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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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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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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 [...]

Stylin’

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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 [...]

Fashion Disasters: Mistakes from my Childhood

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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 [...]

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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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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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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How To Dye Your Clothes The Easy Way: iDye!

by DianaJuly 5, 2010 Fashion

For my first experiment with dyeing fabric, I used iDye. Supposedly this new “no mess” product will dye fabric in a washing machine. A washing machine! How easy. I was very excited. My husband and co-owner of said washing machine, [...]

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Jeans, Tees, Dresses, and Lipstick: Just A Few Of My Favorite Things…

by CodyJune 21, 2010 Beauty

I consider myself to be a good shopper. I do my research. I try things on. I carefully consider each purchase and ask myself if I really need whatever it is that’s caught my eye. If a pair of jeans [...]

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