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How to Style a Denim Overalls Dress for Summer
There is a new fashion trend on the horizon for both this summer/fall of 2019 and into 2020. The overalls dress will be a go-to item for the most fashionable ladies in the world over the next year or so. Originally, we saw the timeless overalls somehow become the “it” item for all of the most in style people around the world! Now this piece of clothing is transitioning into something that is a little more dressy and less country chic. However, have no fear for those who love overalls shorts like me! They are still very much in style. Take advantage of this Fashion Forecast by getting ahead of…
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Alex and Ani Wonder Woman Jewelry
The Alex and Ani jewelry brand has always been a favorite of mine because they raise money for so many wonderful charities. Besides that, their jewelry is well made and always so cute! So you can imagine my excitement when I walk into the Alex and Ani store in Chicago and saw an entire collection dedicated to my favorite superhero: Wonder Woman. There are so many reasons to appreciate the Wonder Woman character like her kindness and strength, but also the symbolism behind what it means for girls to look up to someone like Wonder Woman as well. This is also a superhero that a connects people to one another…
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The Happy Camper
A summertime highlight is typically a camping trip, however, I am taking this summer tradition to the next level by including it in my wardrobe! Personally, I think the idea of spending time in the great outdoors and taking in nature is what summer is all about, so naturally I wanted to celebrate this special time of the year with a fun top! Land’s End is one of my favorite brands and when I saw this button up tank top on their website I absolutely fell in love! This is such a cute and simple print for any article of clothing, but it is especially appropriate for a tank top!…
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Fashion on Gilligan’s Island
Although Gilligan’s Island only ran for three seasons (appropriate since they were all supposed to only be on a three hour tour anyway), this 1960s show made a huge splash in to even our modern popular culture. Today, I am going to be focusing on the fashion that is on display for the ladies in this show particularly. There are a ton of different looks and outfits that are featured in each episode, and none of the characters even knew they were going to be shipwrecked! Mary Ann Since Mary Ann wasn’t included in the original Gilligan’s Island theme song, I am going to talk about her fashion while on…
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Flamin-go Big or Go Home
There are a whole lot of flamingos this summer! Everywhere you look it seems that a flamingo theme will be there whether it’s home decor, fashion, or fun trinkets. Today I am going to take a deeper look into this phenomenon and dissect why this is happening in 2019 instead of any other year. I would say that a major reason the flamingo has gotten such a popularity boost is because of this year’s Met Gala theme. Camp was the confusing and exciting theme for the 2019 Met Gala, and we saw celebrities go all out for this over the top aesthetic. Flamingos are flamboyant creatures, ones that really stand…
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Movie Monday: My Reputation (1946)
Today I want to put a spotlight on a classic film that is often times over looked. This week’s Movie Monday is all about the 1946 film My Reputation starring Barbara Stanwyck. Not only does this movie have a lot to say about the social stigma that comes along with remarrying after the loss of a spouse, but it also says a lot about handling criticism from the public. Barbara Stanwyck is possibly the perfect actress in all of film history to fit the role as a leading lady in My Reputation. No one else could have the same steely determination that Stanwyck displays in this film. This character must…
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The Perfect Mid-July Dress
One way to beat the heat in the summertime is to wear something comfortable, and one item in my summer wardrobe that always keeps me relaxed is a good summer dress! Nothing looks more like you tried really hard to dress up than a dress, but the beauty in this outfit is dresses are so easy you don’t even have to put on pants! The dress I am wearing here is what I would describe as the perfect mid-July dress. Not only are the colors perfect for a 4th of July celebration, but it also fits within the bright colors that are typically found this time of year. Personally I…
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Designers That Changed Fashion: Hubert de Givenchy
Continuing the series of “Designers That Changed Fashion”, I am highlighting a famous designer who is loved by many. Hubert de Givenchy created some of the most timeless designs that we all still love and appreciate even to this day. However, I have a few thoughts as to how Givenchy differentiated himself from everyone else. Some of the most iconic looks of any film or character have been designer by Hubert de Givenchy. Remember Breakfast at Tiffanies? Of course, it helped that he had a fabulous model in Audrey Hepburn to help him get his name into the films and to slowly become the face of his brand. However, in…
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Benefit BADgal BANG Mascara Review
Full disclosure here, this review is not sponsored in any way at all. This is just me being more excited about trying a new mascara than any normal person should be, and I really wanted to share my thoughts on the product. I am not going to pretend that I am a makeup guru and Faintly Familiar has never been much of a place for discussing makeup, but I do like to play around with different brands and items within the beauty industry. Now, I am not very skilled at makeup in general, but I always find myself drawn to mascaras and their many promises for longer and more full…
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Movie Monday: The Young Philadelphians (1959)
For today’s Movie Monday I am reviewing a film with a movie star that I have yet to review here on Faintly Familiar — Paul Newman! The Young Philadelphians was a film I just happen to stumble into watching and I am so glad that I did because I have been wanting to review a Paul Newman film for quite some time. So without further ado, here is my review! The Young Philadelphians is one of the rare films that appeared in a difficult time era for the movie scene, in my opinion. I have found that films took a bit of a break in being high quality from the…
