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Polka Dots at the Office

For those of you that don’t know, I’m just a blogger by nights and weekends. I have a day job that pays the bills but also requires me to dress nicely and office appropriate. Especially in the winter I can…

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Polka Dots & Chambray

Does anyone else feel as if life has been so busy lately? I spent last week in New York and Connecticut for work, I’m back for five days, and on Thursday I leave for Italy! To say I’m excited is…

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Goodwill Style: Weekend Wear

Last up on my Goodwill style series is a post all about taking chances and experimenting with your personal style. The best part about thrift shopping is that you don’t need to pay full price to try out a more trendy…

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Goodwill Style: Polka Dots

Today’s lesson in thrifting is all about hanger appeal. You know how you see something and think to yourself, “That looks absolutely terrible! Who would wear that?” As it turns out, my mother was right – you shouldn’t always judge…

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Goodwill Style: Mended Coat

First up on my Goodwill Style series is a fabulous mid-length minty-blue coat I discovered. I always love a piece with a story and this lightweight coat certainly has one. Whenever I thrift shop, I go over my items meticulously…

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Kentucky Derby Style

Every year on the first Saturday in May, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, more commonly known as the Kentucky Derby, is held. An event that draws thousands of spectators each year, is also a fashion statement for the…

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What is a Winter Dress?

I know I really shouldn’t be complaining about the cold temperatures compared to those on the East Coast, but it has been cold around these parts! It’s strange though, even though it’s cold in my area, my house normally has…

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Greetings from Portland!

Okay, so the title may be a little misleading. I’m not actually in Portland right now, but I was, and these photos were taken there. If I hadn’t told you, you probably wouldn’t know the difference though, seeing as Washington…

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A Bright Fall Coat

Fall in the Pacific Northwest is chock full of wind, rain and crisp fall temperatures. We got our first fall storm this past weekend and it was a doozy! Fall and winter in the PNW means bundling up to stay…

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