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When I found this white striped blouse by Magaschoni with a spot on the front did you think that would deter me from snatching it???   Wrong….  There isn’t one stain that Carbona can’t get out and this light coffee stain was out in an instant, just as soon as I dipped it into the Carbona it was out of there.  Next time you are grocery shopping walk down the cleaning aisle and grab a couple of these bottles because I will swear on my big fat cats Jenny’s life that this product works.  I am a huge

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Taking showers in under 5 minutes & turning off your water faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving is what I consider STYLISH and of course anything designed by Sonia Rykiel!  This is my second item I found inside a thrift store, the first was a 2 piece pink velvet top with skirt but had mold all over it and stunk like crazy so I had to pass on it and you should have seen me, it was the longest goodbye in recorded history…  I waited like the good thrifter I am and the GODS provided me anoth

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This posting shows how 2 different color tops deliver 1 powerful punch.  The first top is this fuchsia sexy Armani Exchange top and this top delivered a heavy duty punch…. A/X is accessible Armani, inspired by street-chic culture and created by Italian designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani and I swear that man never sleeps… The second top is the orange Ella Moss top that delivered a 1-2 punch that is until we introduce both tops to this black nylon Giorgio Armani jacket and then it delivered

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Every woman wants to look and feel like she is the only thing on the planet and let me tell you if you wore either dress that’s exactly how you would feel… All eyes would be on you and you alone now I don’t know how you feel about that but I say take it and run.  This black velvet with beading Carmen Marc Valvo is so stunningly beautiful it hurts to look at it.  I’m not kidding you this is so jaw-droppingly gorgeous and again who doesn’t want to look that STYLISH?  Can’t think of a soul….  The o

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Love Aquascutum,  LOVE this brand and yes it’s a men’s button up shirt but I don’t give a rats @#% if I’m putting this men’s shirt with these Trina Turk black women’s slacks for this posting..  Women have been wearing men’s clothing for decades and who am I to try to stop them?  I think if something looks a great as this brown Aquascutum shirt then by all means wear it, grant it I’m keeping this Aquascutum shirt for me!  I am generous enough to want to blog about my find.  Aquascutum was establ

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I LOVE finding Poleci….LOVE it…  This label is so over the top yummy I can’t help myself each time I find one of their brilliant creations.  Just look at this gold lace top with rhinestones for that extra zinger and tell me this design team made up of Janice Levin-Krok & Jeffrey Chow can’t kick some serious fashion butt.  This top is like a cat on a hot tin roof.  I found these classic Max Mara wool slacks that complement this gold lace top by Poleci beautifully.  Simple chic is what this ensem

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I don’t think I have seen a sexier dress than this burgundy velvet gown by Tadashi … well at least not today… This velvet gown tears it up, I mean it is so sexy and chic with the sheer netting sides and backside… this gown is red carpet worthy….Tadashi Shoji was born in Japen and went to Los Angeles Trade Technical School.  There he discovered his passion for fashion design and got the opportunity to help design costumes for music stars such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Neil Diamond.  He star

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This black lace Escada skirt with the cobalt blue lining has to be 1 of the most beautiful skirts I have ever seen by Escada.  My mouth just dropped when I scored this skirt because immediately I saw the beauty in the details and construction.  Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders brings a breath of fresh air to this fashion house.  Saunders, who in 2007 was nominated by Elle Designer of the Year, will present a 20 piece collection as part of the label’s Resort Line in London & Paris next June 2

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At first glance I thought this BCBG knit dress just might be a Missoni dress but not for now.  I’m sure later I will find that vintage Missoni dress but for now this BCBG knit dress will work just fine.  I love the way this dress was designed, so modern and contemporary.   I grabbed this BCBG dress, stuffed it inside my basket and continued to hunt… Moments later I spotted this velvet sassy cocktail dress by Kay Unger, eyed it up-down-sideways and stuffed it inside my basket next to the BCBG kn

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These 2 dresses crank up the STYLE volume so loud I can hardly hear myself dream.  I love this simple yellow cotton Cynthia Steffe dress and I know it makes you think of summer which feels like a long way from now but soon it will peek its head around the corner and when it does you can arm yourself in this yellow sassy dress… The Oscar de la Renta flower pattern dress makes me also think of summer and how excited I’ll be when my Zenias pop up from Mother Earth… What can I say summer has always

