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How to Dress Warm (but still look CUTE!) This New Year’s Eve

I’m a big fan of wearing sparkly sequins and New Years Eve is the perfect excuse to add all the sparkle you want to an outfit. There’s something magical about staying up late to ring in a new year, especially when the fireworks show starts as the clock strikes midnight. There’s always many parties and events happening the evening on December 31st, which means you’ll need the perfect festive ensemble.

The struggle with dressing for New Years is always the same - how to look fabulous while still keeping warm. New Years Eve festivities go late into the night, and often involve going outside to see fireworks. Not to mention the fact that we’re talking about the winter season so the temperatures can really dip down into the 40s here in California (and even colder for the East Coast).

In this guide I will give you some clever and fashionable tips to make your New Years Eve party style cute and warm at the same time. These pointers will also come in handy for any late fall or winter evening events where you may be outside (like a Halloween party for example!).

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Fair Isle Knits and Wellington Boots: Quintessential Modern Winter Fashion Staples

Both the current fashion trends of Fair Isle Knits and Wellington Boots are actually not trends at all, they are winter fashion staples going back many decades. But in modern day we aren't wearing these styles in exactly the same way as our grandmothers did. These days both fair isles prints and wellies come in an array of bright and colorful shades, making dark winter days much more cheerful.

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How to Style a Sweater with Overalls

During my last trip to New York City I packed my favorite pair of comfy denim overalls and a bright and colorful sweater. It was the month of October and the seasons were still in transition from summer to fall. It was warm enough to wear overalls and flat sandals in the daytime, but it was nice to have a sweater for those chilly breezy moments.

At the time I was 6 months postpartum after having my daughter and I wasn’t fitting back into my pre-pregnancy clothes just yet. Overalls were the perfect maternity staple, and also awesome for my postpartum wardrobe.

Both my overalls and sweater are from Modcloth, which always has amazing colorful and trendy clothes. They especially have the best rainbow styles!

In this guide you’ll find all kinds of style tips and inspiration for your own sweater and overall outfits. From season to season, this wardrobe combo is an easy to wear and can be worn to all kinds of daytime events.

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Easy DIY Ruth Bader Ginsburg Halloween Costume - Only 5-Pieces to Complete the Look!

For Halloween some people like to dress as comic super heroes with tights and capes. But there are real life super heroes who are flesh and blood humans and I personally prefer to honor them with my Halloween costumes.

Continuing my tradition of feminist-themed bad ass women halloween costumes, this year I am embodying the Notorious RBG, formally known as Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If ever there was a badass woman in our recent history, it was Ruth.

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What Type of Swimwear is Right for You?

When you want to choose a new swimsuit, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the range of styles available. At the same time, it might also be important for you to feel comfortable in what you wear, especially if your swimming will occur in a public place. Doing a bit of research before you buy, and really taking the time to think about the features you would like to see in a piece of swimwear, can allow you to feel more comfortable about the item you end up purchasing.

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How to Wear a Midi Skirt in Fall

Skirts are a closet staple that are fun to wear all year long, but shorter lengths can be impractical once the season starts to turn. If you want to continue enjoying the easy and chic vibe that they give to your outfits, then midi skirts are your best bet.

The mid-calf length minimizes leg exposure, so you can wear midi skirts even when temperatures are starting to drop.

Today’s midis are also available in a variety of fits, from the narrow and sleek style to the popular A-line design, which starts fitted at the hips and then flares out to the hemline.

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How to Wear Crystals – Easy Ways to Incorporate them into Your Everyday Life

In recent years, crystals have become increasingly popular, as a way to access their healing properties, spiritual guidance, or simply as a fashion accessory. Incorporating crystals into your everyday life can be quite confusing, especially for beginners.

Whether you are a crystal enthusiast looking to add them to your wardrobe, or you are a beginner, this guide will provide you with easy ways to start wearing crystals.

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Candice Cuoco - How to Support an Emerging Fashion Designer

If you are a regular reader of my blog then you know that I studied fashion in college and been active in industry events such as Fashion Week.

During my volunteer time at San Francisco Fashion Week I was able to spend some time with emerging designer Candice Cuoco. You may know her as one of the finalists from Project Runway Season 14, along with her many celebrity collaborations. She is also a San Francisco Bay Area native like me, so we instantly connected on growing up as β€œBay Babies.”

