photo credit: sicoactiva	Got a GNO event coming up? Just before stepping out to my own GNO event with an exceptionally savvy gal pal we went over wardrobe options. My girl was a little stressed about what to wear to an all woman function. In fact a number of girls weren’t quite sure the best way to dress for themselves on a night with a bunch of other chicks – many of which hadn’t all met IRL yet.

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Summer means easy style for sure. But it’s not all about t-shirts and shorts right? Stay tuned and I’ll let you in on how to keep these summer wardrobe staples fresh, fierce, and/or fun and also show you how to break out of the rut with signature summer style!

In the meantime check out this fabulous streetstyle website! Histyley.com

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No “Makeup Monday” or “Wearable Wednesday” posts this week? What’s up with that?

Don’t worry, I’ve got some great content coming up for you – I’ve just been busy with extra biz stuff and I don’t have more than one brain or 2 extra hands to type it all out (not that I’d want the extra digits…I mean, how would all my clothes fit?). I’ll get it out for ya soon and share the girly topic love :)

Meanwhile – what are you up to! Tweet me or Comment below!
Also share the blog love by checking out the posts from my fellow awesome bloggers on my Blogroll like Alyson Is Neat or True Queen!

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Before we get into how to create signature style – let me give you some food for thought and ask the question: “What is Style?”

Which begs another question: “What is Fashion?”

And: “Is there a difference between Style and Fashion?”

I certainly think so – but first, I’d love to hear your thoughts :)

So answer by commenting below – also feel free to tweet me about it too!

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“It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” -Coco Chanel

So I’m late today with my #fashionfriday post – “fashionably late” I could say since my social and business activities have led me all over the place both on the web and in the “really real” world. Apparently a mark of genuine “coolness” is having a full schedule with a string of engagements that take you from one gathering to the next. If you are prompt at a party well you just don’t have enough going on! Showing up 10 to 45min after the fact well that’s damn fine socializing!

Trying to “look” cool of course is an ever present challenge which I’m sure also influences the “lateness” of some stylish folk. It sure does for me. These style challenges have me making dresses out of skirts so that I can go from lunch to cocktails and then dancing without having to haul around a briefcase full of extra clothes.

This busy schedule is also why my purse bulges with dozens of random accessories that wrestle with my keys and laptop cord. It’s a jungle in there! But if I give myself a moment to detangle and can produce something cute while I’m dashing too and fro well that gives me a bit more of a memorable edge.

This gets me curious – what random fashion items do YOU have on hand during your daily adventures? Do you have a bag full of the week’s bracelets and earrings that pop out with your change? Or do you have an emergency kit of safety pins, mini lint roller, & stain pen to combat any pesky wardrobe malfunctions?

Tell me about it by leaving a comment :)

Okay, gotta run!

After being accused of never wearing the same thing twice this girl has decided to actually prove it to the world, one day at a time.

One Girl
Jenny loves clothes, just like countless other girls. Also like many of us she not only enjoyed wearing and collecting clothes but also had big girl dreams to “work” with them in fashion. Her parents said it was a dumb idea – so she grew up and got a degree in journalism which they were fine with. Now, she can’t help but blog about her passion for the stylish arts.

She has quietly but purposefully joined the ranks of fashion bloggers. But, as you will see her Closet 365 project manages to set her apart from much of the rabble about “trend” this and “who’s wearing what” that. Just like another one of my fave fashion bloggers Alyson, I quickly and easy added Jenny’s Closet 365 blog to my regular “must reads”.

One Year
As of my writing today Jenny is in her 3rd month of blogging. A good girl, she decided to open up the project right at the beginning of the new year (unlike me and my random inkling to start around Halloween.). According to her photos her home town gets snow as well as sunshine so it’ll be interesting to see how her fashionable kung fu works with the seasonal shifts.

Just like me she has been inspired by 365 day projects in flickr as well as other daily fashion blogs. So far her posting has been consistent and strong and deserves props for both the content and the spirit of the project. It’ll be exciting to watch her progress as the weeks and months go by!

365 Different Outfits
One of the things that impresses me most is this girl’s layer skills – totally teaching me more than a thing or two about constructing an outfit. This is one of the true marks of signature style. Stylish girls do not merely get dressed day after day. They don’t simply match a top with a bottom and sprinkle w/ a handful of accessories. Jenny shows us how it’s also about artfully placing one layer over another layer to conduct a symphony of texture and fabric. This allows her to create an ensemble that doesn’t just cover her body but also says a few powerful somethings about her character.

Her photo documenting skills are also fantastic too – each photo of her daily style is crisp and clearly displays the whole outfit so you can easily take some note. Each outfit is distinct and she really owns her distinct style but readers can easily take inspiration from the way she puts pieces together.

So go visit her blog, say hello, and get inspired to transform your own everyday closet into a wardrobe of creative magic. Also leave a comment here – tell me what you are wearing today :) Would love to hear about it!

Ok my lovelies, I’ll see you next time for some 365daygirlness :)

Happy Styling!

Fashion obsessed girls, I have a question for you:
Do you dress fashion forward or do you dress feminine?
What’s the difference you ask?
Well one is more for yourself and to impress other women (Fashion Forward) and the other is dressing more to attract men (Feminine). So I suppose the real question girls is: Do you dress for men or do you dress for women?. Here’s another breakdown for you:

Fashion Forward is:
*dynamic
*bold
*cutting edge
*androgynous
*sexy in a high fashion model way ala “my cheekbones and clavicle bones can slice you in two!”
Think: Mary Kate Olsen (you know with her slouchy coolness and morbid hotness)

Feminine is of course:
*body hugging
*form fitting
*flirty
*pretty or cute
*sexy in a playboy bunny way ala “here’s my boobs, betcha wanna play with em!”
Think: Kim Kardashian (ever noticed that girls ass? it’s devestating! I’m sure it’s given J-Lo a marathon run for her money!)

Personally I veer slightly more towards men because I enjoy flirty with them and accentuating my femininity. But I also have a very strong creative streak that allows me to get all creative and experimental.

I promised to post links from my video so here they are for you girls!
Fashion/Makeup Links for the Ladies!
*Fashion: Veni Caprice: store on Etsy where I got my awesome revolver hoodie dresses.
*Makeup: < href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SarahVictor">Sarah Victor: does really fun and super informative makeup tutorials on youtube. You can also check out her facebook fan page (I just became a fan myself!).

Spread the social media joy and tell your girlfriends to look, read, or watch 365 Day Girl and I’ll post more girly goodness for you!