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Top 5 New Rain Boots: Rain on My Parade

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: nothing helps ease the pain (and disgruntlement) of a dreary, soggy, rainy day like a great pair of rain boots. They may have done the trick in seasons past, but this year leaves me craving something more unique than Hunter Wellies. A pair that elevates you out … Continue reading “Top 5 New Rain Boots: Rain on My Parade”

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Top Precision-Cut Shoes: With Laser Focus

Fall might be hot on our heels, but I’m not ready to give up showing skin entirely. The best way to do it without a big reveal? The laser-cut shoe, punctured with care and deliciously, delicately suggestive. Just a hint of skin is all you need, and these precision-perfect cutouts make a smooth transition as … Continue reading “Top Precision-Cut Shoes: With Laser Focus”

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Top 5 Over-the-Top Clutches: Paint the Town Red-Hot

Hear it here first: You absolutely must arm your closet with red this fall, and there’s no need to be shy about it. When it comes to red, go big or stay home. It’s a “look at me” color, so invite the stares! Here are some fun choices that bring real heat: 1. Charlotte Olympia … Continue reading “Top 5 Over-the-Top Clutches: Paint the Town Red-Hot”

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Top 5 Captivating Cap-Toes: Happy Endings

Here’s a look I’m getting on top of, literally. The best new cap-toes are seriously shiny and mesmerizingly metallic. One with some gloss to it adds extra polish and formality to any style of shoe, whether we’re talking working-girl pump or night-owl boot. Actually, I love flats that showcase the cap-toe almost more than heels … Continue reading “Top 5 Captivating Cap-Toes: Happy Endings”

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Valentino Crystal & Leather Tote Bag: Flight of Fancy

Forget the rockstuds. Valentino has inevitably moved on up to crystal beads. To call this tote fanciful is an understatement. It’s completely over the top, and that’s why it works. Don’t be surprised if princess-loving tots ogle when you walk down the street with this one – this pale pink burst of whimsy (or opt … Continue reading “Valentino Crystal & Leather Tote Bag: Flight of Fancy”

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Cleménce Poésy in Valentino: Lady in Red (and Rockstuds)

Of course you’ve heard the expression “less is more.” Well, when it comes to Valentino classics and the quintessential LRD (Little Red Dress), less is most definitely better. Attending the Valentino Fall 2012 haute couture show in Paris on July 5th, French actress Cleménce Poésy proved the point. With a simply pulled-back ponytail and even … Continue reading “Cleménce Poésy in Valentino: Lady in Red (and Rockstuds)”

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