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Besides warm weather, there’s one thing I’m particularly peached about this spring: ACCESSORIZING!
The right accoutrement can make or break an outfit. The quintessential example?  MK and Ashley Olsen, of course. While they look almost exactly alike, the twins each exude their own personal style — even when sharing a wardrobe — by adding unique accessories. Eclectic […]

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Hope,
What are the latest trends in leather jackets?
Always a classic, the leather jacket has made quite a comeback this season. Worn with everything from skinny jeans to floral dresses, the leather jacket is an essential item for every woman’s wardrobe.
I’m not all about trendy ruching and ruffles; if you purchase a clean-cut leather coat, I […]

Read the rest of Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Leather Jackets

Though there’s no doubt that I absolutely adore MK and Ashley Olsen — well, more Ashley than MK, but that’s another matter — I’ve yet to find a piece from their Elizabeth and James line that I really love. There are dresses I almost like, skirts I might wear, and jackets like this one.
This Elizabeth […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Elizabeth and James Hooded Jacket

A deep v-neck halter is a stylish alternative to a plain tank for summer 2008.
Wide leg pants were all over the spring 2008 runways.
Tribal-inspired prints are totally on-trend.
So, because the above three sentences are true, does that mean this Antik Batik turel halter jumpsuit is really hot?
Antik Batik turel halter jumpsuit, $165, Net-A-Porter.com

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It’s taken almost 14 years, but me thinks Consuelo Castiglioni — the designer behind Marni — has perfected her craft.
Check the evidence.
Marni’s patent shoulder bag, a vivid, vibrant green, is the epitome of artistic accoutrements. Does this not look like something you’d find at a modern art gallery? Pure patent leather has never looked so structured. […]

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Besides colour-blocking, the 2008 spring/summer season sees a lot of bright colours paired with understated neutrals. With a few neutral pieces acting as staples in your wardrobe, styling classic chic has never been so easy!
This colour-blocked skirt by Banana Republic is an essential A-line style. Coloured deep carob brown with a thick white band around the hem, […]

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I’m totally going to style a floppy wide-brim hat this summer, if for no other reason than to shield my alabaster skin from the sun’s rays.
I’m not totally convinced I could wear this silver sun hat by Lola, however. While I love the details — silver mylar braids, shaped cap, floppy brim — the silver metallic colour is […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Lola Silver Sun Hat

It’s April Fools Day, darlings, but there’s no fooling around here: Cut-out spectator pumps are spot-on style for this spring and summer.
We’ve seen the spectator evolve from closed to peep-toe, from soft-grained leather to shiny patent, –
And cut-outs are the latest twist.
I’m loving several styles by Linea Paolo, available in fresh colours like lilac and […]

Read the rest of Cut-Out Spectator Pumps | Linea Paolo and L.A.M.B.

Let’s get real, –
Why would I pay 750 dollars for something I could get for free from my Great Aunt Ethel’s closet? –
This Pucci tunic is totally Mischa Barton, right?
Emilio Pucci star print tunic, $750, Net-A-Porter.com

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Emilio Pucci Star Print Tunic