As I try to relaunch this thing and balance it with my other blog, I'm brainstorming some ideas for both. And right now, I'm asking for your help with one of them.
This idea occurred to me a few months back while shopping with my sister. She and I have pretty opposite tastes: she's Ralph Lauren, I'm Betsey Johnson. We both admired a few of the same garments, though, which got me thinking: style isn't so much about the actual clothes as it is how you wear them. My sister and I would buy the same dress but each style it completely differently.
So here's my idea: I'd like a stable of women I can consult. Each week I will send you a link to a product. A garment, accessory, something you can wear. I'll also give you a budget. Then you look around online and build an outfit around that product. You send me links to everything you'd pair with it, and I'll compile the results and post them here.
I think this will be a fun way to showcase how many different ways you can wear a simple dress or pair of shoes or whatever. It'll give us all a chance to see something through new eyes and maybe look at our own closets in a new way. If you're interested, drop me a comment here and we'll talk!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Linkapalooza!
Black Friday weekend fried my poor little brain, and it only gets busier from here! But a busy schedule is no excuse not to be fabulous. So while I work up some more meaty content, here are some fun links for you to check out:
• The Frisky has some pretty and simple alternatives to the basic ponytail.
• Refinery 29 would like you to avoid these holiday fashion faux pas.*
• Find a red lipstick that will work for you at Glo on MSN. My personal favorite is Adora by Kat Von D. I've yet to find someone who it doesn't flatter, and it wears like a champ even on my Teflon lips.
• The New York Times reports on a proposed measurement system for Photoshopped images.
• No time to spend on a manicure? BellaSugar rounds up some fun, festive, and quick nail decals.
• VampyVarnish (one of my favorite beauty blogs) reviews a new Pixi eye palette from Target.
* Can I just say how ecstatic I am that the open-toed shoes with tights trend is over? That was never a good idea. Now if only I could find a decent selection of closed-toe dress shoes for winter... look for a post on that if I manage to find any good ones. Does no one like warm toes anymore?!
• The Frisky has some pretty and simple alternatives to the basic ponytail.
• Refinery 29 would like you to avoid these holiday fashion faux pas.*
• Find a red lipstick that will work for you at Glo on MSN. My personal favorite is Adora by Kat Von D. I've yet to find someone who it doesn't flatter, and it wears like a champ even on my Teflon lips.
• The New York Times reports on a proposed measurement system for Photoshopped images.
• No time to spend on a manicure? BellaSugar rounds up some fun, festive, and quick nail decals.
• VampyVarnish (one of my favorite beauty blogs) reviews a new Pixi eye palette from Target.
* Can I just say how ecstatic I am that the open-toed shoes with tights trend is over? That was never a good idea. Now if only I could find a decent selection of closed-toe dress shoes for winter... look for a post on that if I manage to find any good ones. Does no one like warm toes anymore?!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Merry Shopmas!
I'm baaaaaaack!
Well, that's the plan anyway. I work retail and it's late November, and that means my soul will belong to the mall gods for at least the next month, but my intention is to pull this blog back from the netherworld and get back to it.
And I mention the timing not just to make a blatant play for your sympathy, but also because it's topical! Black Friday is staring us down and soon many of us will be fighting the crowds in search of gifts for our loved ones. So in the hopes of making everyone's season a little more merry and a little less Grinchy, I give you:
Care and Maintenance of Your Retail Associate: A Handy Guide for a Happier Holiday
Before I start, let me say that this list is not just intended to be the grumpy rantings of a retail salesperson. These tips will make your life easier too. Some of them are common sense, some of them are common courtesy, but they're all good things to keep in mind. That said, let's get into it:
Well, that's the plan anyway. I work retail and it's late November, and that means my soul will belong to the mall gods for at least the next month, but my intention is to pull this blog back from the netherworld and get back to it.
And I mention the timing not just to make a blatant play for your sympathy, but also because it's topical! Black Friday is staring us down and soon many of us will be fighting the crowds in search of gifts for our loved ones. So in the hopes of making everyone's season a little more merry and a little less Grinchy, I give you:
Care and Maintenance of Your Retail Associate: A Handy Guide for a Happier Holiday
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| No, this is not the new Romero movie. This is your local mall. |
Before I start, let me say that this list is not just intended to be the grumpy rantings of a retail salesperson. These tips will make your life easier too. Some of them are common sense, some of them are common courtesy, but they're all good things to keep in mind. That said, let's get into it:
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