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Style Profile: Mai Style Pages

Anh Mai of Mai Style Pages is a stylish lady who currently resides in Philly. I find it so inspiring that Anh turned her passion for fashion into a career path. Read on to find out more about Anh and her awesome personal style!

Hat Attitude

Hat: AA // Dress: Target // Vest: Old Navy // Ankle Boots: F21 //

Coach Bag: thrifted

Happy Monday! I've never really been a "hat person," but the cold temperatures in Philly lately have made wearing hats a necessity. Since the cold weather will be here to stay for a while, I've decided to start investing in hats that I actually like to wear. This wide brimmed hat was the first in my "cute winter hat collection." I can guarantee that you'll be seeing me wearing more hats in the new year.

What are you favorite stores to buy cute, affordable hats?

Labels: ankle boots, Coach, daily style, fur vest, hat, stripes

Links of the Week: December 13th

Happy Friday! Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

Follow Cynthia's advice and read this story over the weekend (with tissues on hand).

I'm going to set aside some time to listen/watch Beyonce's new visual concept album over the weekend. What are your thoughts on it, if you've listened/watched already?

You'll make more money if you can code

The one thing all introverts need to do at work

The perks of being a blog contributor

I'm such a wimp when it comes to cold weather, it's time for me to invest in some winter weather accessories like this. I also need a warm(er) winter coat, but that's fodder for a whole separate blog post...

Have some fun with your desktop icons

I like this festive decor DIY project

Start a travel fund (so you can have some travel fun!)

How to find the original source for your images

Have a lovely weekend.

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Labels: links of the week

Shop Profile: The Papery

There are so many great local business in the Philly area and I love to feature them occasionally here on the blog. The Papery of Philadelphia is an invitation design studio and gift boutique located in the Midtown Village section of Center City. The Papery's owner, Carolyn Brandhorst was kind enough to sit down with me earlier this fall to chat about her business and the services her store offers to its customers. Now on to the interview!

Shen Dove: What inspired you to start your business?

Carolyn: The Papery is actually a family business, my uncles started The Papery a long time ago in Greenwich, Connecticut. Before deciding to take over the business, I worked with my Dad in advertising and I worked in retail before that. I always loved the shop and decided I needed a change from working in advertising. My retail experience paired with the print and design experience I developed while working in the advertising field, made the business a natural fit for me. It became a creative outlet for me to combine the two major areas of my professional experience.

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Labels: paper goods, philly, shop profiles

November Favorites

Here are a few of my favorites from the month of November.

Snack: Pasta and veggie bowls were a favorite snack recently
Outfit: Cobalt + Black was a favorite outfit of the month
Beauty Product: Vitamin E Oil has really come in handy as a night time moisturizer during the fall
Book: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy was a favorite book though it had a sadder tone than the original books, Bridget's embarrassing humor and escapades were still there.
App: Square Ready was a frequently used app to prep images before posting them on Instagram
Music: Amel Larrieux, Ice Cream Everyday was a musical favorite

What were some of your favorites from last month?

Labels: Favorites