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What to Wear: 5 Tips When Picking Jewelry

3. February 2011

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 [...]

2011 Guide: How to Clean Out Your Closet

20. January 2011

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It’s that time of the year again, the dreaded closet clean out to make room for all of the fabulous gifts you received over the holidays and the not-so-far-away new fashions about to hit the shelves for Spring 2011. (I know I’m a little overzealous, but it’s a new year, and I’m trying to think [...]

Lookbook: How to Look Fabulous Shopping (even at the Grocery Store!)

23. November 2010

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Does anyone put any effort into how they look while shopping anymore? When my mom was younger, people didn’t leave the house to go anywhere unless they were decked out in a nice dress and heels. Ok, heels would suck, but seriously, I just feel more and more people keep showing up in public looking like [...]

What to Wear: How to Dress Casual Chic for Thanksgiving!

18. November 2010

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One of my biggest problems with the holidays is whether to over dress or under dress. I’m big into overdressing (any excuse to dress up is a good excuse); however, my family tends to lean towards underdressing. Here’s a good example: When I go to Thanksgiving dinner, the family tends to decide we are all [...]

Q&A: If the Boot Fits…Wear It (Over the Knee)!

17. November 2010

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Photo Credit Q: I just don’t know what to look for when shopping for boots. I have seen a lot of people wearing over-the-knee boots but don’t really understand how to wear them. Any suggestions? A: This is a great question. There are many types of decisions that must be made when selecting the perfect [...]

The Find: Revive Your Dry, Thirsty Locks with an At-Home Hair Mask

15. November 2010

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After a long, extended summer of beach days, tanning, and wind-swept, salt-tousled, sun-kissed locks, you may have discovered that the fall beauty season is about more than just stocking up on the hottest taupe nail colors. Damage control for your parched hair may be necessary, but luckily for us beauty recessionistas, you don’t have to [...]

What to Wear: Score Luxury Brands for Less

11. November 2010

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Are you already tired of looking at your Louis Vuitton bag from last season? Maybe so, but you don’t have the time right now to sell it yourself, and you certainly aren’t going to give it to goodwill. Or maybe you are on the hunt for some luxury items, but really don’t want to pay [...]

Q&A: Practical Fashion Advice for Thanskgiving Attire

10. November 2010

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Q: Saw your post from yesterday, and I think I’m set with an outfit for Thanksgiving, but do you have any tips for how to dress for Thanksgiving? I mean, is there something specific I should/shouldn’t wear? A: That’s a good question. Do you really think about the outfit your bringing to a family event? [...]

What to Wear: 5 Key Tips When Dressing For a First Date

14. October 2010

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While putting together a date look earlier this week, it got me to thinking about some good rules of thumb to keep in mind when dressing for a 1st date. After all, we’re all nervous, perhaps not sure where we’re going, and in some cases, not entirely sure who we’re meeting. Assuming you’re going out [...]

What to Wear: Putting Together an Outfit from a Local Shopping Trip in Wicker Park

29. July 2010

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Have you ever wanted to shop in a Chicago neighborhood, but weren’t sure what you’d find to pull an outfit together? Friends have told me at times they’d like to shop in those areas, but aren’t sure they’d find what they need in one place. So I decided to show my readers how you can [...]