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Looks

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Glasses: The Specs On Specs

by AnnOctober 27, 2010 Accessories

For those of you youngsters lucky enough to have 20-20 vision, I envy the beautiful, fashionable sunglasses you can wear whenever you want. The one warning I’ll give you is that sometime in your mid-40s, you will most probably [...]

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One Shoe To Rule Them All

by DianaOctober 13, 2010 Fashion

If only… there is no perfect shoe, but there are some strong contenders in the all-purpose, work-appropriate/bike-appropriate/walking-appropriate flats category. Here are my favorites:
Vans Lesley (pictured above): More like sneakers than flats, these are my favorite weekend shoes. I can ride [...]

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Keep Your Jewelry Blingin’ With Four Simple Supplies

by KellyOctober 6, 2010 Accessories

The season’s are changing, and while spring is time for cleaning, fall is the perfect time for fixer-uppers! Now is a great time to attend to accessory malfunctions and wardrobe switcheroo’s. Let’s face it, on top of all the other [...]

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Upgrade Your Equestrian Look With Authentic Riding Pieces

by AnnSeptember 29, 2010 Fashion

For the past several years, as fall arrives those of us who have spent any time in the equestrian world—riding horses, competing or spectating—wink knowingly at each other as every designer and fashionista breaks out their riding boots and tailored [...]

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Tips For Hemming Your Jeans From A Person Who Knows

by DianaSeptember 27, 2010 Fashion

To Hem Or Not To Hem: There Is No Question.
If you’re of the shorter persuasion, like myself, you most likely have a close relationship with your tailor. EVERY single pair of pants or jeans I have ever bought has needed [...]

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InStyle.com Hollywood Hair Makeover Starring… Me!

by CodySeptember 23, 2010 Hair

Oh my god—I had way too much fun with this: InStyle Magazine has a “Hollywood Makeover” feature that allows you to try on all sorts of hairstyles of the stars… And I couldn’t help myself and tried on just about [...]

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Bang! It’s All On The Fringe.

by CodySeptember 21, 2010 Hair

Bangs are an inconvenience in the summer—they stick you your forehead, flip up on the sides, and when you want them off your face, it often requires a complex system of bobby-pins and barrettes. Now that the hottest heat of the [...]

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A checklist to keep you warm and toasty.

by AnnaSeptember 20, 2010 Accessories

Lead image from Louise Dungate Knitwear.
So fall and consequently, winter is upon us. Time for ruddy noses and icy toes. Some people don’t favor the colder months, but I’m a fan. Being a romantic sort, the colder months give me [...]

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How To Save Those Shrunken Jeans? Take A Bath.

by DianaSeptember 16, 2010 Fashion

I accidentally ran my brand-new jeans through the dryer and they shrunk by a whole size. They fit me like a glove when I bought them, but now they were cutting off my circulation!
I wore them around the house, did [...]

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How To Make Your Summer Wardrobe Work For Fall

by CodySeptember 15, 2010 Fashion

The temperatures are starting to drop and apples and maple syrup are beginning to fill up the stands at the farmers market. Many folks are thrilled at the chance to bust out their favorite knee-high boots and fall jackets, but [...]

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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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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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