Memory Lane Mondays

I have been contemplating adding another post day to my current blog line-up for a few months now.  I just could never pinpoint exactly what I wanted to do.  After much deliberation, here it is!  Mondays will be for highlighting nostalgia related to fashion, beauty, etc.  A day where I can share with you things from my pre-blogger life, whether it be outfits, snapshots, etc.  

For the first ever installment, I wanted to share with you this gem of an old photo we recently found while digging through boxes of family photographs.

Ensemble Saturdays: You Blog, You Learn

I have been blogging not even a year yet, but have learned plenty along the way so far.  I know I have much more waiting ahead, but even so, I can share with you some tips - learning from/poking fun of my own mistakes mishaps. 

Useful DIY Tips for Everyday Life: Monkey See, Monkey Do

The general rule of thumb I learned from my mother many years ago (mentioned in this post) is that if you see something you like, you can probably make it yourself...within your skill set, of course.  I'm not going to try and recreate the Sistine Chapel ceiling if I can't paint well, but I may try to copy a cute bracelet I saw on Pinterest, like I did here.  This is the beauty of DIY!  Anything can be inspiration!

Beauty Tuesdays: The Pretty Poll, Part 2

Here's another question for you:

Ensemble Saturdays: Pushing the Limits of Comfort

Ever buy something that you normally don't wear but convince yourself it's a fashion experiment?  Or maybe your S.O. isn't a big fan of it?  Well, allow me to introduce you to these harem pants!

Useful DIY Tips for Everyday Life: Quick Tailoring Tricks, Part 1

Need to fix a pair of drawstring pants?  Here's a handy trick to repair them in a flash! 

Beauty Tuesdays: The Pretty Poll

For today's post, I have a poll question for you.  Find out what it is after the jump!

Ensemble Saturdays: Chicago Trip Spotlight

This past week my hubby and I took a trip to Chicago, one of my absolute favorite U.S. cities.  Here are some highlights from our little vacay.

Useful DIY Tips for Everyday Life: Buttons

Again, I'm misleading you with something boring, in theory.  However, there are some things I think everyone should know about, and that includes the beauty of buttons.  From fixing a button that has popped off to updating the look of a top by switching them out, this how-to will help.

Beauty Tuesdays: Les Parfums

Here is my perfume philosophy: a scent can make or break the day, so a girl can never have too many to choose from, but stick to the ones that suit your chemistry.

Ensemble Saturdays: Weekend Wear

On the weekend, when I'm out and about, I like to observe the three C's:  comfortable, casual, cute.