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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 […]

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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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How do you feel about penny loafers? There’s a really cute pair on page 229 of March’s Lucky magazine. I love the whole men’s/schoolboy look, but what would you pair them with to avoid looking like an elementary-ed teacher?
I feel like penny loafers haven’t been done right since 1995 when Alicia Silverstone rocked them in […]

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Forget 50s-inspired ‘chic’ (can we even call them that?) trend-followers cinching their waists with a belt so thick it wears more like a corset, wasp-waisting themselves in pencil skirts, sucking in and holding breath for shape’s sake, –
Wearing a belt for Spring/Summer 2008 is a breath of fresh air.
Forgetting past years of 4-inch and thicker standards […]

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To dress daringly — be it baring your décolletage in a low-neckline, or showing your gams in a minute mini — is dramatic, but to make it exotic, try throwing in a little print (animal, that is.)
I’m thinking a leopard-print coat by Dior that’s more fresh than spring flowers, and French Sole ballet shoes that […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | AH-mazing Animal Prints

It’s ironic how someone so eccentric can design dresses so classic and elegant, but it just proves that fashion truly is Betsey Johnson’s forte. Her awareness of self is so obvious in each of her creations; she doesn’t follow trends or design clothing that’s stylish for 5 seconds or less. She designs what she loves, […]

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I am all about staying warm when cool cumulonimbus clouds roll in, signifying that soon snow will fly and sun will be sent South for vacation.
These elbow-length gloves by Portolano are a mix of practicality and perfection, keeping my hands — and arms — warm while dressing me with the softest of style. Like I’m […]

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Perfect for that awkward August-September-October segue, the sweater dress provides a certain warmth and an undeniable style.

Phillip Lim sweater Dress, $630, Net-A-Porter.com
While this waffle knit, cashmere/cotton blend creation from 3.1 Phillip Lim will run you upwards of $630, I’ve taken the liberty of finding some similarly-shaped smocks for less than half the price.
One boasts thick-banded […]

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Sweet summer days are best enjoyed with a cool drink in hand, complemented by the perfect LWD and a pair of easy sandals, peep-toes, or in my case, slingbacks.
These are my top picks for summer slingbacks, from luxurious and pricey to almost-as-luxurious and definitely affordable.
1. Chloe, $442, full-grain leather, leather insole and sole. Available at bluefly.com.

2. Cole Haan, […]

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And they said dressing for less was impossible. Well, ladies, it’s quite possible. In fact, I’d venture to say that it’s a sure thing.
Dressing for less does not mean you sacrifice any style or quality. Quite the contrary. And it’s so easy to do.
1. Search for sales. Just because something is full price is not a sure […]

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Sure, every summer schedule is full of bikinis, barbeques, and beach-bon-fires, but for someone fair-skinned like myself, it’s also full of potential – sun — burns.
And what better to protect my alabaster glow and blonde hair with than a stylish hat?
Whether you opt for a classic baseball cap, or a pucci-printed bucket cap, wearing a hat […]

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Oh sweet summer, full of babydolls, jersey knits, and LWDs. In a season where style has endless possibilities, Yoana Baraschi’s silk eyelet dress stands out from the crowd.
Light enough to wear even in the hottest heat, dark enough to carry into fall, and sheen enough to segue from day to night — it’s the perfect […]

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My favourite things always include the colour gold, and most likely black, and always boast some wild options.
Dolce & Gabbana’s cinched tote is all chic with its classic cinched-closure, wool felt, and gold hardware.
With its dainty pintucked detailing, and me in a fabulous pair of sky-high heels, I’m ready for whatever the week throws at […]

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I first fell for woven leather because of my personal aesthetic preferences. After doing some research, I realized that beside its eye-catching excellence and dainty detailing, carrying a woven leather bag is a wise decision because of the strong, sturdy, and structured nature of the handbag. Even in the case of a Michael Kors rattan clutch, the flimsy rattan is reinforced by […]

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While beaching or cottaging may bring out the worst in weekend wear for some — terrycloth or jogging pants – for me such end of week getaways are the perfect opportunity to fulfill my romantic notions of class and good taste. And take it from me, you can’t have the latter if you are wearing a terrycloth lounge […]

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