tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23732826381798608482024-02-19T02:00:14.235-08:00775 Fashion AvenueLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-45155712092621202512013-11-13T22:41:00.001-08:002013-11-13T22:41:32.535-08:00How to: Hipster Edition<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hipsterism</b></span> (is that even a word?) is a way of thinking as well as a fashion sensibility. Independent thinking, counter-culture, and anti-mainstream are just a few of the main forces that drive the movement. True hipsters thrive on listening to remote music no one's ever heard of and dressing in vintage, thrift store finds. But the general term is also used to refer to those who enjoy art, creativity, witty banter, and intelligence. (My kind of people!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay away from name brands.</b></span><br />
No names should be splattered, well, anywhere on you. Vague is vogue. Think anti-mainstream.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grab a slouchy beanie.</b></span><br />
'Nuff said. Pick a pop of color that compliments your complexion...do you look amazing in plum? cream? blue?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Get a bit of plaid in there would ya?</b></span><br />
Top off a (fairly) loose tee with a plaid shirt. Voila!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Speaking of tops...</b></span><br />
Think high/low, denim!, crew necks, extra long cardigans, cozy knit sweaters, and anything billowy/flowy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Get your skinnies on!</b></span><br />
Guys too!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Accessorize!</b></span><br />
Black-rimmed glasses (they sell non-prescription ones at Claire's and The Icing), scarves (one in every color!), Keds, flat ankle boots, a bow tie necklace perhaps...I really could go on...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't try too hard. :)</b></span><br />
I am guilty of this. I often put together a look and it's just too...matchy-matchy...too pristine. There is such a thing. You want to leave a piece missing and enjoy the incomplete puzzle. The fabulous Coco Chanel reminds us of this in her widely-repeated quote "When accessorizing, always take off the last thing you put on."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shop it.</b></span><br />
H&M is now officially open at Meadowood Mall! Someone (me) is excited. There are also fabulous finds online with brands like ASOS, American Apparel, and Urban Outfitters. There's no need to spend alot of money on a new wardrobe though...that's one of the great things about the style. It may be better if you don't spend more than $5 on an outfit, and that's a rare concept in the world of fashion. You can find amazing pieces at thrift stores around town or at bargain stores like Ross.<br />
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You now have the basics - Now go be your cool self.<br />
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Until next time!<br />
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<br />Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-71257798944757652002013-01-14T20:24:00.000-08:002013-05-28T11:14:29.639-07:00Lookin' Good (with Clear Skin)!<span style="font-size: large;">Happy 2013!</span><br />
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We're almost halfway through January, can you believe it?<br />
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I hope all of your holidays were amazing! I laughed entirely too much (which is really not a bad thing), saw so much of my family and good friends, and even picked up <span style="font-size: large;">seven</span> body washes from Bath & Body Works (75% off? Yes please, thank you! That sale's still on FYI.)<br />
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During all that, I've had a few people tell me that I should write a post about the<span style="font-size: large;"> facial and skin tips</span> I've picked up over the years. And so what's a lady to do but oblige? :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And what makes you feel more confident, more like smiling, and more like rocking a new outfit?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Clear skin</span>...or at least, that's how my brain works. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tip #1: </span></div>
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Wash your hands, and then...cleanse every morning and evening! I'm sure you've all heard this one before, but it really is quite important. This helps to get rid of oils and dead skin cells that can cause pores to become clogged. (Not pretty language but it's the truth!)</div>
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First of all, take a look at your skin throughout the day...do you notice it's mostly dry? oily? sensitive? or starts off dry and then ends up oily? Pick out a cleanser that is specific to your skin (for dry, oily, sensitive, or combination). Reevaluate every time the season changes because it affects your skin!</div>
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Wet cleansing towelettes. This type of product works for my lifestyle as it's ridiculously easy and quick to use. Almost every well known brand now makes facial towelettes (insert loud applause) for cleansing as well as removing makeup.</div>
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Pick out a moisturizer that easily absorbs and suits your skin type. Look for a night creme with retinol (helps with anti-aging and acne, so I've heard) and a day cream (NO retinol...see below) with SPF 15-45, which will protect your skin from 94%-98% of the sun's rays. An SPF above that adds less than 1% more protection...seems silly to me to add all those extra chemicals for that amount of difference. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>How To:</u></span></div>
