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Bangles are BIG style for this season. Whether you layer bangles, wear them alone, or mix and match precious metals — arm candy is arguably spring/summer’s most essential accoutrement.
Check out Kenneth Jay Lane’s clear resin jewelry on sale at Nordstrom, featuring two styles for under 30 dollars.
It’s a sweet deal I’m getting in on before […]

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I’m looking for a string of pearls, preferably about 24 inches in length, that isn’t too expensive. What are your suggestions?
The cost of a rope of pearls is affected by the same factors as a diamond or other precious stone; size, shape, and clarity all have an influence on price.
That being said, I’ve found you a […]

Read the rest of Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Where to Find a Pearl Necklace

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.

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 […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Marc Jacobs Collection Printed Silk Dress

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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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 […]

Read the rest of Dare to Compare | Jill Stuart and Mossimo for Target

I am SO excited about styling a pair of Hunter wellies this spring! It seems like since we’ve hit March, things are happening faster — Easter is less than three weeks away, Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend, –
And the snow is melting.
Well, not quite, but after next week, green grass is set to start […]

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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 […]

Read the rest of Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Penny Loafers

I’m so sure you’ve all started prepping for Valentine’s day — if not plans, then outfits at least — and if not, you’ve still got 3 full days left.
For fresh inspiration, I’ve compiled some of my favourite dress picks for this upcoming sacred day of love, and whether you’re single and ready to mingle or […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Oh Valentine’s, Day That I Love

Hope,
I’m looking for a versatile, classic pair of rainboots. I’m considering the original Hunter boots in chocolate brown, because they are simple and you can fit your jeans inside… any other suggestions?
Whitney
Darling, I’ve got suggestions like you wouldn’t believe! I looove rainboots, rubbers, wellies, — whatever you want to call them — and I am […]

Read the rest of Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Where to Find Rainboots

One mistake I find that women make is piling on waaay too many layers of gaudy jewelery. I mean, a dash of flash is fine, but layering lots of loud necklaces, rings, bracelets, — whatever — is just too much.
When it comes to layering necklaces, the simpler the necklaces the more sophisticated your final look will […]

Read the rest of Nordstrom | 14k Gold Open Disc Pendant

Hope,
I’m in the market to purchase a new winter coat, but I don’t want to buy black. Is charcoal a good color, or would I be better going with brown?
Robert
While you can’t go wrong with a black or brown peacoat, purchasing a coat in a charcoal shade is probably a more versatile option. You can pair charcoal […]

Read the rest of Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Charcoal-Coloured Coat

Oprah gave Toywatch a huge plug by naming it to her Favorite Things for 2007, but I definitely prefer a more timeless design like this MICHAEL Michael Kors bracelet watch to mark a stylish 2008.
Available in silver, gold, or — my personal pick — tortoise, this timepiece is all class. You’ll save squinting because the dial’s diameter measures 1 and […]

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‘V’ stands for many things, for being vibrant and vivacious, and this v-neck dress is that and more.
An embellished v-neck accenting a perfectly tiered laser cut dress, this blue grey confection from BCBGMAXAZRIA is suited so well for ringing in 2008.
Though tiers don’t always flatter every figure, they work well with this design, married to a lean cut and […]

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It’s highly unlikely I’d hand over close to $500 for a pair of shoes made from anything other than leather; I’d be more likely to do so if they were branded by genius Marc Jacobs.
Enter the Marc by Marc Jacobs pump.
I love the simplicity of black married to a classic shape, and a standard 3 1/2 inch […]

Read the rest of Marc by Marc Jacobs | Black Pump