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Top 5 Lacey Looks: A New Lease on Lace

Remember a time when lace used to be stuffy and Victorian, fit for prissy old ladies and high-necked wedding dresses? I hardly do either. The new breed is not your grandmother’s lace, far from it – but it’s not too lingerie-like either. We have no desire to look like walking doilies, but rather than going … Continue reading “Top 5 Lacey Looks: A New Lease on Lace”

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Top 5 Embellished Clutches: Get Your Rocks On

I love to adorn myself in chic stones – so why shouldn’t I expect my clutches to feel the same way? Sometimes we’re in minimal moods (I’m more of a sleek and simple kind of girl at the end of the day), but every once in awhile there is no denying more is more – … Continue reading “Top 5 Embellished Clutches: Get Your Rocks On”

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Look of the Week: Office Snob

The power suit is officially extinct. An overly conservative, matchy-matchy look will outdate you, no matter where you work. The forward office snob knows true professionalism comes in the well-conceived mix. You want a look that declares you’re as savvy about your personal style as you are about your career. Office-appropriate doesn’t have to mean … Continue reading “Look of the Week: Office Snob”

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Red Valentino Floral-Print Satin Dress: Cherry Blossom Girl

Didn’t make it to the Cherry Blossom Festival? I know, taking in the plethora of uplifting pink flowers is one of the best ways to usher in the in-bloom season. So if the girl can’t get to the flowers, make the blossoms come to the girl. Red Valentino‘s dress is both elegant and adorable, with … Continue reading “Red Valentino Floral-Print Satin Dress: Cherry Blossom Girl”

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Red Valentino Bow Tote: Big Bow Chic

The big, vivacious Valentino bow: don’t be mistaken by the delightful high-end connotation of the “Valentino” name. The bow look is for froth and novelty; it’s not meant to be toted like a timeless heirloom. Thankfully, Red Valentino prices their collection exactly right, and this buttery pale camel tote is a fun piece that’s okay … Continue reading “Red Valentino Bow Tote: Big Bow Chic”

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Look of the Week: Wine Country Snob

From the modestly humble to the over-the-top luxurious, vineyards in Napa Valley wine country are an enchanting way to spend the day for one reason. Do I even need to say it? An excuse to drink wine when the sun is up! Whether you’re a “Sideways”-esque connoisseur, a casual observer, or your attitude is “I … Continue reading “Look of the Week: Wine Country Snob”

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