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The Necessity of Environmentally Responsible Style- Because You Can’t Give the Planet to Goodwill…

April 22, 2018

I know you. You are a good person. You love your friends, you cherish your family, you take mindful steps to make a small difference in the world around you. You want to create a future for your children that is compassionate and fair. You love life, you love fashion, you love people, maybe you … More The Necessity of Environmentally Responsible Style- Because You Can’t Give the Planet to Goodwill…

Thrift Couture: Floral Camouflage

March 16, 2018

I’m continuing the Thrift Couture series this week with this stunning floral camouflage set with- fantastic in every way- photographer: Allie Godwin. She and I got together in my basement last week with some beautiful backdrops and thrifted clothing to create this stunning photo set. Enjoy: The total cost for everything you see in this … More Thrift Couture: Floral Camouflage

Goodwill Photoshoot Magic

February 24, 2018

This week I decided to challenge myself to create a photoshoot using only items I had purchased at Goodwill in a single trip on a budget of approx $25. We found some super fun dresses, props and backdrops, which just goes to show you that Goodwill is a constant purveyor of creativity. You will never … More Goodwill Photoshoot Magic

Witchy Wednesday: Low Key Halloween Outfit #4

October 25, 2017

When I was a little kid I was in the Wizard of Oz. I wasn’t Dorothy or even the Wicked Witch as I may have hoped… I was a flying monkey… and a talking apple tree. I made the best of it as one would do- and together with the help of my talented mother- … More Witchy Wednesday: Low Key Halloween Outfit #4

Low Key Halloween #2: Pumpkin Vibes

October 20, 2017

When my friend told me how she was a pumpkin last year- by wearing an orange dress and a green hair bow- I became very excited to create this look for a low key Halloween costume. Then I went to Goodwill to pull my sections for tonight’s Style With a Purpose event, and found not … More Low Key Halloween #2: Pumpkin Vibes

Woman Crush Wednesday: The Eclectic, Colorful, Brilliance of Audrey Rhodes

August 16, 2017

With everything going on in the world today- I think we need color and creativity more than ever and Audrey Rhodes of AffectionatelyAudrey.com is constantly filling the environment around her with the vibrance of her wardrobe creativity. To me, she is so much more than just another fashion blogger- I truly consider her to be … More Woman Crush Wednesday: The Eclectic, Colorful, Brilliance of Audrey Rhodes

Sunflower Dream Pants: Making Your Own High Waisted Wonder Bells

August 2, 2017

One of my all time favorite skills of all time is the ability to make my own pants. I think we can all agree that It can be tough to find a pair of sassy pants that are 100% dreamy. Too long, too short, not a perfect fit, not a good fit for your specific … More Sunflower Dream Pants: Making Your Own High Waisted Wonder Bells

Rose Garden Redux: From Mama Love Maxi Dress to Beautiful Hi-Low Blouse

July 26, 2017

So I’ve been on this quest lately to actually finish all of my projects instead of just accumulating a giant closet full of “really good ideas” I’ve been super busy with a lot of fun acting and styling work- but after finally finding the time to get rid of almost 20 bags of clothing (OMG!) … More Rose Garden Redux: From Mama Love Maxi Dress to Beautiful Hi-Low Blouse

Style with a Purpose at Goodwill

July 21, 2017

Sooooo… next Thursday from 6-9pm at the Goodwill store on Charlotte Ave in Nashville- Goodwill will be having another Sip Style Shop Event (AKA: Style with a Purpose.) If you’re wondering what this is all about- Goodwill selects over a handful of local thriftastic bloggers who each head out to their neighborhood Goodwill and pull … More Style with a Purpose at Goodwill

Red Hot Red Carpet

June 15, 2017

Last Month- on a rainy Cinco De Mayo night- I had the pleasure of presenting the award for the best Hair and Makeup artist in the Indieville Awards show. It was a great night highlighting local independent artists in Nashville. I was also thrilled to see my friends band: The Neverhawks give a face melting … More Red Hot Red Carpet