Archive for the Inspiration Category

The Annie Hall Phenomenon

Women in Menswear

What is it about that goofy, gangly character and her clownish wardrobe that knocks us off our heels and onto our flats, hats and every other boyish article of clothing? From Coco Chanel to Catherine Hepburn to Diane Keaton, we’ve always admired the confidence that a woman in menswear radiates.

Holiday Travel Packing List

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Although we can’t control the mood of airport security, you can alliviate some of the stress of traveling with this simple and easy packing guide below. Yes, packing under 20 items is possible!

Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Under $100

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We’ve rounded up the best holiday gifts under $100. Whether you’re searching for your girlfriend/ best friend/ sister/ mother/ or niece, these gifts are sure to please:

Street Style Thursday: Horizontal Stripes

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Speaking of closet staples, you can go ahead and add horizontal stripes to that list. Whoever said horizontal stripes were always unflattering was clearly mistaken. Whether its nautical, candy colored, skinny, or bold, earn your stripes by taking pointers from these stylish ladies below.

Tastemaker Tuesday: Diane Von Furstenberg

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Diane Von Furstenberg is, without a doubt, a tastemaker of style and class. She has been inspiring women ever since the 1970s with her chic and timeless creations as a pioneer of women’s fashion. After starting out with only a suitcase of jersey dresses, Diane has become a household name internationally and “fashion royalty” to those in the industry.

La Vie en Turquoise

Turquoise Cocktail Ring

Last week, we featured semiprecious stones and their bountiful health benefits. This week, we’re spotlighting turquoise–the almost-always-perfect color remedy for boring outfits or a drab home. Mostly known to protect those who travel, turquoise has detoxifying properties that reduce inflammation and speed recovery. It also lifts depression, boosts self-confidence, and promotes endurance. I feel revitalized already!

Handcrafted with Love

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Let’s be realistic, it costs money to run a business, and the cost of your purchase has to cover those expenses. A lot of companies start small, and every cent of your purchase goes into an artisan product, handcrafted with love. As that company gets bigger and needs to produce in higher volume, their expenses grow so much that they need to make the product cheaper in order to still be profitable. Your item costs the same amount but now you might have a fancy brand name with a lower quality product.

Currently Obsessed With: Jenna Lyons, J. Crew’s Creative Director

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Jenna Lyons is best known as the the trend-setting, creative mastermind behind J.Crew’s signature style. She is essentially responsible for evolving the brand from simple (well, boring) basics to fashion forward classics that we actually want in our closets. Her personal style also exhibits her creative mind and the fashion industry can’t help but be obsessed with her! I mean, don’t you wish you could rock those thick framed glasses or start the double-jacket trend?