WV Living in Style
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Spring 2013
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05/03/13Get Dressed and Get Out This MonthWelcome to May! And hopefully some sunshine, butterflies, and ramp dinners. There’s a lot going on this month, so here are a few events to head to and some fashion ideas to think about donning for your outtings. Held each spring in Bridgeport, Scottish Festival is a lively event that draws in quite a crowd. By all means, if you have any of your clan’s tartan hanging in your closet, wear that! Khaki or a pair of jeans in a shade of brown can really help flesh out a wardrobe. Much like white jeans, brown jeans can help add more interest to an outfit than regular blue denim can. Brown jeans can also be worn year-round. As a fashion blogger, there’s no other event I could get any more excited for than the West Virginia Symphony... Posted at 10:43 AM Comments |
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04/22/13Navigating the World of Flash Sale WebsitesOnce upon a time in the not-too-distant past, flash sales were reserved for the truly brave in places like New York City and Los Angeles. These sales were often unadvertised and when a designer would announce one, people would descend en masse, packing tiny boutiques and showrooms. A few years ago, people decided to bring the flash sale experience into your living room, minus the pushing and shoving. The first of these sites was Gilt, followed closely by ideeli, Rue-La-La, and Hautelook. At first these websites were very selective on whom they allowed, usually the big name fashion bloggers, socialites, etc. If you were lucky, they'd email you an invitation to join. Now, anybody can sign up for savings on designer clothes and accessories. There are now flash sales sites for... Posted at 09:52 AM Comments |
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04/05/13Plus-Size Primer Part 2: Where to ShopLast time I gave you what to look for while shopping for plus-size clothing. This time I'm going to give you a breakdown of where to look, divided by style. Saks Fifth Avenue – Salon Z Forever 21 Talbot's Worthington/Liz Claiborne (J.C. Penney) Land's End L.L. Bean Light In The Box eShakti Modcloth Eloquii DKNY Calvin Klein Daisy Fuentes Nordstrom J.C. Penney Lane Bryant One Stop Plus Cacique Zappos 6 PM This list barely scratches the surface of where to find stylish plus-size clothing, but it should give you a great starting point. Posted at 08:43 AM Comments |
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04/01/13The Look for LessHave you ever walked into a store, spotted a piece that you loved, and then you looked at the price tag...$500?! There's nothing in the world worse than having to walk away. Zara, J.Crew, and Stella & Dot are a couple of my favorite stores, but they are usually a bit pricey. I thought I'd shop around, choose a couple of my favorite pieces, and compare prices. I put together two outfits that are very similar but there is a $904.59 difference in cost! I love bargain shopping, and I'm convinced you can always find the look you want for less. Dress Renegade Cluster Bracelet Bangles Satchel Bubble Necklace Pumps Dress Cross Bracelet Rhinestone Pyramid Bracelet Satchel... Posted at 08:24 AM Comments |
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03/29/13The Plus Size PrimerOne of the most common emails I get as a fashion blogger based in West Virginia is people asking for suggestions on plus-sized clothing. Many women have told me of spending hours in the mall looking for clothes, to only be put off by the increasingly limited selection and often to leave empty-handed. Just because a woman may be plus-sized doesn't mean she can't look amazing and stylish. Here's a basic primer to plus-size fashion. 1. Size ain't nothing but a number. Vanity sizing has gotten so out of hand that you may be a size 20 at one store but a size 24 at the shop next door. It's hard, but focus on the fit of the clothes, and not the number on the tag. Nobody but you knows what the tag says so try to disregard it. Criticize how the clothing fits, not your... Posted at 08:25 AM Comments |
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03/15/13Dresses Fit For Any Easter Parade1. Want something that can also be worn to work? Land's End $69 2. Take a look at this Easter classic. Lilly Pulitzer $228 3. Crave texture and on a budget? Old Navy $35 4. This show-stopper is also available in plus sizes. Coldwater Creek $129–$139 5. Embrace the flowers you may or may not find in your own backyard. J.C. Penney $35 6. Want to stay warm because there's still snow on the ground? TopShop $76 Posted at 09:27 AM Comments |
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03/01/13Jump Into Spring with these Easy TrendsOn a particularly frigid day on the campus of Concord University, Concord Charlie saw his shadow in a hallowed tradition, predicting six more weeks of winter. He made his prediction on February 1, whereas the next day his nemesis, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow and forecasted an early spring. It's the first day of March, and I'm still wearing snow boots and a down parka. Yet the windows of local shops are decorated in bright happy colors, sundresses, and models smiling on billboards advertising spring break essentials. It seems a bit ridiculous to be shopping for spring clothes when the forecast is still calling for snow, but now is a good time to jump into the trends for the season so when the sunshine and rainbows come out, you're prepared. Both... Posted at 08:36 AM Comments |
