Fashion & Psychology: a review of You Are What You Wear

Have you heard the phrase "You are what you eat"? According to Jennifer J. Baumgartner, PSYD, "You are what you wear." Even though clothing can be used as a tool to express yourself, it can also reveal insecurities you'd wish to hide. Now that you know this, you have two choices. One, stop reading and... Continue Reading →

Underneath It All

Women tend to put a lot of thought into the clothes they plan to wear. They think about the event they are attending and the vibe they want to give off that day. Some women do not realize that what they wear underneath it all can impact how their clothes look and lay on their... Continue Reading →

Let’s Take it Back to the 20s!

If there is one time I'd like to check out, it's the 20s baby. Fresh out of World War I, women were turning down Victorian Era fashion and giving birth to the fashion we know and love today. These lovely ladies showed a little skin, wear large eye-catching jewelry, and danced the night a way.... Continue Reading →

Fashion 101: College Essentials

Well ladies and gents, summer is coming to a close. For some of you, you'll be going heading off to college or returning for another semester. You know what that means...Dorm Shopping! It's time to dec out your living space. You may wonder, what does fashion have to do with interior design. Think about it... Continue Reading →

Fashion Dilemma in Film: Phat Girlz

In 2006, someone saw potential in the Indie Film "Phat Girlz". A film that takes fashion dilemma and body image problems. Based on the trailer, our fashionista and curvey lady, Jazmine Builtmore, [interesting last name] wins a fabulous vacation that takes her away from a fustrating job as well as constant reminders that she is not your typical size eight. Since... Continue Reading →

Death On Heels: A Crime of Fashion Mystery

Summer is the perfect time to crack open a book and allow yourself to be removed from the stresses of every day life. Today, people spend most of their time looking  at a TV, Laptop, Desktop Computer, Smart phone, Ipod, and so on. So much screen time is not good for your eyes. If you're looking for a... Continue Reading →

Fall Accessories with Wanelo and Etsy

Wanelo is one of many social media sites that people are turning to for on-line shopping. Honestly, can you blame them. Searching for clothes through sites like this are more fun than clicking through a brand site. Inspired by a tweet, I decided to see what Fall means to Wanelo. Hand Knit Hats Hand knit hats... Continue Reading →

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Tiffany and Co.

Have you ever seen Breakfast at Tiffany's? If you haven't, you should. It is a classic film about a woman and a man lost (figuratively) in New York. Each are afraid to go after what they really want. Holly Golightly, a glam girl from the country, claims to want a rich man. In reality, she... Continue Reading →

Fashionable Summer Getaway

July is almost over. Don't worry, you still have time to take a summer getaway. Before you do, you should take a hard look at your luggage. If you're looking at plain boring travel bags, you might want to give your luggage a make over. If your concerned about cost and necessity, think about it this... Continue Reading →

What’s New With LemonCrate?

On April 2011, I found LemonCrate on StumbleUpon. I love the website so much, it was my first post on Magnify Your Style. I called it, "Meet My Personal Stylist!" Today, it has changed a lot. In such a short amount of time, it has obtained over 1,300+ followers on Twitter and 1,800+ likes on Facebook. This large... Continue Reading →

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