May 2012
13 posts
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Denim Guide
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From Left to Right: Casual Friday/Statement Piece/Femme Fatale/Hipster
Let’s face, it, when it comes to having curves, denim is the hardest thing to find.
My solution? Trying on every brand I can get my curves into!
Here are my tried & true faves:
Skinny: Indi Custom, New York & Co. Curvy, Old Navy Rockstar, Torrid
Boot Cut - Old Navy Sweetheart, James...
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Weekend Polish
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{Wearing} Forever 21 Blazer (similar here) / Love Culture Blouse (similar version here) / Vintage Necklace (similar here) / BCBG Bag / Banana Republic Ring / Indi Custom Skinnies / Nine West Peep Toes (similar version here)
When a weekend outing calls for polish, a blazer and heels over an otherwise casual ensemble, do just the trick.
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Vintage Polka Dots
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{Wearing} Love Culture Blouse (similar here)/ BCBG Collar Necklace (similar here)/ Antique Ring/
BCBG Box Clutch (similar here)/ Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Skirt (similar here, under $30!)/ Franco Sarto Slingbacks/ MAC Lipstick in Love Lorn
I love the sweet, vintage quality of polka dots…and how they transform into something a bit more vixen-esque, when paired...
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Office Essentials {Spring Edition}
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1. An Ivory & Navy Bow Tunic is perfect over skinny pants or crop trousers, Dorothy Perkins
2. A Polkadot Peplum Top has just the right amount of classy and trendy, Dorothy Perkins
3. A Print Wrap Dress flatters any figure, while being conservative enough for the office, Old Navy
4. Peep Toe Kitten Heels are a smart alternative to higher heel pumps, Nine West
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Contrast
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{Wearing} Love Culture Blouse (similar here & here)/ Vintage Earrings/ Michael Kors Watch/ Bag c/o Coach/ Skinnies c/o Torrid/ Nine West Flats
Contrast detail has an understated chic all its own. But when you pair more than one two-tone color contrast, it’s pure, fashion-magic.
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Hair Care by Mark.
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As a naturally curly girl with unruly, frizzy curls, I’m always a bit skeptical when faced with abandoning my go-to products and trying new one’s, but every once in a while, I come across a line of products that leaves me wishing they’d arrived sooner!
Mark’s 5 piece hair care collection can take you from curly to straight, straight to curly, or help you get...
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Trendspotting: Florals
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If you haven’t added a floral top to your Spring wardrobe yet, what are you waiting for?
1. Long Sleeve, Front-Tie Blouse, Mossimo via Target
2. 3/4 Sleeve Button Down, Dorothy Perkins
3. Cap Sleeve Top, Dorothy Perkins
4. Chiffon Dolman Blouse, Old Navy
5. High-Low Button Down, Dorothy Perkins
6. Kimono Sleeve Top, Mossimo via Target
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On the Town
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{Wearing} Love Culture Blouse (similar here) / Guess by Marciano Earrings / Banana Republic Bangle / BCBG Box Clutch / 7 for all mankind Skinnies via TJ Maxx (similar styles here & here) / Enzo Angiolini pumps
Night out ensembles are simple- skinny jeans, a sexy yet, leave-something-to-the-imagination blouse, statement earrings, pretty purse and killer heels. What...
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Modern Classic
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{Wearing} Sunnies c/o Guess (similar here, oversized version here) / Vintage Earrings / New York & Co. Peplum (coral version here & alternative here) / H&M Belt / Zara Belt / Bracelet from India / Skinnies c/o Indi Custom / Ivanka Trump Pumps (tan/pink color here)
Though most trends never earn the coveted title of classic, there are certain trends that in time,...
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What's in My Bag
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I’ve been searching high & low for a bag to carry all my essentials, and I finally found one that can take the weight without losing its shape! Here’s a peak inside my Coach Classic Stewardess.
Clockwise from Bottom Left:
Michael Kors Wallet
GWC Business Cards
MAC ‘Ravishing’ & ‘Fan Fare’ Lipsticks, Blistex Lip Balm
Mossimo...
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Glamour Feature, June 2012 Issue
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{Wearing} Forever 21 Blazer (similar here in size 14-22) / Target Top / Necklaces c/o JewelMint / Ring c/o JewelMint / Michael Kors Watch / Vintage Louis Vuitton Clutch / Vintage Skirt (similar option here, here & here) / BCBG Pumps (similar here)
When Glamour asked me to share my fave jacket for Spring, I knew there was only one blazer that woud do the trick- a bright...
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Pretty Midi
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{Wearing} Dress c/o Mod Cloth (available up to size 4X!) *here in green & here in red /
Antique Earrings / Bangles from India / Antique Ring / Michael Kors Satchel /
Nine West Pumps (kitten heel version here)
There are times when a special occasion calls for a special dress. A midi-length, navy stunner with fishnet detail and a bow at the waist- that just so...
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Maxi Dress Guide
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A silky, high-low maxi in a bold color, is perfect for a warm weather Wedding (Spense, Macy’s)
Date Night’s require ease and style, with a touch of sexy (Jessica Simpson, Macy’s)
Maxi’s appropriate for the Office can be tricky, so keep it simple and conservative, in classic black (NY Collection, Macy’s)
Go bold in a bright, Casual maxi...