If you read my previous blog, you know that my taste in accessories tends to veer towards tiny and complimentary. Nothing too big or too in your face. But continuing with my goal to push myself to try new looks and styles, I wanted one outfit in this Bella Mi Jewelry series to be taken over completely by accessories.  To do this, I started with a...

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Hey lovebugs! So this post is really cool for me because I paired up with Bella Mi Jewelry to showcase pieces in the current collection! So for this post, as well as a few upcoming posts, I will be styling different outfits to go with Bella Mi creations. In general, I usually stick to very delicate, tiny accessories. The idea of big chunky necklaces...

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So you may not have noticed, but most of my models are female.  And although I love connecting with other women, there is a whole group of followers who are not being represented.  So here is The Sweltering Sweaters first menswear shoot! In classic Andy fashion, here is a blog filled with flannel.  When people think of Minnesota, I'm pretty sure this is...

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The term "street clothes" can be very misleading. If I told someone to dress in street wear, they would most likely come back wearing an outfit similar to Elizabeth's in Part 1.  In actuality, street wear can encompass multiple styles. Street wear includes not only the hip hop inspired (Some might term it "hood fashion") but can also include elements of high fashion as well. ...

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Nothing like impromptu outfit pics, am I right? I really liked today's outfit and I think i may do short outfit of the day posts every once in a while to spice things up.  I like this dress because it can be dressed up (this is how I wore it to church this morning) or dressed down (with flipflops or a backpack, how I wore...

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Some of you might remember my friend Taffy (her name is Elizabeth Tafesse, but some call her Jessica) from last year's bohemian shoot as well as the fresh prince shoot.  Well she's back! One reason I really enjoy shooting with Elizabeth is because her style is ever changing. She can rock long hair and a maxi dress, an updo and traditional Ethiopian wear...

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People don't really admit this, but dressing for the Fourth of July can require some thought. Most of the time so many activities are going on I am tempted to pack a few days worth of clothing changes in order to adapt. A swimsuit is always a given, but you don't want the rest of the outfit to be too dressy or make...

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When it comes to my wardrobe, there are staple pieces (shirts, jeans, little black dresses, comfortable shoes and a reliable bag) and then there are pieces that you have that are fun, but that you could survive without (swimsuits, heels, accessories, etc).  If you would have asked me a few weeks ago, I would have told you that a jumpsuit belonged in the...

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