My Fall Fashion Inspiration

My Fall Fashion Inspiration / www.vanessahwood.com

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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Makeup Tips for Girls Who Wear Glasses

Jennifer Aniston in glasses

I have worn glasses for several years, and I only started wearing makeup within the past seven years or so. I was a bit of a tomboy when I was younger, and only played with makeup from time to time. But the dilemma I face now is how to wear eye makeup that doesn’t make me look like I’m hiding two black eyes behind my glasses. When my nieces were younger, I would watch them as they applied their eye makeup, even though they are naturally beautiful and don’t need makeup. They carefully lined their eyes with kohl black eyeliner […]

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A Stylish Twist on Christmas Trees

No, I have not put up a Christmas tree yet. But you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the kind of Christmas tree I have decided to put up this year. I am trying to rework my dress form into a Christmas tree, and I’m taking inspiration from Style Estate and Pinterest. Check these out! I also like the elegance of this tree (below). It could be a special occasion tree instead of a Christmas tree. It was featured on Style Estate’s blog. This tree (below) shows how you can style it with a simple piece of fabric around the bodice, and […]

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What I’m Loving… Maxi Dresses

I love the look of a stylish maxi dress, but have not dipped my toe into purchasing one until just recently. I bought my first maxi dress at Target and I love it! It’s a black and white striped tank style maxi. I got it on sale, and with my coupon from the Cartwheel for Target app, I snagged it for $7.32! What a bargain! I can style it with my denim jacket, with a black knit sweater, with a white cardigan, or simply wear it as-is. So now that I have my first maxi dress, I decided to peruse […]

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Fashion Round-Up: Easter

As a young girl, and even as woman, I have always loved heading to the mall to find the perfect dress for Easter Sunday. When I was a girl, I wanted the dress, the shoes, and even the hat. They had to match, and they had to be stylish. I know Easter is not a holiday about fashion, but there is no rule that says it can’t be a stylish holiday. Here are some Easter Sunday outfit ideas that I’m loving for this weekend.   Photo Source: Pinterest / Casuality @ Polyvore Photo Source: Pinterest / Smilenka @ Polyvore Photo Source: […]

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