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If a moisturizer clogs your pores to cause breakouts or maybe you're not seeing any difference in your dry skin...before you throw it out, consider that different parts of your face need different levels of moisture. My "T-zone" (forehead, nose, and chin) tends to be more oily than my cheeks, which tend to be dry. Moisturize each area as needed. If you're still having problems, it doesn't hurt to try a new brand! You'll find something that suits you!</div>
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Day-time moisturizers, sunscreen, foundations etc. that contain retinol. During the day, this Vitamin A derivative breaks down in and is more susceptible to the sun, causing your skin to actually age faster. (Yikes!)</div>
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When you get up in the morning, after you cleanse, splash your face with cold water. This one's not fun to do, but the cold water will tighten your pores and stop oil buildup. In the evening before you cleanse, splash your face with warm (not hot) water so that your pores open and are more deeply cleaned.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>So as not to confuse you:</u></span><br />
Morning - Wash hands, cleanse, splash with cold water, pat dry<br />
Evening - Wash hands, splash with warm water, cleanse, pat dry<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tip #4:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> (Love this one...so simple)</span></div>
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Consistently change your pillowcase! They collect oils, dead skin cells, and bacteria (ick).<br />
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If you have dry to normal skin and hair, change once a week. If you have oily skin or hair, change two to three times a week.</div>
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Have you ever seen these before? The benefit of using these little beauties is found in the title..."Oil Absorbing Sheets" can help clear away oil and shine throughout the day, preventing future breakouts without removing makeup! (Woot!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>BEST TIP EVER:</u></span><br />
If you're worried the cost of buying these will add up, I have a solution for you! Before I tell you, though, I want to let you know I didn't come up with this on my own. A lady with many years of experience at a local salon who worked wonders on my face mentioned this tip to me. And so, I pass it along to you. Use disposable toilet seat covers as a replacement for oil absorbing sheets. That may or may not seem all sorts of weird to you, but it does the EXACT same job and will last you the same amount of time as purchasing 50 of these little packs. I found them on Amazon. :)<br />
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You press away oil and shine as opposed to wiping it away. Blotting will prevent the spread of oils and pore clogging.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tip #6: </span><br />
Drink water all-day-every-day and consume one teaspoon of olive oil a day! Keeping your skin properly hydrated is a shared benefit of both the H2O and the olive oil. On top of that, olive oil contains antioxidant properties (and a healthy does of Vitamin E) that protect and repair your skin, not to mention hair.<br />
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Olive oil can also be mixed in a bath or used as a moisturizer...whatever works for you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me know if you have any of your own tips! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy skin=Happy me. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers </span>from 775 Fashion Avenue.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>What</u>: </span>The highlighting of a particular store and a popular article of clothing<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Where</u>: </span>Why, here of course!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>When</u>: </span>Riiight now<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Style</u>: </span>Crew neck sweaters, which are very much "in" at the moment<br />
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Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-1980147603937658122012-12-02T19:57:00.000-08:002013-04-28T12:19:02.362-07:00Keep a LookoutA few nights ago I finished watching <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>The September Issue</b></i></span>, which is a documentary about the making of the most important issue of American Vogue in 2007...the month of September. September's slated as the start of fashion for the year...the January of fashion, as it were.<br />
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Grace Coddington (Creative Director at Vogue) shared some advice given to her from a photographer she had worked with in the past. He told her to always keep your eyes open (never sleep in the car, for instance) and always observe what's right outside your window because <span style="font-size: large;"><b>you never know what may inspire you</b></span>.<br />
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I don't know this man but I want to give him a high five! Or something equally as cheesy as it is appreciative. This simple advice, taken literally or figuratively, is what drives imagination and discovery. Both are invaluable aspects of fashion as well as every day life. To me, it was a reminder to drive out complacency and to see the world anew.<br />
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Yes, the film was all about Vogue fashion which may or may not be your cup of tea. But I guess I'd just like to encourage you to find the thing that makes<span style="font-size: large;"><b> your</b></span> imagination run wild. Find out your passions and see the amazing places they can lead you. And always keep a lookout for inspiration. </div>
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Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-50177780307921336182012-11-27T15:33:00.001-08:002013-09-28T22:54:36.268-07:00Cardboard CarnageHappy Tuesday!<br />
