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Top 5 Festive Clutches

Top 5 Festive Clutches: Tis the Season to be Folly

Embrace the folly, and the jolliness will follow. All the exuberance that comes with the holiday season allows for a sense of play. Go ahead, break the rules and make a fashion faux pas on purpose. When done right, your tongue-in-cheek blunder can be the ultimate exception.

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Charlotte Olympia Tiara Sandal

Charlotte Olympia Tiara Sandal: Cinderella’s Slipper

This sandal is straight out of a fairy tale. With the sparkling canary satin and crystal-encrusted tiara, it’s the modern Cinderella slipper.

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Charlotte Olympia Decodent Sandals

Charlotte Olympia Decodent Sandals: Walk of Fame

At first glance, the spell checker in me was irritated by “decodent,” only to realize it was a play on Art Deco. Clever. The glimmering heels were inspired by golden era movie theaters like the Pantages (I have season tickets and still I spend as much time marveling at the ceiling as I do the stage!).

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Tadashi Shoji Flounce Skirt Dress: Sheer Luck

It’s easy to find a good dress, but a good dress at a good price? That’s the challenge! So when I saw this black Tadashi Shoji, I knew I was in luck. Sheer paneling is in, and the horizontal bands on this LBD serve the trend well. It’s the kind of sophisticated yet casual dress … Continue reading “Tadashi Shoji Flounce Skirt Dress: Sheer Luck”

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Charlotte Olympia Gigi Fringe Wedge: Pink Friday

The Great Gatsby has the fashion world in a ‘20s tizzy, but this flapper fringe is not the look. Even in the famous era of excess, I can bet Fitzgerald himself would tell Charlotte Olympia to tone it down. As if covering the entire wedge in bright pink strands wasn’t enough, there’s a pompom on … Continue reading “Charlotte Olympia Gigi Fringe Wedge: Pink Friday”

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Charlotte Olympia Carmen Signature Shoes: Three Cheers

Chiara and I snatched up the same pair of metallic Charlotte Olympia Carmen wedges earlier this week in Dallas. We were twins for the day (we would have been triplets if they were available in Tina’s size – she promptly ordered them). Normally matching your GFs is a faux pas, but these are so worth … Continue reading “Charlotte Olympia Carmen Signature Shoes: Three Cheers”

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