Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Intro to Amber

Age: 19
Height: 5'7
Size: 0

I have a body type like a pencil, straight up and down like a board. No, I'm not a teenage boy - promise! Actually, I prefer the term "willowy." It conjures images of a graceful ballerina leaping across the stage.

As a college student, my fashion style is usually pretty low-key. Casual and comfy is my day-to-day style and jeans are a staple. I'm pretty limited by what I can fit in my tiny dorm closet but I love mixing my mom's old clothes from the 80's with newer pieces.

I do enjoy dressing up when the occasion calls for it though - maybe an interview, dinner with friends, or some networking event where I might meet somebody who could give me My Big Break. I love fashion, but I tend to splurge on classic pieces as opposed to trends. Especially because many trendy pieces are absolutely abhorrent. Like those sandals that look like they have leg warmers attached to them. Not sure what the proper name for those are, but they're not attractive.

My flat stomach and long limbs are my best asset. I never shy away from tightly fitting pieces. I actually like that they can give me the illusion of curves. Broad horizontal stripes are another favorite of mine.

I do stay away from anything with a low neckline because I'm so flat-chested and I tend not to wear one-strap tops or dresses because they emphasize my scoliosis.

Fashion is fun, never a burden. Although on my college budget, sometimes window shopping has to suffice.

24 comments:

  1. i have the same body type! though in college it expanded a tad tad bit, but still the straight look. thanks for visiting my blog! i just posted another giveaway for vegan lip balm if you're interested!

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  2. I love classic pieces, too, but that's probably because I have no fashion sense! I need a personal shopper :)

    Happy Tuesday!

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  3. Thanks for entering my contest! I'm now a follower of yours!

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  4. ugh, my body type is all crazy, it's like a pear, if a pear had a beer belly! lol I saw this post is from september. I loved the way you wrote, any more coming along?

    Thanks for entering the contest btw! <3

    Fi @ Previously Owned

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  5. Hi! I am Pei Li from Miniature Patisserie, and just want to drop by and say HI! And thank you for liking my store!

    I hope you have a wonderful christmas!!

    Pei Li

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  6. I'd love to have a flat stomach and long limbs!

    (Thanks for entering :)

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  7. Thanks for stopping by the blog and entering the GIVEAWAY!

    http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

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  8. Hey, Amber you're the winner!

    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  9. Hi! Thanks for following...I'm returning the favor!

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  10. i emailed you as the winner of one of my giveaways but you never responded so i picked another winner and she has yet to respond. how frustrating. then i noticed you entered another one of my sweeps so now im really confused. i copy and pasted the email you left in comments... ????

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  11. Thank you for following my blog!! I am following you as well! Have a great night and good luck on my giveaway!

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  12. Hi Amber thank you for the sweet comment!

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
    http://acasadava.blogspot.com

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  13. love your blog! don't miss out on my amazing giveaway HERE! :) XO love zsara

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  14. I am having a Free People give-away on my blog if you're interested, lady!
    xo
    strawberry freckleface

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  15. Oh to be willowy again!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Send your friends to...Come and enter my very Fashionable Giveaway from the French Basketeer!

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  16. Hi Amber,
    Very happy to meet you. I too have a shape like a board... I mean just like a board. But you know what.!! I like it.

    I am a new follower. Be sure to mark on your calendar May 16, I am having a HUGE probiotic giveaway from Master Supplements. Over $350 in products and 5 winners. Grand prize is worth $175. Hope you can stop by and enter on May 16. Would love for you to stop by and say hello even before. terry

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  17. Hi, I just came across your blog

    Would you be interested in joining my latest giveaway? Very low entry.
    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/2011/07/pambras-original-bra-liner-review-and.html

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  18. Thanks for checking out our blog and following! I just wanted to stop by & wish you luck on the giveaway & future blogging! Very witty writing, I really enjoyed this post.

    Isabel

    adoseoflovely.blogspot.com

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  19. I used to be have the same body type when I was a teenager and wished for more curves. Now married, have a child and now I want my old body back! LOL!

    By the way, I am hosting a fabulous giveaway. Come by and enter for a chance to win a $65 gift cert to redeem some gorgeous designer pillows!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  20. We have a similar body type. My hips are probably a tad larger though, I am usually a size 2, but we're the same height.

    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  21. I envy your body type!! I've always wanted that shape!!! And yes college budget is hard to live on :(

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