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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

2013/10/07

Events & Happenings

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….

2013/09/30

Stores & Sites to See

Pay Yourself to Shop

Sounds weird right? But it’s true ~ since you’re shopping, why not get a little back for what you spend?! If you shop using Ebates, you will! I discovered Ebates while at a conference earlier this year and even though I scooped these Chloe shades for nothing (gifted), I was enthralled by the concept of getting something more than a bill for shopping {sheepish grin}. Ok, so next you’re wondering if the stores you shop are available using ebates and

2013/09/13

Events & Happenings

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

2013/09/05

Just Because...

How Much Do You Have To Make To Be Successful?

I saw this article in the August 2013 Esquire and I had to share. I remember when I first moved to D.C. and I had a firm price in my mind of what I wanted to pay for my home based on my salary….which was great (or so I thought)! Then I started looking and I started adding up all of the little items that were getting to be costly like registering my car, etc. Needless to say, when it

2013/08/24

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

Eight Essentials Steps of Luxury Leather

Last week we talked about the history of leather and this week {still focused on an easy transition into fall}, I want you to know the essentials of luxury leather. First off, I give 100% credit to ahalife for providing this information. Sharing it with you just makes you more educated and savvy when you start looking… leather and components selection ~ to make a high quality piece, you need to start with high quality hides pattern making ~ nailing

2013/08/14

Clothing Maintenance & Organization

The History of Leather

Don’t act like you don’t know that I’m a hug fan of leather {or that I didn’t collaborate on a collection of leather goods earlier this year}. But before you can develop a true love for leather, at least know the history of leather! Leather went from being used to protect us from the elements to supplying us with footwear and handbags not to mention meat! Approximately half of all leather produced today is used to make shoes, and about

2013/08/07

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

2013/08/05

Could She Be Your Style Icon? Gaia Repossi

Her name: Gaia Repossi Her style ethos: “I think women look best when they’re not overdressed. Ease is chic.” What she wears: simple lines, always a heel, more solids than busy prints, balanced outfits, shows her ankles even with pants What I love/dislike: I love how she uses the shape of clothes to create interest and variation and appreciate her no-fuss approach to colors however, I’d want to see a bit more daring use of prints and patterns; and perhaps

2013/07/31

Stores & Sites to See

Where Are The Donuts

Whatever happened to the “donut”? It was a simple, uncomplicated piece of dough, fried and then dipped in some sugar. I venture to say it was the working man’s morning pick-me-up….and then it disappeared. What replaced it were low-fat options, organic ingredients, non-fried dough, and sausage biscuits. Gone are the days of Freddie’s Doughnuts (a longtime Buffalo, New York landmark) and in its place are Krispy Kreme’s and Dunkin Donuts. The original frycake has been redone to be less fat,

2013/06/10

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