Steal Her Style: Cindy Crawford

Supermodel Cindy Crawford has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, wearing designer fashions and haute couture, but it’s her street style that I love the most. Today, I’m going to show you how to steal her casual style. “I love fashion and definitely try to be aware of what is happening, but these days I live in Malibu so don’t need much more than a great pair of jeans and a cute top.” Cindy Crawford, Harper’s Bazaar Casual Summer Style At first glance, Cindy looks like any other stylish woman walking down the street in some big city, but […]

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Links I Love: June 2020

Links I Love: June 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

We are halfway through 2020 and soooooo much has happened — some good, some not so good. Between Covid-19 and all the recent protests, I wanted to bring together some of the best links I’ve enjoyed this past month. These twelve links I love include a variety of topics, from where to purchase cute face masks to the science behind yoga and your brain. I’ve also linked a delicious recipe for raspberry lemon brioche cinnamon rolls. {You’re gonna love me for linking that recipe!} Enjoy these links! 27 Cute Face Masks {WhoWhatWear} Face masks. #ButMakeItFashion These face masks are not […]

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Style Guide: Fourth of July Fashion

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If you’re like me, then you’re looking forward to the upcoming three-day July 4th weekend! This is the weekend to really showcase your July 4th style! Whether you’re “social distancing”, attending a family BBQ, or having a “stay-cation” to watch fireworks from your backyard, the July 4th holiday is a time to show off your patriotic side by wearing red, white & blue! Depending on what type of party you are attending, you may want to dress accordingly. Since the fireworks are after dusk, you may want to wear a lightweight cardigan or thin sweater. Location is the key to […]

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How to Always Look Chic

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Looking chic is the style aim of many a woman, but it can be a difficult look to achieve. There are so many clothes in so many different styles out there that it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re like most women, your wardrobe comprises of a mish-mash of different styles, patterns, and colors, which can complicate things even further. If that sounds familiar, you need to start again, and you can do that by learning the very simple secrets to always looking chic – secrets I have laid out for you below. Follow the three-color […]

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My “Thrifty” and *Luxury* Pre-Love Finds

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I’ve been a thrifter since high school, and I love finding one or two pieces that I can add to my existing wardrobe or that special trinket to place on a shelf. So today, I wanted to show you a few “thrifty” pieces that I’ve purchased recently. StateMint Style Finds This past weekend was the bi-annual StateMint Style consignment sale, and although I didn’t purchase a lot, I did find a couple of tops that I really am excited to add to my wardrobe. This butterfly blouse is from Old Navy, and the Louis lip t-shirt is from Gypsy Junkies. […]

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