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Archive for June, 2011

Aqua-Blue Eyeliner: Electric Lady Land

When everyone is riding the wave of the neon coral lip, it’s easy to forget there’s another, consistently fresh way to inject color to your sun-kissed face: the electric blue eye. Just look at Sarah Jessica Parker and Rihanna, two women who can pull almost anything off because they dare to try, and notice the … Continue reading “Aqua-Blue Eyeliner: Electric Lady Land”

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Snob Worthy Links June 28, 2011

The runway show for Gucci’s fall collection marked 90 years of luxe fashion from the house. Couture Snob shows you how Frida Giannini decided to pay homage with Gucci classics and celebrate with wearable drama, jewel tones, and fur, fur, fur! Sip Your Favorite Cocktails (Sans The Calories!) With Marc Jacobs Cocktail Splash Collection at … Continue reading “Snob Worthy Links June 28, 2011”

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Fendi Gray And Black Suede Cut-Out Platform Pump: Summer Suede is A-Okay

I know what you’re going to say, suede makes you think of the colder months, not the warm air that is rolling in around us this very minute, but summer is a time to play by your own rules, and if those rules say wear these fantastic suede shoes in the summer because they are … Continue reading “Fendi Gray And Black Suede Cut-Out Platform Pump: Summer Suede is A-Okay”

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Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag: Blue Lagoon

Even if he didn’t reinvent the wheel, Diego Dolcini proves you can show heaps of flair in the attempt. All the classics are here – turn-lock closure, ladylike shape, chain straps – and these borrowed elements have been melded to perfection. Suede complimented by a strip of silk amounts to soothing texture, the fastening is … Continue reading “Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag: Blue Lagoon”

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Koh Gen Do Sponges, Puffs, Glosses, and More

I came across Koh Gen Do while shopping at Barneys and was reeled in by their effective, but velvety smooth sponges ($18), Pressed Powder Puffs ($14), and Cotton Pads ($12) that have not been chemically treated. The pads are also non-fuzzy so you wont, for example, have fuzzies sticking to your nail polish if you’re … Continue reading “Koh Gen Do Sponges, Puffs, Glosses, and More”

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J.Crew Boys’ Seersucker Suit: The Un-Sucky Seersucker

I’m going to set the record straight. Seersucker isn’t just for nice Southern boys. Or old Southern gentlemen, for that matter. If worn the right way, it can look hip enough so your little man won’t get beaten up! It makes me crazy when my friends with sons make fun of me for liking the … Continue reading “J.Crew Boys’ Seersucker Suit: The Un-Sucky Seersucker”

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