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five travel essentials

I’ll keep it simple because whether you’re a travel OG or newbie, there are some items that you’ll find incredibly helpful and, dare I say, almost essential…. beauty bag ~ [guys need this too] depending on the length of the flight, something to keep the moisture in your face, moisturizer/SPF in one [it’s clear so no ashiness], an all-in-one makeup solution, and a moisturizer that works for any body part —-> the theme for travel is moisture retention! overnight bag ~ while I

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Bottoms

9 things I’m in love with for spring

You know I’m not into #selfies or taking pics of myself but I can still share some fabulous pieces! Over the next few days, I’ll share my nine favorite items…. [show_lookbook_widget id=”388328″] Today is ALL about the new perfect tee….! Doing a few Wizards games and Kennedy Center concerts [love Common!], my standard uniform is a pair of jeans or cool camo pants + a t-shirt + a layering jacket = it’s comfortable but appropriate! So the hunt for a perfect

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Accessories

4 Must-Haves Under $50 for Summer

Every summer you’ll get this list and plus-or-minus it doesn’t change less a quick switch with something that is more pressing…like sunscreen. This summer’s list of must-haves is easy: a simple tee, handheld bag, sunscreen, and sunglasses. The simple tee: for me, there’s nothing “simple” about it because I like color so mine is a vintage/destroyed tee or sleeveless u-neck so I can keep cool. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2704369″]   The handheld bag: this is because that quick run to the coffee

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Tops

Spring Must Haves: White Tees

First, EDIT your white tees that are no longer white, have holes, yellow armpits, stretched beyond recognition, or are not made of cotton or have some type of lycra/stretch in it. Plan to have at least two fitted, hip-length tees, one slightly slouchy/oversized tee, one cashmere tee, and one a-line tank….the rest is up to you! There are a range of options from fitted to slouchy, cotton to silk, short sleeve to cap and they’re all covered here: [show_lookbook_widget id=”207185″]

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Tops

T-Shirt Trauma

There are tons of things I could be talking about or you could be thinking of when you read the title. I could be talking about that sticky situation I got myself into when I hooked up my friend with another friend (I will make an oath to stay out of ‘grown folk’s business in the future); or I could be referring to my desire to find that perfect winter white coat for my client even though I’m loathed to

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Furnishings

Monday MANifesto: Change Your Underwear

I’m not a guy but if you are then you are either a boxer, briefs, or boxer-briefs guy….or so you were lead to believe. Ask yourself when you made the decision to be a briefs guy because I’m guessing the answer was waay back when. And that’s fine….except Now there’s so much more to underwear than that one decision. You can now consider options like colors, moisture-wicking, shapewear (ummm yes!), odor-absorbing, and much more. The same holds true for tees,

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T-shirt Style Tip

Mo White, Creative Director at The Outnet {a fab shopping sites that sells past-season goods and exclusive products from over 200 designers} gives the following style advice: Take t-shirts to the dry cleaners before their first wear and the heat will bond the jersey so the fabric will wear better!

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Tops

Gap Pure…Tees & Sweaters

Gap is already an American wardrobe staple, but now they’re venturing into a bit of specialization ~ Gap Pure is a line of slouchy but sophisticated t-shirts and sweaters in fab fabrics like jersey and pima cotton. If i had posted this sooner (i.e., yesterday), you could have received 20% off. Sorry! But the line is now available online and in-stores, and the price points will run between $24 and $68.

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Spring Cleaning Tips: #1 (shoes & tees)

Men & shoes: remove empty shoe boxes, discard any casual shoes older than four years and with more than a 1-inch sole, and throw away any shoe you’ve been ‘planning’ to get re-soled across the last year and haven’t…you haven’t worn it and obviously didn’t miss it! Women & tees: ‘search and destroy’ any tees with stains (or turn them into cleaning rags), throw away all tees with underarm stains (you know you have them….tsk tsk tsk), and chuck any

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