Tuesday, December 6, 2011
A Neiman Marcus catalog came in the mail and I was very taken by this pair of gold-on-gray Cavalli jeans. I like the eye-catching-yet-somehow-neutral color. But, to be honest, I am also fantasizing that my legs would look as long as the model’s if I wore those jeans. That reminds me that in 1999, I [...]
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
When I wrote my first post about double denim last month, I was going to jokingly suggest a bolo tie as the perfect accessory for the look. But by the time I got to that part of the post, I was seriously into the idea. Then gorgeous blogger The Shoe Girl emailed me a link [...]
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
When I wrote about the head-to-toe denim look last week, I meant it when I said, “Never say never.” I figured most people would pass on the often-unflattering Texas Tuxedo look of jeans and a denim shirt, but that something more wearable would come along. It came along fast! Check out the sophisticated denim looks [...]
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I’m seriously tempted by the silver- and gold-painted jeans at Topshop. But I’m downright obsessed with the Frida Kahlo-esque heart dress that Jill Sherman posted. I need it! Photo by Laura Munday Seriously. I really, really want this dress.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Slashed leggings are the latest fashion blogger must-have (look here, here, here and here), but I don’t think I’m going to go there. I’m (a) not a spring chicken and (b) don’t work at Conde Nast. Some styles demand at least one of those qualities. But these jeans I could do. Split-knee jeans$258 at OakSpotted [...]
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Here is the latest Acne style to catch my eye. Aren’t these cords a great color? I’m not planning to get them, mind you. I’m just admiring.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
When gorgeous client Melissa told me she bought Olivia Morris flats adorned with a Celia Birtwell print, I asked her to send me a photo. I didn’t expect it would come with a bonus: a glimpse of rolled jeans! Way to go, Melissa! Well, we already knew she had good taste. She wears WendyB jewelry, [...]
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
For people craving bleached-out jeans, this pair by Vertigo has a “buy it now” price of $72 on eBay. Or, you can get a seriously sex-ay Versace dress for $278. UPDATED TO ADD: A few gorgeous bloggers have created their own bleached-out jeans. Kirsty Lee at That’s Just My Vibe did a fantastic job. Kirsty [...]
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
This is a public service announcement for the people who find my blog while searching for Venetian-blind or shutter sunglasses. 80spurple.com has what you’re looking for in a variety of colors. The site also has a “half-shutter” style. Other people are looking for Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans. Here’s where you can get them: Singer22 Chick Downtown [...]
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