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How to Style Pinafore, Jumper and Overall Dresses for Fall

Ahh, fall. Who doesn’t love days filled with cozy sweaters, leaves that crunch underfoot, and the delicious smell of everything pumpkin spice? This season's warm and inviting vibes just make us feel like curling up in a big blanket and never leaving!

But with the changing weather, it’s time to slightly alter our wardrobe styles for the colder days ahead. As October rolls in, a great way to stay snug is to dress in stylish yet comfortable outfits appropriate for any activity in the fall.

The overall dress is a fall favorite fashion staple, and it goes so well with our favorite autumn activities. This particular style of dress is also often called a pinafore or jumper dress. Whatever you call it, these dresses are perfect for layering and building a cozy fall outfit.

Whether you’re planning an apple-picking outing, a romantic day date, catching up with friends over coffee, or window shopping, we have the perfect looks to keep you chic and cozy.

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Great Entry-Level Luxury Watches and How to Buy Them Securely

There’s a good chance you’ve pondered the idea of buying a luxury watch. After all, there are many reasons why both men and women love watches: they underscore the wearer’s personal style, hold sentimental value, and look fantastic either as a statement piece or stacked with other jewelry. Not only that, but in the age of consumerism, one of our biggest concerns is sustainability. We are shifting away from fast fashion pieces to focus on building capsule wardrobes and making conscious purchasing decisions, and interest in luxury watches has been on the rise as a result. These timepieces are made to last, and who knows? Maybe you’ll even create a family heirloom.

My husband has been a long-time watch aficionado and over the years his enthusiasm has rubbed off on me. He has a prized collection of watches that he’s acquired over the years, with a diverse range of styles. Some of his watches are for everyday wear, while others are reserved for more formal or special occasions.

When it comes to purchasing your first luxury timepiece watch, it can be a bit intimidating to know how to get started. This is also true if you’re planning on gifting a watch to a loved one. This guide is filled with valuable information for beginners just entering the world of luxury and vintage watches. We also include information about securely purchasing a luxury watch and avoiding any online scams.

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Guide to Buying Boho-Inspired & Unique Engagement Rings

When my husband and I got engaged, I knew I wouldn’t be a traditional bride. For our nuptials we threw all the traditional rules out the window and eloped in San Francisco. My bride style was very much boho inspired and I wore a blush pink wedding dress.

While I do have my grandmother’s wedding ring, I still wanted to pick out my own engagement and wedding ring that reflected my personal taste. This sent me down a rabbit hole of researching bohemian inspired engagement rings, which ultimately led to this blog post.

In this guide I will share my findings and insights on picking the right gemstone and setting for your engagement ring, alternative kinds of diamonds available such as lab-created and conflict-free, how much to budget for an engagement ring and how to find reputable jewelers.

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How to Dye Your Hair in Colorful Pastel Shades

Every year Pinterest comes out with the highly anticipated Pinterest Predicts report which provides valuable insight into up and coming trends for the next 12 months. There’s almost always a hair trend report, and for 2022 Pinterest has reported that Rebel Cuts and Colors is the newest hair movement to hit the mainstream population. This means that a rainbow of bright, colorful and pastel shades will be showing up in the tresses of fashion forward folks.

For myself, my hair color journeys have included platinum blonde, purple lavender, silver gray and rose gold pink. This blog post is filled with useful information and tips to help you decide on your next wild child color.

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How to Go Platinum Blonde: 7 Tips to Dyeing Your Hair Without Damaging It

This blog post documents my hair journey from my natural color of strawberry blonde to platinum blonde, silver gray and then rose gold. While I do like my natural shade of red, I definitely got bored after having the same hair color my entire life and I wanted to mix it up. There's a thrill you get when going platinum, like you've got a new spring in your step!

I will admit that I was very naive about this process before I got started and I learned a lot of lessons along the way. Hopefully you’re doing a bit research so that you’ll find yourself better prepared than I did.

Read on to see my top tips on how to dye your hair platinum blonde while minimizing the damage to your hair. I also go into detail about how to care for platinum hair and using platinum as a base for other trendy pastel colors.

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The Postpartum Underwear Guide Every New Mom Needs

One of the many new experiences that you’ll encounter after you’ve had your baby is the realization that regular underwear is just not going to cut it anymore. At least for a while, anyway!

You’re going to need panties that can keep large pads in place to absorb the bleeding, discharge, and possibly even incontinence that you’re going to deal with in the days, weeks, and possibly even months after you’ve given birth.

