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the denim dress formula

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  the denim dress formula: with purple and pearls by hollandcox   LBDs get all the press for being the most versatile dress in your closet, but what about a denim dress? Try the denim dress formula when you’re in need of a short cut to being effortlessly stylish. All you need is: a denim […]

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how to wear a miniskirt to the office

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It’s been a while since I’ve had an office job, but I still remember the near-daily angst of what to wear to work. Then there was the guilt when you bought something that wasn’t work appropriate. You were being impractical. Shame! What if I told you that you could still wear your fun clothes to […]

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how to look awesome, effortlessly.

the regina tote fashion

Fashion is supposed to be fun, remember? Getting dressed shouldn’t be a stressful thing. You shouldn’t be worried about “doing it wrong.” I’ve styled a few outfits using the regina tote bag to illustrate three different strategies you can use to put together fun outfits that make you feel happy and confident every time. Check […]

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versatile style: the gloria tote six different ways

the gloria tote fashion

You might think something has to be plain to be versatile. I rather like to think the opposite: that the more interesting your accessories, the more useful they become. I’m going to prove it to you, with six very different outfits, all starring the gloria tote bag.   Imagine wearing the gloria tote…   with […]

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how to wear green, part 3: with gray

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Don’t ever let anybody tell you that bright and bold colors cannot also be chic and sophisticated! As with any image you try to project, it’s all in the cut and quality of your clothes, as well as the styling of your outfit. Let’s see what happens when a bright green is paired with gray… […]

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how to wear green, part 2: with orange

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Just because I’m all about green now, doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten my love for orange! We need not go down the path of a St. Patrick’s Day refugee, here. This series is all about looking at colors in a new way (part 1 was about how to wear green with navy)! Think of green and orange […]

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how to wear green, part 1: with navy

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As you know, one of my favorite crusades is encouraging you to experiment with color! This spring, I’m all about green. As with my how to wear orange series, I’ll start by pairing green with a neutral. In my mind, the neutral that goes best with green is navy blue. how to wear green, part […]

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the difference between matching and coordinating

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You hear it all the time – don’t be too matchy-matchy. Magazines and style bloggers and Nina Garcia and everyone and their mother (and me, too) are always telling you to mix it up. So what’s the big deal? Matching is boring, for one thing. It takes all the joy out of fashion. Matching is […]

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how to wear a purple envelope clutch

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What does the word “versatile” mean to you? I’m willing to bet when you think “versatile” in terms of clothing or accessories, you think neutral colors and plain styling. It doesn’t have to be that way! Something does not have to be plain and black to get lots of wear out of it. The most […]

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the most practical bag in your closet

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I’m sure you agree that an envelope clutch is a perfect evening accessory. But have you ever thought about using one every day? I can hear your gasps of outrage from here…But Valerie! You exclaim. I could never fit all my stuff in a clutch! They’re just too impractical! Settle down, my loves, and let […]

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