If you are like me – Pinterest has become that secret online affair that you turn to whenever work, life or blogging gets you down. You type the letters into your URL bar, and instantly you are transported to a magical online world full of beautiful photos. Nothing is too expensive or out-of-reach as you gracefully click and pin away all of your hopes, dreams and fantasies. Your boards are your own personal vacation and there are no budgets or responsibilities to limit the possibilities of imagination and inspiration. Each board is sacred – holding a small piece of your soul – and careful time and consideration goes into the decision to pin each and every picture onto your profile.
And then, just as you are entering a state of ecstasy, you see it; the most awful thing that can show up in a girl’s Pinterest feed: The Ugly Pin.
You don’t know why this joy-sucking leech of a picture has invaded your otherwise harmoniously tiled screen. You try to quickly click into the (evil) user who pinned it, unfollow them, and then return to your feed; but by the time you take those steps and refresh the page your Pin-flow has been interrupted and you just can’t achieve the same state of euphoria. It’s official – you’ve left Pinterest paradise.
And we’ve all been there – stuck wondering how and why you ever followed the person who committed this abominable act. How could you have been so naive? Perhaps they once pinned something so amazing – it didn’t occur to you to check in on the rest of their boards – you just blindly followed them after seeing that one amazing pin. Maybe you followed this user when you first signed up for Pinterest and you were thirsty for content – your standards were so much lower then – you hadn’t yet learnt proper curation and discipline in following.
Don’t get too down on yourself – we were all once new to Pinterest. We were more forgiving of lower-quality content. Our tastes hadn’t matured to the level at which they now sit.
And if you followed so many regrettable users that your Pinterest feed is beyond saving – go unfollow every single user. Wipe your slate completely clean. It will take time to build back up – but it will be worth it.
Bonus! Below are 7 ladies who you should be following, but you have probably never heard of. These women so carefully curate their Pinterest content – I have never once seen even an ounce of questionability in their pins. Follow them now or forever hold your piece:
And you can also follow me on Pinterest (and on Twitter too).
xoxo
Natasha
I’m very excited to announce that The Chic Curve blog will be relaunching with a new design and refreshed content in mid-May 2013! I have so many goodies, giveaways, outfit posts and witty commentary to share with you as part of the launch.
And you can get early access to see the new look of The Chic Curve before it’s live – all you have to do is enter your email in the form below. I can’t wait to share the new blog with you all!
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xoxo
Natasha
First off, I have to say…I’m completely enamored with San Francisco. It reminds me so much of Seattle – but bigger and more compact; you’ve got more people and more square footage in a smaller area. It’s got the big-city feel paired with charasmatic-city charm, and I almost felt at home strolling down the sidewalks from the sunny Embarcadero waterfront to the shopping district at Union Square.
Though I was just visiting SF for work, I was able to spend a few hours catching up with the lovely Amanda of Fashionablee Me - a necessity while I was in such close quarters with her! If you’ve never checked out her fashion blog – do your self a favor and head there now. Oh, and did I mention she’s responsible for much of the marketing over at Poshmark? Yea – Amanda has got it going on (with a side of sass – a favorite friend trait).
If you’ve never had a chance to explore San Francisco – put that on your list of things to do. And bring layers, because just like Seattle and my emotions, the weather tends to be a bit unpredictable!
My Outfit Details:
Hat: Forever 21 | Scarf: Zara (old, similar here) | Cross-body bag: Gifted | Sheer top: H&M (old) | Skinny star print jeans: GAP | Ballerina Flats: J.Crew
xoxo
Natasha
My recent obsession with Jane Birkin and 60s glam is only intensifying as summer draws near. Her wispy bangs, thick lower lashes and pinched-rosy cheeks are beautiful, enviable qualities that I can only hope to emulate in the coming months. I’ll spend hours in the mirror trying to achieve the look that comes nearly natural to Jane. And I can’t wait for every minute of my Jane-ridden desire to push me into a carefree, poetic season of music festivals and love at first sights.
xoxo
Natasha
Bright pants, oxblood shoes, stripes, studs and chambray…and I realize I’ve tried almost every recent fashion trend in this one outfit. And somehow it all comes together.
I don’t want to spend too much time talking about clothes in this post – so here are my outfit details: J.Crew Chambray Shirt, Forever21 Striped Sweater, GAP Coral Skinny Jeans, Zara Oxblood Pumps, Nordstrom BP Studded Skull Clutch, Marrin Costello & U.O. Jewels.
