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What to Wear: How to Dress Casual Chic for Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

One of my biggest problems with the holidays is whether to over dress or under dress. I’m big into overdressing (any excuse to dress up is a good excuse); however, my family tends to lean towards underdressing. Here’s a good example: When I go to Thanksgiving dinner, the family tends to decide we are all [...]

Lookbook: Thanksgiving Outfits You’ll Gobble Up!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Do you know what you’re wearing yet? Here’s some casual and dressed up outfit ideas to survive the Thanksgiving holiday in style. You don’t even need to buy new earrings or a bag, because the two I’ve selected are wearable with either outfit (not to mention wearable for any [...]

Weekly Shopping and Goodies

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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Here’s today edition of Shopping and Goodies! See what my favorite fashionistas are dishing about….leather leggings, the leopard trend, a Chanel giveaway, Jimmy Choo Uggs, staying warm this season and so much more! A Few Goody Gumdrops is so excited that UGG Boots and Jimmy Choo have designed the Mandah and Starlit limited edition shearling [...]

What to Wear: See the Cutest Casual Outfits for Fall

Thursday, September 30, 2010

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Do you want to see how fall’s biggest trends look on a real person, not just a celebrity or model? Yeah, me too. So we took a recent trip to Art Effect to try on some of the latest fall pieces and show you what to wear for fall. If you’ve been to Art Effect [...]

What to Wear: Violet’s Fun Fall Fashion Picks From Nika Butik!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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As a city girl, I tend to frequent city shops more often, as they are, of course, close to home. The thought of suburban shopping, usually brings the words “shopping mall” to mind, but that is not necessarily true. There are plenty of suburbs in Chicago that have cute “mini-downtowns” with unique shops and boutiques, [...]

What I Want to Wear this Labor Day Weekend

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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This Labor Day weekend, I just want to relax. I went to France (and Spain) this time last year; which by the way, is a great time to plan a vacation to Europe. Their holiday/vacation time is over, it isn’t exorbitantly hot, (although it was warm), and you can bank a vacation day because of [...]

What to Wear on Memorial Day Weekend

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Memorial Day Weekend – perceived by all Chicagoans as a segway into warmer days to come. That being said, sometimes our weather doesn’t cooperate and make us feel like that will ever happen. If you saw my Lookbook earlier this week, it has a sunny, inviting disposition in mind. But what if we’re not so lucky? Violet knows…she’s [...]

Lookbook: Memorial Day Warm Wishes

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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In a perfect world, our weather for Memorial Day will be warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. Just keep thinking that and hopefully it will come true. Couldn’t you just see yourself in the below dress with maybe some leggings (or not) and sandals, maxing and relaxing outside under an umbrella with a pitcher of drinks [...]

What to Wear: How to Look Like a Celebrity

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Have you ever seen photos of celebrities and wished you had what they were wearing? Want to find these outfits in your own backyard? Well have no fear ladies, in today’s What to Wear, I’ve got 3 casual looks by 3 hot mama’s. Whether you’re a mom or not, these outfits are trendy, but I [...]

Lookbook: The Tie-Dye Trend is Back

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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For those of you who remember tie-dye being in, well it’s back in fashion! To be honest, I’m on the fence as to whether or not I like this trend right now. Don’t get me wrong, my lookbook has some cute stuff, but it just reminds me of the time of acid wash jeans, and [...]