fashion
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Stripes Are Not Just For Zebras!
This weekend the weather was gorgeous and reminded me that IT IS STILL SUMMER so we ventured out to the town fair for cotton candy and pony rides. You can find the pictures on twitter @DewoftheDesert. In an earlier post I promised head-to-toe stripes. It’s quite easy if you follow these guidelines: – keep the stripes in the same color family (black and white Continue reading
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The Other Fashion Week
Between our solar system and the Dagobah system, there’s a strange place called Fashion Planet where herds of impossibly beautiful creatures roam freely. The people that inhabit this planet live only to style, photograph and critique these beings and their outfits. (All illustrations copyright Achraf Amiri – the Hidden Son of the Adams Family) One of the biggest celebrations of Continue reading
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Movie Night
Continuing the stripe theme with this floaty top from H&M. So easy to mix and match with skirt or pants. Not to mention that the beige/black combo is perfect for transitioning into fall. Now let’s see if I can manage a head-to-toe striped look next … could be a tough one 😉 (Top: H&M, skirt: UrbanOutfitters; Continue reading
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Black and White
I just realized looking back through my blog that I hardly ever feature stripes although they are my favorite print. I haven’t counted recently but I am pretty sure I own enough striped items to clothe the entire crew of the Britannia. Scary? Maybe. Obsessive? Definitely! This blouse is a recent aquisition from J Jill. Although hardly fashion-forward Continue reading
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In the Nude
One of the key color trends of this summer was beige (also seen in variations like nude or blush). Most designers showed clothing in one or more of those shades but the ones that stood out for me were Celine, Stella McCartney and Chloe. Then, from the runway the beige wave spread to department stores and mass retailers like H&M and Zara. Continue reading
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Soul of Africa
So apparently high heels don’t do good things for your feet: sore arches, twisted toes etc. In an effort to give my feet a rest I have been adding to my collection of flat, strappy sandals. Here’s the latest addition: (top & skirt: Urban Outfitters, sandals: Clarks – Soul of Africa) Not only are these sandals Continue reading
Dew of the Desert 