Green Acres Meets Paris

Dress Form Outfit: Butterfly Dress

July 30, 2019 1 Comment

I love dresses, especially for summer. So when I saw this butterfly dress, I just knew I had to take it home with me. I also knew that once I hung this dress on my dress form, that I could figure out how to style it. It’s a little big on me, but I figured I could style it with a belt, and/or maybe take it in a little to better fit my body. Tucker for Target I purchased this dress from a local thrift store and was immediately drawn to it, mainly because of the butterfly pattern. The dress […]

Life, Style

Three Ways to a Fresh New Look

July 19, 2019 No Comments

3 Ways to a Fresh New Look / www.vanessahwood.com

Now we all know that nothing lifts our mood faster than feeling good about ourselves. This really needs to come from the inside out. When you feel good, then you give off this positive, happy, and attractive vibe to everyone you meet. Sometimes, though, we need to do a few things for ourselves on the outside to give ourselves a boost on the inside, almost like we have to work backwards to get to where we want to be! That’s why today I’m share three tips that you can do for yourself that will give you a fresh new look. […]

All Things Fashion, Style

Woman of Style: Elsa Pataky

July 17, 2019 No Comments

Elsa Pataky is more than just Chris Hemsworth’s beautiful wife. She is a model and actress, and has appeared on dozens of international magazine covers. And if you’re into “fast cars”, then you may recognize her as Elena Neves in The Fast and the Furious franchise. But that’s not why I named her this month’s “Woman of Style”. A master of relaxed boho style, Elsa is effortlessly stylish and yet, she can rock a couture gown on the Red Carpet like a seasoned professional. This is why she was named this month’s “Woman of Style.” Boho Vibes This Madrid native can go […]

Musings and Ramblings

Steal Her {Beach} Style: Dame Helen Mirren

July 15, 2019 No Comments

Dame Helen Mirren may wear designer gowns on the Red Carpet, but a few years ago, she was recognized for her beach style when she sported a red bikini. Today’s post is all about how you can steal her beach style. Helen, who was in her sixties at the time, showed off her beach style in a red underwire bikini with white piping detail. “I think the thing that will haunt me for the rest of my life is that bloody photograph of myself in a bikini. In and of itself, it is a lie because I don’t actually look […]

All Things Wanderlust, Travel

Why You Should Add South America to Your Bucket List

July 2, 2019 No Comments

South America: Bucket List / www.vanessahwood.com

If you haven’t been to South America yet, you are missing out! This diverse continent offers a dizzying array of sites and experiences. South American is an adventure waiting to happen. You can explore the rainforests of the Amazon or party at the carnavals in Brazil. You can tour popular landmarks, like Machu Picchu and the Christ the Redeemer statue, or get close and personal with the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. If you’ve got a South American destination on your bucket list and you’re looking for an excuse to book those flights, here are a couple of good ones. […]