Having a jean jacket in your closet is essential! Jean jackets are just made to be put on with anything you already have, which is why they are so special. Seriously, though, if you don’t already have a jean jacket, I invite you to buy one online or at the nearest local store. You can […]
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Word around Germ is that I’m the “Oldies Expert,” or at least, that’s what my editor once told me. I do enjoy reading (especially about history), and I am a vintage geek. So, with Christmas fast approaching, you better not cry or pout about finding the perfect gift for your vintage-loving friend or your bookworm cousin, […]
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Quality bookcases can be quite expensive, and inexpensive ones can be very flimsy and unsturdy. I was recently in need of a new bookcase, and I didn’t want to spend too much on it. I still wanted a case of higher quality, though, since my last one fell apart on me. (To be fair, I probably piled way too many […]
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Halloween is just around the corner, and you still haven’t decided on this year’s costume. You want something different — a disguise that won’t be a twin or triplet at the Halloween party. How about something retro yet creative enough to be a costume? Here are five vintage-inspired costumes that are easy to assemble just […]
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When I was in high school, I was well-known for being “the tutu girl” because I wore colorful tulle skirts and knee-high rainbow socks all the time. I didn’t want a professional wardrobe, and I swore that I wouldn’t own one. However, I wanted to be prepared for internships, college interviews, and job interviews, so […]
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Thrift stores may be your destination for decade-inspired outfits, but have you thought about shopping there often? Second hand stores are where you find treasures and where you get the opportunity to shop green. These stores discourage people from throwing away their unwanted items. Instead, they encourage people to donate them so others can reuse […]
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It’s summer, and you know what that means…swimsuit season! I know so many of us ladies dread this time of year because we are forced to face our bodies. The good thing is that — despite the endless barrage of barely-there pieces of material they call bikinis — there are a lot of options out […]
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I walk into my typing class at McNair High School, and the stereo is playing 99.3 KJOY–– “Light rock with less talk.” I take a seat at my assigned computer at the edge of the third row of tables. Not only is it my favorite class, but the chance to hear the radio and my favorite […]
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