Stylish with Substance

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30 Before 30? (In under 20 Days?) ... Hmm. Wait a minute, Im content!

Recently, I discovered bloggers doing this "30 before 30" thing. Depressing: Some goals are so big that these girls seem so young. (Hint: the link at the end of this post sums up both me and why I...

Oct 13, 2011 Like

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Technical Issue: Fixed!

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Sep 30, 2011 Like

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Oh noes! A Technical Difficulty: "next blog page" type links temporarily gone missing.. update 1

I dont know what happened to it, but I have noticed some change to our OnSugar template editing. I recently made minor changes (before that), but I dont think to "that area" of the code. I looked...

Sep 28, 2011 Like

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Thoughts on Sensitivity; Shaken from News of Inconceivable Brutality

The news Im referencing is definitely too much for some sensitive people to take. You can read about it online, for example on the Huffington Post. Note: part of what Im about to write may also be...

Sep 26, 2011 Like

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SatCs Michael Patrick Kings New Sitcom, 2 Broke Girls; a fashionistas review

Lately, Ive been yearning for a new Sex and the City; well at least a show (scripted, please!) with women wearing the latest fashions who are likeable (no housewives, thanks) and maybe, only maybe...

Sep 21, 2011 Like

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Reading: 3 is a Trend; what a concept!

This simple runway-themed category, Three is a Trend, from the Harpers Bazaar fashion blog has me inspired. Ive never found the time, strength or sanity to pull this kind of post out of a fashion...

Sep 18, 2011 Like

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Missoni for Target - Target B&M - Day 1 Part 2 (Tue. night)

(Read Part One, a prelude) On D Day (national debut day, in this case turned slightly doomed for most fashionistas) I had a somewhat normal schedule, as in I couldnt get out shopping until night on...

Sep 18, 2011 Like

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Missoni for Target - Target.com - Day 1 Part 1 ...

"We are suddenly extremely popular." LOL! I was going to check out fit and details of several items in store before considering checking to see if a certain online-exclusive dress was still...

Sep 13, 2011 Like

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Amy Winehouse: A Look Back in Style

Amy Winehouse was a talented spirit troubled by addiction, an afliction some fashionistas can understand (those troubled by serious shopping addictions, like I am). She was also a free-spirted...

Jul 25, 2011 Like

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Page Rank! (Well that wasnt so hard, after all.)

You may think its wrong or you may completely understand, but in the World Wide Web today a webmaster any "less" in greatness than a total SEO master can get too frustrated. That is too frustrated...

Jul 22, 2011 Like

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10 Reasons Petite Girls Can Wear Flats

Carolina Herrera flats It shows immense confidence and an "I dont care" attitude. Men might really respond to that! Some plain just plain prefer a girl in more comfortable or relaxed footwear. Is...

Feb 21, 2011 Like

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Feb 21, 2011 Like

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Photo: Fascinating! Leather Hides turned COACH & Ready to Cut

Here is a photo of some leather hides tanned, stamped, dyed and printed into luxurious leathers for COACH bags. I think its so interesting seeing how their hides of leather look so similar to hides...

Feb 5, 2011 Like

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(Crazy Shoes) "Do these shoes make my feet look fat?"

Christian Louboutin Measuring Tape Sandal $795.00 by Christian Louboutin at Neiman Marcus How about my butt? Dont worry, at least ankles are always skinnier in Loubies! Whats your vote (just not on...

Jan 25, 2011 Like

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Thing that makes me go, "Hmm ... GET ON MAH FEETS NOW!"

Manolo Blahnik Tweed Boucle dOrsay $715.00 by Manolo Blahnik at Neiman Marcus Bouclé, dOrsay, big name ... and metallic threads?! Seriously, Im going crazy for these. I would sell both my little...

Jan 25, 2011 Like

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A Life Goal for Our World: Lets recognize Short is Sexy, too!

