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6 Tips for a Sexy Look on Prom Night
If you are already thinking about prom season, you are probably not alone. Many girls plan their look in advance for this unique social event which is a milestone in every teenager’s life. The prom is an occasion to show that you are transitioning from a young girl to a young woman. With that in mind, I am sharing 6 tips on how to create a sexy look for prom night. 1. Add Highlights to Your Hair Talk to a local stylist and see what they say about highlight colors. Silvery blonde is a cool shade for spring or you could add a few streaks of bright colors to coordinate…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 14: White Zara Apron Dress & Link Up On the Edge #274
Back in September, I found two supremely adorable Zara apron dresses on one of my thrifting adventures. The first one I shared was a blue floral print apron dress styled in a very similar way to this white one with a black turtleneck and black chunky boots. I actually styled and photographed this white one first and I liked the layering trick so much that I stuck with it for both dresses. It is the perfect way to take a sleeveless sundress into the colder months. This dress is a very heavy cotton twill material also making it versatile for multiple season wear. The blue floral one is lighter weight…
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Improve Your Understanding of Fitness Fast
Being fit is obviously a central and integral focus if you are trying to live your life in the healthiest way possible. But fitness is a highly personalized thing, so each individual should think about what you can do and which approaches to fitness are more likely to be successful for you. In order to develop the best fitness plan and goals for yourself, it is important first to increase your understanding of fitness in general, how it works, and how it can be improved. Once you have developed a general outline of your personal fitness goals as well as a deeper understanding of how proper fitness can help to…
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Angels for Your Soul Giveaway & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #252
I have a friend who talks to angels. Sometimes I talk to angels, too. So when she decided to start sharing her gift with others, I wanted to hear what her angels had to say. But before we get to my Angel message, I want to share a bit about my very gifted friend, Brooke. I have known Brooke since the day she was born. Her parents and older brother moved into the house across the street from us when I was very young. Her brother Joe was my very best friend all through elementary school. As a result of that early childhood friendship and our neighborly proximity, our families…
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5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Proposal
Aside from the actual wedding day, the proposal is one of the most important days in any relationship that leads to matrimony. Naturally, you would want proposal day to go as perfectly as possible and to be memorable in all the right ways. If you have been considering proposing that big question to your partner, how can you make sure that it is exactly how your partner has imagined it? 1. Make it special to your relationship. Each relationship has its quirks and eccentricities that make it unique. Take into consideration places that have special meaning to you and your partner as well as significant dates in the course of…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Sparkles & Link Up On the Edge #273
Last month, we featured Maxi Skirts and Dresses which was a great pick for the early fall season. But now as we are in the midst of the holiday season, we thought a little bit of Sparkle was in order. Any kind of sparkle will do from clothing to shoes or handbags or even your most sparkly jewelry. Your choice! This is all just for fun so no strict rules need apply. It’s time to Sparkle and Shine. What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? It is a monthly series that Nancy and I both publish on our blogs on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would like to participate and be…
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How to Look Great Through Cosmetic Dentistry
If you talk, laugh, and smile, people will notice your teeth and if your teeth have become something that you don’t like to show off, cosmetic dentistry may be the solution for curing your shyness. It can help boost the confidence you once had, making cosmetic dental surgery a worthwhile consideration at any age. This article will discuss a few different dental treatments that can help to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile so you will never lack confidence when you step out into the world. You will want to show off your incredible smile and will walk out into the world glowing brighter than ever. 1. Teeth…
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Style Imitating Art: Girl Embroidering, Seated in a Garden by Albert Marquet
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Terri of MeadowTree Style. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You…
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The Fab 40’s are Just Lounging Around & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #251
As November comes to a close and the snow is beginning to fall in northern New York State, I am just lounging around in my coziest things trying to stay warm and comfortable. This month Daenel has chosen loungewear as our style prompt and now I am feeling like a want to have a ladies’ sleepover party or something! Why do we stop having sleepovers with friends when we get older? Some of the best laughter in life comes in the middle of the night when you are punch drunk with sleepiness and goofing off with your closest friends! I mean I have been enjoying sexy sleepovers of late, but…
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Have a Hempy Holiday (Underneath Your Clothes) & Link Up On the Edge #272
“Underwear is everything because we all know that if we have on the wrong pair of underwear it ruins your day.” Veronica Webb Back in July of 2018, I shared a post called The Great Underwear Debacle: Chasing the Perfect Panties. Since the writing of that article, I have tried countless more panties on my quest for the perfect pair. Some have been good, some not so good, and some better than others. Then in September of 2021, I had the opportunity to collaborate with WAMA Underwear and try their hemp panties and sports bra. I even got my husband on board to try out the hemp boxers. And I…