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February 11, 2017

Upgrade Your Intimates and Accessories for YOU


	
			[Talbots Sequin Hearts Sweater, $79.50, available at Talbots.com]

			
			[Lonna and Lilly Rose Gold Tone Necklace, $32, available at Macys.com]

			
			[Spanx The Nudist Demi Bra, $68, available at Spanx.com]

			
			[Aerie Softest Sleep Boxer, $19.95, available at ae.com]

			
			[Aerie Softest Sleep Graphic Robe, $39.95, available at ae.com]

			
			[UR Powered Amanda Two Tone Womens Audio Earmuff, $38, available at Urpowered.com]

			
			[Uwila Warrior Valentine's Edition XOXO Happy Seams, $42, Uwilawarrior.com]

			
			[Motif Heart Y Necklace, $55, available at Motif.me]

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Whether you’re participating in the holiday or not, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. But even if you’re not celebrating this year, it’s still the perfect time to purge your wardrobe and accessories to make room for some new, fun pieces just for yourself. Brands of all price ranges and styles have released their annual heart-themed collections, and they’re not to be missed. Be sure to check out Talbots Valentine’s Day collection, which is complete with sequined sweaters, bold accessories, and denim jackets in lighthearted pastel tones, all of which can easily carry you into the spring season.

Aerie, a go-to for comfortable, easy, loungewear and intimates, also offers many pieces worth looking for. Perfect for a relaxing night in, check out their Softest Sleep Boxer or the Softest Sleep Graphic Robe. If you’re looking to refresh your jewelry collection with fun statement pieces, be sure to look at Motif’s Heart Y Necklace, or Lonna and Lilly’s Rose Gold-Tone Necklace, both of which can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

Click through the slideshow to see our other top picks for doing Valentine’s Day your way this year.

November 9, 2016

Fall 2016 Trend Roundup: Casual Velvet

by Rachael Comeau

[M Missoni Velvet Leather Ankle Boots; available at luxury.zappos.com]

Tjmaxx A. Moss Crushed Velvet Off the Shoulder Top

[A. Moss Crushed Velvet Off the Shoulder Top; available at TJMaxx.com]

[TOPSHOP Velvet Crossbody Bag; available at Topshop.com]

[J. Crew Lucite Heels in Velvet; available at Jcrew.com]

[Zara Velvet Dress; available at Zara.com]

[Rag & Bone Velvet Cropped Flare Jean; available at Shopbop.com]

[Diamond by FarylRobin Celinda Velvet Embellished Flats; Target.com]

[Alice + Olivia Demia Quilted Velvet Bomber Jacket; available at NeimanMarcus.com]

[H&M Crushed Velvet Leggings; available at HM.com]

[Talbots Velveteen Blazer; available at Talbots.com]

[Forever 21 Crushed Velvet Skater Dress; available at Forever21.com]

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Velvet clothing and accessories have long been reserved for fall and winter formal occasions or the holiday season, but it has recently proven itself to be a fall staple for casual, everyday use. Fall 2016 fashion week’s designers and brands such as Baja East, Etro, H&M Studio, and Jill Stuart showcased velvet pieces in casual looks that can be worn at any time, for any occasion. The inspiration behind these collections ranged from streetwear and graphic designs to dark glamour and rock and roll, all of which set the tone for more mass retailers to get on board with this trend.

At this point in the fall season, almost every popular retailer, of both fast fashion and luxury genres are carrying velvet pieces that slash the concept of reserving the soft, opulent stuff for just formal settings. Products encompassed in this trend include clothing, accessories, and footwear, in fabrics that slightly switch up the pile and plushness via velvet, velveteen, and crushed velvet. From ankle boots to subtle cross body bags to leggings and quilted bomber jackets, there is an abundance of choices for everyone this fall. Be sure to check out M Missoni‘s extra-versatile ankle boots, as well as Rag & Bone’s edgy flared velvet jeans, both perfect for the ideal fall day. Pair Forever 21‘s taupe velvet skater dress with over-the-knee boots and statement jewelry, or dress down Talbot‘s velveteen blazer with a crisp white button-down and jeans.

Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for casual velvet pieces this fall season.

March 7, 2016

What I Wore: NYFW Look 3; There’s Only Room for One & Here She Comes

by Julia DiNardo

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The subject of this post is a line from David Bowie’s “Suffragette City,” which, I don’t recall hearing at New York Fashion Week, but did take in a lot of other Bowie tunes. The runway was rife with homages to the incredibly talented artist, in both music and design, both mourning and celebrating his most recognized hits and iconic looks. As a Bowie fan myself, I appreciated the reminder of how great he was in making people happy, making people feel something, doing something not done before, along with creating something that happened to easily stand the test of time. And in thinking about it in the framing of New York Fashion Week, isn’t that what good design should also evoke in us?

Fashion week, from one season to another tends to be a big blur for me, as one solid mass of sameness, with a few gems that stand out in my memory and emotional reaction. I strive to create a personal style look for myself that feels original and not dated, and am hopeful to maintain a feeling about fashion that constantly reminds me of why I work so hard to be a part of it. I can’t help but defer to these all stars of the industry, aka the designers that show as fashion week, for inspiration, and I know it has to be a challenge to create greatness time after time (shoot, even Bowie wrote some flops), but I think as customers we’ve come to settle for mediocrity in design and quality.

Remember that you vote with your dollar, so cast that vote into a sartorial candidate that you believe in (sorry- can’t help but seep in a political analogy in this election year). Eventually, it can’t help but begin to shift the landscape of fashion into a direction that you’d like to see more and more of in the near future. The pieces that I’m wearing in this look, for me, embody that ideal, at least in this place and time. I could also be going to work, at a wedding, or to a fashion show today, or in the year 2020, and isn’t that an ultimate win when it comes to clothes and accessories?
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In This Look:

Club Monaco Kaisle Dress via Shopbop (c/o)

Talbots Camel Coat (c/o; no longer available, see similar here)

Hanes Black Opaque Tights (c/o)

ShoeDazzle Suede Lace Up Chunky Heels (c/o; no longer available, see similar here)

Loren Hope Earrings (gift)

Hestra Megan Gloves via Shopbop (no longer available, see similar here)

Necklace, vintage

Baublebar Cuff Bracelet (gift)

Baume & Mercier Linea Collection Watch (c/o)

Ray-Ban Wayfarers (gift)

January 18, 2016

Monday Morning

by Julia DiNardo

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Mondays have the tendency to…not really be that cool. They can cause a lot of anxiety and trepidation for the lot of us, despite loving life, loving our jobs, and/or loving our paychecks. I’m thrilled for those of us that have the day off today, but next Monday will surely come, and more of the same feeling will creep in again. Lately, in order to try to kick away the Monday blues I’ve been starting the week with an outfit that I absolutely love that is no frills, easy to wear, and versatile for a variety of occasions.

I’ve also been starting the week with an early morning photo session, when the sun is in that special place, and I haven’t had coffee yet, which could potentially be a perilous endeavor. Wearing what I love and doing what I love, first thing in the morning on the first day of the work week has helped to set the precedent for positivity and productivity for the rest of my days, spent grinding away on various work projects, some considered to be chores I’d rather not be doing.

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Sometimes it’s just taking a few minutes to slow down, taking a quiet morning moment to read a section of the newspaper at the table, or listening to your favorite song while on the way to work, can reset you mentally and get you to accept what you need to do, and give you the peace of mind to get through it.

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