by Alissa Ackerman | Jun 17, 2019 | Featured Blog Posts, Interviews, Style Stories
Gwendolyn Bielicki is a fashion reseller on Poshmark, designer, mom of three young women, and a wonderful friend who is incredibly inspiring and thought-provoking when you get the chance to get a glimpse into her mind.
She’s an overcomer of depression, anxiety and OCD. A quiet but wise, quirky, imaginative soul with so much beauty to offer the world. Soulful, unconventional and by the beat of her own drum, the word that most reflects her style is “Reckless”.
by Alissa Ackerman | Jun 10, 2019 | Discovering Your Style, Featured Blog Posts, Glamorous Style, Style Guide
Elegant, show-stopping fashion for bold, optimistic, nostalgic, dramatic, and idealistic ladies and gents who wouldn’t mind it if they got blinded by the ever-charming beauty, glitz and glamour of classic Old Hollywood.
If that sounds like you, read on to learn how to create a wardrobe that is as glamorous as your soul, and dare to believe in your dreams as these fancy looks inspire a rich and limitless life.
With this dreamy, flirty wardrobe full of inspiration from famous, sexy, and luxurious looks from 1920s-50s, no day is basic!
by Alissa Ackerman | Mar 25, 2019 | Featured Blog Posts, Interviews, Style Stories
“I have a funky, fresh, out-there personality and I feel like my clothes reflect that … I think that my clothes let people know that I’m open and that I’m ready to talk with people …” – Heather.
Idaho lifestyle photographer, Heather James, calls her style “Dork-Chic”. It’s quirky, but easy-going; Full of bold and happy patterns, but with toned down, depthy Fall colors that she considers to be super peaceful.
by Alissa Ackerman | Mar 1, 2019 | Alissa's Style, Featured Blog Posts, Outfit Inspiration, Quaint Style, Rugged Style, Symbolic, Story Pieces
“Where is far, far away and how do I get there?” Adventure fuels my soul, but i’ve felt incredibly stuck. I MUST maintain inner peace as the first step in any new adventure. This peaceful and adventurous outfit embodies these things.
by Guest Blogger | Jun 4, 2018 | Fashion-ology, Guest Posts, Personal Style
Guest post by Kelsey Davis from The Lux Authority:
Everyone claims their own unique style, but only some have been able to do so without the fear of ridicule. Gender neutrality is not something new, but the specialized clothing is and will undoubtedly continue to succeed, shape lives, and overturn viscous stigmas.
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 12, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Eliza talked about the benefits of loving yourself deeply and unconditionally, and how a little tiny bit of narcissism can ACTUALLY be a good thing.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. That piece you feel most attractive in
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt19
2. A piece you don’t own but think you would look STUNNING in
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt20
3. Outfit that describes who you see yourself to be
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt21
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 11, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Imaan talked about experimenting with trends and new clothing styles for self-discovery.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. That piece you didn’t expect to like or look good in
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt16
2. That piece that helps draw you out of your comfort zones
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt17
3. A trend that you think you might try
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt18
by Imaan | Feb 11, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Guest Posts
Guest post by Imaan from The August Clause.
Identity is something that I have struggled and still do struggle with, and I can confidently
say that I have an existential crisis almost every second day. I took my personal experience
of struggling to fit into a specific mold and tried to make sense of it, with the one thing I
love– fashion.
The more I started to incorporate small, subtle trend pieces the more I saw the way I dress
evolve, and funny enough, the more I started to understand myself.
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 10, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Games, Personal Style
“This or That” Fashion + Self-Love Party Game Round 4!:
Which are your favorites of Gwen’s Poshmark items?
Like to vote for your favorites!
by Gwen | Feb 10, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Guest Posts
Guest post by Gwendolyn from Reckless Resale.
We like clothing labels.
Could you create a label that fully describes your content? Would you be able to list all your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs? You can imagine the lengthy list of instructions on the label would require.
Practicing self-love naturally affords you with increased confidence, poise, and self-assurance.
Practicing self-love naturally assists you with defining your own personal style, labeled only by yourself.
Here are some simple steps to help you create that personal style:
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 9, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Lia talked about Uplifting your attitude through your fashion and beauty routine.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. A piece that makes you really happy
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt13
2. Best to wear on a bad day
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt14
3. Your favorite pair of heels
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt15
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 8, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Fashion Psychology, Games
Never Have i Ever – Self-Care Edition.
1 point for everything you HAVE done!
Have you made good progress in taking better care of yourself?
Share: How many points did you get??
What are you missing?…Which one will you work on today?
by Alice Allen | Feb 8, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Blogging Community, Discovering Your Style, Fashion Psychology, Guest Posts
Guest post by Alice from A Lot on Your Mind.
Two psychologists, Hajo and Galinksy (2012), coined the term ‘enclothed cognition’ which argues that your style reflects and affects your mood, health, and overall confidence. If our clothes affect our mood, why don’t we choose the clothes that express our best selves and will make us feel legitimately beautiful?
Here are some tips to owning your personal style:
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 7, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Games, Outfit Inspiration, Personal Style
“This or That” Fashion + Self-Love Party Game Round 3!:
Which of Lindsey’s outfit remixes do you like best?
Like to vote for your favorites!
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 7, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Lindsey talked about cutting back spending and making the most out of the wardrobe you already have.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. That piece you forgot about, but totally need to wear again!
