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Shopbop Friends and Family Sale

16 Apr 2014
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Now that April 15th, the dreaded tax day has come and gone, it’s time to take that refund and apply it towards the missing pieces in your wardrobe. If you recall,  I’ve done some major spring cleaning, and my closet finally has empty space for some new goodies. The ShopBop Friends & Family Sale is a favorite around here, and this season’s deal has arrived! Use code INTHEFAMILY14 to get 25% off (up from the normal 20%!) on nearly any purchase at ShopBop and East Dane, but act quickly. Not only do the site’s best pieces sell out quickly during these sale periods, but the code will only work for a few days. SHOP THE SHOPBOP FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE NOW! And now for the Top 20 that are in my... Read More

Fashion Formula

14 Apr 2014
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 Rag and Bone Varsity Sweater, $395.00 The Real Deal. When this tennis sweater on steroids hit the runways last fall, I wasn’t sure how it would translate to real life. I knew that I couldn’t wear the oversized sweater with a short skirt, as I am vertically challenged, but I knew that I could put my own spin on it. Hailing from the 80’s, this v-neck look is reminiscent of a dad sweater, but that’s cool with me. Why I bought it. I wanted to add a sporty twist to my wardrobe, forgoing the standard white T-shirt, without looking like a tennis pro. I added universally liked boyfriend jeans and open-toe sandals to the sweater equipped with a real plunging neckline. Easy, chic, flattering, and perfect for... Read More

Alexander Wang For H&M

13 Apr 2014
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Over the weekend at Coachella, Alexander Wang sneakily announced his collaboration with power-retailer H&M over instagram causing tidal waves over the fashion community. Judging by the success of Isabel Marant’s H&M collab o ‘ lab, it can only make sense that this marriage will work out. Wang is part of the new breed of designers that have managed to become household names while retaining their status among the downtown-cool set. To top if off, his energy is infectious. Field lights cut on as a countdown clock appears, check out the cryptic take on the basketball shot clock, ended with the numbers 11:06, see: 15 second video below. When the timer runs out, “WANG X H&M” pops up alongside the numbers 11:06 — it’s probably safe to... Read More

Blue Crush

09 Apr 2014
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Now that we can peel off our winter layers and revel in the fact that today will be in the mid-50’s!, spring has finally sprung. My closet is as clean as a whistle, and although I wonder what mother nature will pull on us next week, I won’t put away my lightweight coats just yet. The good news is, I can finally see what has been hiding in the back of my closet, now that I have some space. The state of this affair always had the added bonus of finding fresh new pieces to fill that empty space. If that was the motivation behind my cleaning, so be it. Somebody, somewhere will be happy to own my stuff. My threads have had to deal... Read More

A Love Affair

07 Apr 2014
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Not to exaggerate, but I think I may have finally found my soul mate. Well, at least an accessories soul mate. This weekend, the first stellar sunny one of spring’s nature, I took out my littlest spring accessories which instantly lightened my load. My favorite backpacks from this fall will shrink into an adorable itty-bitty thing for spring, just large enough to hold only the uttermost essentials. Thanks to these new handle tops and detachable cross-body straps (most of them come equipped with the hands-free option), they’re much easier to carry than a clutch. Check out one of my new favorite crushes, especially this all-white beauty below from Laura Vela. fay color block bomber jacket// revolve clothing tank top // essie spring polish photo: Lydia Hudgens It’s... Read More

Desert Storm

04 Apr 2014
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What do Birkenstocks, mirrored sunglasses, and loads of fringe have in common? You guessed it, it’s almost music festival season. If luck would have it that you’re going to the neon carnival that is Coachella, consider yourself a lucky dog. There are going to be daytime pool parties galore sponsored by the likes of H&M, Nylon, and Guess, among the many, great music, and lots of nudity. JK about the nudity. But one thing is certain: it’s going to be a style bonanza of epic proportions. Whether you bump into the bohemian bombshells in their peasant blouses and ankle boots (ahem, Kate Bosworth) or the high-end hipsters in skinny jeans and crop tops — you will want to fit in one way or another. Betting... Read More

Test Driving a Trend

02 Apr 2014
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Among one of the great questions of life is should one ever wear a skirt over pants? I have been deliberately eschewing this Spring fashion trend of wearing skirts over pants, but let’s focus a minute on this layering technique. I can distinctly remember the look of tiny bondage skirts over tight black pants worn in the 90’s, better known as S.O.P, which always looked a bit trashy. The combination of ball gowns worn over pants seen on the red carpets of late, can only be rocked by Emma Watson and none other. So where does that leave us mere mortals? It is an unwritten rule that petite women should never wear skirts over pants because a. vertically challenged in the calf and thigh department,... Read More

Transitions

31 Mar 2014
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I spent the rainy March weekend cleaning out my closet. My mantra is it shouldn’t take me longer than 10 minutes to get dressed but I have struggled of late to make this happen. The challenge stems from not being able to find items quickly and efficiently in my closet. Are you with me here?  It always amazes me how when I de-clutter the stuff that just lingers in my closet, I don’t miss it. I started purging my clothes, and then moved to housewares and old CD’s. I found this picture for inspiration to start. photo: The Container Store Then I started tearing it apart. But before you do anything drastic, there are certain rules of thumb that I abide by when I start my... Read More
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