15 Style Musings To Jumpstart Your Weekend
I love to read, and I always have. I am a total nerd. But I also adore fashion, which (shocker!) I am sure you've figured out at this point. So reading about style is an awesome way for me to mix up and think about who inspires my look. Right now, I Heart Your Style: How to Define and Refine Your Personal Style by Amanda Brooks has me fascinated. Here are some random tidbits of quotes and takeaways I've learned from this awesome book, some musings on style and fashion. (Pick it up, friends.) Enjoy! 1. … Read More
Blogger Style: Playing with Proportion
Happy Blogger Tuesday, sweet friends! I could not be more excited about today's style treat. I always find outfits I love while surfing the blogosphere. But sometimes, I find an outfit that I just adore. Enter Alicia's chic look. Before we get to that, though, let me introduce this fab blogger! She's the lovely lady behind Cheetah is the New Black (um, could I love that name any more than I do? Don't. Think. So.). I am seriously crushing on this girl's amazing fashion sense. She is never afraid … Read More
Ask Belinda: Stylishly Fit
The Question: Dear Belinda, One of my New Year's resolutions this year was to visit the gym more often. I like working out but always feel self-conscious about the way I look -- especially in my old gym sweats. What cute gym outfit ideas do you suggest for a girl who wants to workout and look great while doing it? Thank you, Elizabeth J. Belinda Says... Dear Elizabeth, Working out is always more fun when you know you look awesome! While it doesn't matter what others think about … Read More
Smarter on Facebook: Join the Conversation
The Smarter team is really looking forward to these next few months: sweepstakes, great fashion-finds, expert recommendations, and more. We also realize that social media is every girl's best friend-- especially when you're trying to become a smarter shopper. Stay in the loop by joining Smarter on Facebook. Write us comments, let us know how we're doing, and tell us what you want to see -- we'll listen. Here's our first question: What can we do to make our Facebook page the best possible resource … Read More
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15 Style Musings To Jumpstart Your Weekend
I love to read, and I always have. I am a total nerd. But I also adore fashion, which (shocker!) I am sure you've figured out at this point. So reading about style is an awesome way for me to mix up and think about who inspires my look. Right now, … [Read More...]
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Blogger Style: Playing with Proportion
Happy Blogger Tuesday, sweet friends! I could not be more excited about today's style treat. I always find outfits I love while surfing the blogosphere. But sometimes, I find an outfit that I just adore. Enter Alicia's chic look. Before we get to that, … [Read More...]
This Week’s Obsessions: Cozy Scarves, Celebs in Nerd Glasses, More!
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