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt10
2. That piece you don’t wear anymore, but can’t get rid of
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt11
3. That versatile piece that you can wear in a multitude of different ways!
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt12
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 6, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Josie talked about how clothes can comfort heartache.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. The coziest piece you own
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt7
2. That piece that saw you through hard times
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt8
3. That piece you really want to buy
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt9
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 5, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Charlene talked about finding confidence by dressing outside your comfort zone.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. That piece that you like, though others may not
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt4
2. An item that kinda scares you (in a good, comfort-zone pushing, sort of way) to think about wearing
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt5
3. A piece that makes you feel like the strongest version of yourself.
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt6
by Charlene | Feb 5, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Guest Posts
Guest post by Charlene McElhinney.
I rocked some tight fishnet styled jeans with some extremely
high heels and an awesome studded bikers jacket. It was totally out of my comfort zone, but
let me tell you, I felt like a total bad-ass. I felt incredible. Confidence burst out from
somewhere within me and it was evident in the finalized photos. And it all came down to
what I was wearing. It helped me to get right in to the zone, it helped me to feel fierce, it
allowed me to express myself in a way I’d never done before.
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 3, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Games
Today Deanna talked about savvy shopping, and the importance of not letting our clothes get in the way of living fulfilling lives.
Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action!
Photograph one or more pieces that fit one of these criteria:
1. That piece you’ve worn basically a million times
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt1
2. The best deal you’ve ever gotten
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt2
3. That piece you can live in and do any activity without worrying about wrecking it.
#FashionPhotoScavengerHunt2
by Deanna | Feb 3, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Blogging Community, Fashion Psychology, Guest Posts, Outfit Inspiration, Personal Style
Guest post by Deanna from Lucky.Love.Life.
I’ve never been one to believe that you have to spend a paycheck to look nice.
You don’t need an $850 dress, or pair of shoes, or handbag, to fit in or look amazing. Buy what makes you feel cute and inspired but remember your life is about experiences, not things. You need confidence, charisma, and a rockin’ smile. No matter what you are wearing, you’ll be dressed to the nines.
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 2, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Discovering Your Style, Fashion Psychology, Games
Never Have I Ever – Fashion Blunders Edition!
We’re about to get REAL…
The most honest people win!
1 point for everything you HAVE done.
Share: How many points did you get?
Which one do you think is the hardest to overcome?
by Alissa Ackerman | Feb 1, 2018 | #FashionSelfLoveParty, Blog Party, Games, Personal Style
“This or That” Fashion + Self-Love Party Game Round 2!:
Which date-night outfit would be perfect for you?
Like to vote for your favorites!
by Alissa Ackerman | Jan 29, 2018 | Alissa's Style, Symbolic, Story Pieces
This outfit represents mine and Cody’s relationship in this time of our lives.
by Alissa Ackerman | Dec 30, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Outfit Inspiration, Quaint Style, Rugged Style, Symbolic, Story Pieces
Life is a story… That we get to take part in both reading and writing!
We get to create who we want to be.
We get to watch life unfold.
Let’s enjoy every page!
What do you hope to “write” in this next chapter of your life?
by Alissa Ackerman | Dec 25, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Glamorous Style, Outfit Inspiration, Reviews
This elegant holiday outfit represents the quiet and tranquil moments of Winter, as Christmas gently draws closer.
The softness and subtle excitement of the first snowfall. The subdued, inner cheer after holiday shopping has been completed and Christmas day is still around the corner. A moment where you curl up next to the fireplace, resting with a mug of hot chocolate, in celebration after accomplishing a long list of to-dos and to-buys in preparation for the festivities soon to begin.
An elegant look with deep colors embraces those feelings well. It’s cozy, it’s beautiful, it’s peaceful.
by Alissa Ackerman | Dec 18, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Fashion Psychology, Idyllic Style, Outfit Inspiration, Quaint Style, Symbolic, Story Pieces
I do not believe that false “joy” and stagnant “hope” are the answer…But i do believe that happiness can be discovered in little things when you feel like it’s nowhere to be found. When we’re able to find true happiness, we gain power to free ourselves, both on an emotional level and in a way that allows us to more easily work towards our goals, which will set us free on a more tangible level.
by Alissa Ackerman | Nov 12, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Fashion Psychology, Personal Style, Quaint Style
I challenged myself at the beginning of this week to stop being lazy about my outfits just because i have nowhere to go, and instead start getting dressed up in clothes that make me feel good about myself that day.
I was surprised just how much more empowered i’ve been feeling with this simple task. By putting on clothes i love, and doing so for no apparent reason besides deciding i want to, i’ve also been putting on confidence.
What do you think? Will you try getting #AllDressedUp this week and see what it does for you?
by Alissa Ackerman | Nov 11, 2017 | Alissa's Style
I’m surprised at just how much more capable i feel as a blogger. I took a chance with this series, hoping it would lift my spirits some… And it did. I don’t feel incapable and stuck as i did back on day 1. I’m excited about the future of this blog!
by Alissa Ackerman | Nov 10, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Idyllic Style, Quaint Style
The day didn’t start out fantastic, but…I’m going to be fair to myself, with a focus on self-care and making sure i’m comfortable–first and foremost–while still pushing myself to do all that is necessary so that i feel accomplished at the end of the day.
So i’ll start off with comfy clothes and accepting that this post is being published later than the other ones were.
by Alissa Ackerman | Nov 9, 2017 | Alissa's Style, Quaint Style, Rugged Style
Oops. Two days in a row the title is not true. My family is going out this afternoon to see a play, and i decided to go with them. Funny how the week i decide to dress up despite having nowhere to go, i actually have places to go, huh?
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