Outfits
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Back in Time
This year I did only a cursory check of the S/S 2013 collections. It was mostly to see which trends lasted beyond F/W 2012: bright color blocking or mono-color (check); pointy toe high heels (check); feminine silhouettes a la Dior New Look (check); sixties revival (check). This way, I could take advantage of end-of-season… Continue reading
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Sum of the parts
I saw this recently on The Sartorialist. It reminded me of a color combo (white & navy) that I liked in this post. But somehow the men’s version is not working for me. Let’s break it down: 1) The Jacket – right color and button detail, not the right cut IMHO. I am not a fan of double-breasted jackets,… Continue reading
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New York Fashion Week (NYFW)
Every year I swear I won’t care but here I go again … NYFW. Sooo many shows and pictures to go through! And so many trends: which one is a fad, which one is a new classic, which one is just crazy enough to work and which one is plain crazy? (Bare midriff, really???) A few rules I like… Continue reading
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Highs and Lows
I’ve been struggling lately with a sudden weight gain (stress-related) and putting together office-appropriate outfits that still excite me fashion-wise. My usual slim pants were starting to look a bit “strained” so I started introducing more skirts into the rotation. This led to wearing heels more often and all was well until my chiro recommended giving my feet a break… Continue reading
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Wish I Was There
This image captures my idea of the ideal Spring look: classic elegance with a bit of sportiness and of course swag! I love the pairing of white and navy; they are the quintessential spring/summer colors. This whole outfit punctuated by the simple gold accessories is perfect for sitting at a cafe enjoying a good espresso and people-watching.… Continue reading
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Happy Happy
So this is … winter huh? It seems somebody forgot to switch off the heater.. Oh well, I am not complaining. After last year’s s**tload of snow I am more than happy to bask in the sun for as long as it will last. Waiter, mimosa please! Happy Holidays everyone! Continue reading