Beauty & Style

July 25, 2018October 18, 2019

Enhancing my wardrobe (without all the work)

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This post is sponsored by thredUP.  A few months ago my friend showed up to church wearing an absolutely adorable top. Cheerful colors, a little bit boho—it was perfect for her, ... Read more

April 4, 2018October 18, 2019

7 things you need to know before you buy a swimsuit online (plus my favorite swimwear for this summer)

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I know I’m not alone when I say I love to shop online. But I’m surprised how many devoted online shoppers say they’ll never buy swimwear online, because they think ... Read more

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

What to wear on a rainy day: 3 tips

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Where I live, we’re in the midst of 5 days of nonstop rain. I know grey and dreary comes with the territory around here (at least in February), and I ... Read more

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018

Filling the gaps in my capsule wardrobe (for less)

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This post is sponsored by thredUP. All wardrobe angst is my own.  Like so many of you, one of my goals for the year to come is to get my ... Read more

November 9, 2017November 6, 2017

My go-to outfit for chilly days (and a giveaway)

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This post is sponsored by thredUP.  Chilly days are here again: sweater weather has finally arrived in the Upper South. I’ve been so looking forward to the change of seasons, ... Read more

August 18, 2017March 14, 2019

The Rule of Three

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Earlier this summer, I dropped a tiny reference to the rule of three in a blog post to a personal guideline I rely on practically every day. Apparently, it spurred ... Read more

July 27, 2017August 7, 2019

Branch out from your usual genres this year (and 15 titles that will help you do just that)

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The seventh category for the 2017 Reading Challenge—for those of you who want to put the “oomph” back in your reading life—is “a book in a genre you usually avoid.” Some ... Read more

June 1, 2017June 8, 2018

Things I’ll wear 1000x this summer

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I’ve long been intrigued by the idea of a daily uniform. For the past several years, I’ve consciously repeated similar outfits day after day. This conscious limitation makes getting dressed ... Read more

February 27, 2017March 7, 2017

My favorite winter-to-spring transition pieces (with a $250 giveaway)

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This post is sponsored by thredUP. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Modern Mrs Darcy. The calendar says it’s winter, but the forecast says spring. It’s been weirdly warm ... Read more

February 20, 2017March 14, 2019

13 questions to ask yourself before buying anything for your wardrobe

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Over the weekend, I read Anuschka Rees’s new book The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe. I love a good how-to wardrobe ... Read more