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I’ll be back!

It is nobody’s fault but my own, but the fact of the matter is — I am burned out! Please excuse my break in blogging. I’ve taken on too much in life and need to take a step back to take a step...

Apr 8, 2013 Like

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My Style: Interviewing Dina Manzo

Last Thursday, I attended CHeeky Chicago’s 4th Annual Real People of Style Fashion Show and it just so happened former Real Housewife of New Jersey, Dina Manzo was also in attendance. Visiting...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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Song Meanings & Sole Society

These shoes, these Awake My Soul. They also awake my soles, which makes me wonder if Mumford & Sons actually wrote one of my favorite songs about this new-to-me shoe site, Sole Society — did the...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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20 Ways Renew Your Spring Sartorial (for $50 or less!!!)

In the heart of the Midwest, the first day of Spring is nothing short of a Joke. At a whole 20degrees below average, peep-toes and skater skirts sans tights aren’t happening. And they probably...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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Windowsill $ucculents

Even though I’ve been there for almost 6 months, decorating my apartment is still a work-in-progress. Right now, my concentration is a lonely little window-sill in my bedroom. Since I’ve been...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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St. Patrick’s Day Style [already hanging in your closet]

There is so much I love about St. Patricks Day, you might thing I was actually Irish. Bottomless Guinness, Shepherd’s Pie, sing-along jigs, Gaelic dancing and last, but certainly not least,...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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Look for Le$$ at South by Southwest

There are a lot of music festivals on my bucket-list and since South by Southwest is the current big one going on, it leads. I can’t wait to see all the street-style pics that come from it, but...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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(H&M) Printed pants you can live in…

Since I’m not a fan of pants in general, this endorsement is kind of a big deal. These my friends, these are quirky and super fun! Not to mention some even have elastic waist, which is a beautiful...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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R.I.P. WNTW

It was a sad moment for me today when I find out What Not To Wear will air it’s 10th and last season this summer. Of all the make-over shows out there, WNTW was the most organic (ah hem, Extreme...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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6 Stylish Necklaces for $10ish

Statement necklaces are still my accessory of choice as my collection continues to grow. I once went through a phase when my favorite jewels were big earrings — you should see that assortment....

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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Weekend Ahead: Refresh, Renew, Relax

Lately I’ve been in a real style rut. You guys, when it is 15 degrees outside and sleet is falling from the sky, I just don’t care… except I really miss my creative fashion instincts. Mid-winter...

Mar 1, 2013 Like

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DIY Wedne$day: Crystal Clutch

For the non-crafters out there, you will love this project. And I know you will love it because it only requires 3 supplies and 3 steps to enjoy. As a non-chef, I can relate. My favorite recipes...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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2013 Oscars: Red Carpet Moments

Ironically, the red carpet prelude to this year’s Academy Awards was, in a word, anticlimactic. It lacked excellence. Instead of “Oohs” and “Ahhs”, I moaned and groaned at the disappointing...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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Trend to Try: Neon Winter

There are a couple reasons I tend to steer clear of neon. One, I’m really pale. And two… no, actually I’m just really pale and it doesn’t work for me. But these girls make me want to scour the...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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DIY Wedne$day: Pretty Paper Flowers

Admittedly, I am not a normal girl. That goes for several reasons, but in this case — flowers do nothing for me. Except I like to doodle them during boring work meetings. They’re easy to draw. But...

Feb 13, 2013 Like

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Black + White. And better than Kimye.

Black & White: the anti-color blocking… achromatic if you will. Two high contrasting non-colors proving, yet again, opposites attract. Except Kimye — they’re the worst. I bet they break up before...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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Valentine Treats — To: You, From: You

For me, the whole “Be Mine” thing isn’t seasonal. Far beyond February, Cupid shoots me in the ass. While shopping I spot something amazing and hear the most romantic “be mine” whisper in my ear as...

Feb 11, 2013 Like

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Heads Up: Favorite Drugstore $teals!!

