Links I Love: May 2019

Links I Love / www.vanessahwood.com

As you know, I like to put together a list of “links I love” from the previous month that feature various topics from some of my favorite bloggers. This month, I’m also going to add a few things I saved to my Amazon wish list – all of which I just discovered during the month of May. Let’s Get This Link Party Started Murals in Memphis {Camels & Chocolate} Memphis – home of Elvis Presley and apparently some pretty snazzy murals. Nashville-based writer Kristin Luna shares some of these wonderful places that the next time you’re in Memphis, you should […]

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Steal Her {Summer} Style: Naomi Campbell

Steal Her Summer Style: Naomi Campbell / www.vanessahwood.com

British model Naomi Campbell’s summer style is so chic and classic. Today’s “steal her style” look is a perfect summer look and can easily be replicated. Naomi just celebrated her 49th birthday last week, and she still looks so young. She obviously takes pride in how she looks. Today’s “steal her {summer} style” look features Naomi Campbell wearing a white asymmetrical lace dress by the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. This lovely lace dress features a corset bodice and a handkerchief hem. Dress Dot To Be Chic Cami Knit Mesh Dress, ChicWish {$52} Time Well Spent Embroidered Maxi Dress, […]

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How to Afford Your Summer Style

How to Afford Your Summer Style / wwwvanessahwood.com

Summer means a new way of living – vacations, trips to the beach, evenings out with friends. And that, in turn, generally means a spending a little money for new items for your summer wardrobe. Most of us have figured out what we’d like our summer style to be, and whether you’re aiming for Riviera chic, luxe boho or a safari vibe, then it takes money to be able to overhaul your look. What if you could find a way to shop smart and be able to get great style for less? Even with a minimal budget, and with a […]

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What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding / www.vanessahwood.com

It’s beginning to look a lot like wedding season. Couples are getting engaged or they are finalizing plans for their big day. Brides everywhere have already picked out their dresses and their bridesmaids dresses. But as a guest to their wedding, what do you wear? I guess that all-important question of what to wear depends on why style of wedding you are attending. Is it black tie? Formal or semi-formal? Cocktail attire or casual attire? Or is it a themed wedding? The wedding invitation may indicate what style to wear, but if not, don’t hesitate to ask the bride for […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Cannes, France

Wanderlust Wednesday: Cannes, France / www.vanessahwood.com

Cannes. Just the name of this Parisian coastal city oozes glamour and luxury. Celebrities flock there for the Cannes Film Festival, but there is so much more to see in this seaside city than films. Cannes is a resort town on the French Riviera and is home to the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. Curving along the coast, the Boulevard de la Croisette, is lined with sandy beaches, upscale boutiques, and opulent hotels. It’s also home to the Palais des Festivals, a modern building complete with a red carpet and Alles des Stars – Cannes Walk of Fame. Hotel prices range from $110 (a […]

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