantry, or in a kid’s room. Creating string art on walls takes a lot of creativity. It would […]

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Minimalist Style: Black & White

October 22, 2019 No Comments

Minimalist style doesn’t just have to be monochromatic looks in shades of beige or grays. It can be as simple and chic as wearing black and white. You could certainly wear black and white to a “black tie” event, but there are many stylish ways to wear this minimalist color combination in your every day life. Wearing a simple black and white outfit can elevate an evening out with your spouse. Or it can be styled for a casual day out with friends. Whatever look you’re going for, take some style inspiration from these minimalist black and white outfits. Minimalist […]

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Who is Your Favorite Female Boss?

October 21, 2019 No Comments

Badass Boss Ladies / www.vanessahwood.com

Last week was Boss’s Day and it got me to thinking about some badass female bosses, both on-screen and off. Today’s post is my way of honoring and cheering on those truly inspiring and phenomenal real-life boss ladies! Some of these women have made us laugh and some of them have made us cry. And there may even be a couple that would make you up and quit like Andy Sachs did in The Devil Wears Prada. And speaking of The Devil Wears Prada… The first female boss that came to mind was Miranda Priestly. You know her, right? She […]

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Woman of Style: Amal Clooney

October 16, 2019 No Comments

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 […]