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A Classic Embroidered Button Up
Nothing says summer more than a classic knotted button up! Recently I noticed how little of this one clothing item I had in my closet and decided to remedy the problem with a trip to Kohl’s. While doing a little light shopping I found this embroidered button up that I thought would be just perfect to add the summer wardrobe! What was a huge selling point for this button up was the light patterning of embroidered flowers all around it. I really love the mix of sophistication and casual that comes with wearing a knotted button up in the summer. Especially when that button up has some embroidery on it!…
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City Chic Audrey Hepburn Style
I know it may seem crazy depending on where you live and what the weather is like there, but lately here in the Midwest it has been a bit on the chilly side! Especially in the Windy City (A.K.A. Chicago) where I have recently spent a bit of time helping my brother move to. Although we have been busy lifting heavy boxes, it is never a bad idea to dress up for a day on the town! Recently, I shared how I like to style a trench coat in the springtime but today I am sharing another way to style a classic camel trench coat. Matter of fact, this entire…
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5 Things I Learned from Pageantry
In light of the Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Information Tea being this Sunday, I felt that it was only right that I share some of the things I learned from pageantry. Specifically, what I learned as the 2016 Miss Georgetown Fair Queen. Some of the lessons I learned from pageantry I did not know was something I absorbed until I got to college and saw how useful they all were. So today I am going to share more than the average tips and lessons learned like smile and be approachable. I want this to truly give everyone a taste as to why pageantry is important and how there are some…
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The Two-Toned Polo
I have been absolutely loving polos this summer! To me it is the perfect addition to any wardrobe because it is both classy and fun. Today I wanted to share another cute polo I will be wearing a ton this summer that reminds me so much of the gingham trend that was so popular last spring/summer. The one aspect of this polo that I am always drawn to is the two-toned style. With the collar being white and the print a nice navy blue, it really gives this polo a fun two-toned look. It really adds another pop to the overall outfit that wouldn’t be there if the collar was,…
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My Brother’s College Graduation
It is on graduation day your realize how fast four years can go by. This past weekend my big brother graduated from college. I remember the day we dropped him off at his dorm at the beginning of his freshman year, now he had graduated and on the job hunt. They grow up so fast! I was even more personally invested in the last two years of my brother’s undergraduate college experience since I had finally joined him on campus as a student at the University of Illinois. So, to sit on the sidelines and watch my brother Jacob graduate really puts a lot into perspective. There were two different…
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How to Style a Trench Coat for Spring
It’s no secret that trench coats are an absolute closet essential for both men and women. We often think of it as something that we should all own, but we really don’t know how to wear it. It becomes especially difficult to style in the springtime, but it doesn’t have to be! The spring season is the perfect time to break out the trench coat because of all the pretty cherry blossom trees and the in between weather. Although styling changes from season to season, the way I like to wear a trench coat (here is the EXACT trench coat I am wearing) in the spring is with bright colors!…
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Oh the Many Scarves of Winter
If you have been reading Faintly Familiar for some time now, you know that winter fashion and all of its accessories have become one of my favorite times of the year to get all dressed up (despite the weather)! I say the more layers, the more fashion! Today I want to share a few of my favorite scarves that have been in heavy use this season! This long Steve Madden scarf is so easy to wrap around a cute sweater like this winter print one. It adds just that much more warmth and has become the perfect complement to any outfit. I also love this long scarf because of the…
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Oui, Oui, & Merci!
I struggled to think of a cute and fitting title for this particular post, but I never struggle in the morning to pick this sweater! France has an undeniable history with fashion and they have always been highly influential on what women of that time were wearing. That is what makes this top so perfect for paying homage to that long, varied history. Although I have never been to France (let alone somewhere as fabulous as Paris), I like to think that wearing this top helps to give my wardrobe that timeless French flair. Not only is it a nice tip of the hat to fashion history, it also has…
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My Hair Journey with Formulate
You may be wondering why I am holding a bottle of shampoo and conditioner in the photos above. Well, today I want to talk a little bit about my hair journey with the awesome brand Formulate! Before we get started, though, I want to include the link here real quick in case you want to enter my giveaway for Formulate. I will talk about the giveaway more later in this post, but if you follow me on Instagram you already heard me talk about it on my stories. If you don’t follow me, no worries the link will be available later in the post, too! For years I have struggled…
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Sarah Sigmon: 2018 Fashion Highlights
I believe that a life well lived is one shared with others. This motto has shaped my 2018, and it has guided me in life. I also believe that fashion can make a moment that much more special, and the right outfit can do wonders for approaching different situations. I began Faintly Familiar with the purpose of sharing my passions and life with everyone. A large element of all of this is, of course, is fashion. So I would like to just take a moment and reflect on some on my favorite outfits from 2018! View this post on Instagram New post on the blog! Today I am discussing one…
