August 2011

September 2011 fashion events—mark your calendar!

I’ve always loved September. Back when I was girl, September meant the beginning of school—which meant new school supplies, new clothing (yay!), and a new chance at carving my future, my destiny. It was my line of demarcation between scorching summer heat and the comfortable crispness of autumn. For me, September (more than January) is [...]

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Come see me at #IFBCon and Blogger Brilliance!

I want to start this post with a big THANK YOU to you, my readers and supporters. Without you, G&G wouldn’t be what it is today, and I wouldn’t have been invited to participate in two fashion blogging events this September. To think that I’d be asked to share my thoughts at three conferences this [...]

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Worker V: 2.5 (Tips for Wearing Blazers)

I’m sure I’m not the only one who knows the value of a great blazer. One good blazer can transform any separate—shorts, jeans, skirts, pants—into a complete, polished look. And the amazing thing is it doesn’t matter how casual the other piece might be…it just works. Yesterday, I broke my workwear black streak with a [...]

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Tax Deductions and Blogging—What You Need to Know

For many years, I’ve worked full-time in Web content development and management, but I’ve always run a freelance writing business on the side—an article here, some Web copy there—and of course, blogging about fashion here on Grit & Glamour, and occasionally on other sites. Since blogging yields some taxable income for me, it is a business, [...]

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Worker V: 2.4 (In Loafers)

I know, I know. It’s me in black again. Why don’t we just call this my all-black summer and be done with it, shall we? I have been wearing head-to-toe black to work (well almost…the shoes tend to be the only break in color) for weeks now. Lately, it’s been so dang hot I am [...]

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Transition to Fall in DKNY

I’m soooo over 100-degree days, aren’t you? To keep sane (and cool), I’ve been window shopping fall offerings on the Web in the comfort of my air-conditioned abode. I don’t know about the rest of you in the northern hemisphere, but every year about this time I can’t wait to fast forward to autumn. I’m anxiously [...]

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The Perks and Pitfalls of Partnerships and Product Placement

So you checked your email inbox and—you can hardly believe your eyes—a company wants to send little ol’ you a product to review on your blog. FOR FREE. Free swag! You’ve arrived! Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted? For some bloggers, that scenario is indeed desirable. We all want our blogs to be noticed, we [...]

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Worker V: 2.3 (in Ann Taylor Pre-Fall 2011)

I’ve come to rely on Ann Taylor separates for work for more than a decade, because they are well-made, comfortable, a great value—and for me, there is no tailoring required. Over the years, some of the store’s collections have been better than others, but the upcoming season may well be the best, ever. Ladies, this [...]

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