Can you guess which items of my look are thrifted? Well, you probably remember seeing this denim jacket before. But the dress is secondhand as well! Y’all once COVID-19 is over, I promise you Understated Clothing will be expanding in what we offer.
Read MoreSince the Stay-At-Home order went into effect in Florida mid-March, I’ve been balancing teaching online, working on Understated Clothing, writing for my personal blog The Blogger Next Dior AND being a solo parent to a two-year.
Read MoreNow that I’m well into my early 30’s, skincare has become a priority for me. I’m not too worried about wrinkles at the moment.
Read MoreYes, you read that correctly. It’s nothing for me to tuck a dress into a pair of pants and cinch my waist in with a belt. The key to making this work is to (1) use a dress that isn’t too bulky and (2) wear pants that are more forgiving like wide-leg trousers.
Read MoreBut I cannot deny that that hurt I felt. It was instilled in me the notion that I cannot live my life waiting for others to celebrate me. I knew that my daughter was the first baby I’d even held, fed, bathed or looked after.
Read MoreLet’s talk skin. Remember when I tried my version of the 10-Step Korean Skincare Method? At the time the multiple step Korean routine was all the rage and I was trying to find a system that would keep my skin in check.
Read MoreMy favorite type of a shoe is a boot. I wear them with everything. Dresses, shorts, jeans, everything! This pair in particular were part of a bunch of boots I purchased over a decade ago. And yes, they have been donated as well.
Read MoreSo how did you exercise daily without the constant demands of a two-year old? You sacrificed the first thirty minutes of her afternoon nap.
Read MoreThere I was…minding my own business while flipping through a fashion magazine…and there it was. An advertisement for Hermès lipstick. Whet?! Where have I been?
Read MoreThe Stay-At-Home order has officially expired today in Florida, however Palm Beach County was not included in Phase I of the re-opening of Florida. So what better time to get back in the habit of posting on my personal blog, eh?
Read MoreTo say that I really enjoyed the Givenchy Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear show is an understatement. I tried to narrow my favorite looks down to about nine but I just couldn’t. I have some items in my closet that I will use to recreate these looks in the upcoming weeks.
Read MoreAround the start of last October, I noticed my boot collection was beginning to look a little…worn. And I don’t mean the broken in, cool vintage look. Nope. They were all peeling, soles hanging on by a thread type of worn look.
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