Green Acres Meets Paris

Dress Form Outfit: Paris in January

January 28, 2020 No Comments

Sorry if the title of today’s post made you think that I went to Paris this month and had some cool dress form outfit to show off. I didn’t go to Paris, but I still have a cool DFO to show off. Obviously I’m obsessed with Paris and the Eiffel Tower, so this month’s dress form outfit features a Catherine Malandrino blouse with a distinct Eiffel Tower pattern. And you’ll never guess where I purchased it or how much I paid for it! Thrift Store Find Yep, you read that right… it was a thrift store find! I paid less […]

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Work It: 10 Ways to Be Fashionable in the Office

January 22, 2020 2 Comments

Work it: Dressing for Work / www.vanessahwood.com

These days, dressing for work is more about comfort, practicality and style than it is about formality. In fact, according to a recent study, only one in 10 employees wear a suit to work, and seven in 10 employees say they feel more comfortable when dressing casually for work. But even though we no longer have to suffer through stiff polyester blazers and wool skirts doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be an emphasis on looking good. What you wear to work still matters a whole lot, influencing the way people view you and even help boost your self-confidence and ability to […]

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How to Wear 2020’s Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue

January 20, 2020 No Comments

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The Pantone Color Institute has announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a deep blue shade that’s at once comforting and relatable. We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on. Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocation of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us […]

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

January 16, 2020 No Comments

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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My Birthday Wishes For 2020

January 6, 2020 No Comments

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January 6, 2020… Today I am turning 47 years young. This year, I am making a list of birthday wishes instead of making New Year’s resolutions. I honestly don’t remember the last time I made any New Year’s resolutions, but we can all admit that we have birthday wishes and I have just a few, including one for you {my friends and anyone who is reading this post}. Birthday Wish #1 – “Finding Balance” Goals “Finding balance” is not about finding literal balance, but more of a figurative balance. I hope to find balance between my home life, my work […]