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Fashion can be funny
By | November 18th, 2017
Hello beautiful, I have been a fan of Iliza Schlesinger’s comedy for a few years now. I’m even a big fan of her adorable dog blanche who has her own Instagram following. I got hooked by Iliza’s first Netflix special and then saw her live in LA, Boston, and NYC. Last Saturday I saw her […]
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Style lesson thanks to Prince
By | April 23rd, 2016
I must admit I’m more of a visual person than an audio person so music isn’t a big part of my adult life. But I was deeply saddened when I heard that Prince passed away at such a young age of 57. I have very strong memories of listening and dancing to Prince all throughout […]
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Repair File: Modern Leather Goods
By | January 29th, 2016
My Mother gave me a fantastic belt from the 80’s that has the most amazing hardware I’ve seen. It was adjustible and of solid quality. But it was black and the leather was a bit worn out. And since I was on a metallic accessory kick (see post: Love Metallics For Style), I thought to myself: […]
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4 Essentials to Promoting Your Business Online
By | September 21st, 2013
This week I had the honor of co-hosting a webinar with the lovely and talented Tracy Matthews; eco-luxury custom jewelry designer and co-founder of the program Flourish and Thrive for budding jewelry designers. We dove into the topic of four essential principals to promoting your brand online with style and integrity. 4 tips to promote […]
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Made to Measure Retro “Mad Men” Style
By | October 5th, 2011
What to Wear Wednesdays Stylist Secret Source Retro dresses galore. This Etsy designer is a woman after my own heart. She pulls inspiration from vintage patterns and celebrity sightings, creating made-to-measure retro-chic dresses that look like they were pulled from the set of Mad Men (which I admit to watching just for the fashion!). I […]
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Custom Knitting
By | August 31st, 2011
What to Wear Wednesdays Stylist Secret Source: Custom Knitting My Mother is this fantastic professional level knitter, and every attempt I’ve ever made has felt sub par. But I just love hand knits and am always browsing knitting books with my Mom. Eager to join the knitting movement, I decided to find a personal knitter […]
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Designer Spotlight: Selma Karaca
By | August 24th, 2011
What to Wear Wednesdays Stylist Secret Source: Selma Karaca I met Selma Karaca when I was first living on the Northside of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. I don’t remember exactly how we met, but I do remember being so excited by her clothing line. I’ve always thought she could be the next Alexander McQueen if she was backed […]
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Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty MET
By | May 17th, 2011
Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a smash success! And you should RUN not walk to see. But plan your visit carefully because it’s the most packed fashion show I’ve ever seen and we went first thing on a Tuesday morning. It was almost like being in a disco […]
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Define Stylists-what do they really do?
By | April 23rd, 2011
How often is the word ‘Stylist’ thrown around? What does it really mean? Who are the best? A stylist is a creative position who usually collaborates with the clients, photographer, art director, makeup artist to come up with the visual concept of the project. It’s their job to make the people and also the clothing […]
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Kate Middleton’s Style-future style icon?
By | April 15th, 2011
Give Kate Middleton’s personal style a break! In WWD Vivienne Westwood’s said that “she would ‘love’ to dress Middleton but not until the bride-to-be catches up somewhere with style”. I feel is a little unkind based on Kate’s upper middle class background and the lessons she may have gleaned from Princess Diana’s experience. The article […]
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