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Petite Fashion Blogs

Kristina — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:02:05 +0000

Taking a break from the norm, I thought I would share with you one of my guiltiest pleasures: petite style blogs. As a petite person myself at a diminutive 5’2″ tall, I am regularly on the hunt for that perfect-fitting petite sized piece. And, you may be surprised to know, petite doesn’t mean you have [...]

Getting to Know You

Kristina — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:14:08 +0000

It’s about time I did one-a these… My life since November 1st, 2009 has been absolutely nothing I ever expected. I never expected to start a blog, let alone about fashion or–gasp!–my sense of style. And I never expected to have gotten to know so many of you in the process. It’s been absolutely wonderful. [...]

Diary of a Bag

Kristina — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:30:52 +0000

Hello. Most of you may have recognized me from various posts around here on PSS, but I thought I would properly introduce myself. My name is Boots, and I am a Saddleback Leather medium satchel in chestnut, proudly owned (though I scoff at the term) by miss Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Recently I had [...]

FBFF*: When is flattery by imitation just downright copying?

Kristina — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:01:58 +0000

via Hey folks! So I’ve joined a group meme that poses a few challenging and insightful questions to us bloggers each and every Friday, called Fashion Beauty Friend Friday (or just FBFF). I think it’s a great way for you to get to know my thoughts a little bit better (in ways that can’t always [...]

How to Have Classic Style

Kristina — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:00:49 +0000

Coach watch $348 (shop here) AG Adriano Goldschmied tomboy jeans $235 (shop here) Preston & York bow detail gloves $28 (shop here) Michael Kors classic leather belt $48 (shop here) MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Large Satchel $298 (shop here) Fashion is an ever-changing thing. But, as I’ve always said, Style is timeless. What could be [...]

IFB Links à la Mode Sep 16th

Kristina — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:10:22 +0000

Working the new season with fabulous new discoveries – Influences, Impressions, and Interpretations of Fashion Edited by: Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista It is without a doubt that fashion makes the world go round. Just last week, Fashion’s Night Out helped revive the economy, fashion week’s across the world bring together old friends, new [...]

The Business of Fashion Blogging

Kristina — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:56:09 +0000

Hi friends! Just posting something that’s been on my mind lately. Regularly scheduled programming to resume shortly – I have a new outfit post coming up! You may have noticed “courtesy of” or “c/o” in some of my outfits. For shits and giggles, I want to clarify what this means. I’ve never received any complaints [...]

Links à la Mode: May 20th

Kristina — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:53:46 +0000

Links à la Mode is a weekly roundup of some of the greatest posts in the fashion blogosphere, curated by Independent Fashion Bloggers. If I'm posting it on my blog, it's because it was picked as one of the 20 best links! Come check them all out, they're truly inspirational!

How To: Video Blog (as seen in Style Sample)

Kristina — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:45:38 +0000

Hey lovely ladies! Issue #7 of Style Sample Magazine (the magazine about fashion bloggers!) is hot off the presses, and yours truly has penned a step-by-step guide on how to start incorporating video-blogging into your fashion blog. Check it out below–it’s free to read online!–in its nifty reader (may I suggest the full-screen for a [...]

Links à la Mode: Pretty Pretty

Kristina — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:26:48 +0000

Hey all! My touch of vintage & glamour post was featured in the IFB weekly links roundup. I’ve posted the entire roundup below so you can click away whenever you’re bored (which, if you’re at work, and browsing PSS, pretty much is a given). Enjoy! Got some great new posts coming up! Pretty, Pretty Edited [...]

A Very Vogue Alice in Wonderland

Kristina — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:03:28 +0000

Exquisite, and perhaps my favorite Vogue feature of all time. I love all of the soft ruffles everywhere. Alice always seems to be either overwhelmed by or overwhelming her dress, either because she is too large (that darn “eat me” candy) or because the dress is so huge. Love it. Way ahead of the Alice [...]

IFB: Links à la Mode

Kristina — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:54:40 +0000

I was featured with 19 other fashion bloggers in the Links à la Mode weekly roundup on IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers, for the unitiated). Check out the great links (mine was for the Fashionista Computer), I’ve posted the roundup in its entirety. Enjoy! Rants & Raves Edited by Ashe Mischief I was taken aback when [...]

Why Bloggers Are Great for Fashion PR

Kristina — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:35:39 +0000

So I thought I’d deviate from my normal parade of sparkles and touch upon the relationship between fashion bloggers and fashion designers/publicists. I’m all for promoting fashion–as long as it’s fashion I like. In fact, you’re going to be seeing a great deal of wonderful fashion coming your way on PSS thanks to fabulous fashion [...]

Designer Interview: Christine Mighion

Kristina — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:21:52 +0000

Kristina here, fearless and hard-nosed journalist who can scare Barbara Walters incontinent. Okay, maybe that’s something anybody can do to Barbara these days. Oops, I’m bad. Laughing aside (seriously, stop, okay?), it is my pleasure to introduce Christine Mighion, a designer extraordinaire and a truly remarkable person. I’ve seen Mighion’s designs around and every time [...]

10 Best (Free!) iPhone Apps for Fashionistas

Kristina — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:31:59 +0000

I have an iPhone. Yes, I do. And I'm proud of it. If you have an iPhone, say it loud and say it proud, sista! (Preferably in the comments--people around you may call the police.) Here are the top 10 best iPhone apps for fashionistas like you and me. (Oh, and they're all free.)