I enjoy a good vintage find as much as the next person. But with all the praise heaped on “vintage style” these days, it’s easy to forget about the styles that ought to stay buried far in the past. Witness, The 1971 Sears Catalog.
My Shopping Uniform
Tracee over at BlogFabulous muses about Marcia Clark’s makeover and whether or not one should dress to please others. This makes me think of a habit I’ve acquired when I go shopping in high-end stores. If you’ve ever been snubbed by a salesperson in a chi-chi boutique, you know that appearances matter to those people. …
Shop Around for Deals on the Real Thing
It’s getting easier to find designer knockoffs nowadays with stores like H&M creating facsimiles within weeks of a new look’s debut, and high-profile designers making low-cost offerings for Target. But Fashionista.com points out you can still buy high-end designer apparel for at or near the cost of knockoffs if you’re willing to shop around some …
Makeup 101
Calling all beauty school dropouts: Raquel13’s Makeup Tutorials are like mini-courses from a professional makeup artist. The photography is really impressive and each step is carefully detailed. I look forward to trying out her tips for the perfect red lip.
Quality Is Worth It
I paid $16.20 for a tank top a few days ago. That may sound excessive, especially for someone who calls herself “The Wardrobe Miser,” but I think this was a worthwhile purchase. I’m pretty sure this shirt will last for a long time. You see, just before my son was born, my sister gave me …