Instead – I’d like to talk about pretty. And feeling pretty. Because although in this outfit I felt oh so pretty – I don’t always feel that way. And I know that most girls don’t feel pretty 100% of the time, which is a unfortunate side-effect of the media-driven society we love and loathe.
Recently I was having a conversation with a good friend, who for whatever reason, felt like she didn’t look pretty this particular night. The funny thing is, just the night before, she felt incredibly attractive and confident. And while her clothes and hair may have been different on this night, she essentially looked the same. So the only thing that had really changed was the perception of herself. This shift in the way we perceive ourselves is common amongst my friends (and myself) – when the reality is that you look just as beautiful as you felt the other night. The clothes you wear may help instill confidence, especially if you are constantly receiving compliments on the way you dress. Your hair and make-up being all done-up can also add a pep to your step. But to the outside world – strangers at bars, fellow coffee-shop inhabitants, the dance floor at a club – you look like YOU. And you can’t change that. What you CAN change and what you do have control over is your confidence and attitude – this is what really draws people in, beyond a flip of hair and more than the bat of your eyelashes.
So my advice to anyone who is about to head out of the door but feels un-pretty: Think back to the last time you felt gorgeous, hot, beautiful or pretty – and remember that you look that like ALL THE TIME. Even right now. You are smoking hot!
xoxo
Natasha
Fashion designers in Seattle? Why of course! The Art Institute of Seattle is producing talented and unique fashion designers here in the emerald city every few months, and the best part is, they put on a fashion show to display the raw & fresh talent! Even more impressive? This is their 15th year putting on the AiS Fashion Show!
This Tuesday, March 12th, the designers at the Art Institute of Seattle will send their hard work & gorgeous pieces down the runway at Benaroya Hall. The event is sure to be a hit and would make a lovely ladies night out. I’ll be there, live-tweeting and eyes gleaming at the sight of fresh fashion! Put on something fabulous and join me for the “Love of Fashion” event! You can buy tickets here.
Images from Seattle Times & Seattle Met
xoxo
Natasha
What’s leather, leopard and striped all over? Me – this past weekend!
And that’s all the witty banter I have for you (for now).
The jacket is literally an old man’s vintage bomber jacket I got a thrift shop (cause shit it was 99 cents!). The striped blouse is from Forever21 (plus size here), pants are my favorite skinnies from GAP. My booties are c/o Aldo and have become a fall/winter staple for me. The faux-ostrich bag is a wonderful item that Rehka of Outrage Fashion sent over to me – and I’m completely in love with it! The scarf is an old favorite I picked up in London years ago, and the hair is all mine. That’s right ladies – real Natasha hair.
xoxo
Natasha
Periwinkle pants in February? Yes!
Obviously the colored-jeans trend is in full bloom (regardless of the season) and I’m hopping on the bandwagon. Last week I purchased 3 pairs of (amazing) colored skinnies from the GAP which fit perfectly, have just enough stretch, and hit me at the ankle (my preferred length for skinnies). I’m going to wear these into spring – my favorite purchase in a while. I also decided to layer on my “around the world” sweater and my “bowser” cardigan (studded like a Pokemon, holler), both steals from F21.
And let’s take a moment to talk about my bracelets – all created by the amazing Marrin Costello (c/o). Marrin reached out to me last month when she was visiting Seattle, and we grabbed lattes (oh how Seattle of us) and chatted jewels. She brought samples of her handmade collections – all amazingly unique and edgy – and I quickly fell in love with both her and her craft. She ended up sending me my very own arm-party of skull & gold bracelets – which have now become a staple in my wardrobe. Check out her website and follow her on Twitter – there will be more to come from Marrin & her handmade jewelry line!
Sweater: Forever21, Cardigan: Forever21, Periwinkle jeans: GAP, Boots: Trouve; Jewerly: c/o Marrin Costello, Nail Color: c/o Ava by Julep
xoxo
Natasha
Most people who live in Seattle are frequent attendees of live shows – rock bands, underground rap, indie groups, even open mic nights with unknowns. This short post is the typical outfit I usually wear to shows, the particular event was in Capitol Hill.
The Outfit: J.Crew jean jacket (Summer 2012, similar here), J. Crew necklace (similar here), gifted cross-body purse, Forever21 top, H&M booties (but I like these and these).
xoxo
Natasha
