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Jackie O’s Impact on Fashion
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is one of the most famous and world renowned fashion icons to ever exist. Few people reach the level of influence on fashion that Jackie did. Even to this day we still look to her style to guide our outfit decisions. Today, I will be looking at a few of the aspects that Jackie wore that we still see in fashion. The Classic Camel Coat Even to this day we consider a long, tan/camel colored coat to be a wardrobe staple. The 1970’s saw Jackie take a turn to influential casual style that was the perfect mix of business and comfort. A coat like this one can…
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What to Wear to a Spring Graduation
With my brother’s college graduation rapidly approaching, I have been trying answer the biggest question about the whole occasion — what am I going to wear? Now, I know this may seem a little selfish, but hear me out! What you wear to graduations will live on in family photos forever, and that is precisely why it is such an important question. Luckily, after a lot of research and soul searching I have come up with some different outfit ideas that is flattering and regret free! If you are struggling with the “What do I wear to graduation?” question too, you have come to the right place! Today I am…
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
It was another weekend full of fun, friends, and volunteering! As you may or may not know about me, in 2016 I was a county fair queen which was an amazing opportunity that allowed me to meet so many great people and do a ton of cool things. Well, the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event was something I did for the first time when I was a county fair queen and it really made a huge impression on me. This year I decided to walk to prevent sexual assault yet again this year! Despite the rather rainy weather, there was a large crowd that showed up to…
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Movie Monday: Sabrina (1954)
Recently, I re-watched the film Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn and I became so inspired by both the fashion and the acting. That inspiration has led me here to this Movie Monday to review this classic film! Sabrina is full of symbolism and metaphors which is one of the reasons I love watching it! In one scene we see Audrey Hepburn’s character speak with her father through a window while he is standing in their shared home’s kitchen. This, in my opinion, is supposed to symbolize her feeling like an outsider in many ways including in comparison to the wealthy family who the man she loves is a member of. This…
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Secret Sequins
I understand that black is not the most cheerful spring color, but I think this quarter length top is absolutely perfect for this time of year! With all of the grass becoming a little greener and the flowers blooming, black really contrasts against these light backgrounds. Of course, black is never really a cool that goes out of style, but it is defiantly not typical for the spring season. One exciting element of this top is the two strands of black sequins that are visible on both sleeves! Really this black top is so much more fashion forward because of those two strands that I like to call secret sequins…
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Met Gala & Camp Style: What It Is & How You Can Wear It
If you don’t know yet, the annual Met Gala will be held this three days. This is the biggest night for fashion! There are always a ton of outrageous looks that celebrities pull together, and some really fantastic designers get their evening to shine and experiment with different ideas. Typically, a fashion enthusiast like myself would put together a neat little list of my favorite looks and the ones I didn’t like. But I am much more interested in the theme of Met Gala than anything that will be worn. So, today I am going to talk about what the Met Gala 2019 theme is and share a few of…
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What I Wore to the 2019 Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference
Being a Page for the Daughters of the American Revolution has a specific dress code. So, I thought it would be helpful to share what I wore to be a page at the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference this year! For all of the ladies who are interested in or are thinking about Paging for this wonderful society, it does not cost a lot of money to purchase all white outfits and Paging is an awesome opportunity! Here are the ensembles I wore while Paging at this year’s conference! Dress codes rules for Paging varies from state-to-state and whether you are Paging at Continental Congress (the national…
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The 2019 Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference
This past weekend, my Mom and I attended the Illinois Daughters of the 2019 American Revolution State Conference. Every year members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution gather together to celebrate historic preservation, education, and patriotism. If you are not a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, check out how you can become a member here! Anyway, my Mother and I are lucky to be apart of this wonderful society and a equally wonderful local chapter! Last year was the first time I had Paged at the state conference because I was a new member. However, after Paging last year I knew I wanted to…
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Movie Monday: A Woman’s Face (1941)
If you are looking for a good drama to watch, you have come to the right place! Today I am reviewing A Woman’s Face, a Joan Crawford classic. This movie has it all! Action, drama, sadness, love, and fashion! There is a lot to cover so let’s jump right in! At first A Woman’s Face seems like a horror/mobster kind of film. However, once you get into the thick of the plot you quickly begin to realize it is so much more! This multifaceted film wants you to root against Joan Crawford’s character. You already know from the moment she makes her debut on the screen that she has done…
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The Princess Diana Black Sheep Sweater
A while back I saw this black sheep sweater from Lands End and I instantly fell in love with it! Not only is the grey color super versatile, but it also has such a fun retro design. I know this may not make sense so let me give you a little background. Being the royal watcher that I am, previously I have seen photos of the late Princess Diana wearing a very similar black sheep sweater (like in the photo of her above). Of course, I always admired the fun sheep design of the sweater she wore! Well, Princess Diana wore that sweater back in the 80’s so naturally I…
