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Brace-let Yourself for 2017 | Pt. 1 Off the Cuff

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Brace-let Yourself for 2017! Bracelets, an accessory that quite literally has stood the test of time! The first bracelet can be traced back between 5000 and 7000 BC. The word Bracelet comes from the Greek word bracchio, meaning of the arm. How interesting that bracelets have been in the vast majority of cultures around the world and for so many centuries. Some of the styles have remained the same, while others have evolved, primarily due technology…

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NAVY-GATING NAVY! | Part Four: “Dress Blues”! Dresses & Jumpsuits

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For those of you who love your dresses, here are some wonderful choices in various styles and at every length. Some delightful daytime options are the Alexander McQueen Sleeveless Denim Dress With Raw Edge Trim In Dark Vintage Wash or the Marni Bow Detailed Embossed Tunic or the Mojorra Side Ruched Dress, which gives you that classic Navy and white color combination in a stunning pattern and silhouette. If you like to wear a longer…

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NAVY-GATING NAVY! | Part Three: Due South! Pants and Skirts

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So since the color Navy Blue originated with sailors; I had to put in some sailor pants. The Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Sailor Pant and the Marc Jacobs Swan Sequin Sailor Pant are both ship shape! The Peter Pilotto Wide Legged Cropped Pants, and the Tonya Taylor cropped trousers are both fun takes on the sailor pant. There’s “No Skirting The Issue” with Navy Blue! If you prefer to wear a shorter skirt try the David…

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NAVY-GATING NAVY! | Part Two: Due North! Navy Tops

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Let’s head North above the waist to Navy tops! You can pair a Navy top with pretty much any color bottom. Navy Blue is a great color to go monochromatic! A classic color combination, Navy and white is a tried and true way to wear Navy. If you choose this route, then a Navy Blue top looks great with white trousers and white jeans or you can wear it with a solid skirt or a…

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NAVY-GATING NAVY! | A JOURNEY IN FOUR PARTS

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Navy Blue has been a classic for centuries. The origin of this color’s name was first coined in 1748 from British Royal Navy and has been evolving ever since. It was the color first worn by officers and subsequently has been adapted to uniforms of sailors all around the world. Navy Blue is one of those colors, which transcends socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, and cultures. Navy Blue can be worn both casually and formally and its…

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Delpozo Fall 2016 RTW
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Runway Report: Delpozo | New York Fall 2016 RTW

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Joeph Font took us on a magical journey through graphic greatness. I love how the show started with a very Asian inspired kimono style jacket with an oversized OBI belted waist. The next garment morphed into a more exaggerated version of the predecessor. Each outfit throughout the collection evolved into the next. Many of the outfits were accessorized with opera length gloves, just blooming with flowers. They emerged out of the hyper-wide sleeves, providing a…

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Runway Report: Reem Acra | New York Fall 2016 RTW

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Reem Acra’s Fall 2016 RTW show was sheer brilliance! And when I say sheer, I mean most every garment was sheer in someway, shape or another. The best characteristics of the Courtiers of Europe, The Show Girls, and The Roaring Twenties Flappers all combined into one of the most sexy, breathtakingly beautiful, and impeccably detailed collections. Art Deco was clearly the inspiration here. The Art Deco influence was seen in a multitude of Geometric shapes,…

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Alberta Ferretti | SS 2016
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Runway Report: Alberta Ferretti | Milan Spring 2016 RTW

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If this is what happens when a Designer goes into the desert, has a Vision Quest, and comes out birthing a hugely creative product, then I think every designer should follow suit! Retro-Desert could have been the title of this collection. The inspiration- The Desert, served as a literal backdrop for Alberta Ferretti’s Spring 2016 RTW. The film of the Desert rolling during the show combined with the chanting music was hypnotic and took us…

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Fendi SS 2016 Runway Review
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Runway Report: Fendi | Milan Spring 2016 RTW

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Fendi | Milan Spring 2016 RTW Fendi Spring 2016 RTW Collection was a woven, whip stitched and harnessed to perfection. Most of the completely body-conscious dresses all had cut outs on the side at the waist, which made them look like two pieces joined with the centerpiece. Even though the dresses have cut outs on the side, they are wearable, interesting, and completely pretty. This cut out detail throughout the collection added uniformity and was…

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Runway Report: London Spring 2016 RTW

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Anya Hindmarch I love the Graphic greatness here. The Mod-Modern Top meets Wonder Woman Boots and classic shape tote full of fun.     Erdem It’s always great when the fabric’s patterns take you through the lines of the design. The bandeau and the detached sleeves were an mélange of both Current and centuries old. The Cameo patterned skirt was fitted and fluid in all the right places. Layers upon layers of silk chiffon were…

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