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Presentation: Does How You Feel Inside, Reflect Your Outward Appearance? 3 Easy Tips to Ensure That You Look as Good as You Feel

Are you pleased with the way you present yourself?? Well, I guess this was a conversation to be had before CoVid because let’s be honest, who really cares now?? No, but seriously, as of late I have heard tons of women talking about being bored with their overall look and wardrobe. Thus, leaving them with the desire to improve upon their appearance when they actually get the opportunity to leave their homes. When asked me for advice on the matter, initially I simply wanted to know if my friends put enough time and effort into getting ready each day. Most were honest in saying that they didn’t put much thought into what they were wearing. Others admitted to not giving themselves enough time to actually get fully dressed. While some felt that they did take the time each day to plan outfits but just weren’t satisfied with the outcome. These were the women I could help, and if you have fallen into this category maybe I can help you too. I have 3 very easy tips that don’t require spending money on a stylist or shopping for an entirely new wardrobe.

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I. Wear Colors Complementary to Your Skin Tone

So for starters, I think a good rule of thumb is knowing what colors actually complement your skin tone. Wearing hues and shades that actually flatter your complexion is an instant boost to your look. And if you don’t know, always go for universally flattering shades such as teal, cobalt blue, deep purple, and a true red. Stay away from loads of black because black tends to pick up on any dark spots or shadows in our skin emphasizing them.

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II. Make Sure Your Clothing Fit Properly

I also think well-fitting clothing has a great deal to do with someone’s overall appearance. Wearing your correct size is vital. Not only can wearing clothing that fit your body boost your confidence but it will enhance your comfortability as well. Invest in having your clothing tailored to fit your body, it will make a great deal of difference. Because tailoring is such a specialized practice, I can guarantee that having your clothes fit your specific body like second skin will make you feel amazing.

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III. Take the time for Skin and Haircare

I am no esthetician by a long shot, but there are a few proven things you can do that will drastically improve the look and feel of your skin and hair. For starters, invest in a gentle yet effective cleanser and use it daily. It’s also important to incorporate sunscreen SPF 30 into any skincare routine. As far as hair goes, using a good moisturizing conditioner after shampooing helps protects the hair shaft and add shine. Beautiful hair and a healthy glow will certainly improve any look, so make the minimal effort and watch just how far it will take you.

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Hopefully these tips will help with putting your best self forward. However, I will say it starts within. If you take the time to put thought into what you are wearing and are confident in what you are wearing, that confidence will ooze out of your pores. It won’t be about what you are wearing at all. People will just see a beautiful, confident woman, and that’s what’s most important. It’s really all that matters in the end.

Reflections, Bring on 2020

As we close out this year (and this decade even), I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of you. Thanks for your readership and support over the years. Thanks for being so gracious and patient with me. Honestly, there are oftentimes, I feel a sense of embarrassment and even shame when it comes to my lack of consistency here on the blog. I know I owe my current career to this blog and to you guys. Many years ago this blog started as a safe place for me to exercise my writing muscles, and a creative outlet when I was so frustrated with the monotony of my life. I would come here to share my thrift finds, show my cute outfits, and discuss upcoming fashion trends based on what came down the runways during the fashion week.

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I sincerely appreciate you all accepting my evolving life and career. As well as the evolution of this blog space. I still enjoy dressing up and trend forecasting. However, now when I reach out to photographers its seldom to photograph me, I am booking in an e-commerce shoot for SOSNUThrift. And thankfully the majority of my fashion writing is for other publications. This blog has allowed me to manifest the very life I want, and I couldn’t have done any of it without you guys and your unconditional support and love.

outfit details - blazer: Banana Republic (here, here); dress: Forever 21 (here, here, here); shoes: Champion (here, here, here)

outfit details - blazer: Banana Republic (here, here); dress: Forever 21 (here, here, here); shoes: Champion (here, here, here)

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So saying all of that to get to this point: next year, I will be converting this space into my professional website. I am so very excited about the complete overhaul. New name, new content, new photos, new contributors. All things new.

A Day in Vintage

Sporting a little vintage on the blog today. Since starting the store and going full time with the business, I’ve had to become more and more intentional about avoiding the inventory, especially on the vintage side. Thankfully the team is there to do quality check, leaving me to do the pulls for any editorial shoots and e-commerce shoots.

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However, on this day I couldn’t resist the urge to play dress up…which unsurprisingly turned into shopping. Against my better judgment, I took this beautiful vintage lookout for a spin, and boy am I glad I did. Initially, my eyes were drawn to the boldness of the houndstooth plaid pants. But the beautiful burnt orange color of the vest and trousers were tugging at my heartstrings as well.

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I paired the set with an aqua oversized shirt (which actually has matching pants as well), and slid into my white mules creating the perfect complete 70s look.

outfit details — vest: vintage (here); pants: vintage (here); mules: F21 (here)(here); oversized shirt: (here)

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I hope you guys liked this look. If wearing head to toe vintage isn’t something you’re comfortable with; each of these pieces could be worn as separates just to add texture and uniqueness to wardrobe basics. Also, feel free to shoot me a note if you are interested in any of our vintage/thrifted items.