Blogtober 2018 Archives - Page 4 of 6 - Green Acres Meets Paris

I’m Answering 73 Questions Inspired by Vogue

October 16, 2018 No Comments

Is anyone else a fan of the Vogue: 73 Questions video series, where celebrities are asked a series of — yes, 73 questions — in a single shot? This rapid fire Q&S session is so intriguing, it’s kind of a like a peek into celebrities’ lives without knowing them intimately. Not sure what I’m talking about? Head over to their youtube channel, or if you have Amazon Prime, you can catch the past three seasons of this series. Created by Joe Sabia, this series does involve a level of preparation, but he said that he wanted it to be as […]

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For the Book Lover in Me

October 15, 2018 No Comments

When my family lived in Levelland, Texas, I can remember spending my summers at my local library. I would walk from the newspaper where my mother worked, down to the library where I would casually stroll down the aisles of the shelves looking for books to read. I loved cracking open new or old books just to smell the ink on the pages. And here’s the funny thing — I still do that today when I go to my local library. Have you ever imagined what your dream home library would look like? Well, I have! I was perusing Pinterest one evening, and […]

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How to Create a Self-Care Routine

October 14, 2018 No Comments

Lazy Sundays like today are when I like to treat myself to a “self-care Sunday”. Sundays are usually the days when I try not to have anything planned, that way I can lounge around with the dogs and watch movies, read magazines, or spend some time planning my week ahead. I also take the time to apply a conditioning hair mask while I treat my face to a moisturizing face mask, or I give myself a mani-pedi. “An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” – Unknown Self-care days are not […]

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Who Are Your Favorite Style Icons?

October 13, 2018 No Comments

“Why is there this myth? People say, ‘Oh, you are a style icon. You’re ‘French, French, French.’ It’s not true, you know; there are stylish people everywhere.” – Jeanne Damas, Paris-based model, photographer, and fashion designer What does it mean to be a STYLE ICON? The dictionary defines a “style icon” as a person or thing that is very well known as being highly fashionable. There are style icons in every part of the world, especially since social media and the internet make it much easier for people to have their 15 minutes of fame. There are women with iconic style, like Audrey Hepburn […]

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Stylish & Casual Fashion Inspiration for Fall

October 12, 2018 No Comments

Everyone wants to look stylish this fall, myself included. From the trendy to the classic pieces, here are some fall fashion outfits to inspire you all season long. Pair your favorite pair of jeans or pants with a trendy sweater and you’re out the door looking super stylish! It’s officially SWEATER WEATHER!! I’m a big fan of neutral colors {tans, light browns, beiges}, but I’m really loving the mustard yellow colors for fall! Anyone else a fan of mustard yellows? {Images borrowed from Society 19} Cover Up! I love these oversized sweaters and ponchos. They are loose and casual without […]