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Frugal Snob: Le Specs Rapture Cat Eye Acetate Sunglasses

I love Le Specs for offering novelty glasses at the right price. While I don’t mind paying for sunnies that I will wear for years, sometimes I just want something fun and I have a problem with spending $400 on it. I try not to over think this because it’s out of my control, but all sunglasses (no matter how much the retail price is) cost about $5 each to manufacture.

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The Not So Basic Black Skirt

The Not So Basic Black Skirt: Ruffle Your Feathers

Lately I’ve been taking my couture with a twist. Your must-have LBDs shouldn’t be basic and neither should black skirts. And it’s all about the skirt this season, so choose wisely. Start with a pencil shape – this is an essential that will serve you well for years and years. Just make sure it’s not the same one every other woman in the office is wearing!

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Top 5 Long Printed Skirts

Top 5 Long Printed Skirts: Back to the ‘50s

It happens every year. The temps drop and the hemlines quickly follow. Make covering up exciting with a bold print. Pair your skirt with a crop top until it starts to really get cold, then transition into a fitted button-up. Just avoid baggy tops at all costs.

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Mixing It Up with the LBD

Mixing It Up with the LBD: Agents of Change

Every woman needs an LBD (or you know, ten!). They’re sexy and essentially foolproof. But being foolproof also means that sometimes these dresses err on the side of basic. We don’t all want to be wearing the same thing! Add a little sparkle, ruffle, or print, and suddenly the LBD becomes a statement maker. Which one of these is your statement?

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Celeb Trend: Distressed Denim – Tear It Up

Distressed denim has been seen all over the streets this summer. Celebs are all over this trend wearing the well-loved look of a favorite pair of jeans everywhere from errands to a night out. Try out your favorite look today!

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Top 5 Winter Hats

Top 5 Winter Hats: Icing on the Ensemble

When it comes to hats, more is never, ever enough, so I’ve found extra fall options guaranteed to enhance any collection. Best of all, they keep you chic and warm, transitioning your look perfectly into winter. Some will go with just about everything in your wardrobe, while others are meant to be the central component of an outfit.

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