These are a Few of My Favorite Things...

These are a Few of My Favorite Things...

I am on the internet constantly.  I am always looking at new sites, my sites, competing sites and every site in between.  During my numerous cyber journeys, these are a few of my favorite sites I have stumbled across.

Vintage Vixen

I absolutely love Vintage Vixen (click here to view the blog)  The resident bloggers April Ainsworth and Michelle Brisendine know fashion and vintage clothing is their specialty.  They update the site weekly with different vintage pieces or articles about women who were fashion models in the 40's, 50's and 60's.  This blog is amazing for anyone interested in fashion-especially vintage!  What makes Vintage Vixen a cut above the other vintage sites, is that most of the clothes they feature, they have for sale on their web site, VintageVixen.com.  If you visit them, tell them I (HEART) Retail Therapy sent you.**Disclaimer** do not touch the Sexy Mocha Negligee with Lace Bust & Slit Skirt !  It's mine!

Mint Demode

When I first came across Mint Demode, I literally sat there and read all the blog posts. (Yes, I need a life...if you're looking for new friends, be sure to email me here - smile:))  The Mint Demode blogger, Kelly Schmidt, is awesome...literally awesome.  She writes tips about fashion, style, interior design, bargain hunting and even shares delicious recipes!  I do not know much about her personally but Kelly is fabulous!  She is like Martha Stewart with a Chicago swag!  I promise you, check out Mint Demode (here), it will quickly become a weekly cyber stopping place.

On the 6th

On the 6th is definitely a lifestyle/news blog.  You will find great articles about current events, pop culture and fashion.  The site owner, Tha Entertainer, is pretty cultured himself being a singer, songwriter, and musician.  Make sure you check out his blog here, you won't regret it.

Coffee & Dreams

Coffee &Dreams is a really authentic blog...it is a mashup of fashion, art, life and culture, presented in a clean artistic fashion.  The site owner Cherelle describes herself as, "Future art director and cinema professor living in Washington, DC."  If that isn't fierce, I don't what is.  Her blog enchants me (maybe I am biased because she is in DC!) with the clean lines, beautiful photography and hints of spirituality.   Be sure to check out her post, Six Types of Love.  Support her blog here

and lastly,

The Indian Makeup Diva

The site owner is a graduate student and free lance make up artist.  She has been blogging for 6 years (!) and shares cosmetic reviews, advice and tips on all things makeup.  Every once in a while she comments on current events and politics (especially surrounding the fashion and beauty industries) which makes this blog that much more entertaining.  Check out the Indian Makeup Diva here

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Slave to Trends?

I snatched this from the blog, On The 6th "90% Fact 10% Other You Decide"

AVENUE L: STYLE CONSCIOUS, NOT STYLE OBSESSED

AVENUE L

By Lyric Chanel

STYLE CONSCIOUS, NOT STYLE OBSESSED

CHANEL IMAN IS ALWAYS STYLISH BUT NEVER LOOKS TREND OBSESSED (LOVE HER!!)

Trends are fun...I think that's one thing we can all agree. What's not fun about staying up on the latest trends is when they become our OBSESSION. Magazines become our Bible & celebrities become our gods...uhh NO. I have one God & one Bible and trends don't define me. Nor should they define you. Being trend obsessed in an attempt to express individuality makes you just like everyone else. There are billions of people in the world & at least 50% are up on every HOT trend and rockin the same exact thing you’re rockin. Doesn't that make you less of an individual & more of a copy? I think so.

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE FASHION. I think looking like you have style & sense is necessary. But I am by no means trend obsessed. I wear what I want, I follow trends here and there, but I always add my own seasoning to the main dish. A trendsetter is not someone who wears what everyone else wears. A trendsetter wears what the average trend obsessed individual never would have come up with. This blog is my idea of style…fashion with a twist. I promise to make the trend I choose mean something to you, so you don't feel like a clone of the style obsessed girl standing next to you. Feel me?

S.T.U.D.

STUDS are “IN” fashionistas. Studded vests, studded bangles, studded ballet flats.

Get carried away, but not too carried away. ONE or TWO jaw dropping studded

pieces are enough. You don't want to look like an asteroid...and you will... if you overdo it. Especially if your studs are gold.

S.T.U.D. = Surrender to UR Destiny. Stay true to yourself, stay true to your style, and do what it takes to become whatever you want to become. When you're wearing your studded vest & the girl across from you is wearing a studded piece too, just remember you're an original...with your own destiny.

I love my Dolce Vita Studded Flats.

Fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar (Australia),

Christine Centenera, rocking boyfriend jeans and a studded jacket.

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