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The Summer Stack

Every summer, the friendship bracelet makes its triumphant return. I've never been patient enough to braid my own & typically prefer a more polished stack anyway. But, this year's versions may have...

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For the Birds

I've never been a huge fan of shorts - I find most of them way too short for my comfort and it's nearly impossible to find a flattering cut for my body unless they are a loose, flowy shape. So I...

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20 Under $20

Now that summer is in full swing, I couldn't resist putting together a mix of bold brights & playful prints for this month's edition of TUT. To be honest, I had a hard time not adding all of them...

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Tropicana

I'm so thrilled to be participating today in the London Times Savvy in Your City summer campaign! We were each asked to pick a city & share our summer savvy tips...and since we've only lived in NY...

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Recent Purchases

I went on a spending freeze for the month of May and was planning to continue my no-buy commitment through June too...until I discovered PoshMark. If you're not familiar, it's a downloadable app...

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Work It Out

When I was in my teens & early twenties, I had a very unhealthy relationship with food and exercise due to an eating disorder I battled for 10 years. Thankfully, I am fully recovered now and can...

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Statement Dress + A Giveaway

I've talked before (here) about how a LWD is a summer essential. But, I also think it's important to have one dress in your closet that is a statement piece - one you may not wear all the time, but...

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Steals Under $30

Since last month's SUT (here) was so popular, I decided to follow the same format again for June - this time focusing on summer shorts. I've included a good mix of casual & dressy pieces here, that...

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Summer Style with Lulus.com

I'm thrilled to share with you today this look I put together with pieces from Lulu's. I have featured items from their site on PPF before - so I was excited when they contacted me about...

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Look for Less: Print-Mixed

I came across this image on Pinterest the other day and absolutely fell in love with the fun & girly mix of prints. So, I decided to put together an affordable version using similar pieces that are...

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Cherry Blossom Print

Although my style can be very preppy at times, I find myself fluctuating back & forth between classic, tailored ensembles and effortless, modern looks. I think it's perfectly fine to love a little...

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Perfect Pairings: Stripes

Since so many of you have commented recently about wanting to see how I put outfits together, today is the first in a new monthly series called Perfect Pairings. I'll show you two affordable looks...

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Laid Back

This is one of my go-to summer combinations on days when it isn't too hot out - a white embroidered top, slouchy lightweight trousers (that feel as comfortable as pajamas), a printed scarf & flat...

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Chippmunk Expert Shopper

Today I'm excited to be participating in the Chippmunk Expert Shopper Style Challenge - I was chosen along with my girls Marion, Tara & Shanna to put together summer looks for $150 or less using...

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Sheinside $100 Giveaway

I have another exciting giveaway for you this week from one of my favorite online stores, SheInside. I own dozens of pieces from them that I love, including this trench, this blouse & this jacket...

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Fully Vested

Since I naturally gravitate towards more tailored pieces, I tend to have a difficult time in the warmer months putting outfits together that are both comfortable & polished. So, this denim vest has...

May 31, 2013 Like

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Beat The Heat

As June quickly approaches, I've started to revamp my beauty routine and incorporate the products that will protect my skin from the sun + help my makeup stay put, in spite of the heat. Some of...

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Day to Night: LWD

I could easily argue that a little white dress is a summer staple and yet my closet was lacking that perfect style that could be dressed up or down. Then I was introduced to Tailor and Stylist and...

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Touch of Turquoise

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Weekend! We took full advantage of the gorgeous weather & spent most of our time outdoors - going for hikes, having a BBQ with friends & some family picnics...

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20 Under $20

Since today is the last chance for all those great Memorial Day sales, I thought it was the perfect time to take advantage of marked-down prices with this month's edition of TUT! These pieces are...

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Pretty Pastels

I'm normally not one for a matchy-matchy look with accessories, but sometimes it can be fun when balanced in just the right way with other modern pieces. For example, I loved the colors of this...

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Shades of Blue

Lately I've been gravitating towards light & soothing colors, particularly this blue & white combination. Something about the pairing of these two shades says "summer is here" (I've even started a...

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Following Suit

Short suits were a huge trend seen on the runways for spring and I, for one, am a big fan of this combination of tailored pieces. But, since I began a spending freeze in May, I knew I couldn't go...

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Fancy Footwork

After an 80 degree yesterday here in New York, I think it's finally safe to say that summer is right around the corner. Even though I love my heeled sandals & wedge espadrilles, there are so many...

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Marshall's $100 Giveaway ~ CLOSED

I'm thrilled to share with you this week's amazing giveaway, thanks to the lovely ladies over at Cult of Progression. They are offering a $100 Marshall's gift card to one lucky PPF reader! Here are...

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Relaxed Saturday

Some of the best weekends, in my opinion, are the ones where we have no plans at all. There is nothing better than being able to sleep in, head down to the farmer's market to shop & end the...

May 20, 2013 Like 32 people like this

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Thursday Friday Giveaway ~ CLOSED

This week's giveaway is from a brand that I was introduced to while at Lucky FABB West last month. You may remember me sharing the story of them giving me a matching bag for my daughter (here)....

May 17, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Bright White

White denim is undoubtedly a summer essential...but unfortunately, the perfect pair can be really hard to find. I've tried on dozens of styles that were too thin & almost see-through (not a good...

May 16, 2013 Like 23 people like this

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Golden Hour

Sometimes I just feel like getting dressed up for no reason...I find it to be a great mood-lifter, especially after a couple days of being stuck inside the house. Now, I will be the first to admit...

May 15, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Penny Pincher Fashion

The Summer Stack

For the Birds

20 Under $20

Tropicana

Recent Purchases

Work It Out

Statement Dress + A Giveaway

Steals Under $30

Summer Style with Lulus.com

Look for Less: Print-Mixed

Cherry Blossom Print

Perfect Pairings: Stripes

Laid Back

Chippmunk Expert Shopper

Sheinside $100 Giveaway

Fully Vested

Beat The Heat

Day to Night: LWD

Touch of Turquoise

20 Under $20

Pretty Pastels

Shades of Blue

Following Suit

Fancy Footwork

Marshall's $100 Giveaway ~ CLOSED

Relaxed Saturday

Thursday Friday Giveaway ~ CLOSED

Bright White

Golden Hour

Steals Under $30

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