tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20992887514437590192024-02-19T05:24:28.624-05:00The Coattail EffectThe Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-80830551681307178482014-09-21T18:26:00.000-04:002014-09-21T18:26:18.697-04:00Weekly Round | Summertime Sadness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-32278843417932886052014-06-23T00:38:00.000-04:002014-06-23T00:51:11.357-04:00OOTD || "Let me be the one" Film Premiere<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year, 399static Productions, Yvonne's baby, participated in the 48 Hour Film Project in Baltimore. For 48 Hours, we had to create, shoot, and crank out a finished 7-minute short film. It was definitely a learning experience that gave us a taste of the daily grind on set of a film production. After the 48 hours, we also got to know our team members <i>extremely</i> well.<br />
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This past record-breakingly-hot Wednesday, we enjoyed the fruits of our labor at the premiere for all the short films within our group of fellow filmmakers. It was interesting to see how each team interpreted the prop, line, character, and genre in their mini movies.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">if Daisy Buchanan partied like a rock star</td></tr>
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There was a great effort put in by everyone to make our thriller, "Let me be the one" be a solid first crack at film-making. But let it be known that in case you are ever considering getting a haircut at someone's basement studio apartment, remember that you are only as good as your last haircut. >:)</div>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-28895604227682376242014-06-23T00:35:00.000-04:002014-06-23T00:50:51.805-04:00DIY || Festival Pom Pom ShortsIn case you haven't already noticed, I've been nurturing this growing obsession with pom poms. I recently DIYed a <a href="http://thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-shake-your-pom-poms.html" target="_blank">pom pom shirt</a> for the cooler months, but now it's time to break out the summer pom pom shorts! I've been seeing them on all the cool girls on <a href="https://38.media.tumblr.com/a601d7cd6e55278bc2d2723e5f48685e/tumblr_mxq4k2IzYR1qa1pjbo1_1280.jpg" target="_blank">tumblr</a>, and they're sold in mall shops like <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts&ProductID=2000124323&VariantID=" target="_blank">F21</a>. If you're on a budget, pick up some pom pom trim from eBay or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=pom%20pom%20trim&ship_to=US" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and add them to the hem of some well-loved shorts.<br />
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-shorts (light-weight materials look best with the pom poms to achieve that breezy Coachella look)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">before the transformation---disclaimer: I didn't make these shorts/ I got them from h&m two summers ago</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up close view of the pom pom trim...mine has 1/2 inch poms and is black to match my shorts :)</td></tr>
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Directions:<br />
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1) <b>Start sewing the trim on the wrong side of the hem of the shorts.</b> You want to make sure that you sew it securely right at the bottom of the hem, so that the the poms are fully visible when you flip the shorts right side out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wrong side of the hem of the shorts</td></tr>
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2) <b>Sew the trim all around the hem of the shorts</b>. I chose not to measure out the exact amount of trim I would need for each hem, so I didn't cut the trim until I finished one entire leg hole of the shorts. Also, make sure not to tug the thread too hard-- it will make a puckering effect at the hem, when it should lay completely flat.<br />
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3) <b>When you finish with one hem, secure the trim with a knot. </b>Cut the trim, if you hadn't cut it before you started sewing.<br />
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4) <b>Repeat steps 1-3. </b>You may find it easier to lay the shorts and trim on a flat surface as you sew for some stability, or you can use pins to make sure the trim doesn't move as you sew.<br />
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5) <b>Aaaand you're done! </b>Cute and you didn't even break a sweat ;)<br />
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<br />The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-32959095354005002282014-06-15T12:08:00.000-04:002014-06-15T12:14:01.060-04:00OOTD || Birken-StyleI feel like Birkenstocks had a bad rap for while because of its unappealing rugged exterior. But now they are <b>everywhere</b>! It's nuts. I guess things can really take a 360 in the fashion world. Well, I've always been a huge fan of its manly demeanor. The most popular seems to be the double strap sandal, which I own but mine has an additional sling in the back. <br />
