This is my final look from my FM Photographics photo-shoot. It’s definitely my most simplistic look of three. I really wanted the print contrast to stand out but not clash so I figured simpler was better. This photo-shoot was exactly what I needed to kick off 2013. When the winter blahs are kicking in and we all feel fat after gorging ourselves over the holidays, a day of dressing up, makeup, and pretty pics is just what the doctor ordered.…
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I now find it kinda funny that a couple months ago I was over this dress. So over it in fact I had it tagged to sell at our (The Style Common‘s) Deck Your Closet Event. To be honest, I was really surprised it didn’t sell. It’s super flattering and really comfortable to wear although it has zero hanger appeal. Since it made the trek back home with me from the sale I figured I’d give it another shot.…
It can be a real shock to the system to go from your winter beauty hibernation to full on summer skin exposure. No, I’m not complaining that I get to enjoy a tropical winter vacation in Maui, but the thought of my body being unwrapped from it’s many layers of warmth and concealment is slightly worrisome. With this in mind, this week I’ve been in full prep mode. Here’s my before leaving beauty checklist: 1) Apply sunless tanner daily…
Here is the second look from the photo session I did with FM Photographics. (See the first one here). Styling from my own closet has been much more fun than I thought it would be. When I worked in retail I was getting new clothes (and lots of them) every month…in high season, every week. A pretty amazing thing, however, I often didn’t really wear many of the pieces I got. I mean sure I’d wear them,…
Lately I’ve been trying to take a more is more approach to my dressing as I am typically drawn to classic cuts and neutral hues. However, sometimes on a very chilly Sunday it’s nice to keep it basic. A simple dress with tights and boots, a wool coat, and a couple of coloured accessories are just fine for a day of shopping, coffee by the water, and sushi. Outfits like this are my version of wearing sweatpants (except…
