As I have mentioned SEVERAL times before....I am heading to The Relevant Conference next month! While I am extremely excited about the conference itself, I'm a little nervous about what to wear! That's why I was ecstatic when I saw the opportunity to possibly win and model an outfit from DownEast Basics (one of the sponsors for the event).
I decide the best way to explain how much I need a new outfit is by sharing with you some major fashion mistakes over the years! Here is:
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The Sophistication Dress.....
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I decide the best way to explain how much I need a new outfit is by sharing with you some major fashion mistakes over the years! Here is:
What NOT to wear: Rachel Edition
#1. Pulling white socks 1/2 way up to the baggy culottes is not very flattering to the calf......
#2. Never choose an EXTREMELY floppy & ugly hat to cover up a bad hair day.....
#3. Simply putting on a hat backwards does NOT automatically make you look cool....
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#4. There are too many things going on in this look....curly bangs, huge glasses, tucked-in T-shirt, fancy bracelet, white (uneven socks), and flat tennis shoes....one word: SIMPLIFY!
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#5. Dark sunglasses paired with ruffly skirt and HUGE brown shoes don't quite say, "FBI agent".....
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#6. Large, highlighter colored sweaters are never flattering...
#7. Just strange!! =)
And finally.....
#8. GREAT hair doesn't necessarily make up for a HIDEOUS sweater!
As you can see.....I need help!! So hopefully, you'll see me at Relevant in something ALOT cuter like:
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Either way, I'll be excited to see the 5 ladies who win great outfits to model for us at Relevant! Thanks DownEast Basics for a great opportunity, and for a fun walk down memory lane!!