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Tennis Anyone? The US Open Has Begun

by AnnSeptember 2, 2010 Sports

The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament has begun! It started Monday and continues through September 12th.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day, buy general admission tickets, walk around and watch some of the matches [...]

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Orchids In Home Decor: Flowers That Don’t Die (Right Away)

by CodySeptember 1, 2010 Home and Interiors

Plants don’t live long in our household (well, except this one). We either water them too much or too little or the cats get to them. It’s unfortunate, because I like having flowers in the house, but refuse to buy [...]

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Find A Great Pair Of Jeans? Buy More!

by CodyAugust 31, 2010 Fashion

“Buy multiples” is one of the best pieces of style advice I can share. And as we wrap up a fantastic month of Personal Style posts, it’s fitting that we reflect on personal style, what it means to each one of us, [...]

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Brew Your Own Beer: Success! My First Homebrew

by DianaAugust 30, 2010 Activities

As promised, I have brewed my own beer… and it’s delicious! It does not taste like soap! It’s a golden-red ale, super sparkling and foamy. Yum.
Quite a relief actually, because for the past few weeks I’ve been slightly concerned that [...]

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A Top 10 Checklist For Looking Your Best

by AnnaAugust 25, 2010 Fashion

Personal style… what does it mean? Well in my case, it’s way less about fashion and way more about dressing for myself. My personal style happens to be centered around the age-old idea of “dressing to flatter”. I don’t care [...]

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Stylin’

Thumbnail image for Stylin’ by CaraAugust 24, 2010 Accessories

When I found out September was going to be personal style month here at OMFG, I was very excited to read everyone’s articles on what contributes to their style.
Style is subjective and objective. Our parents had first dibs on [...]

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Confessions Of A Bottle Blonde

by CodyAugust 23, 2010 Hair

A couple of months ago, I had to renew my passport. On the form they ask for hair color. Without hesitation, I checked the box for blonde.
When I was 15 or 16, my mother, a hair stylist, had some extra [...]

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Fashion Disasters: Mistakes from my Childhood

Thumbnail image for Fashion Disasters: Mistakes from my Childhood by DianaAugust 19, 2010 Fashion

Looking through my childhood photo albums I was shocked to realize that my wardrobe hasn’t changed much since I was a young’un. Since I wear jeans and t-shirts every day I don’t know why that was so surprising, but I [...]

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Amazing Fashion Moments In Music Videos

by CodyAugust 18, 2010 Art, Media, and Entertainment

And now, for a fun break, enjoy some kick ass looks, set to good music:

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‘Sup to a Sandal-less Summer

by LauraAugust 17, 2010 Fashion

So it’s mid-August and it’s safe to say that I will successfully make it to fall without  owning or purchasing a pair of flip-flops all summer. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a flop. They’re easy, cute, and casual, but [...]

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TOM’S Shoes: My Newest Obsession

by CodyAugust 16, 2010 Fashion

It’s difficult to talk about personal style without mentioning the C word: Comfort. Unfortunately, for many comfortable clothing brings to mind sweatpants and gym shoes, but many of us savvy comfortable-style seekers have a few secrets to staying comfy without sacrificing style. My latest [...]

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Classic Nail Polish Colors For Everyone

by CodyAugust 12, 2010 Beauty

No, I don’t work for Essie. I just love their polishes. In all of my many nail polishing years, I have not found a line with better staying-power and better colors. So I stick with what I know and what [...]

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Vintage Clothing: The Skinny From Two Professionals Who Make It Their Living

by KellyAugust 11, 2010 Fashion

The vintage clothing world is a fascinating niche in the fashion industry. It revives what was once old and discarded, what has traveled from place to place, or person to person. It brings the story full circle: from a time [...]

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The Best Of Cruelty-Free Fashion From The Vegan Foodie-Cum-Fashionista

by CodyAugust 10, 2010 Fashion

Cruelty-free fashion, like cruelty-free food, is often thought to be less-of. The truth is, however, that on-trend, hot vegan fashion can be found anywhere and everywhere… Just like with eating, you just have to read the labels. The looks featured [...]

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Unclutter Collectibles With Style

by VanessaAugust 9, 2010 Home and Interiors

The objects we choose to surround ourselves with say a lot about us. They can inspire us, make us feel happy and remind of us of people we care about. The problem is when there are so many things, you [...]

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The Work-From-Home Wardrobe: What I’ve Learned About My Style Now That I Don’t Dress For The Office Anymore

by CodyAugust 5, 2010 Fashion

In the spring of 2008, I quit my job as communications manager at a well-known New York nonprofit to freelance full time. Since leaving the office life, I have had the opportunity to clean out my closet and quickly noticed [...]

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Breaking The Petite Rules, One Pop Of Color At A Time

by AnnAugust 4, 2010 Fashion

My natural tendency is to buy clothes that are solid color and neutral. I’m a big fan of black, white, khaki, and brown (which is really just “winter khaki” after all).
The solid color thing is about being short. [...]

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Buff Your Way To Beautiful Nails

by DianaAugust 3, 2010 Beauty

While Laura goes for a new nail color every few days I hardly ever paint my nails. I guess I like the natural look. Or maybe I’m forced to since I always mess up the polish within minutes and I [...]

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Dressing To Personal Style Muses And The Closet Inspiration Board

by CodyAugust 2, 2010 Fashion

Since this is Personal Style Month at OMFGstyle.com, I’m kicking things off with a bit of an ode to personal style icons. We all have them: they might be a celebrity, they might be your grandmother, or they might be [...]

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Your Favorite Face Products

by CodyJuly 29, 2010 Beauty

We asked and you answered! Here’s a run-down of some reader face-saving favorites.
From Matt S.: CVS Gentle Skin Cleansing Towelettes ($5.99) are affordable and great for travel.
Editor’s note: I keep cleansing cloths next to the bed for those nights [...]

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