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Once the temperatures drop, a scarf is as essential to your outfit as the pants you wear or the shoes on your feet (booties, please!) – you need as much warmth as you can get (I’m a Chicago girl, I get it.)
But a scarf not only prevents frostbite; it can also elevate your outfit to cozy-chic, and help transition some of your warm-weather favorites into the new season. Look stylish while staying warm with these ways to upgrade your scarf game this fall: 1. Wrapped Over a Leather Jacket Source: Fashion Jackson The easiest (and comfiest) outfit formula ever? White sneakers, skinny jeans, a plain tee, and a leather jacket. An instant update to bring the outfit from basic to #OOTD-ready? A simple scarf wrapped around your neck brings more texture and depth to the otherwise plain look, and stands out in...
October 1, it’s a new day and a new month! Many times during this last year I had thought about the day I’d be finally able to share what’s been going on, but I didn’t really know what it would look like or how it would feel. Knowing you guys, I...
So many of you have walked this road and have the battle wounds to show for it. But, you’ve also come out wiser and stronger and better for it. It’s really encouraging to hear your stories of hope. THANK YOU so much for taking the time to write and share them with me. I’m so thankful to count y’all among my friends. FALL FITNESS CHALLENGE You hear me say it all the time, but I really feel like exercise helped save my sanity this year. Through running and working out, I was able to get out loads of emotion that...
These Stores Like Nasty Gal Are Fashion Goldmines
PRETTY LITTLE THING It's easy to understand how fashion girls come to adore Nasty Gal. The fast-fashion retail brand is always on the leading edge of the latest trends, crafting looks inspired by our favorite celebrity trendsetters. They have a top-notch selection of pieces perfect for a night out with the girls, festival outfits, and parties. And, they're the ultimate destination for a wardrobe that looks expensive but won't break the bank. For the seasoned fashion girl, Nasty Gal is the perfect playground. You can style yourself head to toe in on-trend statement pieces. Or, you can mix and match any number of...
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PietraPants SewingTutorials Wovens
Today I want to share a tutorial for adding an invisible zipper to our Pietra Pants. I love this pattern because it’s the best of both worlds, pants-wise; a clean, flat front and a gathered elastic waist at the back for comfort. In order to make them easy to get on and off, we built a lot of elastic gathered ease in the back. As a result, the back is gathered a bit more than a pair of pants that have elastic gathering all the way around. The downside of this is that it makes grading between more than two...
Weekend Notes & Links
Knitted Sweater Coat: Mango and currently their entire site is 30% off with code ‘Columbus 19.’ (wearing a XXS-XS)| Skirt: Topshop | Shoes: Schutz Happy to report that this past week felt very productive. I met with a closet organizer (more on that soon) to help give me the push I need. On top of that, we’re redoing the closets in the kids room and the week after, the organizer will come over to help with our kitchen, junk drawers and my hot mess of a beauty closet. Not sure whether it’s the change of seasons or if I’m just...