February 22, 2012

Dressbarn is Dressing It Up

Dressbarn Option 1

Yes, Dressbarn is dressing up their style, and it’s looking good!  As many know, I have been a Dressbarn shopper for awhile.  I love the core wardrobe pieces that the store offers – quality suits, cute dresses  and nice sweaters.  However, I have to admit that even as an avid Dressbarn shopper, I’m glad they [...]

$25 Gift Card Giveaway from Dressbarn

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I’m super excited to offer my first giveaway for the year – a Dressbarn $25 gift card.  All you have to do is: If you are on Facebook, like the Facebook pages of Make Me Over, Eb, and Dressbarn If you are on Twitter, follow Make Me Over, Eb and Dressbarn on Twitter Post the [...]

5 Things to Know When Going to a Tailor

Eclat-Fitting

I have on occasion needed to get clothing altered by a professional tailor.  While getting my dress altered at Eclat (605 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201), yesterday, I was reminded of some of these take aways: 1. Be ready to strip down in ya skivvies to try on the clothes you brought in:  Don’t just [...]

Sergio Hudson – The Expert in Color

Sergio Hudson - Green and black skirt

South Carolina-born designer, Sergio Hudson opened his new studio (1830 Sumter Street) to the masses on Saturday, November 5, 2011. So of course I had to show up! How often does Columbia get to boast a local designer who is dressing (housewife) celebrities who are on best-dressed lists? How often does Columbia boast dressing some [...]

The Jumpsuit

Vintage Jumpsuit from Paper Doll NY

Stepping out of my comfort zone, I try on a few jumpsuits. The last time I wore a jumpsuit I was a child. It was denim with buckle snaps. I actually think it was overalls. Really cute. Theses jumpsuits are a bit more grown-up. While attending a networking event at Swanky Boutique in Columbia, I [...]

You Need New Glasses

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It’s been about 2 years since my last glasses purchase from Frame of Mind.  I usually like to update my frames every 2-3 years.  This is usually because my vision may have changed, and it seems logical to get a new style when updating my prescription.  My glasses are an important accessory to my persona.  [...]

Make a Statement with Your Purse

Nana

A great way to upgrade your style is to get a purse that is as cute as you!  Since you’ll most likely have several, make sure to add a Nana bag to your collection.  Nana by Sally are cute purses that  “are 100% handmade in a variety of styles and in a wide array of [...]

Clothes that Move with You – Angg Designs

Angg Designs

While in NY, I just had to stop by the Angg Designer Apparel boutique in Brooklyn.  Her cute harem pants were worn by the model in the “Style MC’s: TLC” feature in Essence magazine.  Admittedly, I don’t wear harem pants, but they did look cute on the model.  I was open to trying on something [...]

Finding the Perfect Summer Hat

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The Summer sun is blazin, and so are the styles of the women I know.  The women in my congregation can certainly rock a cool Summer hat on Sunday!  Their style has inspired me to search for a hat for my friends’ June beach wedding.  So I headed over to  2G’s Clothing store (located at [...]

MMOE Spotlight: Video Edition – Larika Page

Welcome to the MMOE Spotlight: Video Edition.  Today the video spotlight is on fashion designer Larika Page.  Since meeting Larika  at Charleston Fashion Week 2010, she has been an unstoppable force.  Mother, wife, designer, business woman.  You go, GIRL! Larika showcased her line at the Mansion at Peachtree in May. Video Link   Did you [...]