Endangered Species: Womens Bodies is an upcoming summit with a great goal: to help the self-esteem of women. I wont talk too much about it partly because it is trending now anyway but mostly...

Jan 24, 2011 Like

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Is Target Quality in Decline? Photo of William Rast Jean Unraveling Thread

Is Target quality declining (as is the case for at least some other companies in this recession) or is the instance of a "coming apart" clothing item possibly a result of crazy Christmas shoppers?...

Jan 24, 2011 Like

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Thoughts of the Moment on Loss & Shopping + Fendi

In the past when tragedies, like this recent shooting, have happened Ive felt that fashion is too trivial to care so much about on a multi-times-per-day scale. Right now though, Im posting this...

Jan 13, 2011 Like

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Target To Revive Popular Designs from Old Big Name Lines

Bummed you missed out on a certain dress or designer line from a big Target collaboration? You may soon be in luck; starting March 13 2011 through April 10, Target is set to bring back a couple...

Oct 28, 2010 Like

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HQ (large) Previews of Lanvin for H&M with (USD) Prices

So the Lanvin for H&M previews have begun, and Im continuing to worry that what I want will not show. Its this Amalia bag (preferably tote) I blogged about in 2009, pictured to the right. (This is...

Oct 22, 2010 Like

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Death of a Blog at a Funeral? NO: "I Got Better!"

This is a quick announcement that Im getting back into blogging after a death in my family. Its always so hard for me to get back in it... Next is a great post that forced me, excitedly, to take...

Oct 22, 2010 Like

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2 Reasons, Beyond Price, Why TJ Maxx/Marshalls Are Better than Needless Markup Stores

Im home from an event held by TJ Maxx (which is also the same company as Marshalls, theyre both really similar, and together a huuuge "buyer" power). Too aware of the tons of blog posts about this...

Sep 23, 2010 Like

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The VMAs and More Things You (May Have) Missed During NY Fashion Week

Alexander Wang / Amber Notebook Clutch $625 - La Garçonne Valentino Jeweled Peep Toe dOrsay Pump $995 - Nordstrom Braided chain-and-pearl bracelet $78 - J.Crew Paper chain bracelet $78 - J.Crew...

Sep 20, 2010 Like

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#NYFW - Verrier, Verrier Sexy

Ever since my early days of watching the runways (same as my early days of blogging), Ive been watching and enamored with Verrier. Here is my first piece on the designer, short & simple amid the...

Sep 14, 2010 Like

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Links à la Mode - 2nd week of Sept. 10

If you dont yet know what this is or about the Independent Fashion Bloggers, then you are probably not a blogger, but just know its a great group of great blogs so youll enjoy the links down the...

Sep 13, 2010 Like

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Wearrier: French Necking

The thing thats pretty new for me with this ensemble is the scarf around my neck. I mean, even though Ive wanted to wear something like that for a while, I really never have. I love the look but I...

Sep 11, 2010 Like

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#NYFW: Early Favorites (gallery)

Here are some more things I love, including my biggest favorites, from the beginnings of New York Fashion Week. More to come, of course.

Sep 10, 2010 Like

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Friend Friday Questions: Fashion Week #fbff

Once again, its a series called Fashion/Beauty Friend Friday. Blogger, Katy Rose asks us FBFF members fabulous questions. Care to participate? Katy, "With all the talk about New Yorks Fashion Week...

Sep 10, 2010 Like

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#nyfw - Christian Siriano SS11: Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles!!

I kind of think the Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a girly girls dream. Or that of anyone who loves ruffles as much as I do. Theres hardly anything to say - beyond photos -...

Sep 10, 2010 Like

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#NYFW: Pleated & Blouson Shorts by Organic by John Patrick

Organic by John Patrick is a bit how it sounds, eco-friendly, though not entirely of the organic sector of that field. Thats ok though, fabrics like wrinkle-free recycled polyester are A-OK, even...