Luckily, there's no need to ruin your Victoria’s Secret lingerie or favorite Agent Provocateur thong. And chances are, you won’t feel like wearing them either. Products known collectively as postpartum underwear are here to save the day. They’re the perfect option for new moms as they're designed specifically for this purpose.

Need a little more info on what postpartum underwear is and what it does? Not sure if you need to pack a pair or two into your hospital bag? Or just confused about the many options available? Let’s have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions new mothers ask about postpartum underwear and everything that goes along with it.

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How to Build a Maternity Capsule Wardrobe with Pregnancy Clothing Essentials

Putting together this blog post was like a walk down memory lane from the last 4 years. I am a mama to two little ones and I recently wrapped up my second pregnancy. My maternity style consisted of a mix of comfort essentials, pieces from trendy maternity lines and non-maternity clothes that I was still able to wear and style with a baby bump.

Dressing for pregnancy was definitely more of a challenge than I expected. I'm not gonna lie, I definitely had days were I just felt so uncomfortable and all I wanted to wear was leggings and an oversized sweatshirt. But with some creativity and trial and error I found some staple pieces that I wore over and over again through both pregnancies.

In this blog post I get into the weeds of the challenges of maternity dressing and I explain how investing in a maternity capsule collection can help you get dressed everyday with a growing bump. I hope that you will find my story informative and relatable because let's be real, pregnancy isn't always a walk in the park.

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Over 50 Brands Similar to Free People to Gratify Your Inner Bohemian Goddess

The bohemian inspired fashion brand Free People has a very loyal following amongst women who gravitate towards a free spirited lifestyle. From long flowy maxi gowns to short mini dresses with statement sleeves, there’s a Free People ensemble for every occasion in life.

When I think about my boho-inspired wardrobe pieces hanging in my closet, they tend to be for the fun times in life. I wear them for vacations, home playing with my kids, special events like weddings and even just lounging at home. They are a departure from the stuffy office life which makes them extra fun to shop for.

I actually wore flowy maxi dresses from Free People (and Free People inspired brands) for the majority of the time when I was pregnant with my two kids. They were the only things that made me feel beautiful and comfortable at the same time. You can see my guide to baby bump friendly boho dresses here.

While Free People is shinning in the spotlight and stealing all the glory, there’s actually many other similar brands to Free People that do an equally as impressive job of creating whimsical bohemian wardrobe essentials that I promise you’ll love just as much.

In this blog post I will give you a wide spectrum of boho clothing brands that range from upscale designers to budget-friendly options. When shopping from top of the line brands, you can spend a bit more in high quality wardrobe investment pieces that you’ll wear year-after-year. If there’s a boho style trend that you’re wanting to test run before making a big commitment, opt for an economical low-cost alternative before spending a bit more on a single clothing item.

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What Can You Do with a Fashion Merchandising Degree? - A Fashion Student's Roadmap to a Career in the Industry

My interest in fashion began at an early age and I knew that I wanted to somehow work in the industry. Figuring out exactly how to get there took a few years of paying my dues, plus some trial and error.

While there’s no one path to a successful career in the fashion industry, there’s definitely many common threads that up and comers will experience. And quite frankly, I think anyone interested in this field should learn early on the significant obstacles to gaining traction in this extremely competitive field.

In this guide to entering the fashion industry workforce, I will go into details about school coursework, fashion internships, entry-level fashion jobs to gain experience, and more helpful insider information.

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How to Dress During Pregnancy Without Maternity Clothes

You may have already discovered that shopping for maternity clothes can be a real drag. It’s difficult to find cute attire that you actually want to wear, especially during the time of pregnancy when you’re already feeling big and bloated.

The good news is that there’s actually plenty of non-maternity clothes that will get you through the 9 months of pregnancy. You will also find that these new wardrobe staples will come very much handy during your postpartum months while your body is adjusting back to normal.

In this blog post I’m giving suggestions on cuts and styles of dresses, pants, tops, leggings, tunics and more that aren’t necessarily maternity clothes but you can wear for each trimester. After my two pregnancies I’ve learned a thing or two about hacking my closet to fit my growing baby bumps.

Because maternity clothes are so drab, my recommendation is to find wardrobe gems that celebrate pregnancy and mark the special occasion. Not to mention the fact that pretty dresses make motherhood more fun. You want to find clothes that make you feel good and ultimately extend your regular wardrobe. Depending on your style you may even want to flaunt your belly. Do you girl!

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