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Lace Trim for the Win!
There is one piece of fabric that seems to be pretty timeless when it comes to fashion and that fabric is lace. It can be used for a more traditional look or it can be used to create something completely new. However you decide to wear lace, any outfit that includes this fabric will look very composed and put together. For all of my fellow lace lovers out there, I am here today to tell you that lace trim is going to a huge trend for fall 2019! Are you as excited as I am?! There are a lot of contemporary ways that lace is being used to create fun…
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Movie Monday: Woman of the Year (1942)
Probably one of the most iconic Old Hollywood duos, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy created several films together that went on to become classics. Today’s Movie Monday is all about one of those famous films call Woman of the Year! Created in a time era when it wasn’t particularly fashionable to have women in the workforce let alone being the boss, Woman of the Year is a film that was way ahead of its time! Despite having more modern sensibilities, I wouldn’t say that this movie is interested in advancing any kind of agenda. Instead, Woman of the Year has a message to send to viewers about cherishing the people…
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Embracing Mint Green for Fall
Mint green can be a really tricky color to pull off, but when done correctly it can be a real knockout win in the fashion department! This color also acts as the perfect transitional color from summer wardrobe to fall wardrobe. The way I have been tackling the sometimes hard to wear shade of mint green is by wearing my best auburn button up skirt. This skirt falls right in line with the exposed buttons trend and also adds a little flavor of fall. While it is still pretty hot outside where I live, this tank top and skirt combo is perfect for staying cool out and looking fashionable! Although…
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Farewell to Summer 2019
Last summer I wrote a blog post saying goodbye to the summer season I had, and this year I want to continue that tradition. Summer 2019 was seasons filled with joy and growth for me personally. A lot happened and changed for my family, and this summer marked a large shift in all of our lives. One of the reasons this summer was so special was because of the job I had. I spent my summer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus (where I am a student about to go into my junior year) as a tour guide for incoming freshmen and perspective students. This job allowed me to…
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The New York Fashion Week Inspired T-Shirt
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I made my first ever purchase from the fashion brand known as Zara and I am pretty proud of it! Shopping at Zara may seem like something that is pretty casual to some people, but to me it was a moment I will never forget. Ever since the age of about eleven I have loved the fashion brand Zara. This love was not spurred on just from the fabulous fashion that they have, but also because of the women I looked up to who wore this brand. Exhibit A: The Duchess of Cambridge (A.K.A. Kate Middleton)! Kate Middleton has been a source of…
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Fall 2019 Fashion Trend: Newsboy Caps
Typically I share a lot of fashion trends for the Fashion Forecast and Look Book areas of Faintly Familiar, but the Men’s Fashion section often times gets neglected. However, today I have some exciting information for men’s fall fashion trends that will be of particular interest to my readers! There is one must have accessory that will be making a big splash for fall 2019 into winter 2019/2020. The classic newsboy cap is making a comeback in fashion and will be one hat you will see everyone wearing! The wonderful thing about the newsboy cap is that there is so much variety in style of cap that even if you…
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Movie Monday: Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
It has been a while since I reviewed a Audrey Hepburn film and, in my opinion, that is just unacceptable! So today that changes! The featured film this Movie Monday, and one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies, is Paris When It Sizzles! Back when this film premiered, Paris When It Sizzles was not a considered a classic. This was actually one of Hepburn’s more underrated movies, but I cannot understand why! The storyline in this film is full of creativity and excitement! There is also a lot of humor that is found within the lines and story plot of Paris When It Sizzles. Typically, when I look for a…
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How to Style Statement Shorts for Summer
Have you ever looked inside your closet and thought to yourself, “I have nothing to wear.” Well, I have been there too! Matter of a fact, I felt that way recently! Today I am sharing with you how you can change that pesky little feeling with ease. Styling a classic summer outfit with whatever is already in your wardrobe will never be so easy! There are so many ways to put together an outfit that looks like it has taken hours to put together but actually only took but a few moments. If you want that tirelessly thought of outfit but without all of the stress, go for a statement…
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Fashion Highlights from Summer 2019
I began doing fashion highlights roundups after the new year rolled around with my Sarah Sigmon: 2018 Fashion Highlights. Today I am continuing this new series of highlight reels with the trends and ensembles I wore this summer. This may become a more common roundup blog post here on Faintly Familiar after each season so if you enjoy this article let me know in the comments! Green with Envy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Sigmon|Faintly Familiar (@sarahgsigmon) on Jun 13, 2019 at 10:37am PDT Summer is the time to embrace tank tops and showing a little more skin. This summer I did just that with…
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Currently Trending: Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses for Fall 2019
They are everywhere and you may have already seen them. Oversized cat eye sunglasses are a must have accessory for fall 2019! This shape and size are inspired by the every timeless Audrey Hepburn, and it has become something of a wardrobe essential for the upcoming new season. This shape really goes well with every type of ensemble and most face shapes. One way to style a cool pair of sunglasses like these are with a graphic t-shirt! While the weather is still warm outside you can wear them with tank tops and dresses alike. Soon the weather will begin to change and so will the leaves. That is when…
