September 2011
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CYCLOPS
This actually isn’t about the fact that I have one eye now. This is about the braid.
You know how you start to get that itch every year where you want to do something different with your hair? Lately I’ve been getting antsy. I want to do something crazy, drastic, weird whatever. And yes, I have already dyed my hair every color- even blonde (bad idea). I was recently told to try...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
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Anonymous male asks:
Looking for a good Fall shoe… casual but can also wear to the office with khakis… any thoughts?
DJ Jazzy Jeff once said, “Between you and the humpty dance, I’ll have to get a metal plate on my butt.” Now what does this have to do with casual shoes? Nothing… except for the fact that when you find the perfect...
Little Black Dress of the Month
During the summer I’m inspired by loose flowy fabrics that are best worn on roof top bars and boats down by the harbor. However, fall is all about structure for me. I love a good structured office dress. If I can’t snag one from Black Halo then my next choice would be this great LBD from EmersonMade.
EmersonMade Little Black Dress, $228 find it here.
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This Crip Don't Trip
I love calling out certain people (dear friends) who dip their pen in the company ink. Not only because it’s funny but because it’s kind of true. I have a few buddies who can’t seem to make the connection that you don’t poop where you eat. Or is it eat where you poop? Or is it poop where you swim? Oh booo, don’t worry, they know they are hos.
Speaking of ink, it...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
Anonymous asked you:
Love your website. Found it through Pinterest and now I check in constantly. I am getting married 8/4/12 in Austria. I don’t have time to go shopping for bridesmaids dresses since they all live in the States. I want my bridesmaids to just pick a navy blue dress and wear it that day. Are there fabrics that you think won’t go well next to each other? Like satin or...
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Paper Crown
First off, I wish I came up with that name. Paper Crown- pretty awesome. Also, I’m pretty much in love with all of Lauren Conrad’s line. Just not the prices…
I really want to get these trousers but at $198 I may need to find an alternative. Here are a few picks, which one is your favorite?
(Top: Katherine Pant by Paper Crown, here.)
Mango Chino Trousers,$99 find them...
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Meeeoow
Sometimes those boring shades that everyone else has are just that- boring. Stop trying to look like Victoria Beckham or Nicole Ritchie- be yourself, it looks better that way. Loving these mustard two tones for fall, weehooo!
Spitfire Daxx Frames, $39 find it here.
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Tops Up
This is kind of outdated (I’ve got Project Runway on my DVR and finally caught up) but I’m seriously in love with this winning look. Can anyone find a similar top out there? Most I’ve found aren’t as geometric, modern and youthful. Maybe Nina Garcia has a stalker I could hit up for some dumpster diving. Nina (or stalker), if you’re reading this- call me!
Not a Cape too Late
First day of fall playas! Throw on your cape, deal with your hos and make some mad scrilla. What it do.
Making Tracks Cape, $90 find it here.
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Layer Like a Player
It’s 40 degrees when you leave for work, and 75 by the time you come home. On days like this it’s easy to fumble around your closet for hours not knowing what to wear. Chicagoans know how to layer like pros and when I have a super casual day at the office with no clients to see, I layer with sweaters. My a.m. to p.m. look here.
My handy dandy layers:
Blouse: Banana...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
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Anonymous asked you: Now that Fall is upon us would you do a feature on Military coats?
Would I ever..
I can’t get enough of military jackets- the colors, the structure, the awesomeness. I find them so chic, especially for someone who pretty much goes monotone during the winter. My favorites for this season are here!
Marc by Marc Jacobs, $339 find it...
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Sheer, My Dear
I had the pleasure of working with the Gap at their Chicago Fashion’s Night Out preview of the new fall premium pant collection. While I was there I couldn’t resist stylist Jenn Falik’s great floral top in plum so picked one up in red! I love this top because it really does all the work for you. It’s a modern cut but is still a tad retro. I wore it today with my...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
I’m looking for something like the James Perse mini wrap skirt, which is similar to the free people one you have in one of your recent posts. The Perse one is sold out due to Mila Kunis having worn it and I can’t find the free people one online! Any ideas?
Whew, people love the wrap mini skirt! Kudos to Kunis for helping sell out the James Perse skirt but no fun for you looking...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
In regards to post “Always a Bridesmaid”
I just loved the idea of dresses you ACTUALLY wear again! I wanted to see if you had any good idea for reasonably priced, classy dresses for an early June 2012 wedding :) Any ideas welcome!
Who wants to buy a dress only to wear it once? Not me. Hopefully the brides’s favorite colors aren’t gold and purple but it’s her day...
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Sensai Says
“Speak softly and carry a big stick”. You know what I’m saying? No? Well, just be careful. This is like the Japanese form of mace.
Ingredients to a Samurai Sandwich:
Jacket: Urban Outfitters. Similar style here.
Dress: Forever 21. Similar style here.
Heels: Fergie. Similar style here.
Watch: Bulova. Similar timepiece here.
Bracelet: J. Crew. Similar one here.
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Quit Looking; I Found It
I have a wedding reception the first weekend in October and desperately need some advice. The invite states casual but I don’t want to underdress. Please help! Thanks!
I know this can seem like an open invitation to a style disaster but this is actually amazing news! Casual dress at a wedding? Woohoo! I’m not sure if this means that some gents will show up in jeans (I hope...
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Filet Minions! I Am Your Leader!
All hail the (dare I say) last day of summer! I’m calling it- since it’s mid September and 85 degrees. This has got to be it. Fear not barbecue, I will continue to reign over your charcoal kingdom as long as I possibly can.
All hail the clothes:
Top: LnA Razor Tank, $10 find it here.
Skirt: Free People. Find a similar style here.
Heels: Sole Society ‘Kalypso’ Heel,...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
I need help! I have two months until my wedding and I haven’t found a dress that I love yet. I fell in love with this one on Revolve, only to find that it is completely sold out, everywhere. Can you help me find something similar?
The gorgeous dress you covet is indeed one of a kind. Mostly because it’s nearly impossible to find anything similar to it. My number one piece of...
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Quit Looking; I Found It
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Anonymous Asks:
I’m looking to find a nice dress, preferably black, that I can wear to a wedding coming up. My budget is definitely under $100 but also need to buy shoes too. Ahhhh!
Girl, I’ve been there. Need a new dress.. going to a wedding.want to impress everyone there but not be flashy. Enter the little black dress. Standard. Classic....
