Emily Willis

Handcrafting Hand-Me-Downs

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As an oldest child, I know not the perils of hand-me-downs. For all of you middle children, youngest children, or even only children forced to don a cousin’s outgrown clothes, I am sorry; having to wear a sibling’s wardrobe, especially if they’re a little bit country and you’re a little bit rock and roll, can seem like a dismissal of your personal style preferences. I mean, I borrow clothes all the time from friends or even my younger sister, but choosing the secondhand route is an entirely different ballgame.Read More »

Live From the Shops of New York, it’s What Not to Wear!

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Like many others, I seek guidance from televised experts on a number of topics. Dr. Oz tells me how to take care of myself, and HGTV lets me know how to make the most out of my postage stamp, I mean, one-bedroom apartment. These people deserve a thank-you, as do Clinton, Stacy, Carmindy, and Tim, for showing me what not to wear.Read More »

Dressing the Part: The Met’s Best Outfits

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The annual Met Gala was held on May 7 this year. The event is always attended by the biggest stars, and therefore boasts the best outfits!  This year, the dresses and suits were hotter than ever, and celebrities wore outfits that fit their personalities, rather than just choosing any dress at all. I was really impressed with the collection of designs at the event, and wanted to share them with you. Here’s a look at some of the best outfits, and what it means about the person(s) wearing them.Read More »

Back to the Future: What’s About to Trend

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“You know the pendulum will eventually swing back the other way.” I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard my mom say that about almost anything, be it the economy, personal promiscuity, or crime rates. I have to say, I’m beginning to see her point.Read More »

Classroom Comfort: The Ins and Outs of Fashionable Academia

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Whether you’re a student, teacher, principal, or someone who just enjoys frequenting the sexy-smart approach, looking cool in the classroom isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Between school dress codes, extracurricular activities, and raised eyebrows from fellow peers, attempting to find a way to mix personality with professionalism gets fairly difficult.Read More »

How Did Your Style Evolve?

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The Great Outdoors: Staying Cool and Comfortable

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It’s beginning to look a lot like camping season.

I’m an avid camper and general outdoor adventurer, specifically for the purposes of kayaking and nature walks that at times turn into nature trudges when I run out of steam. The great thing about these outings is that they give us (me at least) a breath of fresh air, rejuvenated sense of balance, and hope that there’s a big exciting world beyond the front door we’ve been hibernating behind.Read More »

Emily Willis

As a recent graduate of Ohio University, Emily spends much of her spare time trying to accumulate a young professional's wardrobe. While not a self-proclaimed fashionista, she is interested in clothing choice as self-expression, as well as just whatever looks cute and put-together. She is also incredibly aware of every celebrity magazine you've ever seen while waiting to buy groceries.
She is a previous contributor to Venue Magazine (Cincinnati), Southeast Ohio Magazine and The Post (Athens, OH newspaper).

How Kitten Heels Can Become Woman’s Best Friend

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We’ve all bemoaned the catch-22 stilettos present. They’re so uncomfortable, give us blisters, leave us swearing that we’ll never again squeeze our size 8 feet into a pair of 6 1/2s again, no matter how adorable. But they lengthen our legs, pair ever so well with staid work outfits and exciting cocktail dresses alike, and represent an air of femininity that cannot be captured quite so wholly by any other single accessory.Read More »