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Net-A-Porter is having a sale, and look what I found while I was scooping up bargains!
Smart shoes by Marc Jacobs, – 
Combining the sweetness of a peep-toe, the sophisticated styling of a slingback, and the slickness of patent leather.
All wrapped up in a beautiful nude hue that wears wonderful and stuck on a 4-inch heel, I […]

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I am looking to buy a Tiffany cut out heart ring sterling silver in a size 8. They have discontinued it — any suggestions?
Tiffany’s original Cutout heart ring in sterling silver is currently available on the Tiffany website — though not in a size 8.
I’ve a feeling what you’re after is actually Tiffany’s Open Heart ring, designed by […]

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Of course I’m thrilled whenever ThisNext sends me products to test, so imagine my glee when I received a bottle of OPI’s nail lacquer in my mailbox!
Lately I’ve been all about OPI’s India Collection — specifically the colour ‘Keys to my Karma’ — but with June right around the corner, I wanted to try out a bubbly, bright pink. […]

Read the rest of OPI Nail Lacquer | Beautiful and Bright!

Loooooooooove!
These Burberry strappy gladiator sandals are absolutely luxurious.
Stacked 5 inches tall on a wooden heel, these platform sandals are slick, strappy, –
Precisely what I need. The curvature of these Burberry shoes is incredibly appealing, and paired with lizard-embossed leather, I’ve a feeling these sandals would make great companions for my feet this summer.
And just when […]

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The great thing about a woven tote is that whether made from plastic or the softest nappa leather, it looks classy. I’m loving both of these over-sized totes by Bottega Veneta and Banana Republic — from rich brown colouring to spacious interiors, either tote is worthy to be carried.
Bottega Veneta – a design house famous for styling […]

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Speed Racer stripes!
Christina Ricci is definitely not the first person who comes to my mind when I think of style icons, but like most actresses in Hollywood, there are certain pieces of clothing she wears that I’d wear, too.
Check out her J.Crew striped kelly jacket. It’s a classic box cut, with three-quarter sleeves, a three-button front, and a chic crewneck. […]

Read the rest of Get the Look | Christina Ricci | J.Crew Striped Kelly Jacket

 
Carrying a heavy tote in summer is hot.
And by hot I mean sweaty, uncomfortable, and not desirable.
I’d much more handle a small clutch that can carry my essentials. That’s why this Cole Haan croc-print wallet is so appealing.
Available in cherry or chocolate, this genuine croc-embossed leather wallet features gold-tone hardware, canvas lining, and tonal topstitching.
Cole […]

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They certainly weren’t created with tanlines in mind, but I still love these adorable vintage-inspired swimsuits by Very Sexy® Victoria’s Secret.
The retro balconet and bandeau tops are spot-on style for this summer. Both tops have a chic sensibility that is a refreshing departure from typical triangle bikini tops. These tops also feature removable halter straps and underwire support.
The bottoms of both suits […]

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The boyfriend blazer is back.
OK, I’ll admit, the boyfriend blazer was back last summer, but it took a year for the style to grow on me.
Like other menswear-inspired pieces, these blazers wear large, hang below the hips, and look effortlessly elegant when juxtaposed with the ultra-feminine.
Worn over a silk dress, or over a poet-style blouse paired […]

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Unlike Lauren Conrad’s over-priced clothing line, Gabriella Cortese’s designs for Antik Batik — specifically these fringed suede boots — are a worthy buy. All quality, inspired by global style and free-spiritedness, these Antik Batik fringed suede boots are nothing if not a great alternative to Uggs.
While I certainly wouldn’t wear them everyday, I’ve a feeling these booties would make a […]

Read the rest of Get the Look | Lauren Conrad | Antik Batik Fringed Suede Boots

Check, check, check it out!
So I was just perusing ShopBop’s offerings for their FABulous extra 25 percent off sale, and found a few items that qualify, a few items that don’t, –
And ALL things that are worth a closer look.
I’m especially loving the few jackets marked down by one of my favourite designers, Diane von […]

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I love almost anything J.Crew, but I think I’m loving this button-down because it is such a departure from J.Crew’s typical professional dress shirts.
First, the fit is different – The fit is slim-lined to hug the body just slightly more than a boyfriend shirt.
Second, the fabric — Shimmering cotton lamé is lightweight and perfect for when weather […]

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Menswear is really hard to wear correctly, especially if you’re a woman.
Basic logic, right?
You’d be surprised how many women I see who think themselves super-stylish, wandering around in too-baggy, menswear-inspired trousers. Seriously, runway to real life is an art.
Enter Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The boys behind Proenza Schouler know how to tailor menswear to a woman’s body.
That’s […]

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Mostly recognized for her flowing romantic gowns and hints of femininity, I guess Alberta Ferretti was attempting to channel a Grecian goddess with this toga-ish mini dress.
‘Attempting’ is, of course, the operative word, because this dress falls short on the fabulous meter (and I’m not talking about the hemline).
While the Net-a-Porter editors think it brilliant, […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Alberta Ferretti Double Layered Mini Dress