The Fabulous! Festival for May ‘08
Monday, May 5th, 2008The May edition of The Fabulous! Festival is up over at General Housewifery. Anastasia did a maaaahvelous job hosting. I’ve enjoyed reading all the featured posts, which are as interesting as ever. The quality and scope of submissions never ceases to amaze me. There are posts on everything from skirtinis to […]
My low expectations weren’t low enough
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008I recently attended an awards ceremony at the community college here. The invite said that “cocktail attire” was suggested, so I dressed accordingly in my little black dress, eggplant heels, and sparkly clutch. Despite the wording of the invite, I was fully prepared to be the only one there dressed up.
Fortunately, […]
My number one style tip
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008If you’ve ever felt like you just have nothing to wear, or returned home to the pile of clothes you left on the bed trying to figure out what works with what, or thought, “Wow, those shoes are so great, but I have nothing to wear them with”, then this is for you.
Tags: Color, Fashion, […]
Get your groove on gardening
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Spring is here and it’s time to get out and get planting. Even I have been bit by the gardening bug. Truth be told, though, I’ve come to realize that my traditional gardening outfit of gym clothes and flip flops just isn’t that practical. So, if you’re like me and are in […]
The Fabulous! Festival for April ‘08
Monday, April 7th, 2008Welcome to the April edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. I had a great time reading all the submissions, which is why I am confident that you’ll enjoy reading my ten favorites:
Beauty
First off, Tina Su reminds us that beauty isn’t just about makeup, presenting 8 keys […]
Styles biases: Why you really can’t please everyone
Thursday, March 27th, 2008I consider myself to be a fairly confident person, but at the same time there are times when I’m ridiculously indecisive. Since starting my own style makeover a little over a year ago, I’ve definitely become more confident in my style. For a time, I wouldn’t take the tags off of just about […]
Shoes over pants, Fashion passions and shopping dislikes
Monday, March 24th, 2008There’s a reason why I have an obscene number of shoes. Whenever I go clothes shopping, I make a b-line for the shoes section.
It doesn’t matter what I’m there to look for, I’m hardly in the door when the shoe section starts calling me. Fortunately, I tend to shop mostly at Ross […]
15 Random thoughts from SXSW
Friday, March 14th, 2008I just got back from SXSW Interactive. O.k., I got back Tuesday — Wednesday if you count that I stepped through the door after midnight. Since then, I’ve been been using the last few days of spring break to recoup from a combination of jet lag, daylight savings, and a whole lot of […]
Re: Investing in yourself: Personal appearance and hygiene.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Yeah, what he said.
Tags: Beauty, Etiquette, Fashion, Grooming, Hair, Impressions, Links, Makeup, Modesty, Skincare, Style, Work
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Getting geeky in Austin
Monday, March 3rd, 2008The rumors are true, I really am a nerd — and proud of it.
Friday, I’ll be headed to the South by Southwest Interactive festival and conference in Austin, Texas. I’ll be in town until the 11th, along with The Bargain Queen herself, Sara.
I plan on having lots of fun, learning […]
The Fabulous! Festival for March ‘08
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Welcome to the March edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. This month’s submissions were particularly fabulous, with posts on topics from how much should one really spend on a wardrobe to sexy sundresses and burlesque tease. Here are my top ten picks.
Beauty
To maintain […]
Wardrobe update
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008So you know how I said recently that I was going to try not to spend a lot replacing the clothes that I weeded from my wardrobe? Well, that didn’t last long.
I returned the clothes with tags to Ross and got a little over $100 in store credit. Yikes, I know! I […]
10 more bits of wardrobe weeding wisdom
Friday, February 29th, 2008I’m actually quite proud of wardrobe weeding skills. Nevertheless, I realized the other day that my wardrobe was in desperate need of a really merciless weeding.
How did I know? Mostly, I realized that there were a lot of things that I just sort of avoided wearing. I’d try to wear […]
Fashion deal breakers: toe claw and my burgundy heels
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008There are certain things that I just won’t tolerate in my wardrobe.
One of them is toe claw.
It’s a huge pet peeve for me, to the point where I carefully inspect my open toe shoes for the slightest bit of overhang. Most of my shoes are closed-toe because even if they look o.k. when I […]
It’s raining!
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008It’s raining and I’m so excited because I finally got to wear my new rain boots tonight!!!
Tags: Fashion, Shoes, Style
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Why do people still read buy fashion magazines?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I’ve never really been into fashion magazines. Then again, I wasn’t really into fashion until this year. So, I recently decided to start looking at some well known fashion magazines and see what they were all about.
