Steal Her Style: Jennifer Garner

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If you follow Jennifer Garner on Instagram, then you know that she has a relatable “every day” style. Today’s “Steal Her Style” post may feature a pricey luxe cashmere jacket, but her look can easily be replicated. Even though Jennifer has access to designer duds, she seems so down-to-earth. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have her as a neighbor and a friend… I mean, who wouldn’t! Am I right? You can look Jennifer Garner up on Pinterest, and you’ll find more “dressed down” looks than you will “Red Carpet” looks. It’s not because she doesn’t dress up {of course […]

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Turn Up Your Tweed Game

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A vintage tweed Chanel jacket is one of the most iconic and classic pieces in fashion history. With its mixed flecked colors of rough-surfaced woolen cloth, a tweed jacket is a perfect Fall staple to add to your wardrobe. Tweed originated in Scotland, long before Coco Chanel first designed her iconic tweed jacket. It is a rough, woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure. Color effects in the yarn may be obtained by mixing dyed wool before it is spun. […]

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The Hype of Coconut Oil

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If you look up “coconut oil” on Pinterest, you’ll find tons of links to articles boasting its benefits and unusual uses. Several years ago, dozens of celebrities jumped on the coconut oil bandwagon and they sucked us into the hype of its benefits. I have been using coconut oil for almost a year, mainly as a moisturizer for both my face and my hair. I also use it to make a homemade coffee brown sugar body scrub. I always find it interesting how other people are using this oil. You can use coconut oil in DIY recipes for body scrubs, […]

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Tulle Skirts: Fall’s Fashion Darling

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Carrie Bradshaw doesn’t have to be the only person who can wear a tulle skirt. With some styling tips, you too can put together a truly fashionable and trendy outfit. I love the look of a flouncy tulle skirt, especially in the Fall. They have just the right amount of femininity when paired with an edgy leather jacket or a slick pair of black moto boots. You can dress them up or dress them down. You can go full-on ballerina or style it with a leather jacket to make it look tough. Tulle skirts can be short, midi, or long. […]

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A Few of My Favorite Blogtober Posts from 2018

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In planning this year’s Blogtober posts, I took a look back at the last couple of year’s posts. In doing that, I wanted to share eight of my favorite Blogtober posts from 2018. Seven Tips on How to Dress Up For Fall Dressing up for Fall can be fun because you can wear a turtleneck bodysuit under a sleeveless dress or pair a long-sleeve plaid shirt with a colorful mini-skirt. The tips in this post are great for transitioning your summer wardrobe through the Fall season. Halloween Dinner Party: It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus! I love a good […]

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