Sep 10, 2010 Like

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30 Before 30? (In under 20 Days?) ... Hmm. Wait a minute, Im content!

Technical Issue: Fixed!

Oh noes! A Technical Difficulty: "next blog page" type links temporarily gone missing.. update 1

Thoughts on Sensitivity; Shaken from News of Inconceivable Brutality

SatCs Michael Patrick Kings New Sitcom, 2 Broke Girls; a fashionistas review

Reading: 3 is a Trend; what a concept!

Missoni for Target - Target B&M - Day 1 Part 2 (Tue. night)

Missoni for Target - Target.com - Day 1 Part 1 ...

Amy Winehouse: A Look Back in Style

Page Rank! (Well that wasnt so hard, after all.)

10 Reasons Petite Girls Can Wear Flats

superquick Site Update: Comments

Photo: Fascinating! Leather Hides turned COACH & Ready to Cut

(Crazy Shoes) "Do these shoes make my feet look fat?"

Thing that makes me go, "Hmm ... GET ON MAH FEETS NOW!"

A Life Goal for Our World: Lets recognize Short is Sexy, too!

Is Target Quality in Decline? Photo of William Rast Jean Unraveling Thread

Thoughts of the Moment on Loss & Shopping + Fendi

Target To Revive Popular Designs from Old Big Name Lines

HQ (large) Previews of Lanvin for H&M with (USD) Prices

Death of a Blog at a Funeral? NO: "I Got Better!"

2 Reasons, Beyond Price, Why TJ Maxx/Marshalls Are Better than Needless Markup Stores

The VMAs and More Things You (May Have) Missed During NY Fashion Week

#NYFW - Verrier, Verrier Sexy

Links à la Mode - 2nd week of Sept. 10

Wearrier: French Necking

#NYFW: Early Favorites (gallery)

Friend Friday Questions: Fashion Week #fbff

#nyfw - Christian Siriano SS11: Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles!!

#NYFW: Pleated & Blouson Shorts by Organic by John Patrick

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30 Before 30? (In under 20 Days?) ... Hmm. Wait a minute, Im content!

Technical Issue: Fixed!

Oh noes! A Technical Difficulty: "next blog page" type links temporarily gone missing.. *update 1*

Thoughts on Sensitivity; Shaken from News of Inconceivable Brutality

SatCs Michael Patrick Kings New Sitcom, 2 Broke Girls; a fashionistas review

Reading: 3 is a Trend; what a concept!

Missoni for Target - Target B&M - Day 1 Part 2 (Tue. night)

Missoni for Target - Target.com - Day 1 Part 1 ...

Amy Winehouse: A Look Back in Style

Page Rank! (Well that wasnt so hard, after all.)

10 Reasons Petite Girls Can Wear Flats

superquick Site Update: Comments

Photo: Fascinating! Leather Hides turned COACH & Ready to Cut

(Crazy Shoes) "Do these shoes make my feet look fat?"

Thing that makes me go, "Hmm ... GET ON MAH FEETS NOW!"

A Life Goal for Our World: Lets recognize Short is Sexy, too!

Is Target Quality in Decline? Photo of William Rast Jean Unraveling Thread

Thoughts of the Moment on Loss & Shopping + Fendi

Target To Revive Popular Designs from Old Big Name Lines

HQ (large) Previews of Lanvin for H&M with (USD) Prices

Death of a Blog at a Funeral? NO: "I Got Better!"

2 Reasons, Beyond Price, Why TJ Maxx/Marshalls Are Better than Needless Markup Stores

The VMAs and More Things You (May Have) Missed During NY Fashion Week

#NYFW - Verrier, Verrier Sexy

Links à la Mode - 2nd week of Sept. 10

Wearrier: French Necking

#NYFW: Early Favorites (gallery)

Friend Friday Questions: Fashion Week #fbff

#nyfw - Christian Siriano SS11: Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles!!

#NYFW: Pleated & Blouson Shorts by Organic by John Patrick

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