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  • Accessories,  Blog,  Clothing,  Fashion,  Holidays,  Summertime

    My 6 Summer Fashion Essentials

    Temperatures are warming up, which means it the time to wear summer appropriate clothes! I live in Arizona, where temperatures can reach well over 100 degrees Ferenhegt (). Some places temperatures can reach over 115 degrees! This means it is…

    By essieofwho June 22, 2023
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Money/Investment,  Target

    Random Fashion New Roundup for May 2023

    If you are a long time reader of this blog, then you’d probably know I don’t cover much news on here. This blog is not one that covers much news, if any at all, unless I think it is noteworthy…

    By essieofwho May 26, 2023
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Met Gala

    5 Former Met Gala Exhibitions I Would Like To See

    Today is May 1, 2023, but it is also the first Monday of May. This means the Metropolitan Museum of the Arts is holding its annual gala, commonly known as the Met Gala. Even though attending the Gala is very…

    By essieofwho May 1, 2023
  • Accessories,  Bags,  Blog,  Fashion

    Small Purses and Trying to Find The Perfect One

    For the past few months, I have been on the search for a new bag. My current bag, a backpack, works really well. I also have no plans on getting rid of it. Yet, earlier this year, I realized something…

    By essieofwho April 21, 2023
  • Accessories,  Bags,  Blog,  Clothing,  Fashion,  Holidays,  Jewelry,  Sweaters,  Valentines Day

    5 Fashion Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is a day when people love to celebrate love and all things romantic. If you want to add an extra touch to your celebration, why not dress the part? There are obvious ways of dressing for Valentine’s Day…

    By essieofwho February 11, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2022,  Books,  christmas,  Fashion,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Claris The Chicest Mouse in Paris: Holiday Heist by Megan Hess

    Near the end of 2021, I found one of Megan Hess’ Clairs books went on sale on Amazon. It was reduced enough that I felt comfortable purchasing it. The book, called Claris, The Chicest Mouse in Paris Holiday Heist, is…

    By essieofwho December 21, 2022
  • Blog,  Clothing,  Fashion

    5 Types of Clothing I Love But Don’t Look Good on Me

    Every August, I look for new clothes to wear during the fall and winter. I’m lucky to live in a warm climate, so our fall and winters are mild. Despite this, there have been times when cold snaps happen and…

    By essieofwho August 17, 2022
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Movies & TV

    Movie Review: The September Issue (2009)

    During the sort-of social media/blogging break I recently took, I fell into a rabbit’s hole of watching movies on YouTube’s movie and TV show channel. I couldn’t go out and watch movies in the movie theater like I wanted to,…

    By essieofwho August 5, 2022
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle

    What I Learned About My Fashion Taste by Making My Own Clothes

    For the past few months, I tried to spend my spare time on making myself new clothes. I enjoy sewing, but I never had the time to make myself clothes. This changed a few months ago when I had vehicle…

    By essieofwho August 4, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion by Megan Hess

    Earlier this year, I decided to collect some of Megan Hess’ books. The first book I purchased was Illustrated World of Couture, but my second and third was New York: Through the Fashion Eye and The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments…

    By essieofwho June 26, 2022
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