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EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CLOTHING
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EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CLOTHING

I’ve been doing my own laundry since the age of eight. My Dad and I would bond over the power we felt in taking care of our own clothes in our brand new washing machine. But I quickly learned that one wash and dry in hot water and on high heat would take a brand new cotton shirt and make it look like it had been around for all eight years of my life. This infuriated me – why did my clothes have to look old when they weren’t?! And wasn’t there a way to keep my old clothes looking new?! YES – there was. There is! It requires extra time and effort – but it’s worth it.

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LESSON LEARNED – MY #1 TRAVEL STYLE PRO-TIP
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LESSON LEARNED – MY #1 TRAVEL STYLE PRO-TIP

I wrote a very thorough post last year on my thoughts around travel style – both what to pack and how to wear it. My advice was complicated, exhausting and over-thought for anyone other than those who obsess over every single outfit, every single day. In truth, my complicated clothing choices were taking up too much of my precious vacation time. Since then I’ve learned a lot more about my ‘traveling self’ and how to dress efficiently and stylishly while away from home. It all boils down to one, simple travel style pro-tip…

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AIRLINE STYLE
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AIRLINE STYLE

When I travelled to France earlier this year, I remember being in the airport and thinking how disappointed I always am to see people in their worst state – decked out in pajamas in the name of comfort while flying (overrated). I am a firm believer that one should dress her best when travelling, but alas I am a party of one when it comes to this belief. Until that magical night in the international terminal security line when time stood still and in walked the Etihad Airways flight crew. I’ve never seen anything like it. Today let’s talk about airline style!

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MONOCHROMATIC STYLE – INSTANT CHIC AND CONFIDENCE!
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MONOCHROMATIC STYLE – INSTANT CHIC AND CONFIDENCE!

Monochromatic dressing is one of the best and easiest ways to look instantly chic and to exude confidence. Whenever I don’t know what to wear to a social event, or am feeling insecure about my body, or have an important presentation at work, I will don the same color from head to toe. It makes me feel put-together, slim and powerful. And anyone can do it! Read on for my tips on how to dress in monochromatic style.

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TRENDS AT WORK – SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU?
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TRENDS AT WORK – SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU?

On my recent business trip to New York, I conducted a style experiment by wearing a jumpsuit to work. I wanted to see if I could pull off this uber-trend in my uber-corporate environment. Plus, I had a drinks date with another blogger that night, so I needed a stylish look that would translate quickly and easily from office to bar. I think it worked in this case, but ultimately my advice to you if you want to go trendy at work is – know your audience, use your judgment and adapt the trend to mimic your work-appropriate wardrobe.

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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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