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Elle June 22, 2012 Uncategorized

Polka Dot Tank Dress

I have been wearing this polka dot jersey dress non-stop since getting it from Forever 21 a few weeks ago. The dress works well on its own but can be easily transformed when you add the right accessories. I see it being a nice addition to any vacation wardrobe – it is wrinkle resistant, takes up little room, and can… View Post

Elle May 29, 2012 Uncategorized

Polka Dots & Pearls

Winners from last week’s H&M tops giveaway are: Minal (sz 4), Mo (sz 4), and Ashely (sz 2). Please email me (fastfoodandfastfashion@gmail.com) with your mailing address and your favorite candy (answer as provided in the three-question form). Thank you everyone for entering. 🙂 All winners have contacted me! Thank you again for your participation. Forever 21 dress as a top,… View Post

Elle May 10, 2012 Uncategorized

Hot Pink & Houndstooth

I still haven’t gotten around to hemming this skirt; the length is interesting when I wear five-inch heels but otherwise makes me feel stumpy. When it comes to lengthening the leg line, the general rules of thumb are: shorten the skirt or don taller heels. Is there another way? H&M top + blazer (similar), D&G skirt, Corso Como pumps, and… View Post

Elle May 2, 2012 Uncategorized

Black Shirtdress

I bought this black shirtdress from H&M a few weeks ago and while I’ve worn the belt, which came with the dress, to death the dress itself has hardly been touched. My biggest concern about the dress was that I didn’t think it was standalone piece – in that by itself the outfit felt incomplete – so I dressed it… View Post

Elle April 25, 2012 Uncategorized

Orange + Pink

I consider myself a safe dresser. And in the absence of naked courage (when it comes to taking chances on pairing clashing prints and colors), I sometimes find myself looking a bit matchy matchy. It’s definitely a delicate balance and I struggle with adding the right amount/kind of accents to complement outfits in a tasteful way. While there’s nothing inherently… View Post