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Charlize Theron in Christian Dior: J’Adore Charlize

Just call her Miss Dior. At the premiere of her new film, “Young Adult,” in New York City last week, Charlize Theron stayed dedicated to her tried and true label. If you were the couture fashion house, wouldn’t you want to dress her for every occasion, too? This just goes to show there is nothing … Continue reading “Charlize Theron in Christian Dior: J’Adore Charlize”

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Yves Saint Laurent Maryna 105 Pump: It’s Not All Black and White

Call it a double standard. Thanks to so many neutral options that work just as well, you won’t spot me carrying a black bag. When it comes to my shoes, I don’t feel the same way. Everyone needs black shoes, whether it’s to tie an outfit together, keep it grounded, or allow for that punchy … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Maryna 105 Pump: It’s Not All Black and White”

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Yves Saint Laurent Soft Ponyskin Top-Handle Cabas: What a Difference a Print Makes

Is it the cold weather that makes pony hair so comforting this time of year? Whatever it is, something is in the air because I can’t get enough of the softly lush stuff. Just when you thought the Cabas was inevitably inching its way towards ubiquity, Yves Saint Laurent whipped it up in a delicious … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Soft Ponyskin Top-Handle Cabas: What a Difference a Print Makes”

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Top 5 Shoes You’ll Want at All Costs: Barneys Hits the Bull’s Eye

There is nothing better than getting your hands on a pair of shoes you want, not just because the price has been reduced, but because you just really want them. Buying something simply because it’s on sale is still a waste of money, but buying shoes from the Barneys sale is likely to fill a … Continue reading “Top 5 Shoes You’ll Want at All Costs: Barneys Hits the Bull’s Eye”

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Yves Saint Laurent Walky Two-Tone Textured-Leather Tote: I’ve Been Framed

A big, black screen has never looked so good. While it may be a buzzkill when it comes to watching your favorite TV show, framing negative-space is brilliant on a tote. Yves Saint Laurent’s bold off-white frame on its bold black bag has a great optical quality. It’s also an upgraded play on color-blocking – … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Walky Two-Tone Textured-Leather Tote: I’ve Been Framed”

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Top 5 Good-Time Tights: Black is the New Bold

Who ever said black is boring? At least, not when it comes to tights. When the colder temperatures demand you cover your legs, variety is the spice of life. Colorful tights can look childlike in a flash, especially when you’re doing cocktail attire. The best evening tights demand glamorous sophistication and still say, let’s party! … Continue reading “Top 5 Good-Time Tights: Black is the New Bold”

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