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

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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 Fall Fashion Inspiration

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I’ll admit it… I’m a summer kind of gal, but I love the crisp weather of Fall. I get excited about finally being able to wear my scarves and boots. I definitely need to add more sweaters to my fall and winter wardrobe! So to serve as some inspiration, here are my fall and winter fashion loves. I’m absolutely loving this neutral outfit. It’s perfect for a day of walking around the Farmer’s Market or for a fun day out walking around a Fall Festival with friends. Pairing the right sweater with the right jeans doesn’t have to be complicated. […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Date Night in Gingham

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I love styling my dress form, changing the outfits and trying new looks, especially for date nights with my husband. Last month I posted a dress form outfit featuring a pair of black shorts styled for daytime. At the end of that post, I said that I would show you how I styled them for a date night. I have been looking for something gingham for quite some time, and being a thrifty shopper, I headed to a thrift store in Chattanooga and scored this gingham wrap top, from Beach Lunch Lounge Collection, which features voluminous bell sleeves with ruffled […]

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Wish List Wednesday: Fabletics

Fitness is not only about the physical aspects of actually “working out”, but nowadays, you have to look good while sweating. Athleisure wear is making its way out of the gym and into daily life. Women are wearing leggings and yoga pants for everything from shopping, lunching, and partying with friends, to date night with the boyfriend or a girl’s night out. As much as I love the idea of athleisure wear, I’m looking for comfortable and stylish workout clothes, like the ones at Fabletics. Here’s what I’m wishing for right now… Winn Mid Rise Short Boyshorts Olive Capri Salar Leggings […]

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My Kind of Style

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I don’t have Victoria Beckham’s budget for fashion, but like her, I find it’s better to be stylish than to be fashionable. Fashion trends change all the time, but style – true style – never changes! Here are some put-together fashion finds that I’m digging right now. These photos are from Pinterest, but the original source is listed under each photo, but I’d like to say Thank You to Polyvore, Fashion Worship, and The High Heeled Hostess for sharing such awesome and stylish fashion finds! I have been wanting a pair of brown boots and these are gorgeous! I also like the grey cowl-neck sweater! […]

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