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Being pretty tomboy-ish, Birk sandals are a great way to tone down a really girly outfit. I think the key to pulling off Birks without looking like a hippie is to balance its masculine look with feminine outfits. This is how I wear my Birks:</div>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-38892046219849690552014-06-04T11:33:00.003-04:002014-06-04T11:33:57.548-04:00Video || A Sick Thrift Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello! Kim and I hit the mother load at the thrift Monday, and we wanted to share what we got. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe while you're there!</div>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-76253556206052068292014-04-20T12:38:00.000-04:002014-04-20T12:38:34.648-04:00OOTD || Dark bloomSpring has officially sprung, but it doesn't mean I'm ready for full on crop-top-and-high-waisted-shorts mode. Not because I don't want to but a) I need to dive into a giant vat of exfoliating scrub, and 2) there's always the possibility of an impending winter-weather advisory. Blame it on the East Coast or global warming, but we've finally gotten a taste of Spring, so no take-backs.<br />
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I've been loving midi-skirts as transitional pieces. They let my legs get a little sun, but are completely non-threatening...as in, I am doing you a big favor by not revealing too much ghostly pale skin all at once.<br />
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Midi skirts have definitely become a thing in my closet over the past couple of months. They make me feel instantly better. They can make you look elegant and look like you are from <i>Mad Men</i>, according to Yvonne, though everything mid-length falls into that category with her. So essentially, they make you look pulled together, but they are very low maintenance compared to their mini-skirt brethren.<br />
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{Made in Italy sandals}{Coffee table book}{OOTN}{Whole Foods deliciousness}{Very young Dorothy-esque}{Thrifted Madewell flats and a chic bucket bag}{self-explanatory}{quirky cow gingham}{PF Flyers}</div>
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<li>Then cut a big square or circle of fabric, and push the center of the fabric into the shoe</li>
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<li>Definitely play around with how you will position and tuck in your fabric BEFORE you start glueing. I spend a good 20 minutes messing with it first. This is important because the overlap of fabric can bunch up and make on side really thick. Take this time to cut of excess. Also, I found that starting from the back or front would make the sides look better because you are able to tuck excess fabric underneath the longer flap (notice in #2 side flap is longer than the back/front flap)</li>
<li>Apply the tacky glue and use a brush to spread it around. This makes for even coverage. Glue the top first. Let the top dry first, then move onto tucking and gluing.</li>
<li>Instead of gluing on the fabric flat, I decided to create folds. I think it looks cool, and you wouldn't have to worry about messing up. </li>
<li>Let everything on the outside dry. Then gently take the fabric on the inside out (it'll look like a tent). Cut a hole at the peak. Then cut slits in all directions, big enough so it lies against the inside. Apply tacky glue on the fabric, and press firmly against shoe.</li>
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Thank goodness we have moved away from the Isabel Marant wedge sneaker. Even Isabel Marant doesn't want to ever see a pair ever, ever again. But that doesn't mean that sneakers are altogether out in the world of fashion movers and shakers--- on the contrary. They aren't just reserved for sportswear or even those errand-running Saturdays; bloggers are dressing them up with slacks and elegant gowns. Though always a comfy weekend standby, Spring's new slip-on sneaker is a fresh take on your beat up Vans from your high school days.<br />
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<li><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-DISCO-Leather-Mule-Plimsolls/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3672824&cid=6456&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Grey" target="_blank">Disco Leather Mule Plimsolls</a>- $84.69</li>
<li><a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=slip+on&storeId=13052&productId=13224352&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33060" target="_blank">Tika2 Fur Slip On Skaters</a>- $35</li>
<li><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-blair-7-snakeskin-slip-on-sneaker/3589120?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=vince_%27blair_7%27_snakeskin_slip-on_sneaker:954496&cm_pla=shoes:women:sneaker&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=e6234660-ad6b-11e3-beb7-001b2166c2c0" target="_blank">Vince 'Blair 7' Snakeskin Slip-On</a>- $195</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/product/ECENTRIC/162078.uts" target="_blank">Ecentric Sneaker</a>- $99.95</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/floral-print-leather-slip-on-sneakers.html?utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=DE_pla_DE&utm_campaign=EN_pla_03_US&gclid=CNXLr6KqmL0CFaVxOgodzioAAA" target="_blank">Givenchy Floral-print Leather Slip-On</a>- $635</li>
