How to be Trendy {Even When You’re Not}

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Trying to keep up with the stylish “It Girls” of Instagram and their level of trendiness can be hard. But today, I’m sharing a few tips on how to be trendy, even when you’re not. Mix Prints Stripes and florals. Checkerboard and polka-dots. In other words, feel free to mix any prints or patterns you want to and create your own style. Be Comfortable You can look trendy and comfortable. Remember that because the second you put on something trendy and you’re not comfortable, you’ll regret your fashion choice. Get Bold and Try It Bold fashion doesn’t necessarily mean bright […]

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Links I Love: December 2019

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The holidays have come and gone, and I realized that I didn’t write a “Links I Love” post for November. So, I compiled 15 links, including a few from November. From the best fashion movies to watch to why a fashion influencer walked away at the height of her success, and everything in-between. Best Fashion Movies to Watch {Kate Waterhouse} – I’ve already seen most of these fashion movies, but they are so good that I could watch them over and over and still discover something new. DIY: Hand-Knitted Throw Blanket {Lauren Conrad} – Yep, I’m going to have to […]

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New Year’s Eve Outfit Inspiration That Will Make You Sparkle

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Sequins are always a go-to for many women when choosing their New Year’s Eve outfit, and this year is no exception. Sequined outfits are still a popular choice, which is why I pulled together some outfit inspirations that will make you sparkle at any NYE party! Whether you decide to go all out and wear head-to-toe sequins, or just add a touch of sparkle to your outfit with a sequined clutch or sequined shoes, you’ll turn heads in your shiny New Year’s Eve outfit. Silver Sequined Outfits Silver sequined outfits will make you shine bright at any NYE party. Whether […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Silver Sequins for NYE

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I’m not really a New Year’s Eve party kind of gal, but I do love an outfit that sparkles. Any outfit with sequins, like today’s NYE dress form outfit, will feel like you’re ready for a party. The silver sequin skirt was purchased at the AmVet Thrift Store in Knoxville, Tenn. I paired it with a super casual t-shirt, which I purchased from the Ole Red shop in Gatlinburg, Tenn. I could pair this skirt with a number of fancier, more party-centric tops, but I just like the juxtaposition of the casual “graphic” style tee with the fanciness of a […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Casual Winter Look

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It seems like every fashionista is styling their winter outfits will tall boots, skinny jeans {or jeggings / leggings}, and either oversize sweaters, pullovers, or warm coats. Well, for today’s dress form outfit, I thought I’d show you my take on a casual winter look. This is something I’d wear on a weekend, or {because I wear scrubs during the week}, I’d wear this on a day off from work. I purchased my coat from a Goodwill in Lenoir City, and I purchased my olive green top from the StateMint Style Consignment sale in September. My jeans are “vintage” because […]

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