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I have always lusted after finding anything by TSE and today my lusting has come to a screeching halt. This brand is likeone of the creams of the crop brands and are known for their use offabrics. In 1989, TSE the cashmere label was founded supporting theidea that this luxury yarn, up to that point, had been greatlyunderutilized. This beautiful raw material had been used very onedimensionally, was very classic and expensive, and was perceived to bereserved only for the elite. Today TSE is both a

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Everywoman I’ve seen try on Joie falls in love with themself all over again, there is just somethingabout this brand and their designs that make a woman feel sexy. Sinceits inception in 2001, Joie hassuccessfully filled a void in the contemporary market, unlike otherbrands. Joie provides the modern, fashion savvy customer with a globalwardrobe. I tell you this brand really knows how to put the p back inpizazz because they are represented by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus andSaks and these major r

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3 super sleek skirts and 1 pair of white with silver dots Ferragamo flats that goes with each skirtbeautifully and everything came from the same thrift store. The firstskirt I scored was this 7 for all Mankinddenim skirt. This brand launched in 2000 in Los Angeles and has sinceexploded onto the scene, quickly earning critical acclaim and animmediate following for its innovative use of fits, fabrics and finishesin denim. Second is this Nanette Lepore wave stitched cotton patternskirt. Nanette Lep

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If I were looking at this red mohair – wool – nylon Shin Choi sweater from somewhere above Earth insome NASA spacecraft I would still be able to tell that this sweaterhas STYLE. Underneath the red sweater there is a brown nylon tube sewninto the sweater that gives this creation an extra touch of pizazz. Shin Choiis hailed as one of today’s most intelligent and sought afterdesigners, highly acclaimed by retailers, editors and celebritiesalike. Shin Choi is a native of Korea and she studied at Par

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This cream Escada top is brand new and when I first spotted it inside the thrift store my smilegot brighter. This Escada top is a classic and timeless piece, one thatyou’ll have in your closet for years to come. Escada isan international fashion company for women’s apparel and accessories,which is active on the international luxury goods market. It wasfounded in 1976 by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley in Germany. Thisabstract print Michael Kors skirt is perfect for the Escada sleevelesstop, its neut

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This ensemble came out of not 1, not 2 but 3 thrift stores all on the same day and when I look atthis classy outfit I didn’t mind. Sometimes I have to hit severalthrift stores to get even just one outstanding piece and other times itslike it rains down on me. Its all about timing that’s one thing I knowfor sure about thrifting. I found this white cotton James Perse cottontop in absolutely pristine condition, in fact I would swear it’s brandnew. I tell all my clients if they don’t already own Jam

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Each time the GODS pass onto me a Rayure blouse I just can’t thank them enough…. For those of you out there that don’t have a Rayure blouse it’s time you start your hunt for one because I promise you thatyou’ll love it forever and each time you wear it you’ll get one morecompliment than the last time you wore it…. Rayure is French and isdesigned by Cindy Benhamou and you can tell by her use of fabrics thatthis woman loves fabrics and knows how to blend them properly. Herblouses have a little str

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Fame Appeal Fall Fashion and Style suggestions:

Nail art has been all the rage, so we suggest Chanel Nail Lacquers as high quality backdrop for your doodles.


As for men, you really Need that Tweed!, we suggest Rag and Bone as the designer label of choice.


Check out Her Handbag and His Briefcase for the corresponding articles, and previous editions


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Ok it’s time. It’s time to really leave those sneakers and sweatpants behind you and show the world just how STYLISH you really are. A really good friend of mine, who works in the finance world, keeps telling me that at work the coworkers are really dressing down and frumpy. If there is one thing that really sends me over the edge it’s this… since when does the American professional business man / woman decide that dressing frumpy is deemed suitable???? The women that work at this company wear t

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Boutique WeekTM is a bi-annual event bringing together America’s favorite
local boutiques for a week of incredible sales and discounts. Boutique Week
is joining forces with some of the hottest stores and boutiques from New York,
Los Angeles, and Boston to give away discounts to shoppers beginning
October 24th through October 31st
. Each participating boutique will also make a
donation to Dress for Success. We invite shoppers to visit
www.boutiqueweek.net
and each member who signs up will receive s
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Swatch, the beautifully crafted Swiss watch company has recently broadcasted out to the general public a challenge, asking trend setters, bloggers, magazine editors and stylists to create an eye catching and breath taking advertisement where Swatch's new Gent Collection is perfectly styled.Now you too can participate in this challenge by voting on your favourite ad created for a chance to win a signature watch from the new Gent's Collection. The following are my personal favourites, however you
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Girl We Love: Alexa Chung For Madewell

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You know her as the girl from MTV, but i know her as the fashion girl that we love. No wonder everyone trying to work with her. This time, it’s Madewell’s turn. Alexa Chung’s collaboration with the ready to wear brand is inspired by none other than herself. Every piece of this collection is so Alexa Chung. Vintage meets modern look. You can wear the piece with everything you already have in your closet. It’s classic and timeless. The price range beetween $65- $248.

The collection will hit the sto

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Ali Hewson and Bono launched the fashion line 'Edun' in 2005 to raise awareness for the people of Africa with respect to the Fashion Industry. The launch of Edun was based on strong principles to create jobs and ultimately relieve poverty stricken Africans.
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Edun products are completely crafted in Africa, composed of cotton grown and farmed in Northern Uganda.Louis Vuitton and the Keepall 45 Travel Duffel bag has collaborated with Bono and Ali's Edun Campaign to created a beautiful Louis Vuitton D
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She's got the big head!

Last week was a tad bit rough. There was mold growing over my shower on the ceiling, and maintenance came to fix it. The way he fixed it was to spray pure, undiluted bleach on it. I am allergic to bleach, and it made me quite sick. I opened all the windows and aired the place out for two days, but it was too late. My head was throbbing, and I developed a deep cough and stuffy sinuses as my body tried to fight it. Needless to say, this was not the best week for progress in my school assignments.H
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