<li><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kenneth-cole-new-york-king-sneaker/3682811" target="_blank">'King' Sneaker</a>- $139.95</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1550795/simply-vera-vera-wang-sport-chic-loafers-women.jsp?src=J84DHJLQkR4&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-4mxfxIv51Vfhfmwp0nDIqg" target="_blank">Sport Chic Loafers</a> (not pictured)- $33.99</li>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-63477959697580729702014-03-15T16:28:00.000-04:002014-03-15T16:29:49.781-04:0010 tips for shopping at a thrift store<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm sure you guys have been shopping at thrift stores ever since vintage <a href="http://images1.chictopia.com/photos/TwitchVintage/3929955947/peach-vintage-dress-brown-thrifted-dooney-bourke-bag_400.jpg" target="_blank">Dooney & Bourke</a> became the new Dooney & Bourke. But for our friends that are a little on the novice side, I'm here to help! Since we are heading into Spring, my local thrift stores have stocked a lot of new inventory, and I have scored some majorly cool stuff. I go to the ones near my university, so there's a wide selection from contemporary stores like F21, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor Loft, to some really vintage brands. The charm of the thrift store is that you can find unique items that are very high-quality for the fraction of the price. Read on for my best tips!<br />
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<li><b>Go in with an open mind. </b>If you are not familiar with the natural habitat of thrifters, it can assault your senses. First you will be hit by the musty smell of clothes that have been sitting at the bottom of someone's closet, attic, or basement. Then you will feel immediately overwhelmed by the racks and racks of crazy clothes. Take a deep breath (through your nose only!) and just dive in. It's hard to find specific things on any given day, but you can experiment with what you like. Pick up what you are immediately drawn to, even if it is weird...it might just grow on you. Caveat: it is helpful to have some general sense of your own style and aesthetic before you go in, so you can make easier executive decisions.</li>
<li><b>Go on a 'sale' day. </b>Most chain thrift stores have sale days. For Unique Thrift and Value Village around these parts, there is a 25% discount on Monday, and there is a 25% discount on Tuesdays at Goodwill. Holidays, like President's Day or Memorial Day, are also good times to shop for an even greater discount. How can you say no?!</li>
<li><b>Go with your friends. </b>It is always fun to go thrifting with friends, because you will probably want a second opinion on that floor-length emerald velvet dress. Plus, it's fun to just try on ridiculous stuff and laugh about it until other people start looking at you. </li>
<li><b>Try everything, regardless of what size it says it is. </b>I've found many of my most treasured thrifted items while shopping out of my size range. Most the time, older clothing items may be listed as a 12, but they can fit today's size 4-6. When browsing, disregard size unless it is obvious that you will be swimming in it. Also, if you like to dress androgenously like I sometimes do, check the little boys' or men's section. </li>
<li><b>Wear fitted clothes, easy to slip off shoes, and a cross-body bag. </b>These are outfit essentials for easy access while trying on clothes. Let's be honest: you don't know where these clothes have been, so it's better if you just try them on top of your clothes. An ideal outfit would be leggings and a tunic shirt. A hands-free bag is important for optimal mobility. Also the shoes are important for when you try on pants.</li>
<li><b>Bags, scarves, belts, costume jewelry are the best items to thrift, while basic tees and suits should be purchased new. </b>Accessories at thrift stores always seem to be made of higher quality than the stuff you find at mall stores, and they are totally unique! Out of all my thrifted items, I always gravitate to the accessories year-round. However, you should buy your basic tees new, since you will probably be wearing them alot. As for suits, they are usually the big-shoulder-pad ones, so they are really difficult to make modern. Now, I'm not saying I don't/won't buy such things from the thrift store, but these are not what I usually gravitate toward. </li>
<li><b>Thrift trend items or items for DIY. </b>Since fashion is recycled from season to season, you can always find items that are on trend. You'll always be able to find clothing items with prints or high-waisted silhouettes, guaranteed. As for experimental projects like <a href="http://thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-shake-your-pom-poms.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>, you might feel less guilty cutting up someone else's tee.</li>
<li><b>Don't forget to check out the book and home sections. </b>You can find some cool coffee table books or some cute brass plates for your jewelry in the non-clothing sections. </li>
<li><b>If the price is right, just buy it! </b>It is likely that you will never see it ever, ever again if you don't buy it. It's the sad truth. But no pressure. </li>
