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John Galliano Spring 2011

Always a showman and never one-upped, John Galliano presented another breathtaking namesake collection that literally had some guests tearing up. Each outfit in the show was one-of-a-kind, representing an artwork by painters like Jean Cocteau, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Chaim Soutine and Marc Chagall–all of whom were cajoled by the aspiring French actress Mari Lani … Continue reading “John Galliano Spring 2011”

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Obermeyer Violet Fleece Hat

This is just way too cute to pass up. She will need a hat for the cold weather and why wouldn’t she want to wear flowers sprouting from the top of her head? It is so fun! It has just a big of sparkles to give it a fashion statement. The fleece is soft and … Continue reading “Obermeyer Violet Fleece Hat”

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Uterque

Since so many of us are traveling now that it’s finally summer, I thought I would highlight another popular European chain of boutiques. You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but Uterque is owned by the same folks behind Zara. The boutiques have the same minimalist-sleek decor as Zara stores, but they’re a lot darker, … Continue reading “Uterque”

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Bimba & Lola

I went to Madrid a few months ago to visit a friend who moved there for work. While the gorgeous city has got every designer brand you could think of (and many of them are conveniently close to the city’s major museums!), the best discovery I made while I was there was Bimba & Lola. … Continue reading “Bimba & Lola”

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Prada Summer Hats

Clearly there’s a woman out there daring enough to wear one of these eccentric Prada summer hats! I stopped in my tracks and had to snap a few pictures of these hats as they were so unique and so embellished–and weighty–that they resembled more works of art than actual accessories to be worn. Do you … Continue reading “Prada Summer Hats”

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Summer Ruffle Hat

Hats are a must for summer and these reversible with a ruffle trim are for sure a MUST! The two color choices make sure the hat matches everything she wears. The hat is double layered to ensure harmful rays do not shine through. There is a self tie strap to keep hat from flying off. … Continue reading “Summer Ruffle Hat”

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