11 Mar

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How to Rock the Hottest Color of the Season
Last week's Oscars meant the end to red carpet season and if there's one thing we know for sure {besides the fact that Lupita Nyong'o is a goddess!}, it's that emerald green is a hue for all complexions.
I have to admit, I wasn't always a big fan of green. I don't hate it, but I can count the number of green items in my closet on one hand and still have two fingers left over.
But this season we saw women of every color showing love to the deep green. From Lupita's deep complexion to Sandra Bullock's fair skin, every woman can go green. And I found some affordable pieces to make it easy and offer inspiration.

10 Mar

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Decor on a Dime: Easy Ways to Revamp Your Bed

Let's talk bedrooms, ladies! It's a place to find your zen and unwind after a long day. Every queen deserves a special place for beauty sleep and creating one doesn't have to cost a fortune. The bedroom often gets neglected because it's not viewed by guests {I'm guilty of this too!}. Don't use that as an excuse to skip decorating it.
Treat yourself with these inexpensive ideas to beautify your bed on a budget.

07 Mar

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06 Mar

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Thrifty Threads 365: See how readers scored statement making piecesI seriously can't believe it's already March and I really can't believe Thrifty Threads 365 is heading into its third month. Though I love showing you guys my Thrifty Threads outfit posts, I really love seeing how you guys are surviving TT365. Because let's be honest, it's not easy giving up shopping for new clothes for a year. While some of you are doing the full year of thrifty threads, others are doing a few months.
And you've been great about tagging your photos with #ThriftyThreads365 and I love what I'm seeing. Last month I showed you how one reader transformed her thrifted palazzo pants in to three different dresses. And for this month, here are a few of my favorite photos from readers who are participating in Thrifty Threads 365.