JenniferL
Jennifer Lilley is an award-winning creative writing and communications professional who loves heels (even her flip flops have wedges) and pencil skirts, and has seen her hair through more shades than a Pantone color wheel.
ALL POSTS by JenniferL
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget
Break the Rug Rut with these 13 Awesome Yet Surprisingly Cheap Home Decor Rugs
When it comes to home décor, I feel kinda bad for rugs. It seems like they’re an afterthought: “We have the perfect wall color, pillows and statement lamps. Oh. (Nose crinkle). Guess we better choose a rug. [.....] [...] Read More
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We’re Hot on the Heels over What these Popular Fashion Idioms and Phrases Mean
There’s no skirting the issue: us ladies at TBF are always hot on the heels of an amazing deal, ready to scarf up everything that’ll make us look cute as a button. Hey, wait a [.....] [...] Read More
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Tai Beauchamp to the Rescue: We Caught up with Renowned Fashion & Beauty Expert for Holiday Style Tips
Tai Beauchamp, the fabulous style and beauty expert known for her helpful tips and common-sense flair, has come to the rescue for those of us deep in the throes of “what do I wear during [.....] [...] Read More
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Don’t Settle: How the Decision to Spend Money on an Item is a Lot Like Dating
When I think about it, knowing when to spend money on something is similar to dating advice. I mean, there’s love at first sight (I must have this now), heartbreak (I seriously thought that hat [.....] [...] Read More
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget / Holiday Shopping Guide
This Holiday Season, Go Ahead and Get some Fake Ones (Flowers, that is)
‘Tis the season for holiday movies, wearing toasty hats and getting some fake ones that everyone will admire. Wait, I’m talking about fake flowers. (What’d ya think?!) Anyway, real flowers are 1) are a tad too [.....] [...] Read More
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Hey, Bad Girls: Get Your Donna Summer On with These Affordable Looks
Listen up, divas. The Queen of Disco, the late Donna Summer, was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with other great talents. Who can forget her big style (or big tunes like Bad [.....] [...] Read More
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Rudolph with Your Nose so Bright, What Do my Fave Holiday Movies Say to Wear Tonight?
Is it possible that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer could shed some light (pun intended) on our style? I mean, it’s been said that you are what you eat, which got us thinking: maybe we are what [.....] [...] Read More
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Oh, Baby: the Kate Middleton Maternity Collection Suggestion from TBF (On a Budget, Obviously)
Looks like Prince William and Kate Middleton are in the midst of some serious “what color should we paint the baby’s room?” discussions. Yep, the buzz about Kate’s pregnancy has us talking big-time. Although there’s [.....] [...] Read More
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Pizza Hut Perfume: Why Smell like Gardenia when you can Smell like Anchovies and Pepperoni?
Sandalwood, hints of citrus, rose and now . . . pepperoni? Yep. Pizza Hut perfume (as appealing to me as saying, “Prune Juice Shampoo” or “Horseradish Face Mask”) is creating quite the buzz. (more…) [.....] [...] Read More
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Prescription Pills on a Purse, Anyone?
With the holidays upon us, having a great handbag for every party is a must. Turns out, there’s one that’ll not only carry my belongings, but will 1) serve as a reminder to take my inner [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / What to Wear
How to Dress for a Cocktail Party
When it comes to dressing for a cocktail party, no one should have to break out into a mad scientist raid-the-closet frenzy. (We know the feeling well–staring at our closet full of anxiety. The kind [.....] [...] Read More
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Advice / Cheap Wedding Guide / True Confessions
A Day in the Life: A David’s Bridal Wedding Consultant
When we found out our own Michelle Y. was getting hitched (woo-hoo!), the topic around here was the dress, the dress, the dress. All this talk got me thinking: What’s a day in the life [.....] [...] Read More
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Advice / Beauty / Fashion + Style
Listen Up: Models and Photographers Teach You How to Take Awesome Profile Pics
Get ready to “like” this story. After all, you may never take a bad Facebook profile pic again. Having a great profile pic is just about as important as 1) Kathryn’s new found love of Crocs, [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / It's Fall 2012 / Plus Size Fashion Guide / What to Wear
Yes, Thick Girls Can Wear Colored Jeans
When I requested to write about how to wear colored jeans if you’re plus-size, Kathryn and everyone kinda looked at me a little strange. Okay, a LOT strange. Basically, they thought it might be like [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / It's Fall 2012
WARNING: The Following Post may Result in Serious Pencil Skirt Addictions
So Jennifer Aniston, with her toned legs (ok, who are we kidding . . . her toned EVERYTHING), is basically the model of pencil skirt-wearing perfection. Not quite sporting the Aniston physique (not to mention [.....] [...] Read More
