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Second Hand Style: Summer Shoes

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This summer load up on the sandals and flats to keep your feet cool and your outfit complete. At the thrift shops you can find a wide selection of vintage and modern summer foot wear. This pair of huaraches is good for every day wear with their subdued colors and summer design. The pattern detail on the sides add a …

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New Chanel London Flagship

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An impressive 3-story Chanel boutique will officially open up shop this Wednesday in London. Spanning over 12,600 square-feet, this is the retailer’s largest location. The interior design reflects all that is Chanel as well as Karl Lagerfeld, providing visitors with an intimate feel. The following are photographs documented by Vogue UK in anticipation of this all-encompassing flagship which will carry …

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Second Hand Style: Blouses

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This week I found a lot of nice blouses that could be for work or even a night out as well. It all depends on how you pair them with the rest of your outfit. This sheer Calvin Klein blouse will go perfectly with almost any color shirt underneath it. You could button it up or leave it unbuttoned to …

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Second-Hand Style: Vintage Shoes

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If you have ever been thrift shopping you know that half of it is about the hunt. A good find can be as good as the story behind it. Thrift shopping is an adventure where you never know what you are going to get. Some times it can be a high-end designers for cheep, or a no-name piece that you just …

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The Little Black Dress

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The essential wardrobe pice, the little black dress! If you are like me, your first initial thought is wow–I have so many black dresses I really do not need another. However, recently I went through the wardrobe and found that I only had 2 left, and they were both outdated and never worn. Therefore, I recently went on the prowl …

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Ultra Urban Umbrellas

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With the current weather trends in Chicago, rain is in the forecast for the next few days, and with this unique twist on “winter” temperatures, one must be prepared for all the elements. If the wind has calmed down, like it does every now and then in Chicago, then sport one of these fabulous designer umbrellas to add function to …

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Chic Covers for iPhones

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  Recently, the Apple company has taken over the world. The hottest and most addictive accessory is your phone, and for this reason designers are hopping on the bandwagon of the iPhone movement. Fashionistas around the globe are seen spotting their favorite designers on their phones. Below is a sneak peak of what you could do to jazz up your …

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The Powerful Pantsuit

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  This past fall many designers dressed models in perfectly trimmed pantsuits, making a statement of empowered women. For this coming spring, the pant suit is back! Nothing says chic and prestige quite like the woman pantsuit, so check out the styles below for some inspiration. Prada, the Italian fashion label that all women die for, made the pantsuit cool …

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Retail Resolutions For 2013

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New Year’s Eve is coming up, and I am sure you have that perfectly planned outfit picked out for that special night, but what happens after? New Year’s resolutions change every year, and always seem to fail, but here is one idea for 2013, throw out the old and update your wardrobe one that works for you! I will take …

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Luxurious Luscious Lipstick

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It is the holiday season, and it is time to give out kisses to your loved ones; however, do not have boring plain lips, be sure to pump up your palette with different colors. Luxurious lipstick is a perfect way to look kissable and trendy. Also, find the perfect shade for New Years, you want to look utterly perfect in …

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