Making it Lovely

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  • Style: April ’96

    Style: April ’96

    A black floor-length skirt is more versatile than you might think. You can probably wear one just about every day, with any black shirt or band t-shirt you like. (Trent Reznor is so hot, right?) I think combat boots are cool, but jump boots have a smoother sole that I like better. Nobody’s going to see your legs with those boots and long skirt, but just in case, you can wear these striped thigh high socks. And I found these arm warmers for sale, but I just make my own out of tights. DIY project!

    Red glasses are kind of arty, so I like them. (I hope they’re not too Salle Jesse). My hair is purple now, but I’m thinking about bleaching it next, or maybe just dying it black again. Oh, and I usually carry everything I need in my backpack, but my mom got one of those Sak purses for me when they came out. I guess it’s cool.

    Whoops, how did 15-year-old me post this!? Happy April Fool’s Day!

  • Style: March ’11

    Style: March ’11

    This dress reminds me of little girls’ eyelet dresses (my mom LOVES those). What can be adorable on a two-year-old though can often be cloyingly sweet on an adult, so it needs a little toughening up. But not too tough… I think this outfit has a perfect mix of sweet (white dress, flower ring, a belt to cinch the waist) and tough (rad shoes, cool hobo bag, and snake bracelets).

  • Nursing Fashion Guide

    Nursing Fashion Guide


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    Yesterday, I posted my guide to Maternity Style. Today I’m back with my guide for staying cute while nursing. You may return to your pre-pregnancy size (or not), but breastfeeding rules out a lot of your old clothes. I nursed for over a year the first time and I’m about to start again with baby number two, so it was fun for me to pull this together. And just like last time, please let me know if you have any questions or tips of your own in the comments!
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  • Maternity Fashion Guide

    Maternity Fashion Guide


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    Maternity wear can throw even the cutest gals for a loop. It is possible to maintain your sense of style through pregnancy though, and below are my tips. Tomorrow I’ll post the companion guide: Nursing Style. Let me know if you have any questions or tips of your own in the comments!
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  • Style: January ’11

    Style: January ’11

    I am SO ready to be out of maternity clothes. Do you know what I started this whole outfit around? A belt. A belt I would love to wear… If only I had a waist.

    The yellow skirt comes with its own belt (which is nice), but swapping it out for the pink one would be extra cute. I’m a fan of colorful tights, and I think matching them to your skirt makes your legs look nice and long. Bronze flats finish off the bottom half by still tying into all the yellow, but not going overly matchy-matchy. Same reason I went with a dark olive green bag, and I’m into fun key chains lately, so I’d have this one tucked inside. Now, for the top half (a very important half, yes?). J. Crew makes the best tees, hands down. Add a cool pendant necklace and a sweet little ring and you’re done.

  • Style: December ’10

    Style: December ’10

    This is a pretty typical winter outfit for me. A sweater (this maternity sweater rocks, by the way), a colorful skirt with tights, knee-high boots, and big statement necklace. I’d add a cool roomy bag and an interesting ring too.

    p.s. Frye boots? Expensive but worth it. I bought a pair last year and they are going to last forever.

    p.p.s. I wanted to use this locket, but the shop is closed for vacation and I wasn’t sure if they’d have them in stock again when they reopen. Wouldn’t it look great with this outfit though?