Without taking care of yourself, clothes don’t mean a thang. Body, hair, skin…it’s a package deal. Little treatments and potions for each add up quick and, here, taking risks doesn’t mean quite...

Feb 7, 2013 Like

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A Stylish Superbowl Sunday

Admittedly, I couldn’t care less who wins the Superbowl… unless my squares are involved and I could $teal some cash. Anyway, as I was saying — the Superbowl means nothing to me. I only care about...

Feb 1, 2013 Like

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We all know Pinterest murders the clock, but on top of wasting time, it trips my mind. Everyday I see a repin of a girl who looks fabulous, yet extremely confusing. Then I start a conversation with...

Jan 30, 2013 Like

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I’m BACK!

You’ve probably been worrying about me — think I fell overboard? No way. I’m perfectly safe; just took a vacation from vacation. You know how that goes. Anyway, it was great to getaway, but...

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Out of here.

As you read this, I am either mid-flight to Miami, cruising to Key West, boozing at Margaritaville or working on a cocoa tan in Cozumel. Take a vicarious vacay by following me on one, or all, of my...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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Golden Globes Fashion 2013 — Red Carpet Trends and Triumphs

They always seem to have predictions for red carpet fashions and for the 70th Anniversary Golden Globe Awards, it was color and lots of it. Alas, whoever ‘they’ are, were way off… Celebs thought...

Jan 14, 2013 Like

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It’s the simple things. Like jeans and a T-shirt.

–Jeans and a T-shirt– is such a great wardrobe metaphor for life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of who’s wearing what, trend alerts and the pity of feeling like you’ve got...

Jan 11, 2013 Like

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DIY Wedne$day: Personalized Mug

This technique has been scattered all over Pinterest. Everybody’s doin’ it, you guys. Draw or write whatever you want on a white mug, bake it, then drink coffee ‘er hot chocolate ‘er whatever. But...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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Fur that is faux. That’s the way to go.

Besides saving lives, there are several more reasons why faux fur is the cat’s meow. One, because it is cost effective; and two, it’s politically correct. Not to mention you won’t be pissed if a...

Jan 7, 2013 Like

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This Year.

Twenty Thirteen. Sounds so grown up. While the turn of a new year is the perfect time to establish goals and make personal changes, I’ve always wondered why people delay the start of something that...

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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Best $teals [and such] of 2012

Aside from having to mourn the loss of Whitney Houston, this year has been sensational. With only one complaint in 365 days, I gotta hand it to 2012. Looking back, there isn’t much I’d change about...

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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Old made new, New Year’s Eve outfits

…Totally broke after an expensive holiday season, yet I’m still in the mood to spend. Now that I don’t feel guilty for spending on myself, I’ve got a real itch to $teal everything in sight —...

Dec 29, 2012 Like

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I’ll be back!

My Style: Interviewing Dina Manzo

Song Meanings & Sole Society

20 Ways Renew Your Spring Sartorial (for $50 or less!!!)

Windowsill $ucculents

St. Patrick’s Day Style [already hanging in your closet]

Look for Le$$ at South by Southwest

(H&M) Printed pants you can live in…

R.I.P. WNTW

6 Stylish Necklaces for $10ish

Weekend Ahead: Refresh, Renew, Relax

DIY Wedne$day: Crystal Clutch

2013 Oscars: Red Carpet Moments

Trend to Try: Neon Winter

DIY Wedne$day: Pretty Paper Flowers

Black + White. And better than Kimye.

Valentine Treats — To: You, From: You

Heads Up: Favorite Drugstore $teals!!

A Stylish Superbowl Sunday

Where you goin’ wearin’ that?

I’m BACK!

Out of here.

Golden Globes Fashion 2013 — Red Carpet Trends and Triumphs

It’s the simple things. Like jeans and a T-shirt.

DIY Wedne$day: Personalized Mug

Fur that is faux. That’s the way to go.

This Year.

Best $teals [and such] of 2012

Old made new, New Year’s Eve outfits

Merry Christmas

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