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Summer Tees: Be a Tease

The summer tee is the least exciting staple that we wear the most, but it doesn’t have to be so lackluster. Leave graphic tees behind and instead, find a shirt with a detail that will turn it into a serious top instead of just a sloppy tee. This will give you the best of both … Continue reading “Summer Tees: Be a Tease”

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New York Fashion Week Roundup 3: Jil Sander Navy, Carolina Herrera, DL1961, and Alice + Olivia

No surprise that fur and leather are on heavy rotation in Fall 2013, but whose show included surprise dancers? Find out in the third roundup of the season:

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Bérénice Bejo in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture: A Dream in Tangerine

Timeless beauty Berenice Bejo wore the Giambattista Valli Haut Couture gown with a stunning tangerine print. The drama and glamour is undeniable but it is the color and print that is inspiring me to shop for this look to bring to my everyday. Alice + Olivia Robin One-Shoulder Maxi Dress at Bergdorf Goodman for $297 has the an … Continue reading “Bérénice Bejo in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture: A Dream in Tangerine”

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Top 5 Tops That Pop: You Complete Me

If you have a closet full of tops that not only complete an outfit but actually are the outfit, then your time in the morning is probably spent worrying about what kind of hair day you’re going to have, not on stressful wardrobe quandaries. With tops likes these, you can wear a pair of jeans … Continue reading “Top 5 Tops That Pop: You Complete Me”

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Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Collection: Sweet Spot

Stacey Bendet is as much of an enchanting hostess as she is a savvy designer. Today, she lured guests into an adventurous atmosphere, before even setting foot in the presentation arena. The first stage of her Fall 2012 soiree: you are whisked up in a giant freight elevator (giant as in made for cars!). Stacey … Continue reading “Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 Collection: Sweet Spot”

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Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk

It’s time to get hip to the flounce: peplum is an important trend for spring. It started back in the fifties with Dior’s New Look, but now everyone from Jason Wu to Armani to Marc Jacobs is embracing a little extra skirting. But before you dare to flare, think about what will work with your … Continue reading “Top 5 New Peplums: Pep(lum) Talk”

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