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Fri, Feb 5 2010

Alexander Wang Mirte Laced Zip Boots

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Just as I was about to cancel my Marie Claire subscription to downsize on the amount of mags that show up in my mailbox every month, I spot this editorial featuring Alexander Wang’s Mirte Laced...

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Fri, Feb 5 2010

Bust a Sweat

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Once regarded as the item to wear when lounging around the house, the sweatshirt has taken a more stylized approach (like the ones seen above and below at Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2009 show). Don’t...

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Fri, Feb 5 2010

Dr. Martens for Jean Paul Gaultier Over the Knee Boots

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Not exactly new news, but how hot are these Dr. Martens for Jean Paul Gaultier Over the Knee Boots? Word buzzed on the internet last summer about the two collaborating for this Fall/Winter 2009-2010 line....

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Mon, Feb 1 2010

My Net-a-Porter Wish List

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Despite the fact that I often put stuff in my shopping cart and then click off the site before I submit my debit card number and complete my order, I LOVE net-a-porter.com. The site is filled with great...

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Thu, Jan 21 2010

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target

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You know how I feel about some of these designer collaborations, but these pics were too cute to pass up. The Fashion Bomb (where I moonlight as their Beauty Correspondent) via Nitrolicious has the scoop...

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Thu, Jan 7 2010

Get This: Marc by Marc Jacobs Laptop Case

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OK, so you don’t actually need to have a designer laptop sleeve, but if you will just look and see how hot this one is, I’m sure you can make room in your budget for it. I spotted the Marc...

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Thu, Jan 7 2010

Vivienne Westwood for Lee Jeans

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Fab British stylist (and friend in my head) Marian Kihogo has the scoop on a new designer collaboration between one of my favorite designers Vivienne Westwood (remember when Naomi Campbell infamously...

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Mon, Jan 4 2010

42 Hot Designer Bags Under $250

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A little bit of luxe is all it takes to spruce up your wardrobe. If your budget is taking a serious dive this new year, check out 42 hot desigaer bags under $250: ...

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Thu, Dec 17 2009

Party Perfect Plus Size Dresses from Monif C

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(above “Carmen” Leopard Ruched Dress, $180) If you got a little something extra, check out these FAB plus-size dresses from designer Monif C: Understand that ‘plus size’ refers...

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Wed, Dec 16 2009

Festive New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas

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While you’re all out decked to the 9s and ringing in the New Year at some fancy shindig, I’ll be under the covers at the stroke of midnight watching a DVD marathon of Curb Your Enthusiasm....

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Mon, Dec 7 2009

Louise Goldin for Topshop Spike Heels

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I’m not a fan of designer collaborations (the hype, the lines, the crazed fans knocking each other over, the lack of quality, etc.) but when I saw some of the shoes that will debut in British designer...

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Tue, Dec 1 2009

Stop Sweating Me

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Move over Bill Cosby, this season’s sweaters are anything but basic. Keep warm and look dazzingly stylish in asymmetrical styles, bold colors, and embellishment. Alexander Wang Lattice bobble oversized...

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Mon, Nov 23 2009

How to Be Stylish in Your 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

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I’m less than 2 years shy of sliding into my 30s. I’m not stressed about it (at least not yet) because I’m actually excited about being in my 40s. You’d have to be blind not to...

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Mon, Nov 23 2009

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Mirror Heart Evening Bag + More!

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So yesterday I spent a good part of my Sunday afternoon waiting on line to get inside Marc by Marc Jacobs’ accessories store at the corner of Bleecker St. and Perry St. in NYC’s East Village....

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Thu, Nov 19 2009

Hot Cold Weather Accessories

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Just because the temperature drops, it doesn’t mean your fashion sense should, too. Check out some hot cold weather accessories that will upgrade your style this winter (you can even use them to...

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