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In an effort to bundle up, without dying of wardrobe boredom each morning, I looked to the New York runways for a little inspiration. Simple scarf styling is the easiest way to update your look, and chances are, you already have this essential accessory in...

The hardest part of my 5 Piece French Wardrobe challenge is deciding on which 5 pieces to buy between now and the end of June (I made it through January without buying any new wardrobe items… crazy, I know). While I haven’t nailed down the...

For Fall 2014 it looks like our favorite lip colors migrate north, making lip colors on lids the easiest way to update your beauty routine. As seen on the New York runways the past few days, lip hued tints hit the lids and lash lines...

I’ll never forget the day I met up with my friend Dangi, at Sephora, for a little mascara shopping. I wandered around and opened the bottles of mascara to examine the wands, while Dangi insisted I smell each one. Confused, but intrigued, I took a...

I’m lucky enough to have my birthday fall right before the craziness of New York Fashion Week, which means that my day of birthday pampering, i.e. manicure and massage, doubles as Fashion Week prep. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk Fashion Week...

As a fan of Langdon Graves’ delicate drawings and use of minimal color, I was thrilled to visit her Greenpoint, Brooklyn art studio last week. At first glance, I was drawn to her soft pencil drawings, but I quickly fell in love with her stories...

Every good wardrobe is built on a foundation of basics. Some take years to find (like the perfect tee) and others are like old friends who continue to hold a special place in your closet for years (like my black skinny jeans). As I begin...

As seen on the runway during Berlin Fashion week, the new, not-so-preppy way to tie your sweater around your shoulders via Lala Berlin. Simple styling like this is always welcome, especially in the dreary long days of winter. A great way to add an extra...

In fashion we are always making connections, connections between reality and fantasy, and often times, the connection between art and fashion. When I first saw the Céline Summer 2014 collection, I immediately fell in love with the bold brushstrokes of the prints because they felt...

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