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How To: Wear the Color Blood Orange

Guest Post — Mon, 05 May 2014 05:00:10 +0000

Don’t let the name intimidate you. Blood orange is much more attractive than it sounds, whether it’s in a refreshing cocktail or a part of your spring wardrobe. From just a splash in your sunnies to a bold summer dress, here are a few tips for brightening up your look with this citrus-y hue. Neutrals with Just a Slice of Color If you want to ease your way into blood orange territory, start with a few simple pieces. Boyfriend jeans and a nude tank (à la Acne and Vitoria Beckham) create a neutral canvas to feature some eye-catching accessories. An easy way to add a color pop is with a statement necklace, like this one from Chicago-based T + J designs. (Gotta show that local love!) Willing to plunge even further into the color spectrum? Ray-Ban sunglasses and a unique clutch offer a couple extra subtly shocking (yes, it’s possible!) elements. Top off the look with Sam Edelman leopard sneakers. Not only are they the ‘it’ shoe of the season, but the neutral pattern is a stylish way to complement the bright hue. Blood Orange #1 by emilycleary10 featuring platform shoes Two Pops of Color are Better than One When […]

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Easter Style from Five Fashion Bloggers

Guest Post — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 17:26:32 +0000

Holidays are great for so many reasons. There’s the excuse to celebrate, usually involving gifts or goodies of some sort. Holidays mean time with family and friends. And they provide an occasion to bring your fashion ‘A’ game. (Umm, hello cameras everywhere documenting the day for all of time?). And Easter is certainly no exception. But if you look back at those #TBTs, chances are your frocks from Easters past are cringe-worthy. Flamboyant hats, over-the-top ruffles, bedspread floral prints, a mish-mosh of pastels, patent leather Mary Janes, and if you’re parents were really into it, satin gloves. Sound familiar? In one word – disastrous. Nailing a look that’s perfectly suited for a friendly game of egg hunting is no simple feat. Now that we’re all grown up, the key to style success is taking those youthful pieces that are quintessentially ‘Easter’, and modernizing them. We’ve scoped out five looks from some of our favorite bloggers that we know would receive two thumbs up from Mr. Easter Bunny himself. Let these five themes inspire you to create an outfit that we guarantee will escape future categorization as ‘what was I thinking?” Monochromatic Pastels Blogger Jessica Stein of Tuula Vintage knows that […]

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Three Hot Lip Colors for Spring

Guest Post — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:00:54 +0000

Every month, we’ll be sitting down with Morgan Byrne of Morgan Marie Beauty to talk about the latest makeup looks that you can rock for date night, cocktails with the girls or your next dinner party . Questions? Tweet @InGoodTasteMag and @MorganMarie_MMB and tell us what you’d like Morgan to answer for you! With a new season comes new opportunities. By new opportunities, we mean new excuses to buy fresh makeup for the upcoming season. With the help of Chicago beauty expert and makeup maven Morgan Byrne, we’re navigating the (often overwhelming) world of lipsticks and glosses to bring you the top three lip colors you absolutely must give a go this season. Now is the time to have fun with your makeup. After surviving quite possibly the coldest winter of your existence, the promise of spring is reason enough to celebrate. Now, let’s let the partying begin with these three statement looks. Hot Pink Take a cue from Kate Bosworth and let your lips get girly in a very bold way. Morgan Marie Beauty’s Madonna lipstick is perfectly pigmented to give you a bright shade that’s guaranteed to stay put, even during the rising temperatures of spring and summer. Byrne recommends pairing […]

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