<li><b>Bring hand sanitizer! </b>I don't want to seem uppity, but I'm one of those people who feels the need to wash their hands multiple times a day. Especially after thrifting, my hands feel dirty from all the dust and the soot from the hangers. Hand sanitizer makes me feel instantly better :)</li>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-33161530580824858292014-03-03T15:15:00.001-05:002014-03-03T15:17:55.933-05:00Yvonne's Feburary Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>I've been throwing on my very comfy aztec cardigan that really is like a blanket with it's dolmans sleeves and all. It's actually big enough to wear on top of a sweater, yet cute with a tank top on those bizarre 50-60 degree days. I don't shop at Sear's at all, but with a gift card I was glad I found this.</li>
<li>I got a free Audible voucher this month, so I decided to get the Pride and Prejudice audiobook which is what I'm currently reading. This is my first time trying an audiobook, and I can say that it is pretty convenient when you're just not in the mood for reading. I like that there are a variety of voices you can choose from.</li>
<li>I discovered Little Joy almost a month ago, and I'm still obsessed. Their vintage sound makes me want to put on a sun dress, get on a cruiser, and go pick apples (or something like that).</li>
<li>I finally finished my Dove deodorant, which is the only deodorant I've ever tried. My friend told me to try one that is Aluminum-free next. Surprisingly, many of the big brand deodorants aren't aluminum free, but I found TOMs. I've heard great things about other TOMs products, so I wasn't weary on purchasing this. It's an all natural odor protectant. So far, so good.</li>
<li>It's that time again, where I'm on my last pair of contacts and so reluctant to order more because contacts are darn expensive. So, I've been relying on my glasses more these past couple of weeks. Even though these are so bent out of shape because I accidentally planted my butt on them, they are still my trusty friend.</li>
<li>Benefit's Hello Flawless foundation has done me so well this winter. I'm still surprised. The perfect light foundation that covers my redness and doesn't dry out my face.</li>
<li>Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine serum is the best. I have my mom to thank for that. I found it in the bathroom one day and gave it a shot. It was so impressive, I had to text Kim! It really gives your hair a boost in moisture and shine. My hair has gotten really long so the ends are a bit dry now. After a blow dry, I put it on my tips and it seems to instantly heal the dryness. I also put a bit on my crown to tame fly-aways. It's awesome!</li>
<li>Bumble & Bumble dry shampoo does the trick. I kind of regret getting the brown color because I'm not too sure how to work with a colored dry shampoo yet. But with some practice I'm sure it'll be fine. I've perfected a dry shampoo technique with my Lush powder dry shampoo and my Batiste dry shampoo, which are both white in color. Yes, I have dark brown/ black hair so it does seem a bit strange that I'm saying the white is easier. But I think because it's white, it gets rid of more of the oil/ shine on my second day hair. Either way, B&B is very volumizing and doesn't leave an odor like the Batiste, which I like.</li>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-68062660495836082142014-03-03T15:05:00.003-05:002014-03-03T15:15:51.300-05:00Kim's February FavoritesIt's already March, but we just got snowed in with another 8+ inches overnight. Call it global warming or whatever, but this weather is wack. Anyways, I'm not here to small talk with you guys about the weather (though you are free to in the comments below :P ), but I want to share with you the things I've been coveting for the past month.<br />
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<li>Tapestry print thrifted sweater: I love the amazing detail on this knitted sweater. The pastel colors really pop against the black...and who doesn't love mirror prints x grandma style? See it on me on our <a href="http://instagram.com/coattaileffect?ref=badge" target="_blank">instagram</a>. </li>
<li>Garnier Fructis <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/garnier-fructis-style-sleek-and-shine-anti-frizz-serum/qxp378091" target="_blank">Sleek & Shine serum</a>: I gave this product a try on the recommendation of Yvonne. I follow the directions on the bottle, and I think it makes my hair look shiny and healthy. Definitely not a bad price point for a shine serum either, especially if you use a coupon from the Sunday weekly ads.</li>
<li>Garnier Fructis <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/garnier-fructis-style-sky-hi-volume-mousse-extreme-hold/qxp394879" target="_blank">Sky-Hi Volume mousse</a>: The second product I picked up was this mousse which I've decided I like. My hair is super fine and flat, so I do what I can to give some boost to my hair. My routine consists of washing my hair, waiting for it to dry all the way, and sleeping in a high half-pony. When I wake up and style my hair, I squirt a golf-ball sized dollop of mousse and work it in my roots. I usually wait for the mousse to dry with my head upside down. The mousse usually keeps the volume almost all day.</li>
