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A YSL-esque Blazer

Let me repeat for the record: J.Crew has fallen off a little bit BUT they still have some great pieces including this absolutely-perfect-classic-navy-blazer-for-every-occasion! It’s double-breasted. The juxaposition of the satin lapels and textured wool fabric make it not overly formal but super versatile! The fit is slightly tailored and, once on, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an occasion where it doesn’t work… My advice: don’t go without it! Yes…I scooped it too!

2016/12/14

Beauty

$35 Beauty Budget Buster

I was shopping for a client and after having walked by the Yves Saint Laurent counter, I decided to stop and find “my color”. I knew the objective was an everyday color that could give me some color but not overwhelm a natural look. As a full-fledged adult, I was also set on a “red lip”. I tried several colors quickly (if you try it on, you have to wipe it off fairly quickly because it truly stains) and settled

2014/09/05

Accessories

Francesco Russo: A Fetishist to the Sole

Sergio Rossi. Costume National. Miu Miu. Yves Saint Laurent. Self-proclaimed “shoe fetishist”, Francesco Russo creates truly sexy footwear. Are you familiar with the iconic YSL “Tribute”? Well he designed that…. As the designer of women’s footwear for Dior, the 39-year-old launched his namesake label last September on Paris’ Rue de Valois. Having seen some of his renderings (see above), I am anxiously anticipating how I can scoop a pair of these new “classics” like the R026. “It looks like your

2014/04/04

Beauty

Do You Know Your Nail Polishes?

I found this cute pop quiz on Racked and thought it would be fun to try. Are you a nail polish buff? Which are your favorites? Well, take a look at the shapes and see if you can figure out which nail polish shape belongs to which brand. We’ll post the answers tomorrow! I took it and guessed 10/12 correctly – woohoo!!

2012/08/20

Yves Saint Laurent: Fall 2011 Collection

Yves Saint Laurent I love the modern, updated classic look and feel of Yves Saint Laurent‘s fall ready-to-wear collection. It’s very feminine with a hint of 70’s glam; and has a few vibrant colors with a strong hint toward basic black. i’m sure anyone could have spotted my favorite piece a mile away – – – the leopard print satin dress with three-quarter sleeves and made of silk.

2011/08/18

Get Fingerprinted!

Yves Saint Laurent cuff Yves Saint Laurent, gold-toned metal cuff with fingerprint detail; uneven edge at mytheresa.com ($355). Style notes: we love it because cuffs are all-the-rage right now, it can dress up any jeans-and-tee combo, and sets off your LBD too!

2011/07/14

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

2011/04/09

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

The fashion accessory for your eyes right now is definitely cat-eye sunglasses. This retro feline eyewear trend is actually very wearable for many face shapes and with so many options in stores now, you need to go cop a pair ASAP! Want to try out the “boy for girl“ look? Check this out: how to borrow from the boys without turning into a man repeller. The 70’s has a seriously strong influence for spring 2011. There’s an optimism in fashion and

2011/03/12

New or Used?

I ask the question because on Saturday (November 14th), H&M debuts the new Jimmy Choo shoe line. While the shoes range in price from $60 – $200 with the average around $150, is that right? The normal Jimmy Choo can be wrangled for as low as $400-ish but can clearly go up to $1400+++. The question is easy: would you rather spend your money on new Jimmy Choos for H&M or purchase gently-worn resale Louboutins, Manolos and YSLs? I realize there may be

2009/11/12

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A YSL-esque Blazer

$35 Beauty Budget Buster

Francesco Russo: A Fetishist to the Sole

Do You Know Your Nail Polishes?

Yves Saint Laurent: Fall 2011 Collection

Get Fingerprinted!

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

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