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Tibi knit top with Susana Monaco skirt …

I can’t think of anything that says casual louder than this ensemble.  I love this knit Tibi with its purple & green pattern, it’s so chic and simple all you do is just pull it over your head and go.  Well you might go after you’re put your khaki Susana Monaco skirt on too.  This skirt with the 2 outside pockets make this skirt modern.  These 2 brands: Tibe & Susana Monaco are known for creating contemporary pieces for the on the go woman.  The perfect silver metallic leather thong sandals would

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I love to have fun with clothes and when I was putting this skirt / dress ????  on Matilda the mannequin I just stopped at her breast and thought “this flies as a dress”!  I would slap my client in this as a dress within a blink of a lash…. It totally works as a dress because that’s the great thing about  Susana Monaco and the fabric they use for construction.  It’s stretchy and it’s form fitting which means this skirt can actually be worn as a dress.  You get 2 for the price of 1 admission

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Spring and Summer are here, so that means fresh, new and cute fashions are in abundance! And you don’t even need to break the bank to look your best. Here are five ways to freshen up your spring fashion outlook. 

1. Flirty and Floral: Flowers are a springtime staple. Add some flirty fun to any outfit with fresh floral patterned tops, dresses and shoes.

2. Breezy Beauty: This trend is super comfy with baggy fits that show off a little skin are the perfect pairing of sexy and sweet.

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3. Prints that Po

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Source Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Above Elisa Sednaoui for Harper's Bazaar en Espanol Cover - May 2011 issue

After being published in the April issue of Harper’s BAZAAR China, the Spring-Summer 2011 Haute Couture editorial shot in the magnificent decor of Le Bristol Palace Hotel in Paris with model Marlena Szoka lensed by Benjamin Kanarek has also been published in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español, May 2011 Issue.

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In an absolutely ethereal atmosphere, Marlena wears these amazing Haute Cout

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Gone in 60 seconds is what happened when I walked into a thrift store and gobbled up this ensemble.  I’m not even joking because I grabbed the gold Michael Stars top and then walked over to the slacks section and bam bam it was over!  Love Michael Stars and I never pass up the opportunity to buy more of his STYLISH tops when I’m out thrifting and what better color than gold?  Gold Michael Stars top is so over the top hot and chic it’s not funny.  The gold top looks sassy with these wool with ly

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1 thing you can always say about Daniel Troppy is that he is scrappy, which I’ve always taken as a compliment.  I’m scrappy because I can piece meal anything together and make it look like it was planned.  Case in point this beautiful brown linen Lafayette 148 New York button up shirt / jacket…   This Lafayette 148 could have been sold as a blouse but it’s so lightweight it could be used as a jacket which is what I’ve done for this posting.  I’ve taken 2 of my favorite t-shirt kings: Michael St

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I just had my Anna Sui cherry popped and I can honestly say it was memorable to say the least.  I have never found anything by Anna Sui inside a thrift store until now and to find this brand new long sleeve plum color top was the best gift the GODS could have given me (for now that is) …  Everyone’s favorite Detroit born, Sui’s always been boho to the bone, but in a way that’s more glam than granola! Anna Sui started out in the 80′s and debuted on the runway in 1991.  Anna Sui said “people are

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White Corey Lynn Calter strapless dress…

 

Ok we all know about the LBD (little black dress) but what about the LWD?  Just as much as every woman should have ample supply of LBDresses in her closet there should always be room for that perfect little white dress.  This strapless white Corey Lynn Calter dress is perfect for when your hectic lifeSTYLE has you working those crazy hours and a major event is calling your name and no time to get boggled down with this trend or that trend…just keep it simple chic and you’ll always get asked bac

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I just have 1 question and I have to get this off my chest before I expose and then I’ll continue with this FAB posting.  Why are drivers so rude today?  Don’t laugh but seriously why are drivers so damn rude today?  They cut in front of you without waving, that’s like someone cutting right in front of you in line without acknowledging your existence.  When I have to move over, I roll down my window and wave, I ALWAYS wave because that’s just saying thank you to the driver….I know it wasn’t one

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The Fashion Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is all over this posting as they should be for doing their proper job.  From head to toe this ensemble has the FBI on code PINK and lock down.  The blouse in the posting is by Elie Tahari, it has cotton with spandex so anything that has some stretch to it has my vote.  Covering this gorgeous button up Tahari blouse is this 100% silk navy Halston 3 button jacket.  I can’t say any more about Halston because each time I do I just gush all over the place….

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Every woman needs a fabulous polka dot skirt and if you can get your hands on lets say a good old English luxury brand like Jaeger then please do so….  This posting has old world England meeting new world Italy and the results are smashing.  From top to bottom this posting is STYLISH, lets start with the black linen short sleeve jacket by Marella. Marella was set up in 1976 as 1 of the Max Mara Group; over the years it has developed into an authentic collection able to meet the needs of an inte

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You have no idea just how much I long for Italy, if I could spend half the year there I think I would… To me everything about this country is romantic and STYLISH just look at both of these Italian brands Max Mara & Moschino (M&M)…. Max Mara is a model and reference point for Italian and international pret-a-porter; the passion and determination of the founder has been enthusiastically seized by the new generation, continuing the innovative traditions started 50 years ago!  This sexy light weig

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Coloured Handbags for Spring 2011 Giglio.com

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The upcoming season brings the wish to renew the wardrobe with colours and patterns that will brighten up the look, setting apart the wintry shades. The most important fashion houses proposed, in their spring/summer 2011 collections, many suggestions and trends for a glamorous summer. This desire of bright and coloured items can be satisfied with the fashion accessories, offered for the new season, in warm nuances. Of course, the handbags collections come in those amazing shades.

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Is having the right comfortable top essential for you or is that just over rated?   For me everything is about looking STYLISH but in that comfortable way and when it comes to my clients well comfort is the paramount.  All 3 tops have great STYLE but are so comfortable which makes this combo a crowd pleaser.  Comfort and STYLE go together like french fries and ketchup.  Yummy I’m hungry now…. t-bags is the creative vision of 2 young designers – Shadi Askari-Farhat & Su-Lyn Tay that epitomizes se

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A woman wearing this ensemble would be on high alert with the Secret Fashion Service (SFS).  This is a very timeless and simple black dress by Vivienne Tam but it’s so effective in getting the message out that the SFS is concerned!  I’m always amazed to see Vivienne Tam’s collection because I consider her a true voice of STYLE and grace.  Tam’s spring 2011 collection was like taking a trip down the Silk Road, from China across India to Persia.  To me when a designer reaches across the borders to

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I’ve often wondered what people must think when they see me coming into their thrift store speeding through the merchandise like the Tasmanian Devil.  I mean when I walk into any thrift store honey “it’s ON”.  I get that glossy look in my eyes and it’s all about hunting for recycled luxury.  Maybe one day I’ll pay someone to video tape me in action and post that as an entertaining blog posting.  This posting is about 3 dresses and I’ll start with the black silk Stevie Nicks’ish black Laundry by

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