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Kate Middleton Royal Wedding via Elle At last, the Prince and Princess have become one; and the long-awaited dress worn by Kate Middleton at her Royal Wedding was revealed this morning! Middleton chose Alexander McQueen because of “the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.”  The dress and wedding were a tribute to all of the flowers of England (check out the lace detailing and the train hem; and the wedding

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2011/04/30

Sweeten Your Spring With a Piece of Honeysuckle!

Honeysuckle sweetness! Giambattista Valli boatneck dress $2,230 – net-a-porter.com Ginger Smart draped dress $759 – frockaholics.com Valentino ruffle dress $5,590 – net-a-porter.com Peter Som draped skirt $695 – kirnazabete.com Badgley Mischka pumps $200 – bloomingdales.com Badgley mischka shoes $150 – nordstrom.com Balenciaga bag $2,450 – cultstatus.com.au Marc Jacobs leather handbag $1,335 – mytheresa.com Michael Kors pink jewelry $160 – zappos.com Kate Spade hinged bangle $78 – zappos.com 2028 jewelry $125 – 1928.com Carrera shade 65 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Lowie buckle belt $57 – asos.com

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2011/04/20

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Every fashionista loves discovering what the latest in fashion is, where, and how to get it! Real-life shopping is not the only method – you are on the web looking at this after all!  Take a look at FashionStake.com and Left of Trend.  Both sites give you a unique social shopping experience you definitely want to be a part of! Nobody will judge you if you splurge on those wedges you’ve been eying for months now… but if you suddenly

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2011/04/17

The Teal Appeal

Notte by Marchesa silk chiffon gown $995 – net-a-porter.com Narciso Rodriguez sleeveless dress $1,195 – barneys.com Matthew Williamson oversized cardigan $595 – net-a-porter.com Catherine Malandrino blouse 50,400 JPY – mirabella.jp Graphic tee $20 – delias.com One piece cut out bathing suit 260 GBP – harveynichols.com Diane von Furstenberg platform heels $388 – my-wardrobe.com Christian louboutin pumps $895 – barneys.com Jessica Simpson platform heels $90 – heels.com Lanvin ballerina flat ly.st Marc by marc jacobs bag 175 GBP – harveynichols.com Miu Miu leather satchel handbag 780 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Julie K Handbags teal leather handbag $495 – couturecandy.com KOTUR snakeskin handbag $560 – shirise.com Ed Hardy blue

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2011/04/13

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Fashions Night Out will hit the internet this year through the collaboration efforts of Polyvore and give many more fashionistas an opportunity to participate in such a fun event. (Click here for more details) A sophisticated looking Gabriel Aubry is the face for the Hugo Boss spring/summer 2011 collection’s advertising campaign. Any resolution to the stalemate with Halle Berry?  Photo: Stefan Armbruster In need a great self-tanning lotion? Check out Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion (a steal) and Guerlain Terracotta Sunless Self-Tanning

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2011/04/09

Get (Kelly) Green with Envy This Spring!

Halston Heritage ruched dress $325 – net-a-porter.com Betsey johnson dress everythingbutwater.com Jaeger sweater 184 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Acne suede leather jacket 263 GBP – net-a-porter.com J Crew cotton short $50 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu pleated skirt $640 – net-a-porter.com Anika Brazil bandeau bikini $158 – barneys.com Butter wedge heels $325 – simplysoles.com Wellies rain boot $125 – bloomingdales.com Ralph Lauren Collection summer sandal $110 – couture.zappos.com Chandelier earring $300 – taigan.com Bedstu black leather belt  ** (our favorite!) $260 – couture.zappos.com Crumpet cashmere scarve $325 – net-a-porter.com OPI Green-wich Village B69 – Nail Polish / Lacquer Green:… $5 – opi.com Elastic Tangle Hi Green

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2011/04/06

Put Your Best Foot Forward

It’s time for the fabulous trends for this spring season to make it down to your feet!  This season is all about color and with the kaleidoscope of feel-good shades the season’s hottest looks give us, there’s a color for everyone from bright berries and show-stopping neons to moody blues and everything in between. Other trends to keep in your head for your toes are florals, stripes, and a mix ‘n match of prints and patterns.  This is a trendy way

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2011/04/04

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Wrap yourselves up in lightweight scarves this spring!  These lightweight versions will give your outfit a put-together look, without the heaviness and bulk of your wool winter versions. Recently named GQ’s ‘Best New Menswear Designer in America’, Alexander Wang designs a menswear collection featuring tracksuit pants and leather shorts!  Can’t wait to see it in the fall! Live in denial with us over the unfortunate cool weather and browse Glamour’s Shop-A-Matic, which features 120 pretty spring dresses to get you

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2011/04/02

A Bit of 70s Glam…on the Cheap

A sturdy heel….perfect evne for those without great balance A visible platform…adds cushion and comfort for those who wilt quickly in heels A vibrant color….completely in line with this spring’s ‘vibrant color’ trend and wearable at work Reasonably priced (£19.99)….for anyone strapped for cash right now The retailer, New Look, is out of England…and they know fashion!

