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Painting the World in Tie Dye with Sherri’s Shirts & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #139
Did you know tie dye was trending? It seems kind of odd calling tie dye a trend when it has been a classic garment in American culture since the 1960’s. However, it has been around in the States since as early as the 1920’s and remained popular through the Depression era as people used tie dying techniques to redecorate their homes by refreshing old fabrics into new and unique pieces. But it dates even further back than that as a classic method of dying clothing in Ancient Asia. As far back as 6th century India, tie dye techniques were used to color fabrics for garments and this dying process is…
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Getting Ready for Fall with Rosegal
It’s no secret that I love all shades of green, but there is a special place in my fashion loving heart for all things olive green. For as long as I can remember. It is the traditional base color in camouflage, which is also a life-long love. Olive green also represents the traditional color of peace. When combined with shades of blue, there is a strong representation of nature as well as new growth of the forest and of water. While most people strongly associate Spring with growth and rebirth, for me, Fall has always carried a significant life changing force that touches me somewhere deep inside my soul and…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #2: Second Half Surge
No ranting about polyamory this week, but if you would like to read more about it, I just shared an article on Medium titled 5 Absurd Myths About Consensual Non Monogamy. Turning it over to Jeff now! #15 Penn State Nittany Lions 45 – Buffalo Bulls 13 After last week’s long Saturday at Penn State, I was extremely happy to be watching college football in the comfortable confines of my living room this week. Not to mention, I would also be able to follow more games outside of my ESPN app. Quite a few games captured my interest yesterday beginning with Army versus Michigan, Clemson versus Texas A.M., LSU versus…
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The Benefits and Detriments of Contributed Content & Link Up On the Edge #161
I have been struggling recently with the whole idea of accepting contributed content on my blog. When I first began this journey four years ago, blogging was merely a hobby and a creative outlet for me to share my personal stories and my personal style. But it has evolved into something that I am so passionate about that I recently quit my actual paying job in order to focus more time and attention on writing and developing this space into one that could actually sustain me financially as well. This word count tool is helpful in tracking how much I am actually writing to determine how much I can be…
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Inspired by A Blonde’s Moment: Green Summer Dress
I know everyone is getting in the mood for all the Fall stuff like sweaters and jeans, boots and jackets, football and pumpkin spice things. However, we do still have a few more weeks of summer remaining and where I live if you don’t embrace these final warm days, you’re just kind of silly. Because once the Autumn Equinox arrives here, the temperatures will drop quickly and before you know it, I will be buried in snow once again. For a very long and cold six to eight months. So before I delve deep into Fall fashion (which is my absolute favorite, by the way), I have this green summer…
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Hair Extensions: The Difference Between Hot Fusion and Cold Fusion
Have you ever been to the hair salon to have hair extensions attached to your hair and you were asked if you wanted a hot fusion or a cold fusion? Did it make you wonder what in the world does physics have to do with hair extensions? Have you researched hair extension terminology and you were completely unsure of the meaning behind hot fusion and cold fusion? Maybe it is the first time you are hearing these terms and the difference between the two baffles you. This post should help clarify these types of hair extensions as well as share some additional information about hair extensions in general. Hot fusion…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Lace & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #138
On September 15, Nancy and I will be posting the next edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and we would love for you all to join us! It is that time again to share some of your favorite and least favorite items for September’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. This month we are featuring all things Lace. Whether it be dresses, kimonos, wraps or scarves. Maybe skirts, pants, or jackets are your thing. Even socks or lace tights will do! It could simply be trims or other lacy details on your favorite (or least favorite) pieces. We want to see them! What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? It is a monthly series that Nancy and I will…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #1: Polyamorous at Penn State (and Beyond)
Football season is back and with that comes my husband’s enthusiasm for all things Penn State and football related. We started this blog series last year as Shelbee’s Sunday Morning Quarterback, a weekly post where my husband shared college football highlights and I wore something blue and white to represent Penn State. I am rebranding it as the Sunday Afternoon Quarterback because we never could quite get it together and posted before noon on Sundays. While I have no concept about football terms, game rules and regulations, or anything of the sort, I know that there are many women who do understand, follow, and love football. I have joined a…
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Tips for Planning a Prenuptial Photoshoot
A prenuptial photoshoot is a modern wedding photoshoot that takes place before the actual wedding to celebrate the couple’s engagement. While it is not a necessary part of traditional wedding planning, it is becoming a contemporary tradition for capturing those tender moments before the marriage. In order to achieve the best results to memorialize those pre-wedding moments, the couple should prepare ahead of time for their prenuptial photoshoot. Once the couple has decided on their wedding photographer and set a date for the photoshoot, it is time to start planning the theme or concept that they want to represent their relationship in the photos. After the theme has been chosen,…
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Embracing the Tights Trend for Fall & Link Up On the Edge #160
After four years of blogging in the style niche, you would think that I would pay more attention to fashion trends as they come and go. But honestly, I have always just worn what I like regardless of trends. Granted, when a certain style is on trend, it is much easier to find in stores. But I hold onto most things in my closet even when they drift out of fashion because they will always cycle back around. Fashion is fickle that way. Certain styles go through mild metamorphoses over the course of a few years before they fade into the What Not To Wear abyss. They rest out of…
