Archive for January, 2008

30 Jan

My New Suede Shoes!

I thought I ruined a pair of suede 4 1/4 inch peep toe Mary Jane’s by wearing them in this incredibly messy weather. But I read that I could get them back in kicking condition if I (1) brush off the salt and dirt with a suede brush, (2) apply water with [...]

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27 Jan

YELLOW it is!

Yes, yellow is the new “it” color for Spring. You’re going to see it everywhere from trench coats to shoes. Here are two suggestions for how to add yellow into your wardrobe if you are on a budget based on whether or not the color compliments your skin tone:

Yellow looks amazing on you? [...]

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22 Jan

Seven Simple Style Basics that Everyone Should Know

Just making sure that you do these seven key things will keep you from looking like a fashion misfit. Although, even some of the most fashion conscious people I meet miss one or two of these:
1. Always take the labels off the sleeves. The 100% Wool label is not meant to be seen [...]

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18 Jan

When is all one color too much?

I love monochromatic looks. Usually one color from head to toe works to make you look pulled together; even when they are not the best pieces. Think about it…all black, brown or even navy can make you look chic. Plus, all one color gives you slimming qualities. [...]

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14 Jan

The Inexcusable Eight

Okay, so yesterday I went to check out a new gym with one of my girlfriends. I love taking fitness classes — cycling and kickboxing. So before I switch gyms I have to make sure that the instructors at the new gym will be at least as good as or better than my [...]

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10 Jan

Oops! Don’t Forget the Underwear!

This is just a follow up to my post on shopping end of season sales. As you all SHOULD know, undergarments are just as important (if not more) than the clothing you put on top of it. The wrong underwear will make your pants bulge (and men, in the wrong places) or [...]

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03 Jan

5 Part Shopping Strategy for End of Season Sales

I was out shopping today and noticed that stores were already putting out their Spring merchandise. The beautiful blue, green, yellow, and even orange hued apparel almost made me forget that it was only 20 degrees outside here in Chicago. But it didn’t make me forget the rows of sales merchandise pushed up [...]

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