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Hopefully none of you were trampled if you went out shopping over the Black Friday weekend.<br />
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I was crazy enough to go to Walmart at midnight on Thursday with my sister, and so experienced the madness of the DVD sale section. There was a surprising amount of "Could you hand me that?"s and "Thank you"s...but let's just say I'm glad I'm not a cardboard DVD shelf...because they were literally torn to bits.<br />
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For this post I figured everyone would be fed up with shopping considering that Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are lined up like a lovely bunch of coconuts standing in a row...so I'll just share some Pinterest goodies today.<br />
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If you're not already on Pinterest, and you're a lady, it's alot of fun and you should sign up. If you're not already on Pinterest, and you're a guy, it's alot of fun for ladies...and maybe some guys. :)<br />
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For those of you who don't know, Pinterest is an online pin board. You have the entire internet full of beautiful photos, fantastic ideas, and mouth-watering recipes at your disposal. It's lovely.<br />
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<br />Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-88949893634329903742012-11-11T16:50:00.001-08:002013-09-28T22:53:15.993-07:00Apple Cider for BreakfastTo all you summer-lovers out there, I'm sorry but I'm so very happy it's fall! I love the gorgeous colors...the chilly, grab-a-blanket weather...the smell of apple cider drifting through the house...and the promise that Christmas is just around the corner. <b><span style="font-size: large;">Love</span>.</b> I really could go on and on.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanksgiving's almost here!</b></span> Hopefully you get to spend it eating exorbitant amounts of food with a group of people you enjoy.<br />
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Question...<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you know what you're going to wear?</b></span> You could pick any old thing from your closet the night before. Maybe that sweater you wore last year? OR you can choose one of these fabulous styles...just a thought. :)<br />
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I'm dying to try this style just to see if the ruffle will look absolutely horrendous or great on me...It goes without saying that some people will look amazing in it while others might not. I do however think it's a lovely trend, hailing from the 1940's with delicate wrist-length gloves and hair scarves. Give it a try! </div>
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Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447246014463715416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373282638179860848.post-23679335518995238372012-11-06T14:48:00.002-08:002015-06-04T15:43:13.933-07:00Long Live the KingWelcome!<br />
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I'd pondered many ways to start off this blog...a store review perhaps? A trend report? Tips and tricks?<br />
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All in good time I think.<br />
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I want to firstly introduce you to Louis XIV, painted so wonderfully by Rigaud in 1701.<br />
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(Louis XIV was King of France from 1643 to 1715...the longest reign in European history.)<br />
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What, you may ask, does this have to do with fashion?<br />
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Well...you're looking at the man who invented high heels.<br />
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Yep. This man's rocking a wig made of fine horse hair, an elaborate coat of weasel fur (a.k.a. ermine, which only royalty or the very wealthy could afford), and a delicate-looking pair of high heels. Look at how nice those little red numebrs make his legs look. Regal and stylish. During this time, it was all the rage, thanks to the King, for the trendy, 17th century man to make his legs look the best they could.<br />
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Oh how times change!<br />
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The irony in all this is, of course, that one of the most defining aspects of a modern <i>woman's</i> wardrobe was invented by a short-statured, trendsetting <i>man</i>. (May we all bless him and curse him equally.) Men, in fact, are lucky that over the 19th century their clothing style became less and less decorated else they'd all know the meaning of the phrase "beauty is pain".<br />
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This is what is so fascinating, to me, about fashion.<br />
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I find it fascinating that certain trends in fashion can last and evolve over hundreds of years. And yet, other trends go out of style faster than you can say "Fanny packs anyone?". That's what ultimately draws me in. I find it exciting to sit back and watch the style world turn and change.<br />
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And whether you like it or not, every single one of us is a part of it.<br />
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Even if you claim to have no fashion sense at all, we all have our opinions on what's hideous, what's pretty, what's needed in order to fit in, what's seasonal, and what's "way out there". I applaud anyone and everyone...from the basic to the bodacious.<br />
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Budding beginners and bold bloomers alike, I say let's enjoy the art of fashion! You've come to the right address.<br />
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