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Why Graphic Tees are a Cornerstone of My Wardrobe
Prior to leaving the corporate fashion world there was always one category in my closet that was neglected: blouses. I have nothing against blouses, in fact they are some of my longest-owned pieces of clothing but I rarely buy new ones. After leaving the world of traditional 9-5’s my desire to buy new blouses has tanked even more since I am generally in a more casual environment. What has replaced them you ask? Graphic tees. I have gone on about my love for graphic tees in the past, but they have become a cornerstone in my wardrobe over the past year. One of the reasons I love them so much…
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Why We All Need a Good Jumpsuit… or 5
It wasn’t that long ago that a jumpsuit were a seasonal trend. Some years it was a thing, others it wasn’t, but now I truly feel like jumpsuits have become staples in our wardrobe. Practical, functional and of course they look amazing on, why wouldn’t you want a jumpsuit section in your closet? But if we love them so much and they are so ubiquitous these days why do they still make such a statement when you wear them? In today’s look I am wearing what is classically called a ‘boiler suit,’ so let’s start there. Boiler suits were called such because they were worn when shoveling coal into a…
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Dust off Your Jacket it’s About to Be Blazer Season
Blazers have been a dominant jacket silhouette for a few years now varying from colorful to printed, velvet to wool. Last year the major trend was a full suited look. Your jacket matched your trousers and the look was a powerful statement. This year the suit has split and the parts have gone their separate ways but they both still deserve a space in your closet. Especially your blazer. Here’s why. A colorful statement blazer is a trend very prominently held over from the 1980’s and this season it’s influence is still very retro. Whether you are simply throwing it over jeans or better yet, throwing it over bike shorts,…
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The Year of the Dress: Yes, You Need a Puffy Mini Dress
Call it the ‘Elle’ effect, but not her tanning line but instead her boho, short dress with boots look. The Elle I am talking about is Elle Ferguson of the ‘They All Hate Us’ fame but she isn’t the only one embracing this trend. Puffed sleeves, ruffles, lace and short hems. They are the perfect dresses for feeling slightly whimsical and empowered all at the same time. Blame Love Shack Fancy and their girly pieces for women of all ages. Or perhaps Zimmerman who also embraced the short hem and overtly feminine vibe. If you thought dresses like this were just for girls it’s time to think again. Intricate lacework,…
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3 Things I Am Doing Differently This Year at NYFW
It’s almost here! One of my absolute favorite times of the year, New York Fashion week! It may seem far away with an entire month to go but when you are planning for fashion week, this is crunch time. While I have been deep in planning mode both from outfits to events I realized I have learned a lot in the past year. I attended two New York Fashion weeks with two very different types of people and I learned a lot. Here’s what I am doing differently this year. Collaboration over Competition: Meet People! This is such a tagline for so many people but it really shouldn’t be. At…
