March 6, 2009
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Fashion blogs, Magazine
You know you need a vacation when…
Between the cold/warm/completely unpredictable weather and a long string of 14-hour work days, I’m starting to feel like it’s time for a break. What does it mean when you start plotting devious ways to break into the CDC in order to contract the Ebola virus just so you have an excuse to stay home and get some rest? It means you need a vacation, that’s what. Unfortunately, that probably won’t happen anytime soon, so I...
March 2, 2009
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Casual, Fashion blogs, Inspiration, Shopping
Casual Style: Sweat Me
Do you ever feel like it’s easier to get dressed up than it is to go casual? Sometimes I have a hard time on the weekends because 70% of my wardrobe is work clothing. Sweatsuits are about as casual as it gets, and I have exactly two pair–they were Christmas gifts. I refuse to wear them outside of the house. As I am vehemently opposed to sweats of the hot-pink-velour-with-rhinestones-across-the-arse variety, I hadn’t given much...
February 23, 2009
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Fashion Week, Shopping, Tips and Advice, Vintage & Thrift finds
Runway Copycat: Marc Jacobs
I tend to be veeeery impatient. This applies to pretty much all aspects of my life, and fashion is no exception. The stuff for fall from this past New York Fashion Week? Yeah, I want to wear it NOW. If the look is simple enough–like this one from Marc Jacobs’ show– it’s fairly easy to duplicate. So, without further ado: 1. American Apparel Tri-blend long sleeve v-neck, $30 2. Forever21 Tribal print scarf, $5.80 3....
February 18, 2009
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Personal Style, Shopping, Vintage & Thrift finds, Work