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Top 5 Heavy Metal Bags

Top 5 Heavy Metal Bags: Show Your Mettle

While there was once a time when minimalist, hardware-free bags were the ultimate in chic, the tide is now turning and with it comes a wave of heavy metal embellishments. From camo crystals to weaponized clutches, the trend is armed and ready for battle. Which decorated warrior do you think will lead the pack this season?

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Essential Winter Boots

Essential Winter Boots: Fun and Function

It’s always disappointing when the time comes to store your chic summer sandals away for another year. Fill that void by indulging in a slew of stylish winter boots! Just don’t let yourself get carried away with buying ones that are all for the same purpose or occasion.

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Top 5 Camo Pieces for Fall

Top 5 Camo Pieces for Fall: Stand Out as You Blend In

I’ve fallen hard for fatigues this season. I’m getting everything in the print (of course, wearing it all together would be a serious no-no). Believe it or not, camo is incredibly versatile. I mean, it was designed to blend in! Wallflowers need not apply, though. Camo must be executed the right way and that requires confidence and style.

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Valentino Rockstud Clutch

Valentino Rockstud Clutch: Party Like a Punk

Tina and I are capping off a fun week in Florence (and Tuscany for me!) with our Punk Chic party at the Firenze4Ever event tonight! This Valentino Rockstud clutch is just perfect for the theme. While the bag would be fabulous on its own, the studded bangle (a chic interpretation of the punk studded leather … Continue reading “Valentino Rockstud Clutch: Party Like a Punk”

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Top 5 Lug Boots: Rubber Sole

Boots are a fall staple, and in honor of the punk revival, why not go with some lug soles? Granted the trend is more glam punk (kind of an oxymoron), but no matter! It’s fun and these boots are made for walking, which is not always the case. From Doc Martens to platforms, lug soles … Continue reading “Top 5 Lug Boots: Rubber Sole”

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Unexpected Lace: The Element of Surprise

Lace is one of those odd things that you can find on both your grandmother’s antique end table and in your sexiest lingerie drawers, but it looks like the fabric has gotten even more versatile. From bright patterns to unexpected accents to animal ears (likely the most surprising incarnation of all), lace is really breaking … Continue reading “Unexpected Lace: The Element of Surprise”

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