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Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Alba are just a few of the celebrities styling Charlie Lapson handbags, and it’s easy to see why.
My latest obsession, Charlie Lapson handbags are quality leather creations derived from skins like croc and calf. Each bag is uniquely designed to suit every kind of woman. From sporty satchels to […]

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This Aminaka Wilmont trompe l’oeil mannequin dress reminds me of those iron-on image aprons featuring a scantily clad female torso that’s worn by a really fat man at a trailer park barbeque.
‘Trompe l’oeil’ translates ‘cheat the eye’, but by wearing this dress you cheat yourself out of looking good.
Net-A-Porter editors say this Aminaka Wilmont sheath is “quite possibly, […]

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Pendants are still fair game for fresh style this summer, but I am loving large, borderline gaudy baubles in bright colours.
My favourites I’ve found so far are available at J.Crew — no surprise there!
Check out this beaded paisley necklace. Designed in the most vibrant blue, these resin beads are hand knotted on a sturdy cotton thread, and fastened […]

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The Editors’ Notes on Net-A-Porter say this Bodyamr Dravtu silk jersey pantsuit “is a great look for modern-vintage evening wear.”
And that’d be totally correct, if the definition of great was synonymous with super ugly.
Bodyamr Dravtu silk jersey pantsuit, $1598.90 $542, Net-A-Porter.com

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There are certain sales a woman should never pass up.
This is one of them.
A beautiful braided and woven leather belt by Michael Kors, 4 inches wide with a seriously chic collar stud closure, this belt would complete any outfit.
Available in chocolate or camel, this Michael Kors belt can be cinched high on your waist, or […]

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I’m all about classic styles coming back as chic, but Marc Jacobs has taken it too far, –
Check out his Great-Aunt-Grandmother-bed-dress-inspired sheath.
The fact that it’s Italian silk is appealing, but super soft silk is trumped by an awful orchid print. Pair that pattern with a style that’s better suited for senior citizens, and you’ve got 995 dollars worth of ugly.
So I’m […]

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Just like wicker and rattan, — two staples of spring and summer, — this weave cuff is absolutely appropriate for ringing in the new season.
Kenneth Jay Lane is known for his simple but innovative jewelry designs, and this cuff is no exception.
22k electroplated gold, this Kenneth Jay Lane cuff is nickel-free (read: if the plating fades, […]

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Check, check, check it out!
Victoria Beckham, last seen popping out of an oversized bag while posing for design genius Marc Jacobs, is now featured in said designer’s latest ad getting a grip on a Marc Jacobs collection handbag.
The concept sounds cute, right? And it is, –
Until you look at the ad.
All too-tanned and dressed in taupe, –
Is […]

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Animal prints are classic; although they’re frequently stamped on trendy pieces — 50s wasp-waist skirts and platform heels – an animal print sweater is a piece you’ll keep in your wardrobe for several seasons.
I love a chic, fitted cardi done in a neutral print, like these designs by Bruno Manetti and Forever 21. Bruno Manetti’s animal print cardigan is pure […]

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No wonder Anya Hindmarch has been honoured for the past two years as Accessory Designer of the Year at the Glamour Awards: She’s got such a unique design sense! I’ve yet to meet someone who wouldn’t carry her namesake designs.
I’m loving her series of mirrored shoulderbags for this season, especially this smooth calf leather boho-esque […]

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Dressing right for this spring and summer is all about including some tribal influences and safari style in your wardrobe. 2008’s classic uniform includes anything done in a crisp khaki — jackets, shirt dresses, or skirts – cinched with a fabulous skinny belt in a bright colour. I’m loving khaki skirts that hit just above the knee, done in a […]

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Hope,
I need to find some stylish shorts for this summer. Can you tell me some lengths and styles that would work for someone 5′ 5″ or shorter? Thanks for your help! 
Blame it on my alabaster complexion, but I’ve always sworn by bermuda shorts when warmer weather starts. This summer, though, I’m so loving the wide variety of shorter shorts that I […]

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I’m all about totes for carrying around everyday essentials, and there’s something so classic about a tote done in black and white. I prefer to carry a canvas tote for my day-to-day activities, but a leather tote is an elegant option for put-together, professional look.
Jill Stuart — a designer famous for her black-and-white designs and soft colour palettes […]

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Any of my close friends understand my absolute love for anything neutral in hue — whether it comes in the form of makeup, clothing, or accessories.
It only makes sense then that I’d fall head over five-inch-high heels for these GORGEOUS Versace croc-stamped leather and woven raffia sandals.
I’m not normally one to be attracted to anything too abstract, […]

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