Fortunately, I didn’t have to spend money on them. I can read them free […]
Trying to be frugal: The series
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008My husband and I have been trying to cut down our costs, so I’ve been reading a lot of frugal blogs and particularly lists of frugal ideas. What surprises me, though, is how many things we already do. It’s easy to feel smug, but a quick look at the numbers shows that we […]
The Fabulous! Festival for February ‘08
Monday, February 4th, 2008Welcome to the Fabulous! Festival for February 2008! We had a great turnout again and with so many fabulous posts, choosing which ones to feature was tougher than ever.
February’s featured links
I did narrow it down, though, and here are my favorites from head to toe.
Legally blonde, don’t sue
Hair is fascinating because […]
Two morning makeovers: or, why I love makeup and wire cutters
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008I hate mornings.
And by mornings, I mean anything before noon. There are good reasons why.
Tags: Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Makeup, Photos, Saving Money, Style
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Re: The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Wondering why vertical lines make you look taller? And why are horizontal stripes all over clothing even though they supposedly make people look fatter?
Make sure to check out my post, The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics, at The Bargain Queens. I answer those and other questions on vertical and […]
What I was wearing and my (non)acceptance speech
Friday, February 1st, 2008Last night I posted a photo of me waiting anxiously for news about The Fabbies. Unfortunately, news has been almost nonexistent and it appears that the awards ceremony has been postponed, that last night there was a nomination party instead, and that the video of the party won’t be available till next week. […]
Call me a box of crayons
Monday, January 28th, 2008So, I’ve been going crazy for color this season. Actually, it started this time last year — during the season of black and white. My closet is still recovering since that’s when I bought a lot of my current wardrobe. And the mustard yellow summer we had didn’t help me one bit […]
The comfort of being underdressed
Friday, January 25th, 2008Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]
I’m looking for festival hosts!
Friday, January 25th, 2008I’m hosting the next edition of The Fabulous! Festival here on February 4th, but I’m looking for other bloggers who are interested in hosting future editions since it’s nice to get different perspectives. If you’re interested, please let me know using this form.
I’ll be happy to answer any question you may have, […]
Why I appreciate people who dress up for concerts
Friday, January 25th, 2008I frequently complain that there aren’t many places where you can go dressed up and not feel overdressed. Where I live, it’s hard to just find a place free of flip flops and Crocs. Yeah, I have nearly 20 pairs of flip flops, but there are a lot of places that I would […]
Re: The rise of the non-label & quiet luxury
Thursday, January 24th, 2008In light of the recent discussion on signalling wealth, I found this post at Fashion Tribes particularly interesting. One of the major trends predicted is “luxury that whispers”, clothing and accessories that are still luxurious in their quality and details, but that don’t scream “made of money” quite so much in these tough economic […]
Re: There’s no shame in not being able to afford it
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008A couple days ago, Mrs. Micah wrote No shame: I can’t afford new clothes, itself a response to There’s no shame in not being able to afford it at Paid Twice.
I want to add my two cents because yesterday I wrote about signalling wealth and I want to be clear that while it’s […]
Re: Signalling wealth
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]
Quotes from my husband: On my shoe collection
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Today my husband and I are continuing to declutter our house. Things are really picking up now that we have more practice and our motivation has been renewed by the way things are taking shape here.
Earlier, my husband was laying on the bed with our cats taking a break when I started […]
Why I kept my tights after all
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008I think footless tights can look really cute on some people. Some people can even rock the mid-calf ones with cute ballet flats. I can’t. I’ve tried, but the proportions just don’t work for me. Maybe my skirts aren’t short enough, or my torso is too long, or my hips are […]
Trying out the navy nail polish trend
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008I’ve never been one to follow nail polish trends. I’ve certainly made it known that I prefer more natural looks like a soft French manicure or light pink polish. Outside of October, red is about the wildest I’ve gone with nail color, and then it usually looks awful, maybe because my skin is […]
Re: How does one get the polished look?
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen recently wrote a response to the oft-asked question How does one get the polished look?.
