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The Must Have Accessory for Spring 2020
Spring is fast approaching and this is typically the time of year when people choose to change up their look. As for me, I have a couple of ideas in mind that will help my style evolved for the 20’s. More about that next week. There are a couple of ways to switch things up without having to make major commitments like investing in an expensive clothing item that has a very “of the moment” twist. The best way to do that is with accessories! My favorite accessory for spring 2020 is the classic headband! Some of you may remember wearing these little head ornaments as a young child or…
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The Endless Versatility of Riding Boots
If you have been reading Faintly Familiar for any amount of time, you may have noticed that in the winter and fall months my shoe choices become a little bit more limited. A major reason for that is related to the weather, cold and snow can get pretty brutal in the Midwest. Despite this, there is one shoe that never fails me in the moments I need it — riding boots. In my humble opinion, riding boots that somehow end up working for all kinds of different styles. Going for a country chic look? Riding boots will fit that. Heading to a college football game? Riding boots will fit that.…
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Movie Monday: Roman Holiday (1953)
It feels only appropriate that this week’s Movie Monday be a review of the Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Since this week will be full of photos from my trip to Rome, I thought it was the right time to review this movie! Before I left for Rome I was scrolling through the different television channels and ran into Roman Holiday on one of the channels! I couldn’t resist watching it, and now that I have returned from Rome it is time to review this film. The magic element to Roman Holiday truly is the story. We start out seeing a beautiful princess traveling countries and charming…
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The Trendy Glasses Shape of 2019 & 2020
The photos in this blog post are going to be a bit strange to my Faintly Familiar Family because they will be seeing me in an unusually form. Today I am wearing glasses. Yes, the frames are my prescription based frames and a style choice occasionally. I’m a bit of a free spirit so generally I like the freedom of wearing contacts, however, I do feel like a cute pair of glasses frames can really go a long way in making your outfit look cute. Even if they are not prescription based glasses, just a fashionable pair of frames can really be the perfect accessory! With the wide variety of…
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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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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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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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80s Inspiration & Structured Sleeves
There’s a lot to love about the 80s, but the first thing to pop into your mind is probably not the clothing. When people think of this decade they usually categorize the clothing as neon, sweatbands, and a ton of shoulder pads. However, there are a lot of style cues that are being picked up bu the fashion industry in our modern era from the structure of 80s clothing. The first of many things have been the neon trend that has taken over fashion for quite some time now. If you have been reading Faintly Familiar over the past year of its existence, then you know I was way ahead…
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Vionic Autumn Ankle Boots
I have some exciting news for you all! My obsession with autumn ankle boots has finally found the perfect match! The folks at Vionic Shoes were kind enough to send me a pair of their new autumn ankle boots so I could try them out. Now that it is officially fall, the weather here in the Midwest is actually getting a bit chiller outside than what it has been. So I have tested these Vionic ankle boots and they are wonderful! Not only are they super comfortable, but they are chic! Vionic shoes are a brand I have grown up with because they are supportive of the back and legs.…
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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…
