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Fashion Essentials for The Everygirl

Fashion Essentials for The Everygirl
Much like furnishing a new home, building a solid wardrobe once you're in the real world can be both daunting and costly. Shopping for fun, trendy pieces versus saving and investing in classic items is a debate many of us struggle with, whether we're new to receiving a paycheck or not. We constantly find ourselves with a growing pile of impulse purchases that we barely wear. Meanwhile, day after day, event after event, we expectantly return to the few quality items that always look classic and have been shown to stand the test of time. So which are these items are worth saving for? Well, with the help of Bradley Agather, author of style blog Luella and June, we've curated a list of 21 items every woman should have to get through her twenties. Click here to download or print off the full list of Fashion Essentials from The Handbook! Click here to read Fashion Essentials Part Two: 20 Items to Carry You Into Your Thirties Ballet Flats: When heels simply won't do, ballet flats are a must.

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Looks That Land the Job: What to Wear to (Any!) Interview “What the (bleep) am I going to wear today?” This question is never more important than the day of a job interview. Yes, yes, it’s your personality and skills that really matter, but your appearance is often what your interviewer will notice first—and it can go a long way in showing her that you’re ambitious, professional, and most importantly, a great fit for the company. Which means—there’s no one-suit-fits-all approach for what to wear. From your jacket to your shoes to even your accessories, you’ll want to consider the culture of the place you're applying before you pick out your ensemble. So before you start shopping, check out our guide to four common company types—and what to wear for each.

Top 5 Brands of Combat Boots There are over 48 top brands of combat boots for women . With such a large collection of great brands it can be difficult to narrow it down to just 5 brands. However if that is what you are looking for, here are the top 5 brands of combat boots that will look great on any woman. See the latest styles from Amazon.com Doc Martens How to create a unique braid and messy bun Video Hey guys! I hope you had good holidays. I don’t have time to plug in any hot tools or anything, so I just want to show you how to do a fun, little messy bun. It’s just a pretty, messy bun I guess. And then a really cool braid, look at this bad boy, really unique. Hand Stitching One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :) These are some samples of my past projects-- I like to draw patterns freehand and use my handwriting. However, sometimes I adapt clipart type images to make a more complicated pattern, like the sewing machine or I just stitch the outline of an image I love, like the Goonies "Hey You Guys" silhouette :) I use a Back Stitch for all my hand stitching because it's very versatile and I like the look but you can use any combination of stitches for your projects... there's lots of fun ones! Today, we're going to start with handwriting & transferring your pattern :) You will Need: - Card-stock or Thick Paper (I cut a piece of 6x8" card-stock & folded it in half to create a greeting card)

Fashion Essentials for The Everygirl: Part 2 We were so happy that you went wild for our first guide of Fashion Essentials, a curation of clothing and accessories every twenty-something should own. In a world dominated by "need it now" fashion trends and shiny new objects, it can be tough to sift through it all to discover what's worth the investment. Bradley Agather, author of style blog Luella and June, is back with a second dose of Fashion Essentials!

Photo 1- You Totally Got This: 4 Easy Braids For Rookies Feb 24, 2014 Even if you've landed your dream job and work in the coolest office ever, it's easy to fall into the business-as-usual rut when it comes to your beauty routine. There isn't anything wrong with alternating…read Womens t-shirts Horny Toad Marley Tee Women's T Shirt (Yellow) Free Shipping on all orders! Part simple, part sublime, and not to be underestimated. Samba jersey knit fabric combines the moisture wicking, quick-drying, odor-inhibiting properties of Tencel with deliciously soft organic cotton and stretchable spandex. Comfortable V-neckline. Beauty Tips - Beauty Secrets from Around the World at WomansDay When it comes to beauty routines, the grass is always greener. Japanese women have it made with their long, glossy hair and Greek women’s olive-toned complexions are always luminous. But how do they do it? Put down your passport—you won’t need to go anywhere to find out. We got insider beauty information from experts on how women across the globe stay gorgeous.

Katniss Braid DIY So I totally nerded out and saw midnight showing of the Hunger Games with some friends on Thursday. It was awwwsomme! I know some of you guys did too, admit it. I tried my best to dress up, I was by no means as prepared as Manzanita with her Hunger Games screen print DIY, but I was rather proud of my Katniss braid if I do say so myself. I got the idea form this article at Refinery 29. Best Dresses for Your Body Type Wednesday, March 27, 2013 How to Look Good This Spring: Best Dresses for Your Body Type We’ve all fallen in love with a dress on another woman only to find it doesn’t look half as good when we put it on ourselves. When it comes to our bodies, it’s often a grass is greener situation.

How to Find Your Perfect Colors Photo by Sir_Fish If you've ever picked up the latest issue of Vogue, and read about this season's "new black", you know that "it colors" come and go in fashion. For example, last spring the hot shade in fashion was yellow, and this winter, the "it" color is purple. But if you've ever tried to wear one of those colors and found that you just didn't look right, you need to keep reading.

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