She’s got some great advice, so do check it out. I particularly liked this bit:
Stop purchasing prints. A few prints tossed in every so often are great, but polished women are those decked out […]
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]
When going green is classy
Sunday, December 30th, 2007I may be image conscious, but I still like saving money and the environment. Therefore, I love it when I can do both and not sacrifice my style. That’s why I loved today’s post at Wise Bread, When Going Green is Classy. There you’ll find some easy to adopt tips that […]
Fashion and climate preferences
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007My husband and I both took the quiz at Find Your Spot to see where in the U.S. it thinks we should live. One issue we’ve had is that he likes the heat and I like the cold. In fact, the city we live in came up as a choice for him! […]
Choosing the right shoes for your graduation
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Last night I went to my friend’s college graduation. I got to sit very close to wear the graduates stood to get their pictures taken after walking off stage, so I had a very close up view up everyone. Now, you might think that most people would put some effort into their graduation […]
How to dress well at any age
Saturday, December 1st, 2007I’m happy to announce that my article, How to dress well at any age, is up at The Bargain Queen.
And when I say “any age”, I mean it. The basic considerations of style apply whether you’re 16 or 96. However, that doesn’t mean that all styles work on everyone. So […]
It’s another say something hat day
Saturday, November 24th, 2007Since October 2nd, when I showed you all my hat collection, I have added five more to the collection! It’s been a great season for hat lovers like me; hats are ‘in’, stores are carrying them, and it’s cool enough now to enjoy cool weather hat styles, which tend to be easier to wear […]
It’s a friggin’ fanny pack!
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 I love clutches, but if you wear one around your hips it’s a fanny pack. I don’t care who makes it, or how much you paid for it. It’s a fanny pack.
And if you guessed that I’m not a fan of fanny packs, you’re right.
Tags: Bags, Style
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How to survive the holidays with style
Monday, November 19th, 2007Recently Angie, from You Look Fab, asked if holidy knitwear like appliqué reindeer sweaters were an American tradition. I’m happy to find out that this isn’t a worldwide phenomenon, but sadly, I must say that it is a tradition here in the U.S. I’m not saying that it’s bad to get into the […]
The hazards of button-up dresses
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Just a reminder, if you wear a button-up dress, please make sure to wear a slip underneath and to check to make sure that the lowest button is at a modest length. I saw a girl today in a button-up shirt dress. When she stood still, it was fine, but the moment that […]
Political fashion
Thursday, September 27th, 2007Here in the U.S., we’re lucky that we can express different political beliefs without being punished by the government. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s always in your best interest to openly declare your beliefs. It’s sad, but true, that some people will go out of their way to punish other who don’t […]
Glamour’s Big Book of Dos & Don’ts
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007I originally picked up this book thinking that it would just be a guilty-pleasure read, full of ‘well, at least I’m not dumb enough to wear that…’ photos. After all, sometimes it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one to make awful style mistakes (though a lot less recently - I hope). […]
Bargain Queen Posts, 9/17 - 9/24/07
Monday, September 24th, 2007Here is a list of my recent posts on The Bargain Queen. I hope you’ll check them out. You can also check out my profile page there to see my latest posts at any time.
Don’t forget to comment on your favorite bargains over at The Bargain Queen site before September 30th for a chance to […]
How to wear black without looking boring
Monday, September 24th, 2007While I love bright colors, I can’t deny how useful black is; whether it’s stealing the spotlight or acting as a classy backdrop to other colors, black is the classic neutral. However, black can be… well.. rather bland. Few people can wear black from head to toe without looking tired or like they’re […]
Tomorrow on Oprah
Thursday, September 13th, 2007I’m looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s Oprah show, which will be about cost-conscious fashion. Vera Wang will show her budget friendly line, but will it be worthy of her name? I’m crossing my fingers. I love bargains, but a big name isn’t enough to call something “high fashion”. I wasn’t enthusiastic […]
Tonight at 10pm, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style
Thursday, September 13th, 2007Set your DVR’s to record Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, tonight at 10pm on Bravo. I watched last week’s episode and was very impressed. While it’s not the only makeover show out there, Tim Gunn has a style all his own. I have been watching and rewatching the last episode over the […]
Too much revealed
Thursday, September 13th, 2007I’m only in my mid-20’s so I don’t consider myself “old” by any means, but I have noticed that my tastes are changing as I mature a bit and I’m starting to understand the advice of “the older and wiser.” I used to think that older people were prudes or just too conservative when […]
Shopping for diabetic shoes
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007Ahhh, the pain I will suffer for cute shoes. While I love shoes that are both comfortable and cute, I have also been to known to wear shoes that give me blisters despite the fact that I end up with band aids on my feet. I’m fortunate that I can just shrug off […]
Not traveling in style
Friday, September 7th, 2007A 23 year-old woman traveling on Southwest airlines should have read my series on traveling in style. The airlines told her to adjust her skirt before she could fly, because she showed up in a mini-skirt that was too short. You can see her outfit for yourself on this CNN video. Frankly, […]
A style shift
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007As regular readers know, I’ve undergone quite a makeover this past year; I’ve gone from baggy t-shirts and jeans to cute outfits that are figure flattering and stylish. I’ve even learned to use makeup, finally. However, makeovers are never quite over. We all need to update our styles once in a while. […]
“Magic” popcorn shirts?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007I was browsing around Amazon for items to feature in my Meg’s Picks store when I came across these “Magic Popcorn Shirts”. The descriptions says, “Definitely in every Diva’s closet, this is the type of top to have in every color. Soft Luxex feel, one size fits most, and made of 100% Polyester. Perfect […]
Oxford pumps
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007One trend I’m not going for personally - oxford pumps. They’re part of this fall’s menswear and vintage inspired fashions. I know some people have gone crazy for them. They’re interesting… but they just don’t do anything for me. They’re just too masculine, too old-fashioned, too… too granny ganster.
