Dress // Skirt // Shirt // Vest // Bag // Pumps // Sneakers // Blanket Scarf Fall and plaid go together like pumpkin and spice amiright? Shopping for the perfect fall plaids to add to your wardrobe? These are my favorite plaid pieces to mix and match with basics for the perfect pumpkin picking, hay…
Redefining Casual – Boat Shoes
How are my Redefining Casual and Ballerina Fashionista readers doing? I’m sorry for the hiatus in the fashion department here on LLDC. We recently sold our house and are in the process of moving into our new house in just a few weeks! EEK! That means along with the return of fashion posts, you will…
What to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise
What do you look for when you plan a vacation? I look for a place that’s relaxing, has great scenery, and lots of activities my whole family can enjoy. So naturally I chose Alaska. Many of you would not immediately think of heading to Alaska on vacation but seriously, the place has it all. …
Redefining Casual – Utility Jacket
Since I”ve been being more selective with my clothing purchases, I try to make sure every piece I buy is versatile and classic. What I”ve come to understand about fashion is that it rotates with most trends popping up again every decade or so. Or certain pieces are always in style but gets tweaked to…
Redefining Casual – Wardrobe Budgeting System
As someone who had always loved clothing and fashion, I have also tended to overspend on clothing while at times ignoring what I really need. As a teen, my parents always bought the things I needed like underwear and pajamas and I would buy the things I really wanted like a new shirt. After I…
Redefining Casual – She Is

I’m looking at my wardrobe and realize I am seriously lacking jeans and pants. This isn’t new. Being pear shaped, I have always hated my lower half no matter my weight or pant size. Now that I’m sitting at the heaviest I’ve even been, I look back and wish I appreciated my smaller legs when…
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Redefining Casual – Striped Skirt

Have you ever seen a clothing item that you absolutely love but it’s either not to your modesty standards or it’s too expensive? I have this experience way too often. However, I’ve learned that if I like a style, I can find a modest version at a reasonable price although it may slightly differ. When…
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Redefining Casual – Gold Leather Skirt

Hello darlings! You might recognize me from my other posts, but more likely you will recognize my writing style as that of Ballerina Fashionista’s. Yes, I am her mother and the genius behind her style….and I write her posts. She is a very busy 12 year old who likes fashion but lacks the time to…
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Hacks for Finding Your Perfect Swimsuit
Hacks for Finding Your Perfect Swimsuit Summer is upon the Americas!!!!! It may not seem like it for many of us, especially us East Coasters dealing with Storm Neptune, but the time is C-O-M-I-N-G. That was a little more ominous sounding that I meant it to be! But for real, life will soon again become…