What is resort fashion, anyway? From what I can tell on the runways, resort can mean anything from a stylish swimsuit and cover up, to a crisp yellow suit (straight from Balmain’s 2013 resort collection!) Resort fashion is alternatively called, “crui…
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Piperlime’s Fall Shoe Event
Posted on 13 July 2012.
Though thinking about boots is hard in 90 degree heat, if you have the stomach for it, you can find some great deals at Piperlime.com’s fall show preview. For example, these Kate Spade Ola boots are marked down from $498 to $329 and you can still get t…
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Must Haves for July
Posted on 12 July 2012.
My apologies for being late with the list of Must Haves for July. I took an extended Fourth of July vacation and it has taken me a little while to get back up to speed. Rest assured, the list has what you need to get you through the sweltering heat wav…
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Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection
Posted on 11 July 2012.
Mark you calendars for December 1. That’s the day the unprecedented Target + Neiman Marcus holiday collection hits stores. The bargain store and the high end department store are teaming up with 24 designers, including Diane Von Furstenberg, Marchesa a…
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Splendid Shoes
Posted on 10 July 2012.
Anyone who has ever worn a Tee or a tank from Splendid knows how soft and yummy their fabrics are. Now, imagine that same comfort and style translated to a shoe. Splendid launched a line of shoes earlier this year. The shoes features wedges, espadrille…
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Endless Hoop Earrings
Posted on 07 July 2012.
Don’t you hate when you go to put on a pair of your favorite earrings and you can’t find the back? That’s not a problem with these Alex and Ani endless hoops. The hoops circle back on themselves, you don’t need a back. And if you don’t need a back, it …
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Vintage Swimsuits Beyond the Pool
Posted on 05 July 2012.
It’s the rare occasion that I’m surrounded by vintage clothing and don’t feel the need to dig for treasures. Anyone who shops vintage knows that a certain amount of patience, energy, and curiosity is required to find even one piece perfect for you wh…
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In Praise of Tide Pods
Posted on 30 June 2012.
I’ve been using Tide Pods for about two months now. Every time I use them, I like them a little bit more. First off, I love that they take up zero room in my linen closet. The fishbowl size container has 57 single-use pods, yet is smaller than the aver…
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Happy National Sunglasses Day!
Posted on 27 June 2012.
Today is National Sunglasses Day. What? You say you haven’t invested in a new pair this summer? Those who wear prescription sunglasses will want to check out Glassesusa.com, a discount retailer for designer sunglasses and regular glasses. Even if you h…
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