<li>Wet n Wild MegaLast lip color in <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/wet-n-wild-megalast-lip-color-24-carrot-gold-969/qxp406200" target="_blank">carrot gold</a>: This color has been carrying me through the long dreary winter days at college. It's a neon orange with pink undertones. It has gorgeous color payoff and is super cheap--- not a bad deal if you just want to <i>try</i> some color. It's a matte lip color, so it's not that moisturizing, which is okay as long as you've prepped your lips.</li>
<li>Asos bobble beanie: Baby pink is definitely having a moment. I picked up this <a href="http://thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-shake-your-pom-poms.html" target="_blank">pom-pom</a> hat on Asos clearance for about $6 (<a href="http://us.asos.com/New-Look-Color-Fleck-Bobble-Beanie/11gut1/?iid=3352386&SearchQuery=beanie&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=3&clr=Multi&mporgp=L05ldy1Mb29rL05ldy1Mb29rLUNvbG91ci1GbGVjay1Cb2JibGUtQmVhbmllL1Byb2Qv" target="_blank">similar</a>). Such a steal, but I was nonetheless hesitant only because I thought I wouldn't have the chance to wear it...but lo and behold it is still below freezing, so that was silly of me. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.zappos.com/superga-2750-cotu-classic~1" target="_blank">Superga sneakers</a>: I have been searching high and low for some trusty white canvas shoes to wear with just about anything. I know I could have picked up a basic pair at Target or something, but I wanted something a bit cooler but not a pair of Converse (although they are stylish, I don't think they are comfortable at all...Vans are much better if I had to compare the two). Superga shoes are the Keds of Italy, so they are kind of expensive. So, I looked on <a href="http://thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com/2013/08/tried-true-poshmark.html" target="_blank">Poshmark</a> and found a white pair in just my size. I love them to death but have minor OCD about keeping them fresh and white. We'll see how long that lasts.</li>
<li>Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile tea: This is obviously not a beauty or style-related favorite, but it has been keeping me calm during this credit-loaded final semester. It tastes a little sweeter than the normal Chamomile tea, which is nice, especially with some milk.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've always had a secret affinity for pom-poms. They are plushy and soft, and look so cute with a pair of googly eyes glued to them. But I have somehow forgotten about them, until I found them in my old craft kaboodle. There was a whole bag of happy little pom-poms that I had always thought were too precious to use (as a child, I placed too much value on inanimate objects). Now, I can't see myself passing down pom-poms to my child anytime soon, so I decided to put them to use. This super easy tutorial takes no time or really skills for that matter and is pretty much self-explanatory, which explains the lack of photos.<br />
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Basically, all you need is a shirt or sweater you want to liven up. I got a short-sleeved navy sweater from the thrift store, but any ol' thing will do. Then you need fabric glue (I used "Liquid Stitch") or a needle and thread. At first, I used glue, but I honestly don't trust that the pom-poms will stay on for long, especially if they go through the wash. So I decided to reinforced them at the base with black thread. Just make knots at the the base of the pom-poms, and you don't have to be good at this. Just make sure they are secure.</div>
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I arranged them in a random design-- in other tutorials, some people place them all over, but I really wanted an abstract conglomeration of texture right smack dab in the middle of my chest.<br />
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People are often polarized by Valentine's Day. Some people, mostly the people who have a significant other, whole-heartedly get into the holiday and go all out with teddy bears and chocolates. Then there are the other people that countdown the hours until February 15th. </div>
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But here is an outfit that you will need no boyfriend to wear. Actually, I'm pretty sure my boyfriend would hate this look, because I look like a hobo with a flapjack ass. This is probably more of an outfit your girls could appreciate, because man-repelling always gets at any girl's heart strings. </div>
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These are a pair of DIY boyfriend jeans. I would consider myself somewhat Botticelli-shaped (I flatter myself wayyy too much, I know), so I really did not think boyfriend jeans would look good on me. I've been coveting a pair for a while but couldn't bring myself to buy it. So naturally, I went to the thrift store and picked up some true denim jeans in a couple sizes bigger than what I really wear. I got a pair of Gap bootcut jeans (I would suggest a jean with a straight or skinny cut for the most flattering look) and <a href="http://thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-minimally-distressed-jorts.html" target="_blank">distressed</a> them. </div>
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This winter has been a cold one. If it's not a cozy knit sweater kind of day, I'll grab one of my many graphic pullovers. I'm starting to ditch the hoodie look after college (although still a great piece of lazy-wear). Unlike hoodies, these graphic pullover sweaters can be styled with a great pair of printed pants or jeans, and won't look frumpy. It gives you that hoodie feeling without that hobo feeling.</div>
