Tonight's post is basically a photo journal entry from today's fun, but laid-back day off. Wednesday is my Saturday, which is weird, but nice because I don't have to deal with crowds. I really love days where I have some time to explore a little bit. Now that I've been working from home, I make [...]
Memorial Day is here and that means it's sundress season! Finally warm enough in the midwest to go without a sweater, and I'm loving it (for now — hopefully it doesn't heat up too much more too soon). My go-to place for a reasonably priced dress is H&M. Sunday we went to the local farmer's [...]
Pantone, the do or die when it comes to deciding hues in home and fashion each year, has announced colors for spring 2015. The shades fall into the categories of "cool" and "neutral," what Pantone describes as following "a minimalistic en plein air theme, taking a cue from nature."In womenswear, we will be seeing a lot [...]
This evening, stars walked across the red carpet at the Met Gala, a long-time benefit for Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and one of the most crucial fashion nights of the year. While many sported great looks, there were a few that weren't so hot. These are the best and worst of the Met [...]
With the series finale of How I Met Your Mother airing in just a few days, I thought I would talk about an important fashion trend the show brings to life-- the suit. As Barney Stinson once put it, "Nothing suits me like a suit." While a full suit isn't always practical for everyday wear, suit jackets [...]
Exactly one year ago, I was stepping into the streets of San Francisco for the 2013 Associated Collegiate Press Conference, where we took home two awards for our college newspaper, The Oakland Post. That trip was my first time out west, my first time in California and my first time traveling on my own (granted, [...]
There's been an ongoing fight against Adobe Photoshop in the past few years. Celebrities have been "standing up" against altered photos of them. Dove has revealed the process of editing photos to be the industry's idea of "beautiful" in their successful campaign promoting "Real Beauty." The latest in the series of "anti-Photoshop" videos is from [...]
She may have gotten her start on a reality television show, but she's more than another pretty face. This starlet, who celebrated her 28th birthday yesterday, is a published author, clothing designer and all-around expert when it comes to fashion, business and life in general. In the first installment of Style Star Sundays, Life's a [...]
Just because it's snowing and chilly out, doesn't mean your outfit has to reflect the weather. Channel spring by bringing blooms to your apparel. Floral print clothing is everywhere, and the gorgeous trend adds a feminine touch to any moment. Stores like Forever 21, Love Culture and H&M are stocking up on this earthy fashion [...]
When it's drab and dreary, adding a bright, vibrant shade to your outfit can help you escape a gray day. One of the most popular colors right now is peach. A recent trip to Carson's and Nordstrom revealed that this hue is one of the hottest shades this summer. The color can be found in [...]
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