My friend Shelley bought me the Nina Garcia book - The Little Black Book of Style - for Christmas. I just got around to reading it. It’s actually a really short, easy read. And there are some GREAT tips in there. I’ll be sharing a few of them here. And one of those tips is: Don’t follow the trends.
Let me explain…
How many times have you looked in your closet that’s full of clothes and said to yourself - I have nothing to wear.
It’s a common feeling.
But keep these helpful hints in mind when shopping:
Doubt means don’t – If you’re not totally sure about it, don’t buy it or it’s going to be another shirt or dress hanging in your closet that you don’t wear.
Buy clothes that you look and feel great in. — Don’t buy clothes that already need major alterations. Pant hems are a total exception, but just because it’s on clearance does not mean it’s a steal. You’re going to have to get it altered, it may never fit right and you’ll never wear it.
Here’s even more things to thing about when you have nothing to wear and you really ought to be thinking quality over quantity. (more…)
For those of you heading off to college and looking for a new laptop bag, I have the solution for you - Voltaic Systems. They have designed a solar backpack that will charge your cell phone, ipod, laptop and many other electronic accessories. So if you are in the middle of lecture and your battery dies you can plug right into your backpack.
The best part about the bags are that they are made of recycled PET a very durable fabric. The fabric only comes in black but to add a little style you can customize the solar panels covers with either silver, orange, green or charcoal. They may cost a little more than a traditional backpack but when you consider the environmental impact- they are a bargain!
Here are a few pictures of the backpack/laptop bag line:
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