February 2012
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Styld.by WHO WHAT WEAR at Gap
A gorgeous night at The Grove in LA was just the start of a fabulous night hosted by two of my favorite ladies in fashion.
Nail art, lemon drops, and candy colored hair… who wouldn’t have fun?
Say Fromage! Goofing around in the smile booth with fellow bloggers.
A packed party. Everyone came styled in brights, spring fever has set in! My must have from Gap this...
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The Look For Less: Olivia Palermo →
Olivia Palermo has my favorite celeb style. Not only does her style rock, but she styles herself!
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Getting Schooled In Style
Above: My School Of Style Workbook and Coffee
I have read every book that I could get my hands on written by stylists, every blog, conference, live streaming… you name it. The last book I read, Secrets Of A Stylist by Sasha Charnin was by far the most helpful and insightful tool of all. I took notes on that book like it was my job! But really I had no job, what was the next step to...
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Get Your Foot In The Door
Because a door with a foot in it is harder to close. Making your dreams come true is only a step away!
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Get the look: Emma Stone →
Styled by Petra Flannery this menswear inspired ensemble spices up the go to black blazer with a pop of green!
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January 2012
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J Lo's American Idol Look For Less →
Styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn her genius stylists! The look could from Asos for under $65!
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Dreams Are Hard To Hold Onto
Next week is is February already, almost a month has passed since we decided that 2012 would be the year for situations to change, goals to be reached, and dreams to come true. There’s nothing like a fresh start, new beginnings hold so many promises. Or do they? Yes and no. New beginnings don’t only come around on January first. Fresh starts aren’t only for Monday. Each day is a...
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Life Is What You Make It
Each day brings with it a plethora of emotions, a to do list (whether large or small), and opportunities. One might say that the day not only brings opportunities but also obstacles. This depends on how you choose to look at it. I choose to see each obstacle as an opportunity. One door closed only means another will open. Unless you fight it, complain about it, and settle for it. C’est la...
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Chinese New Year In Miami
Oh how I love twitter! I follow @LorenRidinger (and you should too) and when she tweeted about a contest for a trip to Miami, I not only instantly entered but I tweeted it to my friend Amber @AMBitiousPRGirl and told her to enter too. Having forgotten all about it, I was walking by her desk several days later and she yells, ” I WON”. What? No way? Yes, she did and we were Miami bound!...
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Trend Alert: Nude with a POC →
Everyone needs a daily dose of POC in their lives.
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How To Get Golden Globe Inspired Hair →
Get Hollywood hair at home
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Looking Good Is The Best REVENGE →
How to get the look of the cast of Revenge and behind the scenes with the show’s stylists!
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Red Carpet Stylists: Unsung Heros or Masters of...
Although the actual show itself was quite a bore, the red carpet coverage was quite entertaining. Seeing who wore what, who looked good, who looked terrible, and who was setting next seasons trends. Fashion is a funny business, isn’t it? The black dress is too boring but taking a risk will usually land one on the worst dressed list. We so often hear that fashion is fun, don’t take yourself too...
“Let no man pull you low enough to hate him. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
“Good clothes open doors. What a girl wears, dictates the type of work she gets....”
That Kind Of Woman: I want simple things in life.... →
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I want simple things in life. The love of a good man. To do something I love. To spend Sundays elbow deep in flour, kneading dough. I want to live in the city. I want to be a charming conversationalist. To hand down my favorite jewelry to my daughter. To host country brunches. To make all the…
How To Get Pan Am Style →
Capture the glitz and glamour of the jet age! Buckle up, adventure calls!
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Sparkle Party
You can say I’m a bit of a glitter girl! I’ve been seeing a lot of blog posts of glittered ankle boots with inspiration from the Miu Miu glitter ones. I hunted every thrift store, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross that I could… to no avail. I found these knee high Rockport boots at TJ Maxx for $25! And they are beyond comfy! The converse were gifted at Lucky Fabb earlier this...
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Project Reality
MY VISION BOARD FOR 2012 - MAKING ALL OF THIS A REALITY
To say that 2011 did not go as planned is an understatement! Honestly I don’t even remember my goals but they were most likely somewhere along the lines of get skinny and get more involved in the fashion world? Very vague, I didn’t even write them down or use any sort of method to keep myself motivated at working on them...
December 2011
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Happily Ever After... Black and Navy
I went shopping at Ciao Bella - my mission? Finding two looks that add a twist to the classic LBD while adding personal style and breaking a few rules! Who says black and navy don’t mix? Probably the same person that declared white after Labor Day, which is totally a fashion faux pas. These are myths of the past! Let’s keep them there.
I paired a black sheath dress with a sparkle...
November 2011
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The Long & Short Of It
Before, long and boring
The goal: A big city spa and makeover experience with a small town feel. After many “surveys” for the hottest spot in Lewis County to get a spa experience I came up with one name over and over again. No matter what the age, profession, or style of the women I posed the question to, the answer was almost always the same, Courtyard Salon and Spa. I’ve grounded my feet...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Today I’m thankful for my family! I haven’t spent a Thanksgiving with my parents in over 12 years! I got married and moved across the country right out of high school so this was a treat of a holiday for me. I’m the oldest of 7 kids… yes, 7! This picture was taken a few years ago, one of the last times all 9 of us (We all have the same parents) were together.
We took our...
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Bisous et Bonbons: Words To Live By →
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Pondering life on the Sea of Galilee
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough and we’ll be more content when they are. After that we’re frustrated that we have teenagers to…
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dknyprgirl: Are you a Splurge or a Steal? →
I appreciate the honesty and willingness to even answer this question. The fact that I can get answers straight from a designers team as just a regular person (not being from media) is just so unreal and amazing! I appreciate the work, dedication, and detail that goes into a designers work…even more so now. But I also know that although I LOVE almost every DKNY or Donna Karan dress I simply...
