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| DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve |
My girls,
I'm very excited about my latest article for The Campus Companion!
DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve
I'd love to see your NYE pics! Tweet them to me! Click HERE to follow me!
XoXo,
Scottie
Saturday, December 29, 2012
DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve
My girls,
I'm very excited about my latest article for The Campus Companion!
DIY Hairstyles Perfect for New Year's Eve
I'd love to see your NYE pics! Tweet them to me! Click HERE to follow me!
XoXo,
Scottie
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Shhh... I Got it at Urban Outfitters
Hope you guys have had a lovely holiday season so far! This is my most favorite Christmas surprise that I received...
Don't miss my latest post for The Campus Companion, Shhh... I Got It at Urban Outfitters. Hope you Enjoy!
Hey, lets be friends! Follow me on Twitter & Facebook.
XoXo,
Scottie
Monday, December 17, 2012
So, I've Got Some News...
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| Me & Santa at My Christmas Party |
Hi Dolls,
There are going to be a few changes around Scottie's Paper
Dolls. I have recently become a contributing author to TheCampusCompanion.com
in their fashion section called Svelte! I'm very excited to become a published
author, however it means I will be blogging from that site primarily (twice a
week). Don't worry, I'll continue maintaining my blog but probably in a slightly
different format. I'll still have my Southern Threads and my Hair Tutorial
Reviews but I think I'll be posting my Shopping Reviews mostly through Svelte
and then posting the link here. I'm very excited! Here's my first post Light UpThe Room On New Year's Eve.
In the meantime below is a mini post on some very trendy
winter accessories!
Oxblood and Leopard print? Sounds pretty gruesome but looks
pretty awesome! (Sorry, that was cheesy). Here are a few super cute ways to
rock Oxblood and Leopard Print:
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| Collected from ASOS.com, ZARA.com, Mango.com & Modcloth.com |
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Need a Hott Dress for NYE?
Sparkle on
New Years Eve in one of these stunning dresses for under $150!
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| Silver Lining Dress @NastyGal.com |
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| TFNC Dress @ASOS.com |
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| Sequins Knit Dress @Mango.com |
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| Jazz Soiree Dress @ShopRuche.com |
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| Arabesque and Brightest Dress @Modcloth.com |
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| Linda Sequin Dress @Boohoo.com |
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| Fire Works Sequin Dress @UrbanOutfitters.com |
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| Knitted Metallic Mesh Dress @Topshop.com |
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| Sequins Dress @Mango.com |
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| Spark of Light Metallic Maxi Dress @ShopRuche.com |
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| Solid Gold Sequin Dress @NastyGal.com |
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| Motel Wild One Sequined Dress @UrbanOutfitters.com |
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| Sequined Dress @Mango.com |
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| Swing Dress @ASOS.com |
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| Olsen Sequined Dress @Shopbob.com |
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| Elegance With a Sparkle Dress @Modcloth.com |
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| Bow Embellished Dress @Mango |
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| Ever Soho Fashionable Dress @Modcloth.com |
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| Pretty Young Thing Dress @NastyGal.com |
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| WOW Peplum Illusion Dress @SimplyBe.com |
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| Nina Sequin Printed V Neck @Boohoo.com |
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| Metallic Winter Draped Back Sequin Dress @ShopRuche.com |
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| Contrast Sequin Velvet Dress @Mango |
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| Embellished Tunic Dress @FlyingTomato.com |
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| Stunning Sequin Dress @Missiny.com |
... And the grand
finale!
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| Striking Gold Dress |
I
hope you enjoyed this post!
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XoXo,
Scottie
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Simply Lovely: A Review of SimplyBe.com
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| I'm wearing my Moon Print Tunic |
Introduction. Happy Holidays Blog Readers! I’m so thrilled
to be on holiday break. I’ve got my Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Bluble
Christmas Albums out and I’m planning my Christmas Parties! My post this week
is going to highlight a 100% plus-size (Sizes 10-28) oriented site. SimplyBe.com! This is my
new favorite place to shop and it was introduced to me by fellow blogger,
Franceta Johnson (Thanks Girl!).
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| Ruby Rocks Playsuit |
Style. Fairly conservative, this is my favorite
new place for work clothes, school clothes, and casual holiday parties. Caters
to a clientele between 25-45 years old, but not limited to this age range.
Price Range. Not bad, not bad at all! A casual dress
on average runs about $75 and their party dresses are all under $200. However,
I have ordered from SimplyBe four times and I have not paid full price once.
They seem to always have fantastic sales and promo codes going.
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| Fairisle Sweater |
Size&Fit. They run a bit big, but I feel like this
is typical of shops that cater to the plus-size market only. I like things a
bit roomy though. I don’t like to feel constricted. So, I’ve enjoyed almost
everything I’ve purchased.
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| Have this & LUV it! |
Quality&Construction. So far I’ve had no complaints about the
quality of my garments. I feel like it’s actually quite good. I’ve followed the
cleaning instructions given on the tag inside the garments and they’ve all
maintained their shape and color just fine. And nothing feels fragile, which is
good for me because I really wear my clothes. Over all I give the Quality an A!
