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11. February 2011

Bold Animal Print Jewelry Fit for the Queen of the Jungle

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect chance to jump on the recent resurgence of the animal print trend, but don’t want to ruffle your rather conservative feathers, look no further. Animal print jewelry sounds like a strange concept, but if you’re too wary of wilder accessories like leopard shoes or zebra cardigans, consider jewelry [...]

10. February 2011

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Lookbook: Valentine’s Day Outfit Idea (Hint: Just Add Red)

After all the snow last week, hopefully you’re taking the time this weekend or on Monday to celebrate Valentine’s Day. People may feel like it’s such a Hallmark holiday, but how often do we take time out to spend it someone we love? We tend to get so preoccupied with everyday life that we forget [...]

9. February 2011

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Embrace Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year with Honeysuckle Blush Shades

As adventurous as I usually am with eyeshadows and glitter (I have pretty much every shade of the rainbow as well as those found nowhere in nature), when it comes to blush I usually stick to boring neutrals and shimmery bronzes. Snooze fest, I know. But when Pantone’s 2011 color of the year, honeysuckle, is [...]

8. February 2011

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him

If you’re main squeeze’s place needs some, er redecorating, why not get him an art print of our beloved windy city, and show him and his place some love at the same time. I know plenty of guys who wear cufflinks these days. Give his a personal touch with these handmade personalized silver stamped cufflinks. [...]

7. February 2011

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her

Valentine’s Day is next Monday! Could your boyfriend/husband be stumped on what to get the most fabulous, most gorgeous, most wonderful woman in his life? Maybe your man’s got a plan, but if he doesn’t here’s some uber-fab gift ideas to ensure he doesn’t wind up in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day! If he’s already [...]

3. February 2011

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What to Wear: 5 Tips When Picking Jewelry

With Valentine’s Day coming up, do you know what kind of jewelry to suggest to your significant other? (Photo Credit) Whether it’s the good stuff or fun jewelry, every girl should know how to pick jewelry that’s going to look the best on her. Here are my 5 tips to help you pick out jewelry [...]

1. February 2011

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Q&A: Meeting The Boyfriend’s Parents for the First Time

Q: I’m meeting my boyfriend’s family for the first time. What do I wear? A: Oh yes, an occasion I remember very well! My best advice is to be yourself when choosing an outfit. You want to be as relaxed as you can be when you meet the folks! Being comfortable in your outfit will [...]

31. January 2011

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Get A Red Carpet Look For Less!

Who watched the SAG awards last night? I’m sure all of you did! Why? Because we love red carpet looks! Dressing up like your favorite film icon/celebrity, or at least dreaming about looking like one of them, is fun and sometimes even a bit challenging to recreate the look on yourself. An easy and cheap [...]

28. January 2011

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Walk Tall in Military Inspired Lace Up Leather Booties

As the season moves closer to spring, it is official! I want a pair of lace up booties. But not just any pair of booties with laces… A sturdy looking military inspired pair. There’s something about the buckles, cushioning and soles that make me think that that needs to be the next addition to my [...]

27. January 2011

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What to Wear: 4 Warm (& Stylish) Boots You Need Now

Answering a reader’s question earlier this week on stylish winter coat options made me think about winter boots. Sure practically everyone has Uggs by now, but I’m finally starting to hear people give some negative feedback about them (I don’t own a pair myself…just not my style). For one, I’m told they’re ugly, even from [...]