April 13, 2011

channeling Coachella

Like many others, I didn't snag a ticket to Coachella within the first 4 days before it sold out (or something ridiculous like that) so I will not be there this weekend *sigh*. Almost as much as the music, Coachella is known for an extremely unique, ...

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March 31, 2011

heightened versatility

But it's still $265... sigh. So that makes a $132.50 skirt and $132.50 romper. I'll wait for it go on sale - fingers crossed. I'm majorly swooning over here. The color and print are perfect and at the rate I'm finding them I'm going to be living in ...

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March 14, 2011

Aldo x Julian Louie x Spring/Summer x Terry Richardson

all images courtesy of Aldo   I don't know about you, but I'm so ready for Spring! I have been looking forward to sharing this post for a while and the recent warm weather has finally paved a way for it. Back in February at the IFB Evolving Influ ...

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February 6, 2011

a touch of love

  While I'm not an advocate of Valentine's Day because of it's undetermined beginnings and the way it has blown up into an "I'm loved or I'm going to cry myself to sleep *they have made movies about this I'm not making it up" holiday for most ...

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January 23, 2011

Trendspotting: Animal Inspired Rings

One of my favorite up and coming jewelry trends for spring is animal-inspired jewelry. I've been getting really into funky rings that are a little outside of the box and these are exactly that. Although I don't enjoy snakes, lions, and mice in person ...

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January 16, 2011

Trendspotting: Kimonos

Ok... so these aren't really kimonos, but they're definitely a fashionable interpretation of them. I first fell for this look when I saw Kelly, The Glamourai wearing the Elizabeth and James version shown above. She looked stunning and I love that it ...

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December 13, 2010

Here Come the Holidays: Dresses

Around the Holidays I'm always looking for the perfect Holiday dress. Between Christmas parties and New Year's Eve, finding one that meets my criteria is sometimes really difficult. My birthday is quickly approaching as well and I'm on the hunt for t ...

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December 11, 2010

Here Come the Holidays: Accessories

As the Holidays draw near, so do the prospects of Holiday parties and family get-togethers. My favorite thing about the Holidays is getting to dress up and celebrate this wonderful time of year with family and friends. I've compiled some of my favori ...

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December 6, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide, under $200

My favorite thing about the Holidays is figuring out the perfect gifts for special people in my life. There's something so magical about a reaction when someone unwraps a present that truly makes them happy. But, it's not as easy as it sounds! Gift f ...

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December 4, 2010

Michael Kors Hamilton Bag = Celine + Hermes

I have always said that Michael Kors is a really, really smart guy. He knows how to make beautiful clothes that can work any runway in the world, but he also knows that mass markets are what will make him the most money and bring home the biggest pay ...

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November 28, 2010

Here Come the Holidays: Glitter Pumps

Glitter is back! And not the cheesy, 3rd grade glitter you would sprinkle over glue or the middle school glitter eyeshadow for the school dance... Glitter is making a sophisticated comeback in heels, skirts, tops and dresses. Expect to see tons of sp ...

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November 3, 2010

Lanvin for H&M Collection Preview

So if you haven't heard, Lanvin is teaming up with H&M to bring an affordable collection to women all over the world! It's exciting news for those who love both Lanvin and H&M and are looking to snag some of these pieces at a price that won't ...

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October 27, 2010

everything old is new again

Jacqueline Kennedy, fashion icon "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 1:9 --- Trends and styles make their comebacks all the time - some are fabulous... some ...

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October 1, 2010

october breeze

photo courtesy of an HBU blogger The first day of October is always the first day that truly feels like fall to me. Maybe it's growing up in Texas where August is the hottest month of the summer and September still has lingering heat. But, the leave ...

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September 4, 2010

deal of the day: perfect black sweater for fall

Ahhh... the first wave of Fall! The brisk air is coming and being a true Texas girl at heart my fall/winter collection could use a little boost every year. I personally used to think that sweaters were boring and only bought them out of necessity. I' ...

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