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Michael Kors Fall 2012 Collection: The Great Outdoors

Aside from a big, glamorous slice of elegant Americana fashion, there’s one thing you can expect from a Michael Kors show: they are always celebrity-packed. This time, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Angelica Houston, Debra Messing, Nina Garcia, Rachel Zoe, and Brad Goreski all made appearances. (Funny enough, as we were exiting Brad was in … Continue reading “Michael Kors Fall 2012 Collection: The Great Outdoors”

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Tory Burch Fall 2012 Collection: Lady and the Tramp

A pale-aqua carpet ran the length of the runway, setting the mood of a luxurious hotel. No coincidence – the concept of Tory Burch’s Fall collection was “prim girl who’s under the spell of the wrong kind of guy,” a guy she has met at a hotel. Our lady is something of a rebel, and … Continue reading “Tory Burch Fall 2012 Collection: Lady and the Tramp”

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Show Me the Marni: One-Track Mind

It’s an old – and often rightly spoken – fashion rule to avoid wearing a single designer from head to toe (the one exception being when you’re sitting front row at that designer’s show). But when it comes to Marni, this law, along with a handful of others, flies out the window. Someone needs to … Continue reading “Show Me the Marni: One-Track Mind”

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The Five Rainy-Day Essentials: Blame It On the Rain

I hate the rain, mostly just because I’m usually so unprepared it makes everything more miserable. But if you avoid getting wet and chilled, and once-dreary downpours could even be fun. It’s all about attitude…and accessories! If you’ve got the right gear to look forward to wearing, the rest will fall into place. Here are … Continue reading “The Five Rainy-Day Essentials: Blame It On the Rain”

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Burberry Leather-Sleeved Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat: An Ace Up Your Sleeve

I just scored a foxy coat from The Row sample sale: the sleeves and shoulder are leather, the rest cashmere, and I love it to death. So much that I’m actually now wishing for cold weather because I need to wear it daily. It’s also made me realize that incorporating leather in small doses makes … Continue reading “Burberry Leather-Sleeved Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat: An Ace Up Your Sleeve”

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Top 5 Bright Coats: Brights Win the Cold-Weather Fight

Ask any fashion editor and they will tell you, the statement coat is the investment piece of the season. Well, nothing makes a statement like a powerful shot of bright color! If you think about it, a vivid hue makes perfect sense when it comes to coats; simply big sheaths of fabric for keeping us … Continue reading “Top 5 Bright Coats: Brights Win the Cold-Weather Fight”

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