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Options are always the thing that drive me to bliss-hood. Everybody needs options in lifewhether its going down to the beach on the Georgia coast or flying offto St Barts….options are always good to have, they make you feel likeyou have more control over your life. What I’m getting at here is theoption of having a cotton black Ella Moss skirt or Angel Nina silkskirt. Ella Moss is associatedwith cotton comfort clothing as well as chic sophisticated designs, thefabric Ella Moss uses is the softest

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If there is one thing I stress to my clients it would be make sure you have enough Susana Monaco pieces in their wardrobe. Susana Monaco clothing = casual elegance.If you wear casual clothing you can still put a little chic STYLE andpizazz into your ensemble. Susana Monaco tube top outfits and dressesselections make it easy to put a little “spring” into your step. Eachpiece is STYLISH and comfortable and that’s what every woman wants.Whether or not she intends to leave her house hunting for a qu

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Shin Choi skirt with 2 Tucci tops…

To me good fashion = good design and I love both. There are so many wonderful designers today that when you look at their creations you see architectural pieces, you see sculptures in action. My background is art, when I started off in college I wanted to design textiles because of my love for fabric but quickly changed that major to painter….So I see everything in patterns and shapes therefore I appreciate a really good designer when I come across one in the thrift stores such as Shin Choi. Shi

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It seems like it was only yesterday that I found a Joie item…oh wait it was that’s right….I tell you I love finding this brandbecause this brand know first hand how to design modern clothes for themodern woman. I also found this white Theorylight weight cotton skirt, so white must be the color for the day whichis alright by me since white is one of my favorite colors. Whitealways looks STYLISH to me…. To tie both the white Joie slacks andwhite Theory skirt together just check out this gorgeous R

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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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Little did I know that when I left for the thrift stores I would get a complete Johnny Cash black on black ensemble and did I mention that its a very STYLISH one?From top to bottom this outfit is sassy enough to make quite theentrance into any fine establishment. I’ll start from the top and workmy way down to the bottom, first is this gorgeous silk Theory blouse inpristine condition. Theory wasfounded in 1997 on the principle that men and women want to feelcomfortable and sexy in modern clothing

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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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Little did I know that when I left for the thrift stores I would get a complete Johnny Cash black on black ensemble and did I mention that its a very STYLISH one?From top to bottom this outfit is sassy enough to make quite theentrance into any fine establishment. I’ll start from the top and workmy way down to the bottom, first is this gorgeous silk Theory blouse inpristine condition. Theory wasfounded in 1997 on the principle that men and women want to feelcomfortable and sexy in modern clothing

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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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I think life should always have some shine to it and I guess that’s why I really like thisblack lambswool sequin top by French Connection. French Connection wasfounded in 1972 by Stephen Marks and since they launched FC has createdwell designed fashionable clothing that appeals to a broad range ofcustomers. This top is like a cat in the fact that it can have severallives…you can wear this top with your skinny jeans or your dressy JilSander slacks or you can wear this top with a skirt and if thet

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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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I love Trina Turk but what I really love is a brand new Trina Turk like this turquoise cotton top. Ialmost fell out when I saw the tag still on this halter top, I lovefinding new items inside a thrift store. This Trina Turkhalter top is so versatile, you can wear it with slacks or a skirt andif you needed some extra warmth there is always a jacket you can putover it and dress it up some…What better jacket is there than thisLafayette 148 New York super light blue gray ? This is the brilliantthing

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This is the first time I found J Brand jeans inside a thrift store and that’s always a good thingbecause it gives me something new to learn and talk about. SusieCrippen, J Brand jeansco-creator and former stylist, antique dealer, and cabaret singer livesto host applying the same unfussy refinement to parties as she does toher clean, low key designs. J Brand is sold in Norstrom, Bloomingdales,Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman so you know this woman knows whatshe is doing when it comes to designi

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I’m a huge fan of the brand Moschino and on that rare occurrence that I actually do find an item inthe thrift store I can’t help but feel happy. Moschinowas created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino who died in 1994 andRossella Jardini is their creative director and each time I see anyMoschino item it just takes me back to the 80′s. Franco Moschino duringthe 80′s was creating some of the most over the top and most fabulousitems that even today when I look back at his work, think this guy wasso

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Who doesn’t need a black sassy vest especially if it’s from Carmen Marc Valvo??? CMV has established himself within the fashion industry for his intricatelytailored clothes that celebrate the curves of women. This vest is cutto show off more than just the curves which is always a good thing…. whodoesn’t want to look and especially feel sexy? This brand is sold inNeiman Marcus and Berdorf Goodman so if it’s good enough for them youknow it’s good enough for me and my clients…. I found these classi

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Green silk sassy Nicole Miller dress…..

When the LBD (little black dress) just won’t cut it for you try a new color say for instancegreen…. The first thought that pops into my mind when I see this greensilk Nicole Miller dress is sex kitten….. When I say sex kitten I’mtalking about Brigitte Bardot and I can easily see her having worn such dress, couldn’t you??? Nicole Milleris a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic. Hersilhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness.Her signature is feminine, sexy a

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These Trina Turk slacks make me feel like I’m having a 70′s flashback. I love the bold colors thatTrina Turk used to construct these gorgeous chic slacks . When I firstsaw the label I just smiled because these look exactly like something Trina Turkwould design, she is fearless when it comes to arranging the colorpalette. When it came time to finding a top for these slacks Lady Luckygave me the green light and I scored this white wool with nylon Theory top.This top is extremely modern and classic

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