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A Few of My Favorite Things Fall 2019
Halloween is over, today is the first day of November, and here is the Midwest we have already had our first snow of the soon-to-be winter season. The calendar says we transitioned over to the fall back in September, which means it is time to share a few of the brands and products I have been loving this fall for this edition of “A Few of My Favorite Things”! Vests There was a small window of weather that was the perfect mix of cool and warm. This small window of beautiful weather calls for a vest! So, that has been my go-to look for the fall and it is really…
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Movie Monday: Nosferatu (1922)
What better way to end out annual Halloween film celebration than with a classic movie that has fundamentally influenced how the horror/science fiction genre operates today. Nosferatu is one of the most notable films within the horror genre, and it is seen as the foundation for a lot of future stories. So, without further ado, lets get into this Halloween review! If you are comfortable with reading translated subtitles of the subtitles from this film, Nosferatu is the perfect Halloween film for you! Nosferatu is a silent film with the lines being shown in German because this movie also happened to be made in Germany. Therefore, if you are an…
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My Favorite Corduroy Jacket
Corduroy has made a surprising surge for the fall fashion trend of 2019! I am not only impressed by this highly underutilized fabric, but I am also pleased with the appreciation it is finally getting! This fall 2019, we are seeing corduroy being used in a number of new and exciting fashionable ways. Between pants, hats, and jackets like the one I am wearing, corduroy is making fall fashion a lot more interesting! It is so easy to mix and match a class sweater with corduroy pants or a white t-shirt with a corduroy jacket. The way I styled my look was with a classic white t-shirt and pair of…
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Movie Monday: Blithe Spirit (1945)
In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, today’s Movie Monday is all about one highly underrated technicolor film that is absolutely perfect for this time of the year. I’m reviewing the classic film Blithe Spirit from 1945! Something about Blithe Spirit seems to stick to the audience watching whether that be via this film or on the stage. Maybe it is the acting or maybe it is because of the science fiction storyline. I like to think it is because of the hint of comedy this particular story likes to sprinkle into the character’s personalities. Kay Hammond is a real highlight for me in this movie! The irony is that…
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Crunching Leaves & Color Block Fall Sleeves
Depending on where you live in the world, you may be noticing that the leaves on trees are in the process of changing from a vibrant green to burning orange. Pretty soon they will be gently floating to the ground, and the window of the fall colors will be over. So, it is now that we should embrace these tones and colors, and we should wear them until we absolutely cannot anymore! Embracing those autumn tones is exactly what I have decided to do today! This classic sweatshirt top I am wearing today has the perfect fall palette for this time of the year. A deep blue or classic navy…
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Movie Monday: The Mummy (1932)
Halloween is the time of year where you see all of the usual suspects: vampires, zombies, werwolves, and mummies. Whether these typical characters are for costumes or decorations one thing is for sure, it makes for a spookier holiday. It only makes sense that having the story of these supernatural types in films create a great feeling of fear and fun Halloween spirit! Today’s Movie Monday is another Halloween appropriate classic movie for October. I am reviewing the 1932 edition of The Mummy starring Boris Karloff. It would seem to me that Boris Karloff had the knack of creating legendarily scary characters. Not too long before becoming the mummy, Karloff…
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The Mixed Print Cardigan
There are so many ways to keep warm during the fall season. A denim, leather, or corduroy jacket are all popular and classic options you will see a lot this season. However, there is another way that is equally classic and on trend to stay warm this autumn. I’m talking about a cozy cardigan, of course! Cardigans are the perfect addition to any look and really can complete an outfit if worn correctly. There are a ton of cardigan styles to choose from, but there is one particular trend in this layering department — the mixed print cardigan. This particular trendy item is something that will be making a lot…
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Celine Spring 2020
There have been many runways this Fashion Month that have served up some retro inspiration, however, I would say that this Celine spring 2020 collection is the most retro driven. Along with the blast from the past, Celine also seems to take a distinctly street style path with this entire collection and refrains from going towards any couture looks. All of this adds up to a very interesting runway, and one that definitely deserves a little dissecting. Overall, I would say that Celine is overwhelmingly pushing the 70s vibes with this collection. I don’t saying pushing to be mean, but I do say it because I do not see hints…
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A Vintage Puff Sleeve
The runways have been full of interesting shoulder designs, and it has inspired me to transform this spring 2020 trend into a fall 2019 look! Last week in the Look Book I talked about the 80s inspiration that is showing up in shows like the Versace’s spring collection. However, today I am talking about a more vintage look that involves echos of the 40s. I love all things classic, especially classic films. So it probably comes as no surprise to you all when I say that the 40s inspiration for the shoulder designs we have been seeing more of is one of my fashion trends of the future. The main…
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Miu Miu Spring 2020
Although the entire focus of Fashion Month has been on spring fashion, I feel like this Miu Miu runways has a lot of fall and winter vibes to it. As soon as I saw this collection I knew this would make its way onto a Runway Review! Miu Miu created a collection of interesting mixes, but most importantly influential elements. Something I noticed Miu Miu did with these designs was transition double breasted coat dresses into a springtime look. Typically we see this kind of design make an appearance in fall/winter fashion, but Miu Miu decided to shift this style into something more appropriate for spring. Personally, I love this…
