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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
In case you didn’t know what Etsy is, it’s a site for those who love to make arts and crafts and then sell them! This site really caters to everyone from rings to woodworking. Individuals create items handmade items and sell them; they virtually sell to every place and are within a reasonable price. I mainly go on Etsy for the Fashion because items are so unique there is a little of...
Monday, April 30, 2012
Call it a girl crush but I absolutely adore Zoe Kratiz. She’s edgy, talented, and certainly creates her own image. Zoe is the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bona but she’s definitely an independent woman. With her band Elevator Fight and starring in the latest movie X-Men: First Class, Zoe is clearly doing what she loves and certainly looks great doing. Her sense of fashion is to...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Every so often I will come across a blog that is so innovative and inspiring I must tell someone about it! A friend of mine showed me this blog called thegoodwillproject.com. She usually shows me blogs or links and with me being busy I glance at it but will look at it in my spare time. Not this blog, I looked at it and realized what it was and it was probably one of the coolest sites I have seen...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Let’s spruce up your wardrobe a bit and incorporate some items you might not normally wear to class. Lately our weather has been indecisive and unable to make up its mind about whether to be consecutively hot or cold.  It makes a girl’s job ten times harder before getting ready for class. So let’s make life a little easier! I have a friend who is a big advocator of not...
Sunday, April 8, 2012
While pursuing some of my favorite blogs, I came across an image that was quite interesting… floral pants. I thought I had seen it all because fashion has such a long history you would think all of the patterns and prints had been seen. But that’s the beauty of fashion with so many minds there are endless possibilities on what can be seen. Floral shorts are cute but floral jeans are...
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Well, it’s that time of the year again! While it is not too hot outside right now keep in mind that in less than two months you will be out of the classroom and soaking up the sun on a beach. But do you have a swimsuit that will make you feel confident and compliment your body? Even if you do have a swimsuit that you absolutely adore consider these swimsuits as they are not your ordinary...
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Little Black Dresses- these are the most essential of dresses within your wardrobe. The LBD is most versatile, simple yet sexy dress that can’t go wrong for any event. From loose and flowy to tight and fitting one must be able to find the perfect LBD to feel confident in. While there are numerous styles of this dress it will be important to focus on the formal and casual as to get an idea...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Some people like surprises, others like planned events. Regardless of how you like to have your information it’s important to be prepared. Here is that heads up for the upcoming Spring months which is right around the corner, so it’s time to shed those winter cardigans and sweaters and start shopping for that cool breezy look!   After perusing the racks, surfing the web, and...
Sunday, February 19, 2012
“Hipsters glasses” are eyeglasses without the prescription which many people have started to incorporate within their accessories. Nothing is wrong with these glasses except for people who have prescription glasses and are accused of being a hipster, or joining the bandwagon. That spells out a problem for about roughly 64 percent of Americans who wear prescription glasses. Many can...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The sheer maxi skirt is a versatile piece that can be worn in as many ways as you can imagine. Whether with Converse or simple flats it can be the perfect for any event. The sheer maxi shirt made its appearance last year but it’s still going strong with no intention of disappearing. Why not try it?   Let’s be honest, anything sheer can be intimidating. It can seem hard to style...