Brooches get a bad rap, they really do. People commonly equate brooches with “grandmas” or with a dated sense of style. Brooches are a fun accessory that can dress up a variety looks. I have quite a few that I wear from time to time. That is why I was super excited when I got…
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posted on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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A few weeks ago, a client pointed out to me that I simply say “thank you” when given a compliment, and she was inspired by that. Admittedly, I was 100% confused – isn’t that what you’re supposed to say? She went on to say that most people say things like “nooo”, “this old thing?”, or…
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posted on Monday, September 28th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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We are all unique special creatures; there is no one else in the world that is exactly like you. This truth can apply to your looks, personality, and personal style, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t certain generalized buckets that we fit into. Let me elaborate. I’ll start with our looks, where we can fit…
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posted on Thursday, September 10th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Free Style Resources, Style How-To's
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At this point in my career, it actually cracks me up when I hear people say that looks don’t matter. I laugh because I’ve heard it so many times, and it couldn’t be further from the true. Looks do matter. Get used to it! Studies have shown that well-dressed people are more likely to get…
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posted on Monday, August 31st, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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If you didn’t read my last post about “Operation Live Life”, you’ll probably want to. Why because as part of my operation I am taking a long overdue vacation to Maui!! It has been my dream to go to Hawaii and now it is finally happening. Insert happy dance here. Now you all should know…
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posted on Monday, August 10th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Free Style Resources, Style How-To's
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I’m hoping I’m not alone here but have you ever woke up and thought to yourself “holy #*@$, I’m 34 years old?! Go ahead and replace the 34 with your own shocking age revelation. It actually doesn’t matter what the age is, time slips away and life isn’t always exactly where you want it to…
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posted on Sunday, July 26th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Chances are you have at least one sheath dress hanging in your closet. And chances are it’s just sitting there collecting dust. Betcha didn’t know just how versatile this little dress is!!! You can take a sheath dress to the office, on a date, to a baby shower, to a brunch … The possibilities are…
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posted on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's, Uncategorized
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I consider myself somewhat of a style chameleon. I wear whatever suits my mood or my environment for that day, or even just for that moment. However, if I had to give my overall style a name, I’d call it an edgy classic look. I love the idea of rocking a timeless look with a…
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posted on Monday, July 6th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Things I found out this week: 1.) Taking copious amounts of cold medicine will not prevent you from catching a cold. 2.) Men watch my videos! Never mind the cold medicine stuff, let’s focus on #2 – Dudes are actually watching my videos! One dude in particular even requested I cover a topic on video….
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posted on Friday, June 26th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Hate to break it to you, but leggings aren’t for everyone. Sure they are mad comfortable and easy as pie to throw on BUT they aren’t always the wisest choice, fashionably speaking. Why? They can easily end up being one of the most unflattering garments in your closet. Yep. Bad news, people. In today’s video,…
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posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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