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<li>Young and Reckless (men's)</li>
<li>Young and Reckless (men's)</li>
<li>"Spaced Out" (Forever21)</li>
<li>"BOY" (Gift from Kim! She knows me well dun she?)</li>
<li>"Graded SF CA" (H&M boys)</li>
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Everyone should run to the mall now. And when I say run, I mean run people! These end of the season blowout sales are insane, and it is <b>definitely</b> worth checking out (although you'll probably be grabbing and going instead of window shopping). </div>
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I had dinner with a friend last night at Gallery Place, and I couldn't help but suggest that we take a walk down to the Metro Center area afterwards to see what there is to do. Little did she know I had a plan all along! And she was thankful for it. Look at what I snagged! What will kill you is how much I actually paid for 'em.</div>
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Zara Boyfriend Jeans - 19.99</div>
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Forever 21 Necklace - 2.80 (reg)</div>
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H&M rings - 4.95 (reg)</div>
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<li>Benefit Complexion kit in medium</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow foundation in beige</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sephora mineral powder</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Clinique blush in cupid</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">MAC matte lipstick in instigator</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Revlon colorstay liquid liner</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Revlon Brow Fantasy in light brown</li>
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This is basically my everyday makeup with some minor differences. Today for lips, I swapped out my Clinique chubby stick lip balm (which I usually wear most days) for my MAC lipstick. I'm obsessed with the dark lip trend right now, and I gotta rock it as much as I can this winter. Instigator is very buildable, so it can get really dark if you want it to be.</div>
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Other notes: I found that the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow foundation works really well in the winter time for my combination type face. It isn't full coverage but does even out my skin tone, which is perfect; good for everyday wear because the formula is light. Once it gets warm outside, it becomes my worst enemy. As for the Benefit Boing concealer, it can dry up during the day which becomes noticeable. But it has been behaving lately for me. The trick is to warm it up with your finger first so it gets creamier, then apply. Overall, I'm grabbing for the Hello Flawless foundation now, but probably won't in the coming months.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: Having my video played at my commencement ceremony.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">K: Getting to see Zedd play at a club in Shanghai.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="color: #222222; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin-right: 4px; outline: none 0px;">2)</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;">What song will always remind you of 2013?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: Out of my league by Fitz and the Tantrums</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">K: Blurrrrrred linessss...though I hate that song haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin-right: 4px; outline: none 0px;">3)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;">Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? (c) richer or poorer?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: (a) happier (b) fatter (c) richer</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: (a) happier (b) thinner-- I didn't know how to feed myself when I was abroad for the semester (c) poorer</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="color: #222222; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.4; margin-right: 4px; outline: none 0px;">4)</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;">What do you wish you’d done more of?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: Travel, although I did travel more than usual this year.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Be bold with my style. I have so many great things in my closet, jewelry box, and makeup bag, but they never see the light of day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Y: Sleep.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">K: Made a mess in my room.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: First, I watched Polar Express then fell asleep. After, I went out to dinner with my entire family. It was nice.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Watched The Christmas Story for the 193870197 time, yelled at my sister for dragging me out of bed for presents, and had dinner with the fam.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: I did fall in like, but not in love.