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Ring in The New Year: Make it a double or a triple!

Ring In The New Year 2021: I’ll have a double or a triple!

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Let’s carry-on one of my favorite traditions which is to “Ring In The New Year” I’m not talking about the typical celebration, but I am talking about my favorite way to to “Ring In The New Year” which means adorning one’s fingers with rings! What started out more of an underground and street trend then crossed over to the ranks of the edgier designers, has now gone main stream, and even into the sector of…

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Women's Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 | Women

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Here is the Women’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020. Being a great gift giver is not only is worth the effort, but it’s also worth the end result! There’s nothing like giving a gift to someone who is absolutely elated when they open it. A gift is a chance to give somebody something they wouldn’t buy for themselves or an interesting take on something that you know the person will love. Every woman carries some form…

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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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Black & White | Shoes and Handbags

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Part Two: Black & White | Shoes and Handbags Another way to incorporate Black and White into your wardrobe is to use it as an accent with a Shoe or Handbag. This selection of shoes are either color blocked, patterned, checker boarded or accented with an embellishment. The Jimmy Choo ‘Lance’ sandals or the Valentino Chevron Glossed Leather Platform Sandals are linearly lovely! These Proenza Schouler Black and White Woven Calfskin Mules are wonderfully woven….

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Black and White in Three Parts! | Part 1

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Black and White is a classic color combination we all know and love.  Why is it so pleasing to the eye you may wonder? I studied color theory for many years and still find it fascinating.  Here it is in Black and White! White is seen because of the reflection of visible light.  Black on the other hand, is the absence or the complete absorption of light.  They are complete opposites and that’s why they…

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Time to Try Turquoise

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Turquoise is one of my favorite colors. It reminds me of the blue sky of summer and the various shades of blue in the Ocean. Turquoise spans many shades from a pale blue to teal to green. The stone often has black or brown accents. I love wearing the color Turquoise, especially in the summertime.  It adds a pop of color to any outfit, is flattering on any skin tone, and is easy to incorporate into…

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Skirting The Winter Blues

Skirting The Winter Blues

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Cobalt Blue or as I often refer to it Yves Klein Blue is a great way to brighten a gloomy winter day, It is very versatile and goes with just about everything: black, brown, grey, red, purple, orange, yellow, and naturally other blues.  Whether you wear it head to toe, as an accent piece, or to just add a touch of color. This color is one of my very favorites, is on trend, and a…

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A-Line Skirts

A-Line Skirts

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A-line skirts are the Houdini of skirts. They magically create an A-line shape (Thus the name!) and hide all the parts that most women are self conscious about. Any body type can wear these A-line skirts. The shape allows space for a bold pattern like the Etch Flower Midi A-Line skirt from Topshop or Derek Lam’s Leather and suede patchwork skirt. For something more classic Alice + Olivia’s Box Pleat Midi Skirt or Acne Studios’ Grid…

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Holiday Gift Guide: WOMEN

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Holiday Gift Guide: WOMEN Here are my favorite picks for the holiday season. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide: Women to pick a great gift for your favorite women this season.           1. Alexander McQueen – Black Leather Tassel & Gold Skull Keyring 2. Acrylic Desk Accessories 3. Yves Saint Laurent Style 4. Paige Novick – Natalie Stingray Cuff 5. Buddha Bust candle 6. Club Monaco – Campbell Collar 7. Comme des Garçons – Clover-Stamped Zip-Around…

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