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June | 2011 | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Archive for June, 2011. June 28, 2011. I wore this a couple of weeks ago, just as the weather was getting warmer. I’ve been ok about remembering to take outfit pics lately, but I’ve been trying to focus more on what I really need, which is more time with my family now that school is done. This last weekend the hubs and I even bought tennis rackets and went to our local public courts twice! Jeans: Old Navy ($12). Cardi: Zara via Marshall’s (OLD). Belt: from H&M dress. So, I pre...

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Feelin’ Grecian | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; Rockin’ at Work. June 2, 2011. I was feeling summer like the Greek islands the other day. Of course, I was foiled and it rained all day, but at least I was still humming summer breezes in my own head and imagining picnics that end with baklava:. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out. Jewelry as the Star.

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Summer has finally arrived | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; Grad Fab! Summer has finally arrived. June 13, 2011. I cannot be more excited! It took forever to reach the Bay Area this year and after four years here I’m still always surprised by how cold it still gets at night in the summer (the midwest humidy temps last long into the dark). So, feeling bright:. Blouse and Belt: NY and Co. Pillows: made by me! Table: family hand-me-down, sanded and painted by me and the hubs. Wow, what a vibrant colour! It does suit you very much!

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April | 2011 | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Archive for April, 2011. Older Entries ». April 26, 2011. Tried for simple chic with a stretched-out sweater:. Jeggings: Old Navy ($11). Black blouse: JC Penney (OLD, est. $5). Pearls: Puerto Rico souvenier. Shoes: Aerosoles via DSW. So, not sure yet what I think. I liked the colors, but maybe it’s time to let the unflattering, stretched-out sweater go. I look like a gained weight instead of lost! I was trying to mimic the fun chic look done by the-other-emily. April 26, 2011.

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May | 2011 | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Archive for May, 2011. Rockin’ at Work. May 30, 2011. So, my new job allows jeans! I’ve still been pretty formal most days, but it was fun to play with a rock’n roll vibe this last week:. Skinny jeans: Old Navy ($12). Flats: Me Too via DSW. Tank: Gap (sale $10). Striped Boyfriend Cardi: Forever 21 ($13). Scarf: Thrifted, then gifted to me. I’m still trying out ways to look casual and unbelted and I was pretty proud of this one! May 20, 2011. May 15, 2011. I like to think of it...

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EBEW: Yellow, Like Whoa | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; Groovy Gal. One Bright Deserves Another. EBEW: Yellow, Like Whoa. July 13, 2011. So, what better time to end sporadic posting than on Everybody Everywear day? So, let’s all welcome summer together by celebrating the color of that lovely burning ball affectionately known as the sun. Kick Up Some Sunshine! Skirt: Burlington Coat Factory ($3). Shirt: Thrifted and Gifted to me! Purple Moccasins: Me Too via DSW. Like whoa, double yellow! Trying for a Close-Up.

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One Bright Deserves Another | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; EBEW: Yellow, Like Whoa. One Bright Deserves Another. July 19, 2011. So, I wore this a few weeks ago, but I am going to wear the exact same thing today to pick up my sister-in-law at the airport after work. That’s right, I am a complete outfit repeater. But, can you blame me? Belt: NY&Co. ($2). Cork Wedges: Payless ($20). Spiral Earrings: Athens, Greece. Purse: Fossil via Macy’s (a glorious cross-body leather flower embossed splurge! Happy Thought of the Day:. Notify me...

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Grad Fab!! | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; Feelin’ Grecian. Summer has finally arrived. June 8, 2011. So, I officially graduated last week (on a Thursday of all things! So, what does a historian who cares about personal style wear to a stuffy graduation? A dress that makes her feel like Sophia Loren, of course! Dress: H&M ($15 over a year ago, had to sew shut the bottom of the shirtdress so no gaps when sitting). Shoes: DSW (birthday gift card, thanks Kate! Nails: OPI Opening Night. Lips: Duwop Private Red.

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Colorific | The Lipstick Historian

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Exploring History in Style. Laquo; Summer has finally arrived. June 14, 2011. Now that it’s getting warmer, I crave vibrancy. However, for most the year I live in neutrals and jewel tones, so this is an example of how I make a shirt and cords that I wear year-round summery:. Basic pieces today: Cords, cuff ’em (Gap $11); blouse, tuck it (OLD)! Now, obviously I’m still working on growing my wardrobe, adding prints, and all that jazz. Oh, the life of living on a budget. Cardi: bright yellow Target ($15).