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Gabrielle Arruda

Which season are you? Seasonal Color Analysis and why it matters

Have you ever opened your closet to a rainbow array of colors and thought, well, it’s going to be black pants today, I guess?  We have all fallen victim to closet color overload, where our clothing feels incapable of being mixed and matched, and just doesn’t even seem to look good on us. Well, here’s …

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An Introduction to the Kibbe Body Types

You’ve probably already been introduced to the traditional body typing system, with your hourglass figures, pear shapes, apple shapes, inverted triangle, and rectangle shapes.  But, there is another advanced body shape system that gives a whole new meaning to your look, and it’s called the Kibbe Image Identity System. The Kibbe Body Types The Kibbe …

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How to look pretty in 14 easy steps (and feel prettier!)

Whether you have a date this evening, graduation coming up, or just want a little boost, I’m here to give you some simple, actionable tips on how to look pretty.  But before we deep dive into that, let’s first start off by staying looking pretty is relative.  And we are all beautiful, despite our internal …

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What to wear when you’re bloated so you feel and look great

SOS, what do I wear when I’m bloated?! It’s a common problem that doesn’t get discussed enough within the fashion community.  Whether you’re experiencing PMS bloat, or just ate something that didn’t agree with you, bloating is a common (and totally normal!) experience.  However, nothing kills your desire to wear cute outfits like a bloated …

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How to look taller and slimmer (no matter your weight!) with clothes

Some days we just want to look our best, and your clothes are obviously a huge part of that.  But, what you may not know is that clothes and styling techniques can teach you how to look taller and slimmer. This post is not about dieting or endorsing a culture that praises the skinny body …

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12 Capsule Wardrobe Essentials You Need for Endless Outfits

One of the best things you can do for your style is to create a wardrobe that has a strong foundation of capsule wardrobe essentials. These are pieces that will carry over from season to season and lay the groundwork for most of your outfits.  These wardrobe staples help you to get dressed easily, make …

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Ultimate guide: how to clean used shoes and disinfect them properly

Buying used shoes is one of the topics that polarize people pretty fast. I mean you either do it or you’re vehemently against it.  But, this might just sway any naysayers and convince them that you can easily clean and disinfect used shoes.  Vintage shoes, thrift store boots, and practically any used shoe can be …

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Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2021 that will keep you stylish all summer long

Building a summer capsule wardrobe is one of the best things you can do for your style.  Not only will it combat closet fatigue, but it will allow you a streamlined closet that’s versatile and enables you to put an outfit together in under 5 minutes.  No more “ I have nothing to wear” or …

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