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ROCKSBOX – SAVE MONEY, LOOK POLISHED
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ROCKSBOX – SAVE MONEY, LOOK POLISHED

Baubles bring me so much joy, but does anyone else struggle to justify dropping major dollars on jewelry like I do? I’ve taken numerous jewelry-making and metal-smithing courses and, even after seeing the time and skill it requires, I still don’t feel comfortable spending a lot on pieces for myself. At the same time, I believe that the right accessories can elevate any look and add polish where it counts. Jewels definitely have a place in my budget – just a very small place…Enter Rocksbox, an affordable (as in $19) monthly jewelry subscription service! Read on because I’ve got a code for you to get your first month FREE!

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NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT
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NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT

How does one follow up the two most real and passionate posts she’s ever written? By writing about more topics she’s passionate about. Like sweat. That’s right, today I’m addressing the fact that women sweat, especially Italian women like me. For years it impacted what I wore. Collared button-down shirts? Forget it. Satin and silk tops of any kind? Nope. I’d sweat right through them in two seconds with giant stains that were impossible to hide. It was one of the most embarrassing and least feminine things ever, and the world around me could see it.

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BELLE MEETS WORLD + GENTLY LOVED JEWELRY = VINTAGE RING GIVEAWAY!!
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BELLE MEETS WORLD + GENTLY LOVED JEWELRY = VINTAGE RING GIVEAWAY!!

I am so excited to be partnering today with Gently Loved Jewelry to gush about one of my favorite topics – vintage jewelry! And the best part is that we’re GIVING AWAY A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE RING to one lucky reader. But first – let’s talk about sparkly things and how to get them for less money.

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IN PRAISE OF CULOTTES – AND HOW TO WEAR THEM FOR WORK, PLAY AND A NIGHT OUT
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IN PRAISE OF CULOTTES – AND HOW TO WEAR THEM FOR …

ulottes – a man-repelling piece of clothing that only your grandmother can pull off? Or a stylish trend that YOU can pull off? I’ll go with a combo of the two – a cute item to refresh your closet that men definitely do not understand (they don’t get the short pants thing). But I love them and I think they are quite flattering on women. In fact, I’ve been experimenting all summer with a number of ways to wear them for work, play and a night out. Read on for ideas and inspiration to fulfill your own culotte dreams!

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HIP-FLATTERING STYLE ON SUPER-SALE
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HIP-FLATTERING STYLE ON SUPER-SALE

As a woman with wide hips and muscular legs, I’ve spent countless years studying and trying different ways to either hide or flatter these parts of my body that sometimes I hate and sometimes I embrace. (I’m a woman. I waffle about my body. We all do.) So when I find an outfit that flatters these parts, I wear the hell out of it. And I want to tell the rest of the big-hipped, female world about it – because in this case it cost me under $60!!! This post is about two things – flattering hips and shopping super-sales. Also – there are cute pics of my dog ahead, too.

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SHORTS WITH HEELS – AN UNLIKELY PAIR YOU SHOULD ROCK
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SHORTS WITH HEELS – AN UNLIKELY PAIR YOU SHOULD ROCK

One of my favorite going-out looks is rocking shorts with heels. Together they are an unlikely pair since shorts are usually considered extremely casual and high heels are fancy. But that’s why I like to wear outfits like this so much – it makes me feel rebellious to do something unexpected! I believe anyone can give this a try, but I do have a couple rules of thumb I follow to keep the lines and the look balanced. Read on for my tips!

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