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05/13/13
6 comments 12 Must-Have Bags, Totes, & Clutches by

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Jeans and a t-shirt have never looked so good. These 12 bags, totes, and clutches are the perfect way to make a simple outfit look perfectly put together…

row 1: A.P.C. shopping bag // plum foldover clutch // riley dot tote

row 2: everyday shopper // cambridge satchel // Ann-Ya sphere clutch

row 3: A.P.C. half-moon bag // Building Block outlet bag // striped beach tote

row 4:  Clare Vivier leather tote // the essex minibag // leopard duffle

So, does anyone else have a bag obsession after this roundup? Because clearly, I do.

And I’m curious to know… which one is your favorite? 

05/06/13
9 comments Wear This: Everyday by

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I thought I had found my new ‘everyday’ uniform in this post (the lunch date outfit), but now I’m thinking this one is it. Comfy but cool.. I would totally wear this outfit everyday, if it wasn’t weird to never change my clothes. Bonus: My birthday is coming up, so it looks like I just added 5 more things to my b-day list.

1. Zig Zag Kate Spade Saturday Top + Ankle Jeans

2. Zac Posen x Illesteva Sunnies

3. Pippi Cuff

4. Clare Viver Calf Clutch

5. Buckled Strap Boots

P.S. Did this weekend go by super fast for you? It seemed like it was over before it even started. No complaints though. Hope your week is off to a great start.

04/30/13
18 comments Style This: Polka Dots 3 Ways by

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Okay, I’ll admit it. I have a polka dot addiction. And it is only getting worse with time. So, seeing as though these cheerful circle patterns aren’t going away anytime soon, at least in my closet,  I’ve decided to just own it. AND channel my obsession into a style post for ya…

What to wear to lunch with friends:

  1. Bridge & Burn Polka Dot Shirt
  2. Karen Walker Super Duper Sunnies
  3. A.P.C. Clutch
  4. Imogene Cutout Brogues by J Shoes

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What to wear to a business meeting:

  1. Mila Polka Dot Skirt
  2. Elinore Necklace
  3. Building Block Expandable Bag
  4. Swedish Hasbeens Marocco Sandals
  5. Etched Ridge Cuff

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What to wear on a date:

  1. Lauren Moffatt Blazer & Romper
  2. Stone & Honey Tela Necklace
  3. Polka Dot Falcon Wright Clutch
  4. Mountains Ring
  5. The Andie Mini Wedge

Are you a polka dots lover too? If so, which look is your favorite?

04/24/13
20 comments Travel in Style: Neutral Must-Haves by
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At this point, I am starting to feel like a travel pro, at least when it comes to flying, because in the last month alone, I’ve flown across the country four times – two round trips from Florida to Jacksonville and back again. I know lots of people don’t like to fly, my husband included, but for me, as long as I’m wearing comfy clothes and have lots of things to keep me entertained on the flight, I don’t really mind long flights.

Oh yeah. And there’s one other thing that is an absolute must for me when it comes to travel…packing light! I personally hate checking a bag, so I only bring what I can fit into a carry-on. Simple as that. Needless to say, this often proves to be challenging, especially when I’m packing for a long trip. So I get pretty creative with it…as in ‘wearing a pair of chunky wedge shoes on the plane because they won’t fit in my suitcase but you know I’m not leaving without them’ creative.

Seriously though, aside from those travel-musts, I have a handful of essentials that I bring with me on pretty much every trip – which keeps me sane while packing a tiny suitcase to the brim (a big bag for toting things around, my watch, a comfy dress, sunglasses, a couple of my favorite jewelry pieces, and a great pair of shoes)..

  1. Rugby Striped Dress
  2. Color Block Cold Picnic Watch
  3. Hepcat Shades
  4. Arcos Earrings
  5. Crosstown Moving Mountains Bag
  6. Cork Wedge Sandals
  7. Round Faceted Ring

Okay, so now that you know my style essentials, you have a chance to win some pretty awesome prizes (including a HP Envy 4 Touchsmart Ultrabook™) to bring your own style to life. Pretty cool, huh? All you have to do is participate in the HP + Intel + Project Runway Pin Your Style Contest for a chance to win. Here’s how…

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Pin a photo of the HP Envy 4 Touchsmart Ultrabook™ via the Pin It button on the Pin Your Style contest page. Then, build a board that represents that week’s theme. Check out the weekly Pinsetter images on the site for inspiration. Submit your board’s URL into the site to enter. Then, share your board with friends to earn the most votes! Win prizes like an HP Envy 4 Touchsmart Ultrabook™ and a gift card to bring your style to life by getting the top votes for your board.

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04/01/13
11 comments Neutrals, Meet your Color Pop for Spring by

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We all have one of those dresses in our closet that we wear year round – no matter what the season. Dress it up. Dress it down. Layer it up for winter. Wear it with sandals during spring. You know what I’m talking about, right?

My version of that year-round dress looks something like this striped one. And now that spring is here, I’ll be pairing it with neutrals AND a pop of color. So neutrals, meet your color pop for the season: minty blue and a little orange…

1. Hepcat Shades $55

2. Pippi Cuff $150

3. Moving Mountains Bag $235

4. Stripe Tunic Dress $145

5. Bronze Crescent Necklace $80

6. Willow Knows Silk Scarf $80

7. Holepunch Flat Sandal $90

8. Butter London Nail Polish in Fiver $15

9. Sergio Rossi Clutch *this one is super pricey

10. ‘Late Anyway’ Watch $28

What do you think? Is this is a color combo you might try for spring?