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April 2010

April 26, 2010

Fashion iPhone Apps: Stylebook

When they say there’s an app for everyone, they mean it!  The Stylebook app for iPhone allows you to manage your closet in the palm of your hand. Remember Cher Horowitz in Cluless circa 1995?   My fave scene is when Cher pulled outfits from her closet based on the looks seelcted from her desktop computer.  [...]

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April 23, 2010

Frugal Friday: Lip Gloss

I discovered a new lip gloss last weekend that I love, love and love some more. Burt’s Bees products are all natural and simply the best.  From chapped lips to dry feet, Burt’s Bees has got you covered from head to toe! 3 reasons why you’ll love Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss too: 3. [...]

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April 22, 2010

Labels We Love: Splendid, theory, VINCE

I recently discovered 3 labels (Splendid, theory and VINCE) that I covet in every possible way.  In fact, I actually discovered a cropped Theory jacket in my wardrobe yesterday…I simply adore turning an old flame into a new love!! These labels are truly droolworthy, I recommend procrastinating on their sites today: Splendid theory VINCE Before [...]

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April 20, 2010

Oxford Shoes: Not as jolly as England

What do you think about the new Oxford shoe trend?  When I was 8, I wore these very shoes to dance my little uncoordinated heart out in jazz class.  I am uncertain how I feel about wearing them now that I am grown-up and more into chair dancing, rather than jazz dancing. In addition, I [...]

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April 12, 2010

How to Wear Formal Shorts

I heart formal shorts and own 3 pairs (grey, white and denim).  I love my casual denim shorts for running errands in the summer and my grey, cotton-sateen shorts to showcase my gams when out for summer cocktails with friends. How to Wear Because the attention will be on your legs, I don’t recommend wearing [...]

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April 9, 2010

Designer Style on the Cheap: Valentino Lace Pumps

These Valentino Sculpture Lace Pumps are to die for.  I certainly appreciate couture clothing for being works of art, but these shoes could be showcased at the Musee D’Orsay tomorrow!  Can you guess how much they cost?  As I said to a friend yesterday…if you have to ask, you can’t afford them.  At $4700, these [...]

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April 8, 2010

Brief History of Haute Couture

The term “couture” is often used generically to refer to high fashion, but it has a very specific meaning in France. Within France, couture is a term used to refer to garments produced in high-end design firms which sew custom garments for their clients, using workshops and staff based in Paris. Outside of France, “couture” [...]

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April 6, 2010

Spring Must Have: Wedge Platforms

Today I bought new shoes for my car (aka tires).  I decided my car shouldn’t be the only one with a spring in her step, so I bought myself new shoes too! In the last couple of Frugal Friday posts, I wrote about two different pairs of t-strap platforms and realised how much I too [...]

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April 5, 2010

Question & Answer: Business Casual Attire

Question Re: Dressing Professionally What do you recommend for people who have to present to people who aren’t dressed professionally? As a representative for laborers, I feel like I can’t dress up without distancing myself from them. How do you balance professionalism with fitting in? -Bobbi

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