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The Style Up

I've been a subscriber to Style Up for almost a year now, which entails daily emails with outfit inspirations based on the weather forecast, my work setting, and my personal style profile. You may recall my mention of it in this post . Anyway, I just wanted to highlight the diversity and creativity of the looks they've sent me.  This is today's Style Up. Love, love, love the coat! Another great coat.  Here's a more casual look. Nothing revolutionary, but another way to add some details to a basic look with a printed scarf. And that lip is popping! Sometimes they send pictures from online retail sites, which is less than ideal because you don't get a sense of "real world" styling and fit. But hey, this at least features a plaid trousers, and you know I love me some plaid.  The pics of real woman in real fashion for real life is very inspiring when I'm putting together my outfits. Granted, I don't have the exact same pie...

Fast-Fashion Friday

Skulls!!!   blazer/necklace-Forever 21(similar here and here ), shirt-Zara(similar here ), pants-H&M(similar here ), heels-Victoria's Secret(similar here )   This is a was my outfit for work last Friday. All of these garments are from fast-fashion retailers.  By its very nature, "fast-fashion" is up-to-the-moment trends from the designer runways manufactured quickly and cheaply for everyday consumers to acquire at lower prices. And, the quality of these products are such that they are meant to be worn only a few times as the trends go out of style.  Well... all of these pieces I've had for 1+ years, and while drop-crotch harem pants aren't the latest silhouette, this outfit overall is modern and chic. Fast-fashion doesn't have to be thrown out/donated after one season. You can get some outstanding pieces, as well as classic basics that will last. I'm not saying Forever 21, or H&M will meet al...