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The Essentials: Outerwear

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Ok, so the cold finally broke through. Though I, foolishly, have my legs out and exposed to the elements today, I also have the heat on. This weekend, I am going someplace cold. I'm freaking out. I haven't dry-cleaned any of my coats from last winter so they're all stashed in various cubbies and holes in my apartment awaiting their re-emergence and return to glory. This started me thinking, "Maybe I should just buy a new coat!"     The Essentials: Outerwear. by kerriestella featuring long woolen coats Alexander McQueen black double breasted … [Read more...]

20 Work Outfits for Any Situation- The Cut

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Living in the world of trying to maintain a work/life balance, it is easy to view the work bit as an obligation-- a necessary evil there to finance the "life" part of your life. But think about it-- most of us live a huge chunk of our lives at work and interact with people who are able to easily influence the direction of our lives, so why not put a little extra thought into how we dress from 9-5? I love how the article highlights two different types of working girls (I can say that, right?): the lady who works in the conservative office and the gal who has more … [Read more...]

Fall 2014, The Essentials

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August is one of those months that seems to whip by. One minute you’re planning out the last bits of summer and the next, you’re pulling out the sweaters. But now that it’s officially September, I might as well act like it. Last week, New York Magazine’s “The Cut” published a list of 50 pieces essential for building a classic wardrobe and I positively swooned. Though I hate hate HATE being cold, the cold weather list reminded me just how much I love the layers and rich fabrics that the cooler weather requires. I am a hot weather girl through and through and my summer … [Read more...]

Skin Care: Don’t Get Dressed Without It

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So often when we're working on getting fly, we think about makeup. And that's a-ok, I can't tell you the number of times that a new lipstick or a smoky shadow has elevated my mood and taken a look to the next level. But too often, I see women spend a fortune on cosmetics yet completely ignore their base-- their actual bare face. Skin care is perhaps the most important thing you can do to enhance your image. You probably know that the skin is the human body's largest organ and as an organ, it often is an easy visual indicator of our body's health or distress. Clear, … [Read more...]