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2011/04/01

Stop ‘White’ Here! The Classic White Button-Down Amped Up!

See that white button-down in your closet? This is one of the most classic and versatile items of clothing that every fashionista should own! It is an excellent piece which can instantly be styled in various ways that you may have never tried – from dress pants to jeans or shorts to any kind of skirt or dress. Although there are a diverse number of ways to go about this item, many people tend to get stuck in the rut

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2011/03/31

Top 10 Virtual Shoe Sites

We’re here to help, so ladies click and buy!  While it was created for the Clever Girls Collective, I thought you’d love the inside scoop on some of the best virtual/online shopping sites for shoes…step lively!

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2011/03/25

Designer Spotlight: Manolo Blahnik

He’s 68 years old He still designs every shoe in his collection, drafting them first on paper and then sculpting the prototype last of beechwood Manolo Blahnik was born in 1942 in Spain’s Canary islands on a banana plantation It was on a trip to New York in 1971, he met Diana Vreeland who saw his sketch of a stiletto and suggested he make shoes! He studied at L’École des Beaux-Arts and L’École du Louvre in Paris Blahnik opened his

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2011/03/18

“Elevated” Style

I recently glanced upon an article by Susan Weissman for Four Seasons Magazine and, along with the photography by David Lewis Taylor, loved this piece.  It was simple yet effective: it showed a fabulous picture of this season’s towering heels stacked high! Picture perfect! [pictured shoes include Giambattista Valli‘s 5-inch platform in vitello nero | Christian Louboutin‘s military-inspired olive flannel | Manolo Blahnik‘s classic teal plaid | Christian Louboutin‘s violet suede slingback | Brian Atwood‘s burgundy t-strap with gold lamè bow | Burberry‘s black sandal with

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2010/11/12

The Best Choo Shoes

Get a look at the Jimmy Choo’s that Tamara Mellon recommends for your closet…and that’s saying a lot since she’s the Jimmy Choo founder – click the pic! Note: I’ve checked out Tamara’s Choo shoe recs, and I’m on board with 5 of the 23 as must-haves for fall! Metallic snake-embossed pump, $525 (pictured above) Patent round-toe pump, $665 Fitted almond-toe boot, $965 Fitted suede boot, $1150 Open-toe snake slingback, $770

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2010/07/20

Morning Quickie

Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats.  So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!

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2010/06/30

Item of the Week

  Ash Studded Wedge at Bergdorf Goodman‘s ♥ $230 ♥ Perfect with dresses, long skirts, jeans…because it’s a lighter wedge ♥ Studs give it edge ♥ Wedge makes it wearable and comfortable for most! ♥ Color is ideal for spring/summer

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2010/05/14

Manly Monday Style Meter (on Tuesday)

A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned…. Double-fisted: one cell phone is hard enough to manage but, two….not cool (and unsafe). Road-weary: men who travel extensively should not have shoes that look like they “walked” the road less traveled…. Mistaken identity: (this is really for the ladies) don’t mistake kindness for weakness….men “power thru”! See.  Do.  Be.  Dapper.

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2010/04/27

Two More Target Collabs: Cynthia Vincent & Eugenia Kim

While these collaborations aren’t due into Target stores until Sunday, April 18th, some stores appear to have jumped the gun.  But that’s not important nor is the point of this post — more importantly, these collabs mark two more notches in Target’s belt and pursuit to bring high-end fashion with low-end pricing. Cynthia Vincent: she is the designer behind Twelfth Street (2003).  While Cynthia started designing clothes that became staples for the Ashley twins and the likes, she began designing shoes and recntly

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2010/04/13

Shoe-be-doo-be-doo

Vera Wang Lavender Label Bloomingdale’s $262.50 …because it can be worn with dresses, jeans, and skirts…because it’s a great transition shoe from now to summer and into summer…because the neutral/cognac color will go perfectly with everything you own!

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2010/04/02
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