Denim skirts get a bad rap sometimes, especially among those of us who grew up in the conservative homeschooling world. Many of us didn’t have the greatest fashion sense or personal style (let’s be honest, though, most 14-year-olds don’t!) and we associate denim skirts with oversized t-shirts and chunky athletic shoes. But the right denim skirt can be versatile, cute,… Read More
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Why Pinterest Has Made Shopping Easier For Me
Retail therapy? Shopping to me is more a stresser. Racks and racks of clothing to be sorted through for size, style, and modesty. Dressing room fiascos. The time commitment. I like the end of shopping trips, when I (hopefully) have some new pieces to play with and prettiness to spin in. But besides making a list of things I need (which… Read More
5 Tips for Creating a College Girl Closet: What I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
Are you heading off to college in the fall and wondering if there’s a transition from a high school senior’s wardrobe to a college girl’s closet? During the four years I was in school, I learned a lot about how to look cute in college without going broke or taking too much time (especially on early-class mornings!). Not going off… Read More
How to Pack for 3 Weeks Abroad
The excitement. The thrill. The preparation. The airplane ticket has been purchased, the itinerary confirmed, and then the inevitable panic strikes: how do I pack in one suitcase for three weeks abroad?! As a destination wedding photographer, I’ve had plenty of experience packing camera gear and outfits for weekend business trips, but three weeks of variable activities and touring is… Read More
Millinery: Rediscoving the Lost Art of Hat Wearing
Millinery: mil·li·ner·yˈmiləˌnerē/noun 1. women’s hats. If there was such a thing as a hat nerd, I would be the poster-child for the term. I love hats. When I go shopping, I always dash by the accessory department to browse the selection of hats on display. I’m always trying on new hats and scrounging for bargains on hat styles I like…. Read More
5 Back to School Basics for the College Girl Closet
Because I’m an early bird, the madness began in July. I started the back-to-school rush by compiling a list of textbooks I’d need and scouring the discount and online stores for matching ISBNs. Then I took a look at my binder collection and decided, miracle of miracles, I might squeak by this fall without purchasing a new one to carry… Read More