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Classic Clothing

August 27, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #1

1 The Trench Coat Nothing says classic more than a Burberry trench.  The classic colour is tan (left), but black or navy might better suit those with a fair complexion.  One of the nice things about splurging on a Burberry trench is many come with a removable cashmere-wool lining so you can wear it practically [...]

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August 26, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #2

2 The Perfect Jeans Perhaps it’s an oxymoron to say “perfect jeans” in the same sentence, but it can be done.  Understanding that my perfect jeans aren’t your perfect jeans, here are a few guidelines you can follow to ensure success. 1. When shopping for jeans, go to a store you are comfortable in and [...]

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August 25, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #3

3 Classic White Shirt This is an important closet staple that is both trendy (worn underneath your fave t-shirt) and classic (worn with a business suit). Head to stores like the Gap for high quality, basic cotton shirts well under $50. Back in January, I wrote about caring for your classic, white shirt. Check out [...]

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August 24, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #4

4 The Little Black Dress Karen Millen, Matt & Shine Dress, $380 A classic LBD can take you from the office to a cocktail reception in a matter of hours.  SJP it up with a chunky necklace full of baubles and sparkles or Jackie-O it down with a basic cardi and single strand of pearls. [...]

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August 23, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Classic Pieces – #5

A classic woman always has classic items in her wardrobe that keep her stylish in a given year, decade or lifetime for that matter.  There are 5 classic pieces that I can’t live without and neither should you.  If you spend the money to invest in well made versions of each item, they truly will [...]

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August 12, 2010

Diane von Furstenberg Dresses

There are few things in life that I love more than my dog, Scout.  My find last month in Chicago definitely made me forget about my dog for an entire afternoon: DVF, Bloomingdales, and a massive end-of summer sale! I couldn’t believe my dumbluck when I beheld a black silk, DVF dress in my size, [...]

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January 15, 2010

Classic Pieces to Invest In – Crisp, White Shirt

Aside from the Chanel 2.55, you should invest in a crisp, white shirt.  A classic white shirt can be worn tucked in, cinched at the waist, or loose and fancy free.  It can be accessorized with a black belt, a tie or, my favourite,  a long necklace.  Pair it with a skirt, trousers, leggings, cardigans, [...]

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January 7, 2010

Hooray for Halston!

Like any dutiful fashion slave, I have watched and re-watched the SATC movie trailer memorizing every outfit paraded by our favourite fab foursome. How about that black, cut-out mini-dress Samantha was wearing as she ran across the street to meet the other girls? Her figure and that dress are beyond amazing. The dress I drooled [...]

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December 18, 2009

How do you wear your trench?

Back in early November, Burberry launched a social networking site to celebrate its iconic trench coat. People from around the world and of all ages now have a platform to showcase how they wear their Burberry trench via the Art of the Trench site. If you feel fabulously fashionable as you strut your stuff down [...]

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November 29, 2009

Finding the Perfect Wool Coat

A great wool coat is a must have in the winter months. There are three secrets to finding the perfect coat: length, fabric and style. If you’re building your fashion wardrobe, you’ll want to start with a classic, wool-cashmere, knee-length coat. A classic, simple style will last you for years to come. Look for a [...]

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