As an avid fan of television music competitions, I’m always happy when a North Carolina native excels in the contest.

When Charlotte resident, Julia Bullock, 18, hit the “X Factor” stage to perform her own rendition of Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks”, I knew I was watching a girl with immense talent and great style.

Learn more about Julia Bullock’s trendsetting fashion and that awesome hairstyle below.

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Though fall weather is not very vibrant, that doesn’t mean your wardrobe this season has to be equally subdued.

Of course it’s fun to wear bright colors during the warm weather season, however you should think twice before packing up all of your summer attire. Instead, draw inspiration from the summer color palette for your fall wardrobe. 

 Check out a few of the bold colors that inspired our summerwear and unique ways to incorporate them into your style this fall.

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Brimming with movers and shakers from various industries, Charlotte is undoubtedly one of the most enterprising cities in the country. After living in the city for four years and getting acquainted with professional makeup artist, Joy Randall, it is definitely apparent that she manifests the town’s innovative spirit.

Fortunately, I recently had the chance to chat with Joy about personal style, makeup trends, breaking into the beauty industry and much more! 

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As we all know, September is quickly approaching; a month synonymous withfashion in the style realm. So what better way to commemorate the impending pinnacle of fashion than an interview with an aficionado from Glamour magazine?

I was granted the opportunity to chat with Tracey Lomrantz, Contributing Style Editor of Glamour, over the weekend to discuss personal style and popular trends, as well as her new collection — pictured above — with OpenSky.com, “Neon & Neutral” (Tracey launches her collection in conjunction with, Associate Shopping & Market Editor of Glamour, Laurel Pantin’s, “Neo-Western” collection today).

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In need of a little inspiration for your next manicure? Check out a variety of nail ideas for the warm weather season.

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Though the summer season is often the most fun time of the year, the warm weather also presents somewhat of an obstacle for women with long hair. Here are a few ways to sweat-proof your hair and defy this season’s humidity.

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As a student with an addiction to retail, I have learned to budget where I am able. Thus, my first stop on many of my shopping trips has been the local thrift store. 

After nearly three years of finding hidden treasures at stores such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army, I now consider myself somewhat of a seasoned thrifter. Accordingly, I’ve decided to share some tips about shopping with style on a budget at your local thrift store.

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Believe it or not,  bold, red lips can enhance your day-to-day appearance in a matter of seconds. Luckily, this season, one can even rock an understated red lip for work or play as opposed to only reserving the makeup look for the evening.

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From Nicki Minaj to Drew Barrymore, trendsetting stars have taken the colorful dip dye trend to the extreme. But how does one create the look at home minus the A-List budget?

Click HERE for a do-it-yourself (DIY) tutorial (via Jennifer Brix for Examiner.com). 

If you are an avid fashion blog and magazine reader like myself, you may have spotted quite a few of your favorite celebrity trendsetters wearing neon apparel and accessories. However, it seems as though it is a bit trickier to pull off the look for us non-celebrities without looking like either A) You’re attending a rave B) You just stepped out of a 80′s flashback and/or C) You’re working the corner. 

 Here a few tips for effectively rocking the neon trend and turning heads this season…

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