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My Whimsical Afternoon Tea Garden Party Details
Started my 30s with a whimsical garden tea party! I began the ideation process 2 months out, secured my vendors 1.5 months out, and spent the month leading up to my party completing DIY projects! Because really, would it be a Lina party without some DIY crafts and details?! I think not 🙂 Garden Party Read more
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Thrift Flip: Gingham Strapless Maxi Dress to Matching Set
I’m so ready to take on summer in my latest thrift flip! I purchased this J Crew Reimagined gingham spaghetti strap maxi dress for $8 at a thrift store near me and turned it into a matching crop top and midi tiered skirt. I guess you can say I reimagined an already reimagined piece lolz Read more
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Afternoon Tea Garden Party Style Details
I set the dress code for my party as a Garden Party Cocktail. Even though it was garden party themed, everything was indoors which meant I would wear heels (yay). I decided to go with a solid color dress, rather than a floral one given the amount of florals I had designed for the event. Read more
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DIY Rosette Choker Necklace And Boutonniere
I recently shared a post on how to create this satin and organza rosette and today I’m showing you how to turn them into accessories! I originally created them for a DIY station at my birthday party. It was a fun and interactive way for my guests to get dressed up for the party theme. Read more
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DIY Shirred Top – Thrift Flip
Yay, my first shirring project! I’ve been wanting to learn how to shirr for a while because I think it’s a great skill to have and a lot of the clothing that I already have feature a shirred back or panel. I think this feature makes the clothing more fitted and forgiving. Steps to make Read more
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How to Take in the Waist of Jeans
Very rarely do I find a pair of pants that fit me at the hips and waistline. Since I have a pear frame, I usually have to buy pants that fit my hip measurement, then have the waistline taken in. Today I am sharing one way that I take in my pants utilizing elastic. This Read more
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DIY Raw Hem Jeans
If you’re looking for an easy and stylized way to finish the hem of your jeans, a raw hem may be your answer. It’s a trendy way to style — you can see a couple of examples from Anthropologie and Oliver Logan. As a 5’0 petite person, I often have to get my pants and Read more
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My Two Best Petite Alterations
For someone with a petite pear build, it’s very rare for me to find clothes that fit me just right. Recently I’ve started to perform my own alterations to save some money (for example, I’ve received quotes anywhere from $15 – $35 to hem a pair of pants). Today I am sharing two beginner friendly Read more
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How To Order Custom Clothes In Shanghai, China
One of my favorite souvenirs that I purchased during my 4 day trip to China was the most stunning 100% alpaca custom coat. As I researched things to do on my trip, I read about some tourists’ experiences ordering custom clothing at the South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market and thought it would be a Read more
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My 2B Curly Hair Routine
I’ve recently found a curly salon in the Atlanta area that love! Diamond is my stylist at Southern Curl and every time I leave the salon I feel extremely confident with my cut and styling. My favorite part of this salon is that they don’t gatekeep (bless). During my first haircut, Diamond shared styling tips… Read more
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Online Secondhand Shopping Tips
If I were to take inventory of my closet and choose the brands with the highest item count, they would be Aritzia, Lululemon and Sam Edleman. These are three brands that I absolutely LOVE. Their fabrics and materials are high quality, they have a variety of classic/timeless styles, anddd they have the price tag to Read more
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Slow Fashion Tips For Beginners
Yas, girl! You’ve made the conscious decision to cut off fast fashion habits and you’re moving towards slow fashion. I know it can be overwhelming when you’re at the start of your journey because you want to make sure you do everything correctly and sustainably. But let me tel TDLR; Here are four basics that Read more
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