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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Sneakers
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up post featuring all of the submissions on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their photos…
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Songful Style | “Tell Me Baby” by Red Hot Chili Peppers & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #635
Y’all, I am still trying to catch up on things after the holidays and the all the flu bugs that we hosted for longer than anyone likes to host a flu bug. So I apologize that I have been kind of absent from visiting and commenting on the blogs of all of my favorite blogging buddies. I haven’t even been joining your wonderful link parties over the past two weeks because by the time all of the other life things are completed, I am downright pooped. Too pooped to do much of anything except melt into my couch and stare at Netflix. Please bear with me while I get my…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Lab-Grown Diamonds
Diamonds are a symbol of love, commitment, and beauty. For centuries, they have been sought after for their rareness and timelessness. However, the traditional diamond industry has caused tremendous environmental and humanitarian damage. Fortunately, you can still purchase a beautiful diamond without the environmental and human cost of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are identical to traditional diamonds, offering the same beauty and brilliance but with the added assurance that they have not been mined. Below are 5 reasons for choosing lab grown diamonds over mined stones. 1. Lab-grown diamonds are ethically produced. The traditional diamond industry is extraordinarily harmful to the environment and to human rights. There are many risks…
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How to Cope with a Difficult Pregnancy
Although I am a decade past my childbearing years, I have friends and readers of all ages, some who are still having babies and others who may be expecting the arrival of their grand-babies. While I was blessed to have two healthy pregnancies and deliver two healthy babies, I know that other women may experience difficulties during pregnancy. So I am providing this article for those women. When family planning begins and you finally get a positive pregnancy test, you might assume that the whole journey is going to be a wonderful time. And it is a wonderful time, however, the reality is that some pregnancies are not as easy…
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10 on the 10th: January 2023-New Year Would You Rathers
In case I haven’t said it yet, Happy New Year to you all! All of my monthly collaboration series are continuing into 2023 with lots of fun new topics and inspirations on the horizon. How we are already a third of the way through January is beyond my comprehension which has led to this date sneaking up on me. Nevertheless, it is time for Marsha’s 10 on the 10th series to kick off another year of getting to know each other a little bit more. 10 on the 10th is a monthly series hosted by my friend Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Each month, she presents us with 10 questions about a…
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“The Drawing Lesson” by Jan Steen | Style Imitating Art
After enjoying a short holiday hiatus, we are back with the first Style Imitating Art inspiration for 2023. I hope you all had a lovely holiday season are stepping into the New Year in your best style. Won’t you join us once again for this creative little fashion game that we like to play! About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of Meadow Tree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post…
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A Guide to Layering Antique Necklaces
There is nothing quite like fine antique jewellery and women all over the world love to be adorned by elegant pieces they collect throughout their lives. Necklace stacking or layering is one of the hottest trends in accessorizing right now and it is such a great way to showcase your personal collection of antique necklaces. Today I am sharing 6 tips to help you create unique and fashionable necklace stacks to show off your own personal style. 1. Start with Your Shortest Necklace Stacking necklaces starts with choosing the foundation piece which should be the shortest necklace. If you are lacking in that department, you can find authentic antique jewellery…
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4 Things to Consider Before Starting a Luxury Clothing Brand
Have you ever considered launching your very own luxury clothing brand? If this is a goal that you have had in mind, keep reading for some helpful tips as you begin your goal setting and embark on your new business venture. Starting a luxury clothing brand can be a challenging and risky endeavor, but it also has the potential to be highly rewarding. A successful luxury brand can command a higher price point and generate significant profits due to the products’ perceived exclusivity and high quality. To achieve success, continuously innovating and evolving is essential to stay relevant in the competitive market. Here are some things worth considering to achieve…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Sneakers & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #634
Nancy and I are kicking off the New Year by inviting you all to share your favorite (or least favorite) Sneakers with us for the first Good Buy/Good-Bye Book installment of 2023. What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys).…
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A New Year is Almost Here & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #633
“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie “New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” Oscar Auliq-Ice If you celebrate any December holidays, whether it is Kwanza, Christmas, Chanukah, Festivus, the Winter Solstice, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve or any combination of these occasions, I hope you are enjoying the holiday spirit in whatever ways bring you joy and happiness. We had a lovely quiet Christmas at home with the boys which was, thankfully, our plan for this year anyway. With Snowmageddon canceling all sorts of holiday travel plans across the nation, we were grateful…