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| Sheer Skirt Dress |
Shipping&Returns. Shipping takes FOREVER. They are coming
from England (which the customer service operator never fails to remind me
every time I call to see where in the world my stuff is) and sometimes I think
maybe my stuff is coming over on the Mayflower. So, while the wait is worth it,
if you are in The States, do not shop here for last minute events. Also, a
note, and perhaps my only real complaint, twice I have ordered a garment and
said garment was first back ordered and then cancelled with out notice. Make
sure you check the status of your order and if something is back ordered be
sure to keep track of it. If they happen to cancel it, make sure they give you
your money back. Returns are quite simple, they send a prepaid return sticker
with your package, you just fill out a form and stick it in the mail. No fuss.
I like that.
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| Print Dress With Belt |
Recap. I highly recommend SimplyBe.com to all my plus-sized friends and readers! To be honest, when I first discovered them, I immediately sent the link to about 5 of my friends and family members. So if that’s not a recommendation I don’t know what is! Just be weary of the time it will take for your order to ship and also make sure to track your order!
Let's be friends! Follow me on Twitter & like me on Facebook!
Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!
XoXo,
Scottie
Sunday, November 25, 2012
ChiChi Chic at Zara
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| My Birthday was this week and my siblings took me to dinner! |
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| Leopard Print & Color Block Coat |
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| Studded Platform Sandal |
STYLE. Zara is so fabulous. I think it's chic, modern, and very smart. The garments are cool and collected. When I'm wearing a piece from Zara, I feel posh and confident.
PRICE.
Quite reasonable. An occasional coat may cost $300 but generally their most of their pieces, like dresses and jackets, run between $75-$150.
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| Puff Sleeve Dress |
SIZE&FIT.
They run small! I recently read an article about how Zara caters to a European body type. The article also said that Zara has been quoted saying that they will not be expanding their stores into the U.S. because the American Market is basically to fat and not fashion forward. This obviously offended me. I love Zara's style and collection but after reading that article I actually returned my latest purchase from them. I will be writing a paper on European Sizing Vs. American Sizing for my Fashion Merchandising class and I will be sure to post it. I plan to reference this article about Zara. HERE is the link to the article I read.
QUALITY&CONSTRUCTION. I think the quality is very beautiful, however I have read many, many reviews with complaints of "inferior products" and "poor construction." I have only been shopping with Zara for a few months now, but from what little I have purchased, I am please with the quality.  |
| Skull Print Coin Purse |
Saturday, November 17, 2012
How I Curl My Hair
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Southern Threads
Another fabulous look from Madison, a Fashion Merchandising Student at The University of Memphis!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Visual Display
Collage of the window display I helped create for my Visual Merchandising class! I am the blonde in the second shot. :) This is an asymmetrical, semi-realistic display designed to encourage college students to vote.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Winter Coat Wish List
Readers
of blogs, how I’ve missed you! I’ve been so busy and so crazed with my school
schedule that I’ve had to neglect things that are normally on my priority list.
For example, cleaning my house went out the window first, naturally. Second
came wearing make-up, I ditched that right quick. Next went my social life, I
have no idea if my best friends power has come back on since hurricane Sandy,
however I do know she is alive and unharmed. I’ve missed two episodes of Son’s
of Anarchy and one episode of The Walking Dead. And last and most appallingly,
I’ve neglected my blog. I’m sorry, friends.
I’m
back with what I think is a very fun post! I’ve shopped around at all my
FAVORITE online shopping stops to pick out my top 30 favorite winter-coats under
$300!
Now,
I realize for most of us (myself included) $300 is not exactly chump change.
However, a good winter coat is certainly worth a splurge.
A.
Most
of us where our winter-coat most everyday during the months November, December,
January and February. So this is the coat that strangers, co-workers,
neighbors, friends, family, and basically every single person you pass will see
you in. It should be beautiful.
B.
A
good winter coat should last you at the VERY
LEAST 2 winters. If you spend $300 that’s $150 a year and a $1.25 a
day. My rule of thumb for how much I’m willing to spend on a basic or a staple
garment (i.e. Jeans, Boots, Coats) is as followed: I will spend $1 for every 1 day
I will wear it.
C.
This
is the garment that is keeping you warm and protecting you from the elements.
In my opinion, my health is worth investing in.
So,
now I will step down off my winter-coat soapbox and unveil my top 30 picks for
Winter 2012-2013! Enjoy!
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| RUCHE |
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| MODCLOTH |
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| KARMA LOOP |
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| ASOS |
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| TOPSHOP |
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| ZARA |
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| BOOHOO |
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| MODCLOTH |
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| DOROTHY PERKINS |
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| ASOS |
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| ZARA |
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| MODCLOTH |
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| MANGO |
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| TULLE 4 US |
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| BOOHOO |
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| ZARA |
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| LULU |
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| ROMWE |
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| MANGO |
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| MODCLOTH |
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| ASOS |
I
hope you found something you love! Thank you for reading. Don’t forget to follow
me on twitter & facebook!
XoXo,
Scottie
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