Style is an energy and confidence that is expressed through clothing, footwear and accessories. It can be a positive force in our lives, but it can also be a source of stress. Here are 20 truths about style that help me to keep perspective, be more accepting, prioritize what is important, and stay in charge of my own style.
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Link Love: Second-Hand September
Second-hand September, now in its second year, is a campaign — organised by British charity Oxfam — encouraging people to …
Team Pyjamas or Team Nightie
Today’s poll is about your preference for sleep attire. Do you prefer a one-piece nightie or T-shirt, or two-piece pyjama …
Individual Style After the Pandemic
I can’t accurately predict what our post-pandemic relationships with fashion and style will be like. One thing I am …
Labor Day Sale Fab Finds
The pandemic makes the world feel like it’s in a time warp. The days can be slow, but the weeks and months fly by. We’ll be …
Team More Casual or Team The Same
Since the start of the pandemic and stay-at-home measures, has your style become more casual, or has it stayed the same? If you were …
Denim Jacket Mood Swings
My word, have I been moody with my poor white denim jacket. When I bought it a few seasons ago, I loved the fit, short length, gorgeous …
Fashion News Roundup: August 2020
The rise of the “nap dress”, a new clothing rental platform, and more news from the fashion trenches in August. Uniqlo is …
Link Love: A Shift in Fashion Consumption Habits
Buying less, exploring second-hand shopping, and wanting to buy sustainably and ethically produced clothing, the slowing down of retail …
Fab Finds: Pants, Nighties and Kipling
These items are exceptionally well made and won’t break the bank, especially if you get them on sale. A shout-out to Boden for …
Beware the Pandemic Wardrobe Edit
One impact of the pandemic is that we are dressing more casually than before. Some are wearing athleisure and loungewear almost …
Fab Find: Theraplex Hydro Lotion
A friend contacted me after she read that I switched back to CeraVe facial products. She relayed her own experiences with perioral …
Link Love: All Eyes on the Face Mask
As many of us are wearing face masks daily, the fashion world is starting to pay more attention to them as well: “With face …
Eleven Ways to Be a Better Online Shopper
COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to online shopping, and I think the change is going to stick. The trend was …
Jeans Comfort: Yay or Nay
Jeans have been around for decades. You’ll find them in most people’s wardrobes because they are practical, versatile, …
Dated Wardrobe Items: A Dated Concept
The fashion and style world has been evolving in significant ways, and our new normals have recently accelerated these changes. They …
