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‘#GIRLBOSS’: One of the Best Books I’ve Read in a While

July 27, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Instead of my traditional book review format, I’m going to do something different this time around. #GIRLBOSS is a half-memoir, half-professional advice book by Sophia Amoruso, the Founder and CEO of Nasty Gal, which is the fastest growing online retailer in the world. Amoruso tells the ultimate underdog story of a college dropout who was diagnosed with ADD, committed petty theft, hitchhiked with strangers, and more—and ended up being a multi-millionaire by the age of 30. Nasty Gal started […]

Categories: The Bratty Bibliophile • Tags: career advice, ebay, fashion, girlboss, nasty gal, raconteur, sophia amoruso, work advice

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Celebrity Style Inspiration: Camilla Belle

July 23, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Camilla Belle. Although she’s not very relevant or active right now in the acting world (how long has it been since When a Stranger Calls?), she knows how to dress and has some of the best eyebrows ever. And albeit our height differences, we have very similar hair color, complexion and body type so I like to seek style inspiration from her. Plus her current short haircut has given me some serious thought about my […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: bohemian, camilla belle, celebrity, edgy, fashion, feminine, style, when a stranger calls

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Reese Witherspoon

July 16, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Reese Witherspoon. The beloved actress has always held a very special place in my heart, from the first times I watched The Man in the Moon, Pleasantville, Sweet Home Alabama, Walk the Line, and Just like Heaven. Oh, did you think I could possibly forget Legally Blonde? I’d like to think that Elle Woods fueled my interest in one day working for the fashion industry (and yes, my short-lived law school period). While she’s best known for her incredible acting […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: celebrity style, elle woods, fashion, june carter cash, just like heaven, legally blonde, Pleasantville, reese witherspoon, southern, style, Sweet Home Alabama, The Man in the Moon, Walk the Line

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Celebrity Style Inspiration: Kate Hudson

June 19, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Kate Hudson. From How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to Something Borrowed, this all-American girl next door knows how to rock the red carpet just as easily as the city cement. Hudson dresses appropriately for her body and complexion, something that all women are dying to master. With her golden locks and sun-kissed skin, she always exudes radiance and confidence—probably her greatest accessories. Even when she’s pregnant, her style doesn’t miss a beat. It’s […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: ann taylor, celebrity style inspiration, fashion, how to lose a guy in 10 days, kate hudson, lbd collection, something borrowed, style

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Celebrity Style Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker

June 9, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is none other than Sarah Jessica Parker. SJP is arguably one of fashion’s greatest icons, largely due to her unmeasurable contribution to style with Sex and the City. So in honor of SATC‘s 16th anniversary on Friday, I’ll be featuring some of the heroine’s greatest looks, both on and off-screen. SJP is known to combine unexpected pieces together and create effortlessly glamorous looks, whether she’s running errands or strutting down the red carpet. She’s also the […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: fashion, nordstrom, sandals, sarah jessica parker, satc, sex and the city, sjp, style

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Lucy Hale

May 5, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Lucy Hale. Hale is my celebrity role model because of her natural beauty, genuine compassion, adorable humor and refreshing humility. Ever since I saw her on Pretty Little Liars for the first time, I’ve known that she’s a standout lady in Hollywood. Plus, I’m often told that I look like her, which is the biggest compliment ever. When I was waiting in line to meet her this summer (I only got a few feet away […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: aria montgomery, fashion, hollywood, lucy hale, new york, petite, pol, pretty little liars

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Blake Lively

April 29, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Blake Lively. Known for her absurdly chic character Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl and her self-directed style (she doesn’t have a stylist), Lively has created a name for herself in both the worlds of Hollywood and couture. Plus, she’s married to Ryan Reynolds and played Bridget Vreeland in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, my favorite book series ever. Lively’s style is characterized by flawlessly put together, casual street looks and glamorous red carpet […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: blake lively, bridget vreeland, fashion, gossip girl, hollywood, manhattan, new york, nyc, ryan reynolds, serena van der woodsen, the sisterhood of the traveling pants, upper east side

Gotta Have It: The Banana Republic ‘Animal Print Sleeveless Blouse’

April 26, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Banana Republic is one of my favorite brands because I always associate it with stylish, durable, sleek and professional (or casual) clothing. You can go into a Banana Republic store and find business casual clothes as easily as beach clothes. Few stores offer that unique variety. I will admit that at times it can get pricey, but BR offers wonderful sales that make staple pieces affordable. One of my pencil skirts is from Banana Republic and I love it because ‘work’ clothes […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: animal print, banana republic, blouse, cheetah, fashion, faux fur, gap, kate spade, leopard, pencil skirt, sale, style

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Celebrity Style Inspiration: Kate Bosworth

April 21, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Hello everyone! This marks the second installment of Celebrity Style Inspiration, a spotlight on my favorite fashionistas. My first post focused on Olivia Palermo and her unique maneuvering of effortless elegance. Now we’ll look at one of my other favorite style icons who always makes me want to immediately recreate her ensembles! This week’s style star is Kate Bosworth. Known for her unparalleled street style and flawless mix of feminine and bohemian couture, Bosworth embodies the ever so elusive […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: celebrity, celebrity style inspiration, couture, fashion, kate bosworth, olivia palermo, style, win a date with tad hamilton

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Tag: fashion

‘#GIRLBOSS’: One of the Best Books I’ve Read in a While

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Camilla Belle

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Reese Witherspoon

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Kate Hudson

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Lucy Hale

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Blake Lively

Gotta Have It: The Banana Republic ‘Animal Print Sleeveless Blouse’

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Kate Bosworth