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Mustard Yellow is the Autumn Shade of Fall 2019
Each season we have our go-to colors for whatever time of the year we are trying to dress for. Spring sees a slew of pastels (even if Miranda Priestly would roll her eyes), winter brings in holiday colors, and fall is the time for browns and burgundies. This limited color palette for each season may feel a little limiting, but there is always one break out star of the pack that ends up being THE shade of that particular season. For the fall of 2019, the “IT” color will be mustard yellow! Now, this may seem like another basic fall color to wear, but there are so many different shades…
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Leap Into Leopard Print
This is typically the time of year that I struggle to find the appropriate clothing to wear. Either the weather is acting weird, the summer wardrobe I have doesn’t fit the flavor of that day, or I am just too excited for fall that I end up not wanting to wear anything I have been wearing for the past three months. All of this may sound a little odd, but I am hoping I am not alone in this sentiment. For the folks who feel like me, there is hope! Today I am here to introduce you to the trend and subtle wardrobe delight that is leopard print. Animal prints…
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Movie Monday: A Woman of Affairs (1928)
Movie Monday was created to celebrate all of the classics, and cinematic history. Today is no exception. A Woman of Affairs is the perfect example of why cinema history is so important to understand and appreciate. This film has two legendary actors starring in it — John Gilbert and Greta Garbo. If you have been reading Movie Monday posts for any length of time, you probably are familiar with my love for all things John Gilbert and Greta Garbo! This duo are easily my favorite silent film couple, and they are two actors who I consider legendary talents. It should come as no surprise that I believe A Woman of…
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Fall in Love with This Autumn Dress
Fall is my absolute favorite season is by far fall! There is nothing I love more than dressing for this season, but that awkward weather time between summer and fall can be rally difficult to find clothing for sometimes. If you are as ready for the fall season as I am, I have found the most perfect transitional dress for you! The flowing material of this dress makes it perfect for a casual day anywhere. With the sleeveless design, you can wear this fall dress on those last few hot days of summer. However, when does become a little colder outside in the fall you can always throw on a…
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The Must Have Bag of Fall 2019
Bags are the kind of accessory that you can easily switch up depending on the outfit you are wearing and complete the overall look. They are also an accessory that can change the appearance of an outfit you are rewearing (because, let’s be honest, we all rewear outfits and there is nothing wrong with that) and just by choosing a different bag you can reinvent the entire feeling of that ensemble. Despite the chameleon-like effect bags have on an outfit, there are always those few silhouettes or sizes that you may prefer. These are the classic, go-to fashion items that create what you will be known for in your daily…
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Behind the Scenes with the I-STARs
You can find the group photo featured in the thumbnail of this blog post on Chancellor Robert Jones’ Instagram at @illinichancellor here. I do not own the rights to this photo. It is, however, an honor to be in a photo featured alongside our awesome chancellor on his social media! There are a few times in life that you get to be apart of something truly amazing and special, and this summer was one of those times. As you may or may not already know, I spent the summer at the University of Illinois (my university) campus being a tour guide for students. A lot goes into becoming a tour…
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Rock On with A Classic Band T-Shirt
Is there anything more classic for a casual look than a band t-shirt? The answer is no. Whether you found a vintage band t-shirt at a locale thrift shop, in an old box in the attic, or if you simple went to a great concert recently (hello me and this Foreigner t-shirt!), a band t-shirt always looks cool. Of course, you probably don’t need me telling you how to wear this type of top in order for it to look cool, but I will say that denim is always a great choice. Also, I want to add that I personally think a band t-shirt looks cooler when it fits a…
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Movie Monday: Giant (1956)
Today I am reviewing my first my Elizabeth Taylor film! This is my favorite movie that she starred in and Taylor is not the only one who is well known. Giant has a star studded cast with a story just as memorable as the talent. Giant is a rather long film, but if you have nothing better to do on a Saturday it is the perfect movie to watch! In my opinion, this is Elizabeth Taylor’s best film but at the same time I have not seen many of her other works. Until I watch another Taylor film that tops my list, Giant takes the Elizabeth Taylor cake. What really…
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A Look at Olive Overalls Dresses
Overalls dresses are going to be all the rage this fall 2019 as I already expressed in my blog post titled “How to Style a Denim Overalls Dress for Summer“. Today I want to expand on how you can wear this trendy item and change up the color scheme a little bit. I quite possibly like this overalls dress even better than my classic denim dress simply because olive green is so chic! The black mock turtleneck neck t-shirt I pair with the olive green shade made a perfect combo, and really creates a fun street style vibe. Since this is more of a fall 2019 trend, I feel like…
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Trendy Men’s Street Style Looks for Fall 2019
It’s either already back to school for many people or it is about to be. If you are like me, I like to take the new school season as an opportunity to reinvent my personal style. Well today I have a few tips and items for you to consider when thinking about the things you will incorporate into your wardrobe for fall. One go-to item that everyone should have in their closet is a good sweater, and this is especially true for men in the fall. You no longer need to wear a jacket for those in-between weather days and they look super classy with denim of all washes. However,…
