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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Editor Picks / Fashion + Style / It's Fall 2012
Fall 2012 Fashion Trend: Paint the Town Red (and Teal)
When the whole red and teal combo look started to appear (à la Jessica Alba), I had my doubts. But only in that,“really? Pretzels AND chocolate? Together?” kind of way; the doubt lasted all of [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Clean Your Closet in Less than 30 Minutes
A messy closet can be a frightening place. Confession: sometimes it takes me at least 20 minutes to find an outfit in my closet because I can’t find what I’m looking for. Literally. I can’t find [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / It's Fall 2012
Fall 2012 Beauty Trend: Orange by Day, Goth By Night? 11 Great Lipsticks to Wear this Fall
Much as we enjoy wearing our summer skirts and showing off our pedis, we’re ready for fall for two great reasons: 1) Uh, heat wave? Yeah, we’ve had enough of those crazy hot temps and [.....] [...] Read More
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No one Wants Socks for Their Birthday; Or, How to Buy Birthday Presents and Still Keep Your Friends
People have often said my face is a dead giveaway for what I’m feeling (no poker games in my future, I guess) and the more I try to hide it, the more obvious my expression [.....] [...] Read More
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We Sent Jennifer on a Quest to Find Cute Skirts on a Budget, and This is What She Found
Essential Pleated Polka Dot Skirt, $12.80 from Forever 21 Cute skirts are always in, no matter what trends are showing up or what season is around the corner. Who can resist an adorable A-line patterned skirt [.....] [...] Read More
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Attention Fashionistas: This is How You Start Your Own Fashion Trend
Several times a day, you’re complimented on an outfit or met with tons of “I love your hair, how’d you do that?” questions. And admit it; you enjoy every single bit of the glory. What [.....] [...] Read More
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Patent Pending: Does the Combo Below Make You Want to Run for Your Life or Run to the Mall?
rsvp Ash Red Patent, $70.99 and Guess Kora E/W Topzip, $98 both from Zappos So there’s this “rule” that wearing patent leather shoes with a patent leather purse is a big no-no. For as long as [.....] [...] Read More
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Style B*tch, er, Icon: Brenda Walsh
Credit: Hot Online So who’s up for a little blast from TV past? Personally, I love all those “remember that outfit?” and cheesy theme song memories from back in the day, even if they do make [.....] [...] Read More
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Why, High-Low There! Live it Up (and Down) with these 10 Great High-Low Styles
Romeo & Juliet Couture Maxi Dress, $98 from Nordstrom You know that high-low style where the material is cut higher in the front while the back flows longer? Well, I’m totally in love with the look [.....] [...] Read More
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Oval Faces, It’s Time to Cut Loose with 6 Great Haircuts!
Credit: Theo Wargo/Style Bistro Lucky you, oval-faced fashionistas. You live in a versatile hair world where, thanks to your ideal face shape, several styles are yours for the choosing. Your biggest decision? Which one of the [.....] [...] Read More
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What Do You Think? Are Neon Colors Coming or Going?
Neon colors seemed to sweep the fashion industry off its beige-sandaled feet earlier this spring. With that, the Cyndi Lauper memories resurfaced and the return of all things blindingly bright was pretty much everywhere we [.....] [...] Read More
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget
Crib Needs an Update? Check Out These Great Places to Find Home Décor on a Budget
Out with the old, in with the new! If you’re feeling the urge to spruce up your living space with some new home décor but have been scared off by unpronounceable, multi-syllabic designer or store names [.....] [...] Read More
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We Pledge Allegiance to These Great Patriotic Style Icons!
Credit: MMM-Mag.com You’ve got the apple pie, sparklers and July 4 barbecue festivities all set. Next up? Take a break from all your Independence Day planning and enjoy our rundown of 13 great patriotic style icons—past and [.....] [...] Read More
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Are you a Fashion Distraction? How to Declutter Your Style
Credit: Shadders We’ve all been there. One too many “ooohhh, this looks amazing” exclamations and before you know it, you have more skirts than Charlie Sheen’s had women and warrants. It takes hours to throw together [.....] [...] Read More
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Fashion + Style / What to Wear
Every Now and Hem, You Want to Wear a Miniskirt. Here’s Tips on How.
Lily White Zigzag Miniskirt, $28.00 from Nordstrom One of the lyrics in Dave Matthews’ song “Crash into Me” is “hike up your skirt a little more.” Wow, what a perfect beat-the-heat suggestion for this warmer weather, [.....] [...] Read More
