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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 […]

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11 Nail Art Ideas You’ll Want to Try This Fall

October 11, 2018 No Comments

I love a manicure as much as the next gal, and I had light colored dipped nails for most of the spring and summertime, but I’m ready to try a darker hue with some added nail art to celebrate fall’s arrival. Raise your well-manicured painted fingers in the air if you agree! Here are eleven nail art ideas you’ll want to try this fall! Same Colors, Different Looks Orange and White with Gold Glitter and Fall Accents {1 // 2} Classic vs Whimsical: Chocolate Brown, Orange, and White with Copper Glitter Accents vs Fall in Love with Polka-Dotted Design {1 […]

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Women of Style: Breast Cancer Survivors

October 10, 2018 No Comments

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as a tribute to the beautiful women around the world either newly diagnosed, currently being treated for, or surviving breast cancer, I wanted to put a spotlight on some amazing celebrities who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of these women you may recognize and already know that they were diagnosed with breast cancer, but others you may not recognize. Almost all of these women have been vocal about their fight with breast cancer and have encouraged women {especially those age 40 and above} to get annual mammograms. {Images borrowed from HealthLine} […]

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Makeup Tips for Girls Who Wear Glasses

October 23, 2017 No Comments

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 […]