I […]
Pondering plaid?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007Plaid is everywhere right now. While it has long been a popular pattern, it’s now easier than ever to dress in plaid from headband to peep-toe shoes and add a matching bag. While I don’t ever advocate that kind of pattern overload, plaid can be a great way to add color and pattern […]
Auditions
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007First impressions aren’t always about what you wear. Yesterday afternoon, I was on campus when my friend and I crossed paths with the college’s jazz band director. Well, she practically volunteered me for the band while I was saying, “Oh no! I have hardly played since 2001! I’m so rusty!”. […]
Business casual in warm weather
Monday, August 20th, 2007Business casual can be tricky for a lot of people, but especially when it’s hot like it has been around here in Florida. Fortunately, Angie at You Look Fab wrote a post about wearing Business Casual in Warm Weather. It’s a great list of ideas for weather you are looking for office appropriate […]
Fashion Fanatic on TLC
Saturday, August 18th, 2007Well, I just finished watching TLC’s new show Fashion Fanatic, hosted by Stacey London of TLC’s What Not to Wear. It’s on Fridays at 9pm, but fortunately for me I have a digital video recorder so I’m still plenty free to go out on Friday nights. The topic of this episode was designer […]
Why ruching rocks
Sunday, August 12th, 2007I am in love with ruching (pronounced “roo-shing”). Today I wore a ruched dress during the day, then a ruched top later this evening. Even if you aren’t familiar with the term, you’ve no doubt seen it around. What is ruching? It’s a fabric gathering technique found on everything from tops to […]
Why should you care about what’s “in” this season?
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007I’m not a fashion expert. I admit, I can hardly pronounce the designer names mentioned in fashion magazines, let alone tell you anything about them. I only get as far as I do on the names because I’ve studied a few foreign languages. Therefore, I try to stay away from writing about […]
How to become style conscious
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Today over lunch, my mom asked me how I come up with stuff to right on my blog and where did I learn about style. She’s been reading my blog, and is probably just as shocked as I am that I of all people am writing a blog about personal style. After all, […]
That outfit makes me happy
Sunday, July 29th, 2007I can’t believe that I’ve been home from London for over a week. I’ve already mentioned my roommate there a few times, even though we were only roommates for a week and we didn’t really know each other before. I was really lucky not just that got along, but also that she helped […]
Two books for guys or the women that clothe them
Friday, July 6th, 2007I’ve been married now for over five years, and perhaps one of the hardest battles I’ve fought has been trying to get my husband to shop for new clothes. Finally, some time this year it dawned on me that – unlike for us women – men’s sizes are pretty standard and I can buy […]
A style classic: What Not to Wear
Saturday, June 16th, 2007I originally found this book at a library book sale earlier this year. This is literally the first ever “beauty” or “style” book that I ever bought. I had flipped through a few related books previously, but most of them were filled with ‘fluff’, read like clothing ads, and/or look dated due to […]
Traveling in style: Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Friday, June 15th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why Comfort Shouldn’t Be the Only Consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part IV, Accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Part VI, Packing it all
There is no one traveler’s wardrobe since there are so many variables to be considered: Where are you going? What’s the purpose of the trip […]
Shoes to dress up or down an outfit
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007Last week I went to Macy’s to see a friend who works at a makeup counter there. I often walk around the store until he’s free to talk or work on my face. Fortunately for him, I’m also a pretty good customer. It’s also fortunate for Macy’s since I doubt I’d shop […]
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