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There isn’t anything better than cranking up the wow factor now is there?  Just check out this gorgeous black / white silk long sleeve dress by Hale Bob and tell me it doesn’t have the wow factor…  Hale Bob dresses women in feminine, chic clothing and this silk dress is just one of their finest examples.  Known for its prints, bright colors, rich silks and luscious velvets, Hale Bob offers helps women shine as brightly as the comet for which the brand is named!  “The woman who wears Hale Bob is

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Shopping for STYLE doesn’t have to a chore in fact its just the opposite,  shopping for STYLE is your duty!  If I haven’t said this enough in my blog I’ll start saying it “life is short so damn it pay attention!”  Just look at all 3 items on this posting and gawk at just how simple chic each item is.  The first item I found was this gorgeous silk Bebe camisole that reminded me of aMark Rothko painting – this top is like a piece of artwork.  Second top is this black lace by Alexia Admor and this

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Wow I don’t even know where to begin with this posting because you have a ultra high end Italian brand and a high brow Swiss brand and together it makes for a uber polished glammed up look.  This black cotton top by one of my absolute favorite Italian brands Piazza Sempione is simple chic at its best.  Piazza Sempione makes a very distinct mark in the fashion industry, this brand creates an exclusive clothing and accessories line for women and embodies everything the Italian fashion industry ha

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Both of these STYLISH tops look amazing with this green cotton Womyn skirt so lets break it all down…  The first blouse is by Allen B by Allen Schwartz and it’s layered construction makes this top extremely sassy.  I know it screams out spring but that’s ok with me because you could wear this sexy top even in the death of winter simply by wearing your finest Piazza Sempione jacket.  The second top is by Alberto Makali and this abstract top would have retailed for $152 – $275 which is a very long

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I’ll always take Escandar without even asking questions because this label is all about comfort and sophistication.  Teheran born Eskandar Nabavi signature fashion line is made for everyone of all shapes and sizes, using fabrics such as silk and antique linen, Eskandar creates fashionable pieces that are relaxed, play with volume and brings a touch of old world culture to the wearer.  This orange cotton top has comfort written all over it and if his designs are good enough for Neiman Marcus and

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They really don’t call me “the serial thrifter” for nothing because when I’m thrifting – I’m working…  What I have always loved about thrifting is the hunt…  I love finding luxury and designer goods and I always have…  So this ensemble gives me great pleasure because I love each item so lets start with the top.  This pink lace camisole by Milly is over the top hot and sexy… The Milly by Michelle Smith collection has defined youthful, luxurious STYLE since 2001.  Designer Michelle Smith creates t

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I swear I would put my client in this ensemble to take the trash out to the curb in because it is stunningly beautiful and I believe that even menial tasks like that deserves to enjoy a little flair… This pink and silver lame rhinestone studded cocktail dress by Carmen Marc Valvo is jaw dropping.  Valvo’s professional career began as a ready to wear designer for Nina Ricci in Paris, followed by a stint at Dior.   In 1989 he was ready to launch his own label and since has not had to even tap the

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Suzi Chin & ABS by Allen Schwartz dresses….

Suzi Chin dresses are feminine and beautiful and there’s a Suzi Chin dress for every occasion, just as there is a Suzi Chin dress that will look great on every woman.  Feeling beautiful and sexy is what makes wearing a Suzi Chin dress all about and this sassy little SC dress I found hits the ball out of the park.  The other dress I found was this black / white ABS by Allen Schwartz strapless cocktail dress.  ABS affordable luxury caters to the contemporary woman’s never ending craving for fashio

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I heard the choir sing when I found this charcoal velvet jacket by Basler and I’m not lying.  This is my very first item I have found by Basler so I’m a plucked flower now…  Basler offers pure and ultra-modern STYLES in supreme quality, their garments exude perfect aesthetics and world class fits.  Basler’s top priorities are outstanding quality, a wealth of optimum STYLE options and clothes that flatter extremely well.  Fashion made by Basler puts the spotlight on the quality conscious and STY

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I can see why so many people sleep with James Perse.  Let me clear that up, I can totally see why so many people wear James Perse and I can see how you would want to take him to bed with you at night.  His t’s are the softest I’ve ever felt and this gray short sleeve tee feels like my grandmother’s apron… so soft and yet so modern in design and construction.  I love James Perse because this man knows how to create a sleek tee that is elevated to a whole new meaning…  I found this Trina Turk blac

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