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Garbage Lady tells all: The Austin Vintage Scene
Examine a margarita closely and you’ll find many of the elements involved in my vintage shopping excursions throughout Austin, TX. Please imagine the following: Salt- Represents the profuse reapings of my sweat glands Green hue- My rabid outfit jealousy Sassy citrus flavor- Funky vintage finds of equal or greater sass-levels Consequent loss of clothing- My…
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Pimp Your Shoes
MTV Circa 2005 is probably rolling in it’s bedazzled grave after this one. Today, I’ll be showing you how to add a dash of sartorial pizazz to your shoes. Although ideally the fabric covering our bodies creates a cohesive statement with the material encasing our feet, it’s rare that the two elements share space. Did…
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Take a Look: Seamly.co
They say romance is dead. Articles pop up relentlessly on the world wide web lamenting that social media (I’m looking at you, Tinder) has squashed our ability to have healthy, committed relationships. Though I partially agree with those sentiments, I think it’s high time we realize that the same issues apply to our bond, or…
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10 Times I Tried to Look Normal in a Photo and 100% Failed
I won’t be surprised when Kendall Jenner hits me up asking for tips after this display of photographic excellence.
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Why you should own: A Denim Man Shirt
Strong, yet soft. A shade of blue akin to the rippling tides of the Atlantic. Envelopes you with feelings of ease and security. Am I referring to the gaze of your dream man or the perfect oversized denim shirt? Does it matter? Both can be obtained with the right amount of perseverance, creativity and bribery.…
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What’s Your Fancy Threshold?
The time for Couture Fall 2015 has arrived and with it one resounding sentiment hammering at my psyche. Who in the hell dresses up this much and enjoys it? Don’t get me wrong, I love getting gussied up and feeling pretty just as much as the next female. But a floor length, jewel encrusted gown…
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Don’t Kill my Vibe: A personal style experiment with Eenvoud
Perhaps Netflix and I spent a little too much time together during our Once Upon a Time marathon this weekend, but don’t you feel like there’s something magical about style? Cinderella’s fairy godmother wasn’t the only one with the power to transform. We’ve just had to figure out a way to do it senza wand.…
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A Fourth of July Miracle: The Ugliest Shorts in the World get a Makeover
Perfecting the art of thrifting is not for the faint of heart. Seasoned veterans know to walk into each store prepared to battle the tackiest of cast-offs, pit-stains galore and enough polyester to outfit the entire state of Texas. The key to thrifting stardom lies in the ability to think outside the box. See a…
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Abercrombie & Fitch: Remixed
Although the smell of mothballs is nice, I have to say my favorite aspect of thrifting is imagining each item’s previous owner. If shopping were Kindergarten, the aforementioned activity is storytime. (Note to self: Bring juice and crackers to next thrift outing) The image conjured up after wearing today’s featured denim is a strange one…
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Minimalism Done Right: An Interview with Jesse Syswerda of Eenvoud
Find the Sleeveless V-Back Top here and find the Sleeveless Dress with Mesh here As I mentioned when discussing Mullet philosophy, having the best of both worlds is more tangible than you may think. Ethical and sustainable clothing that’s also chic? Qu’est-ce que c’est? Oui. It’s possible and you can thank Jesse Syswerda, designer extraordinaire behind Eenvoud for this astounding feat. Her…