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How to hit the tag sales like a mofo pro

May 20, 2013

May and June are the months for tag sales. If you’ve yet to try my favorite summer sport known as “garage sale-ing” then you’ve come to the right place. I’m a self-professed pro thanks to a Mother that has dragged me to them since I was in diapers. Here are some ways to hit the tag sale circuit to scour other peoples trash in search of some treasures.

An unbelievably cute outfit found at an unbelievable place

May 14, 2013

Wait until you see this outfit that Tania, who works at El Rayo, pulled together from Goodwill. This entire look probably cost $10 or less and girl looks like a million bucks.

A torrid affair with Spanx

May 13, 2013

A week ago Shay Stewart-Bouley, blogger behind Black Girl in Maine, sent out a tweet about Spanx that had me in stitches. I’ve asked her to weigh in on shapewear here as she discusses what being wrapped like a sausage feels like — and how to break free of the shapewear bondage!

The best fashion apps for your phone

April 25, 2013

When I’m not busy instagramming photos of my cats, I’m generally using one of these fashion apps on my phone. In love with a dress but want to make sure you’re getting the best deal? I’ve got an app for that. Want help deciding what to wear based on the weather outside? There’s an app for that too. Happy downloading!

Where to sell your clothes in Portland

April 17, 2013

Sometimes when you do a closet clean-out, it’s painful to see a huge pile ready for the Goodwill bin. I get it. Especially when you remember spending a sizable amount of money on an item that was barely worn. If you’re looking to turn some of your clothing trash into some treasures, here are the shops in town that you can sell your clothes for cash or credit.

5 ways to weather the storm (unless we don’t! Wait, what?!?)

February 07, 2013

A French Toast Alerts System might prove handy here in Maine, too. Or a Ryan’s Irish Cream Alert System. Both are swell on a snow day. But weather forecasters are helpful to listen to, too. And they’re projecting quite the storm for Friday into Saturday. Events are being canceled. Driving anxiety is beginning to build. And people are starting to despair. I mean, it’s a storm! What are we gonna do!?!?

The best thrifting tips you’ll ever read from the ladies of Lucille’s

February 06, 2013

When I asked Caiti and Jess, the ladies behind Lucille’s, one of my favorite vintage shops in Portland, to offer us all some practical thrifting tips, I didn’t realize they’d be sharing their secrets. Their tips were so good that I debated sharing them – it felt like cheating! But that’s how much I love you guys. I’m sharing the wealth.

How to look good in layers: essential tips from Portland Dry Goods

January 31, 2013

Even during weeks like this, 20 degrees on Monday and 55 degrees today, a well-dressed Mainer needs to know how to layer in order to be prepared for sudden snowstorms, rain showers or a heat wave. After all, it is winter in Maine. I’ve tapped two well-dressed-in-any-weather friends, Rori and Dustin from Portland Dry Goods, to give us their essential layering tips.

The only acceptable attire to wear when it’s this cold out

January 24, 2013

When my television is telling me there’s an “arctic chill” outside, followed by tips on “staying safe” in these temperatures, I’m at the point where fashion doesn’t matter. I’m at the point where only my flannel sheets matter. So for those of you that might be new to the area, or to Maine in general, these are the only items you should worry about wearing when we’re in the negative digits.

What in the bleep is a BB Cream?

January 21, 2013

If you’re a beauty junkie like me, you’ve already heard about the cream that’s sweeping the nation, the BB Cream. It’s a girl’s new best friend. BB (Blemish Balm or Beauty Balm) first gained popularity in Asia and has since been sweeping us here in the states. The great thing about these is that they do it all. Supposedly.

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