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Uh, when am I not in love, that is the question.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">Y: Parenthood!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.4;">K: Breaking Bad, post facto.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: Let's say, no.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Ditto, to Yvonne's answer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: For 2013, I think I managed to read 3 books (I blame school, of course). I really enjoyed <u>The Lovely Bones</u> by Alice Sebold. The novel is darker than I thought it would be.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: </span><span style="line-height: 18px;"><u>Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World</u> by Haruki Murakami. Such a weird book, but so good.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: HAIM</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: RAC</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;"><b>12) What did you want and get?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">A Longchamp tote</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: A literal rock necklace, thanks to my lovely sister.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;"><b>13) What did you want and not get?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: UGGs, still resisting!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: This simple black and white drop-waist dress that wasn't well reviewed from the Phillip Lim x Target collection...but I thought it was beautiful. *shrugs*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4;"><b>14) What was your favourite film of this year?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Y: I don't think I watched any good films in theaters. But I did watch Drive with Ryan Gosling, and it's definitely in my top 10 favs.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">K: Hmm, I really can't remember anything that was super awesome, but Gravity was pretty interesting since Sandra Bullock basically acted by herself for the entire movie.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Librarian luxe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Decompressing with some Chamomile tea (a discovery made with Yvonne on a very infamous cruise excursion) while browsing fashion blogs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Everyone in the US when I was in China for six months.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Go on adventures even if you haven't got everything mapped out. Everything will turn out just the way it's supposed to, and you will live to tell the tale.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">"We can't stop, and we won't stop"</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">K: Wise words from another pop princess, Taylor Swift, "</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">We ditch the whole scene and end up dreaming, i</span></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">nstead of sleeping." </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">It's been real 2013, hope to see you in 2014!</span></div>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-5500240277434146692013-12-29T16:37:00.000-05:002013-12-29T16:37:06.936-05:00Now Open || Shop The Coattail Effect!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-45752836239108255452013-12-25T14:14:00.000-05:002014-01-27T18:42:26.666-05:00Season's Greetings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This post concludes our 25 days of Blogmas, but our New Year's resolution is to make posts more regularly. Comment down below on what posts you want to see us do :)<br />
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Thanks for being great readers and celebrating with us!</div>
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-13289659415036809132013-12-25T00:41:00.000-05:002013-12-25T00:45:39.273-05:00Vlog #3 | Thrift Mania!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BM0ugGNpj68" width="640"></iframe><br />
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My dilly-dallying left me shopping for last minute gifts 2 days before Christmas. Kim came along for a ride to the thrift store. Little did we know that that trip to the Unique Thrift will change our lives forever...<br />
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-78975841587199704432013-12-24T19:06:00.000-05:002013-12-24T19:12:35.531-05:00Weekly Roundup | Winter BreakIt's the most wonderful time of the year! We just finished with exams, winter holiday has started, and Christmas is tomorrow :)<br />
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The Coattail Effecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136105368742208987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2099288751443759019.post-2043615747832056872013-12-23T21:11:00.000-05:002013-12-23T21:16:45.559-05:00OOTD: Musings in Femininity It's been very busy these past few days since I finished exams, which came as a surprise to me. And here I thought I was finally going to be able to kick back and binge watch Breaking Bad. With a surprise birthday and Yvonne's graduation festivities, we had to go on a Blogmas hiatus.<br />
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