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Scents & Styles of Fall 2013: The Details

In early summer, I hatched a scheme with a fellow entrepreneur and good friend, Wendy of Evolution Consulting Group, to create an intimate style affair. That’s all I had…. With a little prodding, a few brainstorming sessions fueled by a little ‘creative juice’, we came up with the who, what, when, where and even the why. The intimate style affair needed to focus on the ‘senses’ and fashion, of course. The event would be for my best clients and some

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London Fashion Week Recap {Video}

I love love love P’Trique ~ and his recap of London Fashion Week. Let’s just say….no need to take all this fashion talk too seriously! Aquascutum, Christopher Kane, Alexander McQ, Meadham Kerchcoff, Peter Jensen and more…..”totes amaze!”

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Accessories

Blurry Leopard Print & The 3-Color Clutch

In life, we don’t get many opportunities to do what we love unfettered and with the aid of sponsorship. Thanks to Last Call Neiman Marcus, I got to go shopping….on their dime. They are in the middle of their “New Arrivals” event – basically lots of great pieces from Neiman Marcus but discounted up to 60% off! I scooped two pieces because, as I share with my clients, it’s about the right pieces, not lots of stuff. I’m continuously on

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Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Show

The Brimfield antiques fair in Massachusetts is a must-visit. The largest outdoor antiques show in the Northeast, stretching 1 mile down Route 20 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, started in 1950. It takes place three times a year (May, July and September) for six days. With more than 5,000 dealers from all over the country attending, there is something for everyone. Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show Where: Route 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts When: The 2014 dates are May 13–18, July 8–13 and September

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Rick Owens’ Spring/Summer 2014 Runway Show

Paris Fashion Week will never be the same…. It was almost an old fashioned Step Show….. The women were steppers that Owens had cast from four US sororities: the Washington Divas, the Soul Steppers, Momentum and the Zetas. The scowls were “grit face,” an expression “intended to intimidate the competition.” Rick Owens told press, “We’re rejecting conventional beauty, creating our own beauty.” Check it out….

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Instant Catch Up

I am so loving Instagram these days. It captures the fun and allows you to share glimpses of fabulosity (or otherwise) with others…some you don’t even know. For those of you who haven’t caught the Instagram wave yet (be careful – once you do, you’ll be hooked), I thought I’d share a few fun photos from my life. Enjoy!! There is sooooo much more I’d like to show you but if you want to take your voyeurism to another level,

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What to Know About the Spring 2014 Fashion Season

Very few sources will give you the “real” skinny on what you need to know for the Spring 2014 fashion weeks. So go to “the” source, Vogue. They give you 27 things to know and while some of them are totally weird, some are very insightful and should give you enough to chat-it-up with any fashion diva or don!

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It’s New York Fashion Week

#NYFW is here…but who cares? Anybody obsessed with fashion…. Anybody with cash to blow…. Anybody who wants to know what will be in the stores months from now (and act clarivoyant when you see it) If you’re a model….. If you’re a blogger who has avid fashion voyeurs as readers And likely a few others. We’ll be doing spotty coverage of a few choice events and happenings but just click the pic (and bookmark it), so you’ll be in-the-know the

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Contests & Giveaways

Use ASOS To Usher In Fall

Have you ever heard of ASOS? If not, you’re missing out on a retailer that does everything from bargain basement deals to high-end designer duds for men and women. They ship for next-to-nothing (and for free if you can find a promo code) and depending on what you get, you can make it work for less than in-store prices! We teamed up with ASOS to do a $200 giveaway! And I wanted to share the good news with you. For

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virtual book club, the execution of noa. p singleton
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From Left to Write: The Execution of Noa P. Singleton

I’m part of a virtual book club called From Left to Write and for July, we read this book called The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver. I’m excited to be part of this group because it gives me a chance to not only get back to something I love (reading!) but also to get some reviews that are wonderfully non-traditional. That said, you can read all of the reviews here; and mine is below. As I

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Houzz, home, interior decorating
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Weekend Musings

Traditional Kitchen by San Francisco Architects & Designers Taylor Lombardo Architects Scary? Yes but I’ve been thinking a lot about new homes, interior decorating crap, and the likes so Houzz is my new best friend ~ it’s like Pinterest for home/interior design freaks. The picture above is a look at my ideal kitchen ~ a place to entertain, not too formal, fully functional, spacious, and modern with an old-world feel. It would become my new office! Right now, I only

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movies, Fruitvale Station
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Movie: Fruitvale Station

This movie a must-see! Fruitvale Station tells the real story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was shot and killed by a San Francisco transit cop for a crime equal to “wrong place, wrong time.” In the face of Trayvon Martin conversations going on, the true power and poigance comes from the tragedy of a life cut short…..perhaps just as the best is about to begin. It opens Friday (tomorrow).

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DailyWorth Career Chic Council

Yay for me! DailyWorth selected me to be part of their Career Chic Council. As of now, I just know it means I’ll get a chance to share my insights on office fashion but, I’ll let you know what else and where you can see more as soon as I know….. Thanks DailyWorth for the honor!

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Oscar de la Renta for The Outnet

Let’s not mince words…. Everyone knows Oscar de la Renta Some of you know The Outnet (the discount sister site to Net-a-Porter) We all want a piece of the iconic designer to have, hold and pass along. Now it’s more possible than ever ….because Oscar de la Renta is coming to The Outnet ~ on February 26th! In the meantime, I want in deep want of this crystal and glass goldtone flower ring ~ what do you want?!

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Happy Valentine’s Day

I don’t actually celebrate it but, that doesn’t prevent me from wishing that everyone else who does enjoyed it! Since it was on Thursday, lots of folks are celebrating it today/this weekend. Tonight me and one of my besties are [belatedly] celebrating the day of love and sugar by just hanging out ~ doing around-the-house stuff and that’s perfect. I’m content to give and receive daily…. But I am “in love” with love ~ including these fabulous centerpieces that I

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Buzz

The Belle of the Ball

That was me! Not sure if I was supposed to be but, the 2013 Ambassadors Ball at Carnegie Library (across the street from the official ball) had a life of it’s own. I’d say less formal gala and more high-end party…… There was a fashion menagerie from long sundresses (yes, sundresses) to full-length formal ball gowns to shorter, zestier looks likely found at another event. That said, we had entertainment by Biz Markie and the wonderfully gorgeous and gracious Miss

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2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball

It’s time! Today I’ll be heading to the 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball and although POTUS and wife will not be in attendance, we’ve got a packed lineup including Biz Markie! This year’s Ambassadors Ball proceeds will go to benefit causes focused on improving & empowering young lives. Stay tuned later this week for pictures and interviews as I work the Red Carpet for the evening…. Follow the happenings at @AmbassadorBall Special guests will include: Miss USA Nana Meriwether Miss Teen

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