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Trending Tuesday: Monochrome Loafers
Monochrome loafers are the perfect transitional flat. You can wear them now with your winter wardrobe and easily incorporate them into your spring/summer... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Monday Muse: Lauren Bacall
Actress Lauren Bacall was named the 20th greatest actress in the 20th century by the American Film Institute. Born to humble beginnings in the Bronx, Bacall... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Fab Friday: What to Pack for a Girls Weekeend
In honor of me being VERY excited to spend an entire weekend with my besties (a.k.a. literally some of my favorite people in the world), let's talk about what... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Steal Her Look: Ashlee Simpson in Monochrome
Pregnant Ashlee Simpson look absolutely fabulous while shopping with her hubby Evan Ross on Valentine's Day. Her long duster blazer, distressed jeans, fedora,... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Pretty Wednesday: The Cream Matte Lipstick You Need To Try
The one thing that every girl hates about wearing matte lipstick is the fact that it dries out your lips. It looks great and lasts longer, but it just does not... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
NYFW Street Style: February 2015
Everyone knows that I love my street style during fashion week! Check out the fashionistas who braved the cold in their most stylish winter looks to take in som... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Monday Muse: Jane Birkin
It probably goes without saying that when the Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas creates a bag specifically for you- you are probably a big deal. Actress,... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Chic Thursday: 5 NYFW Necessities
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is here! If you are heading out for the shows taking place over the next week you will need to be prepared (especially if you are... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Pretty Wednesday: The Best Lipstick/Blush Combo for Valentine’s Day
It is Valentine's Day this Saturday! You might have figured out what you are going to wear for your special date, but have you figured out your beauty look?... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Trending Tuesday: Sleeveless Coats
Sometimes the best fashion items are the ones that are completely impractical. Case and point being the sleeveless coat. Who cares though?! With fashion... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Monday Muse: Sophia Loren
With full lips, a curvy figure, and olive skin Sophia Loren was not the typical cookie cutter actress. She rose to international stardom in the late 1950s and... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
OOTD: Winter White & Jogger Pants
Joggers are honestly the most comfortable and stylish gift a fashionista could ever receive. They are easy to dress up and can also be worn casually. I paired... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Fab Friday: Winter Girls Night Out
I don't know if it's age, wisdom, or both, but I am much less likely to paint the the town red on a frigidly cold night. This does not mean that the mood does... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Chic Thursday: Working Leather Into Your Office Attire
Office attire can be a bit drab at times. This rings especially true during the winter months. It can be hard to spice things up once you have hit your limit... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
WATCH: Rihanna Makes Denim on Denim Chic in FortyFiveSeconds Video
Can this girl do any wrong?! If I wore a men's denim jacket and baggy jeans, I would like a frumpy fool. When Rihanna wears it as she sings her heart out, she... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
How Your Zodiac Sign and Your Personal Style Intersect
Admittedly, I am not a believer in horoscopes. I have had horoscopes that are eerily true, but I have always considered those instances purely coincidental and... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Trending Tuesday: The Brooch
The brooch is no longer reserved for your grandmother! If she does have one you may have to ask her to borrow it. It is the perfect way to add some flare to an... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Monday Muse: Twiggy
With her long dramatic lashes, cropped pixie cut, and slender frame Twiggy is the epitome of the swinging sixties. Lesley Lawson (Twiggy's birth name) had modes... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Fab Friday: Super Bowl Sunday Style
It's that time of year again! An excuse to hang with your friends, drink light beer, forget your diet while you pig out on wings, and most importantly pretend... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Chic Thursday: How to Make Your Short Sleeve Dresses Work During Winter
When the winter really sets in, you are less likely to want to pull out a short sleeved dress. You feel like you have to wear a cardigan or a blazer with it... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2015 LIFESTYLE