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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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How to Use LiketoKnow.It
Recently I was accepted into the RewardStyle program and now I am officially a member of the LiketoKnow.It app! Despite all of the excitement that has come along with being a new member of this program, there is still a lot of confusion for both me and the Faintly Familiar Family who will have more access to shop my daily looks. Today I want to explore how you can shop my outfits and the cool new parts of this website where you can access everything! Let’s get started! What is RewardStyle? RewardStyle is a affiliate program for bloggers and influencers alike. You must apply and be accepted into their highly…
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#SelfieswithAlma
Okay, with a headline that starts with a hashtag you may be wondering what this post will be about. Let me explain, before my freshman year of college at the University of Illinois, I thought it would be kind of fun to take a selfie with the iconic Alam Mater (if you don’t know what that is, here is a little background about the statue) every school day until the day I graduate. This idea started out with me only taking a photo for my own personal collection of college memories. Then one day it dawned on me, why not continue this streak on social media just to publicly document…
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Neon for Fall 2018
Did someone say neon? The future of fashion is everything neon! We saw so much of this on the runways earlier this spring, but now it is taking over the fall’s trendiest pieces! There are many elements from the 80’s that are back in style, but they each one deserves its own article. Today I am discussing the way you can incorporate a touch of neon into your wardrobe! For the men, you can wear a cool, crisp tee that has neon lettering. Want to go all in on this trend? Wear a brightly color solid shirt! A basic, neon t-shirt will catch the eye and keep you in style…
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Why Dad’s Style is in Style
Give my brother Jacob a follow on Instagram at @thejacobsigmon If you ever laughed at your dad for wearing an oversized button up with a crazy print, laugh no more. Dad’s style is officially in style! Men’s fashion has seen the dad look come back in a big way, and it doesn’t seem it will be slowing down anytime soon! You can pair a printed button up like the one above with a sleek pair of black skinny jeans or a more relaxed pair of old blue denims. Throw on some white sneakers and you have yourself a very on trend dad look! Some of the most trendy men are…
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ILYMIX Sunglasses
Something that may surprise you to learn about me (or maybe not) is that I am a little clumsy with my sunglasses. Naturally I a gravitate towards the cheapest pairs I can find because I know that I will either drop or scratch them. So when I opened my mailbox to see a box from the ILYMIX brand I could barely contain my excitement! The first think I noticed when I saw these sunglasses was how well made and sturdy they are! I felt like I could trust myself so much more wearing and using these sunglasses without breaking them. Besides all of that, the styles are so one trend…
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JORD Watches
If you know me, or if have been reading my blog for a while, you know how much I love a good watch. I have mentioned how it is a staple accessory that everyone should own. If you are searching for a place to find your perfect staple watch, look no further! JORD Watches sent me the Walnut & Vintage Rose of their Cassia Series, and I am in love! The craftsmanship of the beautiful wooden box that my JORD Watch arrived in made me swoon! I love the natural look and feel of this watch! The dark chocolate shade of brown that comes from the Walnut wood of this…
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Fran Fine’s Fine Style
For more of Fran Fine’s fashion, follow @whatfranwore on Instagram! *These photos are not mine.* It’s time to reflect on one of my favorite funny ladies: Fran Fine of The Nanny! I know this isn’t a film, but I had to put it in the Classic Cinema section because to me this show is definitely a classic! Even though this show ran throughout the 90’s, Fran Drescher’s style is pretty contemporary. The crop tops, the geometric shapes, the mini skirts, and the many times she wore the complementary color of black. Fran was way ahead of her time in fashion! These photos are not mine. We have seen the fashion industry catchup…
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The Gingham Trend
Thank you to my big brother Jacob Sigmon for being my guest model for this post! (Go give him a follow on Twitter and Instagram: @thejacobsigmon) Photos taken by Darla Sigmon (@mcsig96 on Instagram) Similar to Jacob’s look: Shirt Pants Shoes Although it never truly goes out of style, gingham has never been a hotter trend than it is right now! It was a large influence on everything in spring 2018, but it has officially been taken to the next level for the summer. In women’s fashion you can find gingham being made into skirts, shirts, trousers, platform heels, and flats. Anything…
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Ronni Nicole Dress
Photos taken by Darla Sigmon (@mcsig96 on Instagram) Similar to my look: Dress Shoes Sunglasses One closet essential for any woman is to own a sundress! If you are anything like me, you probably can’t resist a cute dress. This is a Ronni Nicole a-line dress that I have owned for a little while now, but once a classic always a classic! This dress mixes a peach color with hot pink making it unique and versatile. I love pairing this dress with my tan American Eagle wedges (tan wedges are an essential for every woman’s closet)! The pair of…
