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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Tulle
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. The theme for May is Tulle and apparently…
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4 Simple Ways to Personalize Your Style & Link Up On the Edge #244
Our style and fashion choices should be a personal reflection of who we really are and the person that we want to present to the world. Are you interested in learning a few simple tips to make your style choices more personal and unique to you? If you implement these four easy methods into your style routine, you will quickly find that your personal fashion choices will stand out as an authentic illustration of your true self. 1. Be proud of your personal style. The most important thing to wear with any outfit is self confidence. When you exhibit a level of pride in your personal fashion choices, it sends…
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Romance & Ruffles | May Stylish Monday Link Up
Romance and Ruffles is the theme this month for our Stylish Monday Link Party. While I am a hopeless romantic and a total love junkie, ruffles are a thing of scarcity in my closet. I have a few bits and pieces that have a ruffled hem or some flouncy tiers but none of them were really speaking to me as I got to thinking about this style prompt. And if the clothing isn’t speaking to me then I am not hearing it or seeing it or wearing it. I almost declined to participate this month because of my lack of ruffled motivation and then I remembered this bold and dramatic…
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4 Tips to Improved Personal Development
There are thousands of guides online that talk you through the process of professional development, teaching you exactly what you need to get that promotion or seek out a change in career. However, personal development is not spoken about as often despite the fact that it is equally important. After all, personal development often means that you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin, meaning that you can tackle any problems that may come your way. It can also help you navigate your way through a difficult headspace or move on from things that have happened in the past. With that in mind, here are some easy and…
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4 Tips for Finding Your Style after 30
As you get older and gain years of experience under your belt, you begin to realize what you enjoy wearing, what you dislike wearing, and what clothing looks and feels the best for your personal lifestyle needs. Just as fashion is fickle, so are humans as we progress through the years. Your personal style can change from year to year and decade to decade depending on all sorts of things. But through these changes, you can begin to really hone in on the best style for you utilizing the knowledge you have gained throughout the first few decades of life. Below are four valuable tips to help you really find…
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How to Create a New Beauty Routine to Boost Self Confidence & Link Up On the Edge #240
“As is our confidence, so is our capacity.” William Hazlett Have you been in a style slump this past year? Has it effected your self-confidence? I know I have struggled with these things recently and I realized that looking and feeling great are hugely important for building and maintaining confidence. How we can better improve this area of our lives is a topic worth discussing. Our fashion and beauty choices can tell a lot about who we are and how we feel. Therefore, it is important to create a well-balanced beauty regimen that is easy and reliable to help enhance your positive feelings, improve your appearance, and boost your self-confidence.…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Florals
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. The theme for April is Florals because April…
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#SpreadTheKindness Link Up #218
Featured Favorites Reader Favorite (Most Clicked) Pamela of Style Yourself Confident shared her post, 5 Ways to Hide Tummy Fat, offering some really great style tips for disguising that sometimes troublesome area. If you struggle with how to dress your body, Pamela shares lots of wonderful style inspiration for all body types. Fashion Favorite Lucy of Lucy Bertoldi: Confessions of a Montreal Styling Diva shared her post, Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party-What I Wore This Week…, which features some super creative outfits like this amazing combination of crochet and floral for a magnificent vintage look. Go check out her post for more inspiring outfits! Non-Fashion Favorite Mitch of Gay NYC Dad…
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A Foolproof Guide to Making Your Next Thrifting Trip Successful
5 Tips to a Successful Thrifting Experience *This is contributed content. Sustainability is the new buzzword in the fashion world. However, successful sustainability can be difficult to attain when shopping from mainstream retailers. Especially those in the fast fashion sector. Not only do they lack in unique styles, but it is hard to discern brands that are truly sustainable from those that merely say they are. This is where thrift shopping enters as the perfect way to shop sustainably without having to engage in extensive research about each brand. Simply buying second hand clothing is a sustainable shopping method. By purchasing preloved clothing, you keep garments from making their way…
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Shades of Green for St. Patrick’s Day
“May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.” Irish Blessings Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all my Irish and pretend-Irish friends! I wasn’t going to share a post today, but then I got inspired to do a quick roundup of some of my favorite green outfits. If you are feeling festive today for any reason, why not grab any shade of green, any shade will do, and join the Irish fun! “Don’t throw away luck on little stuff. Save it up.” Tim O’Brien “‘When Fortune knocks, open the door,’ they say. But why should one make fortune knock, by…
