Posts Tagged ‘spring’
One Simple Wish
Posted on: April 25, 2010
- In: fashion | spring
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I have been volunteering at an organization called One Simple Wish. OSW grants “wishes” to foster children, and right now, they’re selling prom gowns in a dress shop.
You can donate your own dresses to them, they accept gently used dresses. I would recommend the gowns being no older than 5 years old.
When I’m in there, I’m amazed at how many different dresses they have. They probably have about 500 dresses! If you look, you can spot some Vera Wang dresses, Michael Kors and Nine West shoes.
I’ve heard some of the volunteers talking, and they say, “ooh, that’s cute!” “I want that one!” Currently you can enter to win the dress that Miss Teen USA won. Brooke Burke, host of Dancing with the Stars, also gave two dresses that you can buy!
I highly recommend going to check out One Simple Wish and their dress shop. You can find more info here: http://www.onesimplewish.org/ or email info@onesimplewish.org.
Hugs and air Kisses,
The Fashionista
So… HOT!
Posted on: April 7, 2010
- In: fashion | runway fashion | spring
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You know its April. So what’s with the temps?! 90 degrees today. I had to go and splash around in a stream like an 8 year old to cool off!
On the topic of heat, I must advise you not to wear micro-shorts. Those are the shorts that aren’t flattering on anybody above a size 2. Short shorts maybe, but eh. If you’re exercising or using them as a coverup after a swim, they’re just too short!
Everyone can look good in Bermuda shorts, though. Bermudas are knee-length.
Ruffles are hard to wear! You don’t want to over ruffle, but it is also hard to find flattering ruffles.
I’m so glad to see color again! After the blah winter of black, brown, and gray, it’s nice to see red, pink, and purple.
Also, nautical stripes caught my attention. 
They’re nice, I guess. But horizontal stripes are hard to wear.
All for now. Take this poll to give your opinion and comment below; have you seen any trends I haven’t?
Hugs and air Kisses,
The Fashionista
I’ve got an “Empire State of Mind”
Posted on: March 30, 2010
- In: colors | fashion | polyvore | Uncategorized
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I was in New York City, a fashion capitol, home to 8 million people, and my favorite city.
I was humming Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” with the lyric:
“These streets will make you feel brand new/
The lights will inspire you/
Lets’ hear it for New York, New York, New York” (from Metrolyrics.com)
I went to see the Intrepid, a WWII aircraft carrier, and (of course) to scope out the trends. Since the weather wasn’t that nice, I was wearing my very unfashionable Disney poncho. But hey, it kept me warm.
Onto the trends. I saw a lot of tights with skirts and boots. Also, rain boots. Which makes sense, based on the awful weather.
Like these two rain boots.
I like the style, but I like my FUGGs better.
I also peeked my head, windblown bob and all, into Macy’s. A place like Macy’s is perfect for spotting trends. So, I saw a lot of ruffles, orange, and blue. Seems good to me, except the orange. To help you not over-ruffle (new word! Yay!), I’ve made this Polyvore creation for you.
Spring style
Posted on: March 28, 2010
- In: fashion | polyvore | spring
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I’ve noticed that patterns are back, especially argyle and floral print. Just remember to keep one pattern per outfit, including shoes.
Also, remember not to wear one color all the time. Have two favorite colors, I do. All black never looks good, unless you’re at a funeral.
Ahhh, spring!
Posted on: March 22, 2010
- In: colors | fashion | polyvore | spring
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I wandered into Liz Claiborne and Ann Taylor to see what the trends were. Liz Claiborne had a lot of patterned shirts, and navy shorts. Ann Taylor had purple dresses, and some floral prints.
The weather has been mostly nice, but don’t put away the winter gear yet! It still gets cold at night and you’ll need a trench coat.
Hugs and air Kisses,
The Fashionista
Casual to work attire
Posted on: February 4, 2010
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Think to when you lounge around at home. Ahh. All comfy and warm in your… sweats. How unfashionable! At least wear light wash jeans. Please!
After a relaxing weekend, you get to Monday. Oh NO. WHAT DO I WEAR?!
First, lay out your outfits the day before. Then you can just get up, get dressed, and drive off. Without panic.
Second, try to pick tops that you could easily wear to dinner, with the addition of a scarf or different shoes.
Third, always have a spare pair of pants or heels in the car so you can change if you want to go the grocery store or Blockbuster and not look insanely over dressed.
Just keep
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