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FASHION TREND: Gingham
The first thing I think of when I hear/read about gingham dresses is Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Justifiable, right? Well now it is a trend and it's all over the runways and magazines. I wanted to search out some gingham printed clothing that ... Read some More »
HONG KONG: What to See!
There is so much to see in Hong Kong - too much for ONE blog post (or our 5 days there), so I decided for my last post on Hong Kong to be somewhat of a pictorial of our sightseeing. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the ... Read some More »
Fashion Trend: Grid Pattern on a Budget
Lately I've been noticing the black and white grid fashion trend in the magazines. Black and white being two of my favorite colors, make up the majority of my closet. I like the grid pattern because it gives the clothing a bit more depth and is ... Read some More »
Stitch Fix, Oh Stitch Fix
The fact that the minute I see the box on my doorstep, it makes me so happy and nervous at the same time should be telling me something, right? I'm talking about my Stitch Fix box...something I look forward to receiving, but once I get it I sit there ... Read some More »
My Favorite Budget-Friendly Places to Shop – H & M
There are a few go-to places that I consistently shop at. I break the stores down into two types. There are some stores that I can go to for staples - like a white t-shirt, jeans, work pants. Then there are the stores that I like to browse, hoping ... Read some More »
Five for Friday – June 13
Yes, it is June...we are halfway through 2014. My boys finished school yesterday so to me it is OFFICIALLY summertime! When I told them that I don't get a summer break like they do, they were up in arms, telling me that I need off more than two ... Read some More »
Food Sensitivity and Me
A few weeks ago I took a blood test at my doctor's office, called the Immuno bloodprint test. This test was to determine if I have any food sensitivities, which in turn could be causing some of my ailments. I didn't realize that food could be that ... Read some More »
Spring 2013 Trends
I have been so busy - where did January go??? BUT that is no excuse for not researching what the Spring 2013 trends are. When I shop for clothing, I buy mainly staples: good-fitting jeans, white t-shirts, black t-shirts, etc. - the basics. I then ... Read some More »