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Well color me surprised! If you read this blog and are familiar with The Big Girl Bag, you know I endorse spending a paycheck on a handbag that will pair with everything, never go out of style, and last forever. And the math supports it: 3-4 moderately priced handbags...
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Working in the world of style and surveying an almost constant stream of beautiful things, it's unusual to develop obsessions. Simply, I see a lot and while I speak passionately about the things I love (Balenciaga Giant Work bags, antique chandeliers, J.Crew), I am...
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They're in, they're out. They're back in, they're back out. Trends are quite fickle regarding knee-high boots, so how about this: buy them if you like them and forget whether they're 'in' or 'out' this particular season.* If you need convincing, knee-highs are great...
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When I moved to Boulder in 2009, the economy was still shaky and many local businesses were reeling from the financial crisis of the prior year; some closed, others were on the...
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As you're planning your Fall shop and available budget, keep in mind that the colder months are the expensive ones, in the form of more materials (higher necks, longer sleeves), pricier textiles (cashmere, leather, shearling), additional items (jackets, coats)...
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Heading into the colder months, where colors are richer, deeper and darker, remember the best of them: navy. Navy is black's cooler cousin; It's less predictable, more versatile, and looks good on everyone. You can't own too much navy in the form of sweaters,...
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While Labor Day tends to signify the end of the Summer season, the retail world has been preparing for Fall since Summer began. And while you may be a few months away from incorporating wool and cashmere...
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It was in the mid-00s when booties came back. My first pair were Chloe, a major splurge from Bergdorf Goodman that kickstarted a love affair with the style that continues to this day. Madewell's Billie Boot is one of my top choices...
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I have a small percentage of clients who require something in their ears in order to feel fully dressed. And if you're familiar with my philosophy on accessories, you can imagine how I struggle with finding earrings that are stylish but not too stylized. Many...
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There are few absolute superstars in the boot world, and to qualify, one must be: stylish (duh), durable, and affordable (relatively speaking).* I discovered Fiorentini & Baker at Barney's Co-op around 2004/2005. An inconspicuous brown wedge boot that came to mid...
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