5 Things on My Christmas Wish List This Year
Black Friday & Cyber Monday came and went- and with them, shopping upon shopping. And while my wallet remained safely in its place, I still started pencilling in my list of seasonal wishes. After all, Santa was kind enough to read last year’s list… And while you can’t buy health, peace or happiness (which are always the ultimate wishes), you can buy these 5 things on my Christmas wish list! Have a quick look, maybe it will give you some…
5 Strong Arguments for Curating a Wardrobe You LOVE
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget about one of the most essential parts of it: our wardrobes. We stock’em up nice and high with new buys, which we then push to the back to make room for new things. And then what happens? That’s right: we complain we have nothing to wear. Or we pine for beautiful things we can’t afford, rather than shop our own closets. But I’m not looking to preach or scold-…
5 Things to Consider About Fashion and Sizeism
I remember when I first saw the dress I’m wearing here- only way I could describe it is a coup de foudre! It was the perfect white dress: elegant but with a dose of sexy, a beautifully cinched waist and a darling pearl and gold circle detail that embodied finesse. The problem? It was only available in Plus Sizes at the time! Uugh, the drama! The frustration! The humanity! (OK, OK, I’m exaggerating for effect). But still, I couldn’t help…
5 50’s Fashion Trends That Inspire Me
Post World War II- when women had to be tough and resilient- the fashion world saw a revival of the feminine, glamorous style. It was a rebirth of beauty, richness and grace brought on by Christian Dior’s New Look. His revolutionary collectionย lead to an actual resurgence of Parisian couture- and changed the fashion world forever! Moving away from the stern fabrics and silhouettes of the 40’s, Dior ushered through the era of ample dresses and fitted tops, wasp waists, rounded…
The Internet Made Me Buy It! 5 Products I’m Loving Thanks to BuzzFeed
Remember the days when we got all of our information on trends and beauty recommendations from magazines? Now it seems like the Internet has taken over that role, with websites and blogs brimming with reviews and opinions over the latest and greatest items we should get our hands on! One of the busiest reviews sites? It has to be BuzzFeed, hands-down. And as an avidย reader myself, I can’t help but devour their reader-vetted recommendations. So here’s what I tried…