my newest obsession

Chictopia is my new favorite website. Find me on it here if you are curious about my personal page. I have not yet posted some personal style pictures but I have posted pictures of some things online that I have really loved. Most are from Etsy!

Personal style is something I feel passionate about. What I love about Chictopia is that it is essentially a community revolving around personal style. I love seeing new pictures every day of the amazing outfits different people put together just because they love looking amazing and unique. It's also nice to see a much wider range of body shapes without some being marginalized as "plus sized" or "petite".  Plus, people post in the forums asking for or giving style advice. It seems to be an online community with no snarkiness, which is refreshing.

What's also great is how it seems to be more about putting together great outfits rather than buying the most expensive thing. I love looking at fashion magazines but since they are driven by a place of blatant consumerism the message is always BUY BUY BUY. Of course chictopians also like to shop but since the overwhemling majority of them are real women that just like fashion, what they wear is always more realistic in price. Plus, Chictopia has reignited my passion for thrift stores! I really need to explore more, I am in the market for vintage leather belts,  folksy dresses in light colors, and beaded necklaces.  Basically, I like looking like a gypsy as much as possible.

fashion, fun, and snacks

I hardly ever get a manicure or a pedicure so today was a special treat. Plus, I got to go with my friends Amy and Jessica. OPI is my favorite kind of nailpolish. I have my toes painted in Do You Lilac It? right now. I love the gray-ish purple. My hands are done in Moon Over Mumbai. I actually thought that color would be a little darker.

I just joined Chictopia. Chictopia is a fashion social networking site. People share their own personal style photos and inspiration.  Plus you can acquire points to get rewards or additional features. It's fun so far. I love personal style and clothing as individual creative expression.  Add me as a friend if you do it too.

The JCrew catalog just got delivered to my house. How do they know I am home for the week?  Honestly I can't see myself ordering $70 shorts anytime soon but I like to see how they style the outfits.