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  • Blog,  Books,  Fashion,  Haute Couture,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: The Illustrated World of Couture by Megan Hess

    For the past few weeks, I’ve had a lot of time to read. Because of this, I decided to dedicate the next seven posts to reviewing some of the books I read, reread, or read and recently thought about. For…

    By essieofwho June 24, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Wedding

    Book Review: It’s All About the Dress by Randy Fenoli

    It’s June, the traditional month to get married. Here in Arizona, people do get married in June, but the weddings are usually smaller, budget friendly, and/or are held early in the morning or at night. The reason why weddings are…

    By essieofwho June 1, 2022
  • Blog,  Dillard's Department Store,  Fashion,  Prom

    Dillard’s Prom Dresses In Store Photographs 2022

    Well, this is the last post featuring the prom dresses I took pictures of during a shopping trip to the mall. The mall I went to had three stores that sold dresses that are designated prom dresses. They include JcPenny’s…

    By essieofwho April 11, 2022
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Prom

    Macy’s Prom Dress In Store Photographs 2022

    After browsing JcPenny’s prom dress section, I went to Macy’s. At the mall I went to (and was shopping at that day), Macy’s, JcPenny, and Dillard’s department stores are located in the same mall. It’s just a matter of walking…

    By essieofwho April 6, 2022
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Prom

    JcPenny’s Prom Dress In Store Photographs 2022

    Prom season is back! This year’s prom season is an exciting one for me because a handful of my friends have children old enough to go to prom! Because of this, when I did my annual prom dress window shopping,…

    By essieofwho April 4, 2022
  • Accessories,  Blog,  Fashion,  Personal & Comentary

    The Plight of Trying to Find Cotton Socks

    Since mid year last year, I tried to find cotton socks. The reason why I wanted cotton socks is because of my allergies (Cotton is an allergy friendly fabric) and because natural fabrics, such as cotton, breathe better. Even though…

    By essieofwho March 25, 2022
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Louis Vuitton,  Shopping

    Thoughts on Louis Vuitton Inspired Trunks in Victoria’s Secret Pink Stores

    Whenever I go shopping and can’t find something I want or need, I sometimes let my mind wander and begin to look at other things. Usually I like to look at things for sale at the store, but I sometimes…

    By essieofwho February 23, 2022
  • Blog,  Blogmas 2021,  Clothing,  Fashion

    5 Favorite Clothing Essentials for an Arizona Winter

    Winter is here and, here in Arizona, it means that the winters are mild and, depending on where in Arizona you live, that means no snow and mild temperatures. Even though it doesn’t get as cold as other locations of…

    By essieofwho December 26, 2021
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Fashion,  Holidays,  Shopping

    Victoria’s Secret 2021 Holiday Packaging

    During the holiday season, brands sometimes use holiday themed bags for anyone who purchases something from their store. Starbucks is one of the best-known brands, releasing holiday themed cups every year. This year, Victoria’s Secret started to use special packaging…

    By essieofwho December 10, 2021
  • Blog,  Clothing,  Coat and Jackets,  Fashion,  Shop with me,  Shopping

    Juicy by Juicy Couture at JcPenny’s Photographs- Children’s Collection

    After looking at the Juicy by Juicy Couture collection at JcPenny’s, (You can read about it here) I began to walk around the store to see if there was anything new I’d like to eventually purchase. (Or purchase for friends…

    By essieofwho November 23, 2021
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