If there’s an item of jewelry that epitomizes spring’s 1970s revival, it’s the candy-colored Plexiglas cuff by Valentino. It’s probably doesn’t come as a surprise that the psychedelic collection was inspired by the brand’s 1973 archive. Groovy! Of course, I wouldn’t spent over $600 on a plastic bracelet. I scoured eBay and found a similar vintage version for $135.
DECORATE
We all know to mix high and low fashion and to wear items from multiple designers, but these fashion rules also apply to interior design.
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READ
A recent Australian study suggests that fat is released by breathing. Don’t get too excited. You’ll still have to exercise.
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WRITE
Mind your manners and send out any remaining thank yous this weekend.
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LEARN
Make 2015 your most colorful year yet, but consult this guide first. You don’t want to make the wrong impression!
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STAY
If I ever make it to France, it’d be a dream to stay at this abbey-turned-hotel.
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HEED
Not only is DVF a fashion powerhouse, she’s one of the most inspirational women alive.
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Happy New Year! I hope you all rang in 2015 with those you love! We had a low key evening at a friend’s place, listening to ’90s music and playing cards games. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the last day of 2014, even if it meant waking up with a brutal champagne headache yesterday!
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Now that a new year is upon us, I usually ignore the fact that it’s still freezing outside and I start looking forward to fresh spring clothes. I just ordered the matching retro floral top and shorts from J.Crew. The matching set reminds Dave of pajamas, but I think it comes off as a more practical take on the romper. The package should arrive today, so here’s hoping that everything fits after weeks of eating just about everything.* (I also sort of want the matching flats. Too much?)
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Can you believe this pretty cami is only $15? It also comes in black and white. Stock up and wear them under itchy sweaters, with blazers, tucked into skirts, or with shorts this summer.
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*Update: Both pieces are great, but I do need to exchange the top for a larger size. My normal size is incredibly tight in the shoulders and bust. There’s no stretch since it’s polyester.
It’s New Year’s Eve and do you know where your outfit is? If you’re like me, it’s probably at the mall. I barely knew what I was going to wear on Christmas Day. Planning something for a week later was laughable. No matter how you’re celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful evening and a happy and healthy new year. Thanks for following along and here’s to a stylish 2015!
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Whether you’re tired of the holiday hoopla or just want to use real crystal stemware, staying at home is a heck of a way to ring in 2015…even if it’s when your alarm finally wakes you up the next morning. Cozy up in an oversize menswear night shirt (with a lacy little bralette and matching thong underneath–you’re lazy, not dead) and channel surf right over to Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Nodding off? Treat yourself to a sparkly mani. The fear of smudging freshly applied polish should be enough to keep you up well past your bedtime.
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What better place to go overboard on champagne and eat an embarrassingly large portion of the cheese plate than with the comfort of friends? This is where you can let loose, play Cards Against Humanity, and admit to which card makes you giggle uncontrollably. These people accept those character flaws. Put a little effort in with a full satin skirt, bright lipstick, and a sweater that describes just how good you feel after all that Sofia. The sweater is a must. You’ll probably be crashing here later and will appreciate the comfort.
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Leave those intricate spangly ensembles (and astronomical dry cleaning bills) to the amateurs. After years of elbowing your way to the front of the line, you know just one thing will get you through this New Year’s Eve battleground, wardrobe unscathed: black, machine-washable clothing. A wayward vodka cranberry came tumbling toward you? No worries. Just dab it off with a bar rag and keep dancing! Better yet, when you’re shoulder-to-shoulder by the bar, no one will notice that you’re just wearing a black sweater, your favorite black pants, and a pair of sensible flats. Just be sure to don an incredible piece of statement jewelry so you look a little less like a burglar (and perhaps more like an experienced jewel thief…).
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If you’re headed to one of these shindigs, I understand your trepidation. Will others be friendly? Will your boyfriend act differently? What weird things will you learn about him? All of these unknowns come with one major upside: you can make a memorable first impression. Opt for a jewel-tone dress (quite possibly as red as the Solo cup you’ll be drinking out of), sparkly shoes, and a Happy New Year hat–the night’s must-have accessory.
Shopbop just threw its hat into the ring of fantastic post-holiday sales with an extra 25% off all discounted items. Of course, you could spring for a cozy sweater you’ll wear the rest of the season (it is the most practical choice with plenty of winter ahead of us), but I’m thinking something more versatile like a handbag. There are hundreds of handbags on sale, including Rebecca Minkoff’s Perry satchel and the darling bag above from Karen Walker.
A good handbag isn’t cheap, even with the extra discount, but I do think it’s where your money is best spent if you’re looking for just one beautiful piece to take you into spring. You’ll use a light, neutral bag long after the last snowflake melts with a lacy white dress and a pair of simple sandals from Splendid. Throw in carefree, glittery accents with a tassel necklace from Shay Accessories and retro sunglasses from Kate Spade. Until then, bundle up in an oversize coat with sensible black pants and Tory Burch’s snakeskin flats. (I have the blue pair and love them. Go with your regular size.) Add a bit of warmth with edgy rose gold accessories to complement the bag’s feminine hue.
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