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It's Raining It's Pouring - Don't Be Boring →
Learn what styles are in this fall and how to wear them!
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Bisous et Bonbons: Thirty, Fabulous, and Thriving →
A little bit more about where I am in life. Here’s to Thirty Fabulous and Thriving!
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The BIG 3-0… I never thought the day would actually come for me, but it’s come and gone and here I am. 30 has defined me in so many ways, it’s marked a milestone in my life that words could never give justice. Since this day pictured above, saying that I’ve experienced change is...
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October 2011
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A Few Of My Favorite Things
If you are beauty product obsessed like me, Birchbox is for you! I was so excited to receive my first box at Lucky Fabb this year. I just recently got around to trying out all of these amazing products and I’m officially hooked! Four to five hand-picked deluxe samples are delivered to your door for $10 per month. It’s luxury without breaking the bank.
This Minimergency kit is...
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Caped For A Cause
As we’re all aware this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but how many actually participate in supporting the cause? To be totally honest, unless I happen to buy something in the grocery store that has the pink ribbon on it (usually b/c I use that product anyway) I haven’t done my part. This year I was determined to be a part of the solution. LOFT donated $5 from the...
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Mixed Up Manicure
Confession - I am a licensed nail technician as of 10 years ago (eek) and up until this summer I absolutely despised doing my own manicures. I actually had acrylic (double eek) until a year ago. Never again. So now that I am over being too good to do my own mani’s I’m having a BLAST playing with all of the options. Last week I played with SPARKLES and this week I mix it up.
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City Girl Goes Country
Embracing small town living in the Northwest means getting familiar with activities that take place in the fields. And hey… it’s actually a pretty good time. My sisters and I went hunting for the perfect pair of pumpkins and in search of fresh cider last weekend… the proof in pictures
A weekend in the country getting cozy with nature
I picked a white one to jewel and a...
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All Aboard!
This past weekend I attended a fashion show presented by Helly Hanson where they showcased their winter line. Now that I’m living in the Northwest surrounded by mountains, I figured that I would need to add some of these items to my wardrobe. So they let me loose in their store where I set out to style some winter looks. My top choices were the pinks and teals they had… loved them!
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Manicures That Sparkle
A fall manicure might not be as bright as those of summer days past but they can be just as gorgeous and fun. This manicure was inspired by Emily of cupcakes and cashmere, she has an amazing way with creative mani’s.
I used Toff by butter London c/o Zappos and Glamour Purse by and c/o Essie. Get crafty with fine glitter to add sparkle. Don’t let the stripes and polka dots...
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And the winner is...
Congratulations to Melissa of Chicandcurvy.com for being the winner of the WHBM contest, chosen by random.org! I cannot wait to see what you pick out for your fall wardrobe!
Thank you to everyone who entered, I really appreciate your participation and support.
Chicandcurvy
I would love to win because I’m a huge fan of White House Black Market & Faithfully...
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Big City Girl Takes On A Night Out In A Small Town
A bag of treats, a passport proclaiming shopping grounds and all of your girlfriends together… can a night on the town get any better than this? There were pink and black balloons lining Tower Avenue as far as the eye could see, marking ones participation in Saturday nights, GIRLS NIGHT OUT in downtown Centralia. Hand over five bucks in exchange for your passport and a bag of treats and the...
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Pink Rocks The Runway with Christian Siriano
I’ve partnered with Pink Jams DC to offer 10% off your tickets to the Christian Siriano, PINK ROCKS THE RUNWAY, fashion show. The show will take place on October 21 in Washington DC and will feature Christian’s full SS12 collection that was shown at NYFW last month. A great way to support Breast Cancer awareness as well as get your necessary dose of fashion.
The offer will only be...
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White House Black Market Giveaway
Last month I entered a contest with White House Black Market at Lucky Magazine’s, Lucky Fabb conference. To my surprise I was chosen as one of five finalists for their Blogger Style competition! THANK YOU to everyone who voted, it was such a fun event.
Not only did I win a $150 gift card but they sent me one to give to YOU too! It came in the cutest jeweled and mirrored case…...
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Sparkle Pumpkins
This past Sunday I headed out to the pumpkin patch with my sisters in search of the perfect pumpkin to sparkle! We found perfectly plump white ones that turned out fabulous!
It was cold, wet and rainy… typical for the great NW of course. Dressing appropriately and cute was quite the task. Here’s the breakdown on my ensemble:
Men’s Style Shirt: Trouve’
Riding Pants:...
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My Night Out With Fashion
FNO – a celebration of shopping and fashion for one night only. Created by Anna Wintour, editor in chief ofVogue magazine, the event that began three years ago in NYC is now a worldwide success, offering attendees a chance to mix and mingle with celebs, designers, and bloggers. This night was but a dream to every fashion-obsessed individual out there, but now…it is a reality!
I have...
September 2011
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Breakfast at Tiffany - Part two
I’m a girl who believes in dreams come true and even still, I had to pinch myself upon arrival of Breakfast at Tiffany. Tiffany and Co. opened recently in Richmond, VA where they celebrated with a glamorous affair themed after the classic movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Live music, fabulous finger foods and models dressed in Tiffany blue. Gazing at diamonds and even playing dress up, (embellishing...
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Breakfast at Tiffany - Part One
Breakfast at Tiffany’s just turned 50 and coincidentally I got to celebrate by attending the grand opening of Tiffany and Company in Richmond, VA. Okay, so it wasn’t actually a celebration of the movie, but the event and the movie went hand in hand. There is not a girl I know who is in love with fashion; that doesn’t look up to Audrey Hepburn, and her ability to pull off that...
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