That just-right lipstick for fall
September 7, 2012 by Sydney
Fall is my absolute favorite. The clothes, the coziness, the colors! These next few weeks, to kick off our soon-to-be fall fashion, I’ll be doing a mini-series on beauty and some of the fall color trends that pretty much... [Read more]
50 ways to wear a scarf {yes ma’am there really are 50!}
July 30, 2012 by Sydney
50 ways to wear a scarf You are not going to believe how many pictures are in this post. Actually, you probably are … cause the title told you. But still. This is probably breaking some kind of How Does She world record... [Read more]
Get Cozy
December 23, 2011 by Sydney
Hey ladies! Can you believe it? Christmas is the day after tomorrow! Happy holidays to you all! In the spirit of the season, and with the chill that has descended upon us, {finally! I was beginning to think the east coast NEVER... [Read more]
The Holiday Party Dress
December 9, 2011 by Sydney
Ah. ‘Tis the season ladies. ‘Tis the season for parties. And dressing up fancy so we can eat a ridiculous amount of Santa-shaped cookies in style. This is what I wore to my Husband’s Christmas party last week.... [Read more]
Colored jeans and three ways to wear them
November 25, 2011 by Sydney
One of my favorite trends this season is colored jeans. Call me crazy, but there’s just something about wearing a bright pop of yellow, cobalt or red on your legs that just adds a little extra pep in your step. I can’t... [Read more]
Wear something unexpected
November 11, 2011 by Sydney
I 100% full heartedly believe that your closet is what you make of it. Fashion is one thing, but personal style is another – something that’s completely up to you and your creativity. One of my favorite things has... [Read more]
Faux Fur
October 14, 2011 by Sydney
Some are into faux fur. Some are not. I’m what you call one of those faux fur in-betweeners – not fully committed to the cause {ie: owner of a fur hat, fur shawl, fur coat} but not completely shying away from it either.... [Read more]
Animal Instinct
September 30, 2011 by Sydney
Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Skirt: Target, Top: c/o WindsorStore, Blazer: Nordstrom, Necklace: c/o LeMode Accessories, Watch: Gift, Clutch: c/o Chicwish How many of us, upon hearing the term ‘animal print’, experience... [Read more]
Re-working a dress
August 5, 2011 by Sydney
Beginning my 7th month of pregnancy in the eastern August heat has helped me determine two things: A: Pants {unless they are stretchy pants a-la Nacho Libre} are no longer conducive to activities involving me with a smile on... [Read more]
HowDoesShe finish her last week of college, pack her entire house, grow a baby, spend time with in-laws, and still look effortless and fashionable all in the same week?
Well, my friends. Actually, she doesn’t. One of those had to give … and this week it was the fashion. You want to see where all my fashion is right now? Right there. In that giant mess of a heap on my closet floor.... [Read more]
I whip my hair back and forth
July 8, 2011 by Sydney
First of all, I want to apologize for using that as my title. Yes, it was my evil intention to get that blasted song stuck in your head. So we can all curse it together. Ready, curse! Alright. Now that that’s out of the... [Read more]
Wearing neon in a non-neon way
June 24, 2011 by Sydney
So there’s this new trend going around right? It’s called …. NEONNNNNN. Cue: flashing lights and crashing thunder. This trend may be scary for some. Especially for those of us who A: had any kind of experience... [Read more]
My favorite trend for summer that pretty much anyone can pull off
June 10, 2011 by Sydney
Including those of us with extra lumps and bumps Drumroll PA-LEASEEEEEEE …. dum dum dum DUM! The Tribal Trend!!! Don’t ask me why I love it so. Maybe because it’s easy peasy lemon squeezy – and you can... [Read more]
things might be getting a little rounder around here
May 20, 2011 by Sydney
Skirt: UO, Top: H&M, Hat: American Eagle Ladies. Things are about to get a little maternal up in here. I’ve got a bump to dress, and I’m taking you with me. Not with EVERY post mind you … but this is my... [Read more]
Bellbottom Blues
May 6, 2011 by Sydney
Howdy Doody Tootie Fruity. {We’re going for random greetings this fine Friday} These pants are something I’m pretty sure my mom would have worn in the 70s … and looked stinkin hot in them too. But now I’m... [Read more]
Mom Shorts that don’t look like Mom Shorts
April 1, 2011 by Sydney
Happy April everyone! Typically I would have come up with something really clever to April Fool’s you all with. But after trying to come up with something REAL good for about 10 minutes, I decided that I didn’t put... [Read more]
Spring Inspiration
March 25, 2011 by Sydney
1. Knots and Buns – via A Cup of Jo 2. 70′s floppy hat – via ASOS 3. Flared Jeans – via Emersonmade 4. Skinny Jeans – via Madewell 5. Chunky neutral wedges – via Anthropologie 6. Hunter Rain... [Read more]
how to wear 3 regular items unexpectedly
March 18, 2011 by Sydney
Happy Friday morning mates! It’s my favorite day of the whole week! Minus the part where I go to school in the morning and then work all afternoon and evening. OK. So maybe it’s not my favorite day. But for some reason... [Read more]
5 Things you should have in your closet right now
March 11, 2011 by Sydney
Hiya Pals! Welcome to Friday! It was so good getting to know you this week … your responses to last week’s post were awesome! Thanks for being my lunch break entertainment and my distraction from a terribly boring... [Read more]
Getting to know you
March 4, 2011 by Sydney
Hi Guys. We’re gonna take a little break from the style posts for a sec. Is that OK? I figured that since I’m gonna be stickin’ around here for a bit, we should probably get to know each other a little. Want... [Read more]
Why you CAN wear red lipstick
February 25, 2011 by Sydney
Lemme tell you a little story. The first time I ever tried on red lipstick, I was in a M.A.C. store. Actually, I was in a mall and just happened to walk by a M.A.C. store. And you don’t just walk by one of those. I went... [Read more]
How to Dress Your Husband
February 18, 2011 by Sydney
Everyone, I’d like you to meet Husband. He’s my sunshine. And we’re into each other. He’s also into football, business and staying in on the weekends. Every morning before he leaves for school, Husband... [Read more]
Get that fresh-faced, no-makeup look… With make-up.
February 17, 2011 by Sydney
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m here with a blast from the past… why? I have got a wedding to go to this weekend and I needed a refresher course in getting that dewey, fresh-faced look that I LOVE. Sydney to the rescue!... [Read more]
The thing about thrifting
February 10, 2011 by Sydney
I’m just gonna start off by saying that I’m not a huge fan of thrifting. First of all, it’s not even a word K? And second, most places I thrift at tend to smell like a bad combo of moth balls and and an overcompensating... [Read more]
Purple Tights?!
February 4, 2011 by Sydney
We’ve been keeping a secret. It’s a fabulous one. We wanted to test out ‘fashion’ occasionally on HowDoesShe and today is our first official fashion post! The best part, Sydney. You’ll see what I... [Read more]



















