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How to style a utility vest. Four styles from four fashion bloggers.

1 Utility Vest 4 Ways

May 19, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide, My Outfits

Today is a super style spring vest collab! We are co-posting with Cyndi Spivey, Jo Lynne Shane, and Midwestern Melissa to bring you one utility vest styled four different ways. How fun is that!?! Make sure to click over and see how they…

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A great spring and summer dress.

Spring Swing Into Summer Dress

May 13, 2016 · In: My Outfits

This is my favorite dress from LOFT (spring 2015). I wore it once a week for 6 months and was sad to pack it away last September. It’s a swing dress that came with a matching tie belt. I couldn’t wait to…

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How to wear a maxi skirt

Maxi Skirt – How to Wear

May 6, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

I love maxi skirts because they are so feminine and can cover up if you haven’t had time to take care of business in the leg department. I confess I’ve had this skirt for two years but haven’t worn it…

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how to wear capris

How to Wear Capris or Cropped Pants

May 4, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Capris can be hard to style! For one, they tend to shorten your legs.  Most of us look better with a longer leg line. Two, they highlight wide calves. (If you are self-conscious about your calves, I would suggest skipping this look). Capris…

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Simple everyday spring outfit

Simple Everyday Spring Outfit

April 29, 2016 · In: My Outfits

I’m a big fan of simplicity. Get dressed as nicely as you can as quickly as you can. In spring, when the weather is sunny but cooler, I usually grab a sweater and jeans. For a spring outfit, I like…

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5 Ways To Survive A Shopping Freeze

April 27, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

In March, I promised my husband I wouldn’t buy any more clothes until June. Limited shopping is one of the blessings and disciplines of doing a capsule wardrobe. I didn’t define a certain number of items this season; rather I…

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How to wear bootie sandals

Fixing the Bootie Sandals Mistake

April 22, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Several posts ago, I wrote about a pair of shoes I probably could have passed on. (See My Bootie Mistake). First, the shoes: I really like my Steve Madden open-toed bootie sandals. They’re great for spring, summer, fall (in California),…

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How to wear denim on denim.

How to Do Denim on Denim

April 20, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

The trick to doubling up on denim is to mix the colors and weights of the textures. Go for a contrast. For example, a light colored chambray shirt combines well with dark denim pants. You want it to look obvious…

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My Valentino Rockstud sandals

My “Valentino” Sandals

April 15, 2016 · In: My Outfits

I’m so happy be to be co-posting again this week, but this time with Midwestern Melissa! We’re both newbie bloggers with similar styles and life values. She does a great job of finding stylish, wearable, and budget friendly clothes. Today…

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Elizabeth Mott's It's so Big

“Le No Makeup” Plus My Fav Mascara

April 13, 2016 · In: "How To" Style Guide

I love the “Le no makeup” look. I’m so glad the heavy, flawless, airbrushed look is out and healthy, luminous, fresh looking skin is in! Let your skin breathe. If you can’t see it, you’re wearing too much, says long time…

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