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My favorite cold-weather textile without a doubt has to be velvet. To me, it is so luxurious and adds a beautiful pop of something different to a look. Interestingly, velvet actually refers to the structure of the fabric, where the fiber is typically wool or cotton. And for a little tidbit of history, velvet used […]
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There are few items more versatile than a denim jacket, in my opinion. They are the perfect transitional piece that can bring you from warm to cool weather and vice versa, they are an adorable accent that can top off any look, and can be worn with anything from athleisure to dresses. I picked up […]
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It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is upon us once again, and the deals are oh-so sweet. As the weeks lead up to the start of the annual sale, I always keep my eyes peeled for a few items to update my wardrobe for the upcoming fall […]
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I get so excited for the warmer weather for a lot of reasons: being outside more, seeing the blooms open up, going to the beach, and of course the fashions. One category in my spring/summer wardrobe that has become an absolute staple in my closet are espadrilles. Over the last few years, I have bought […]
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There is no other color combination that make me as happy as blue and white does. Putting on my art history cap for a minute, Chinese porcelain has a long history of trade between East Asia and the West. Before the East-West trade existed, the highest-quality porcelain was reserved only for Chinese royalty. When trade […]
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Want to know a secret? I was actually thinking to write this article in the fall, and started writing one but scrapped it because I thought the time frame had passed. The past few days of writing, I obviously said “to heck with that”, and now here we are. This post is all about my […]
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Do you know that feeling when you’re just absolutely lusting after something? It’s not far from your mind, you save photos of it, fantasize about owning it, and imagine how you would feel once it becomes yours. Then do you know the feeling when, after some patience, that special item finally becomes yours?! Those were […]
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Whoever said “you can’t repeat outfits on Instagram”, clearly never had to live abroad on a capsule collection … It happens to everyone at some point with a certain article of clothing, that you love it so much you always turn to it! That has happened to me this summer with the Violetta dress from […]
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“There are many people at Versailles today” – Marie Antoinette to Madame du Barry (Side note before I begin: remember when I wrote about the Visitors to Versailles exhibit at the Met?! This felt like a full circle moment!) Over the weekend, I had the great opportunity to visit a friend who has made the […]
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Outfit details: Lauren Ralph Lauren Coat (it’s on sale!!!), Eloquii Dress (similar here), Vince Camuto boots (also on sale!), August Beret, Spanx tights, Harrods leather gloves, Michael Kors bag (similar here) Now that we are into the thick of winter here on the east coast, I notice that so often our personal styles start to […]
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