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Fashion Week Virgin: Awkward but Proud

Not too long ago (less than a week ago, actually), I was stressing the NYC housing market and hustling like any other out-of-towner trying to make it in this city.

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Bad Girls Need Nice Things Too

Bad Girls Need Nice Things Too

There seems to be a relatively consistent image of what a successful woman should wear, from hair and makeup to clothes and shoes. While fitting this mold isn’t a bad thing, sometimes a girl just wants to branch out, toughen things up a little bit.

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Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Cool in Collars

Is there ever truly a new trend that doesn’t reference an element of our past? I would say no, especially in this case.

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Game of Thrones Jewels: Fire and Ice

Game of Thrones is the best TV show ever produced. It’s crazy to think that a production with such a grand, massive scale is made just for the silver screen. Even with that, I can’t get enough. I’ve had to start reading the books to get my fix. And it will definitely take a while … Continue reading “Game of Thrones Jewels: Fire and Ice”

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Gingham Style Jewels: It’s a Mad, Plaid World

You normally see plaid on picnic blankets, flannel shirts, and your old college professor’s blazer. But now the pattern has jumped off cloth and onto gleaming precious metals. Whether abstract or full-on gingham style, these jewels are plaid and proud. They’re the perfect addition of graphic glint to this season’s stripe and polka dot crazes. … Continue reading “Gingham Style Jewels: It’s a Mad, Plaid World”

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Best Brass Jewels: Breast-Plated

There’s a sense of old world glam with large brass jewels. They’re the kind of pieces that graced the necks and arms of Ancient Egyptian royalty who sought to show off their wealth and power. Reminiscent of armor (just not as backbreakingly heavy!) like the kind Joan of Arc would have worn, these statement cuffs … Continue reading “Best Brass Jewels: Breast-Plated”

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