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Chill in the Air

Chill in the Air

I love fall. What I don’t appreciate is when the weather decides to jump from the 70’s to the 50’s in the blink of an eye leaving no time for light layering. I’m hoping this weather was just a tease and we’ll be seeing many sunny…

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Maybe It's Fate

Maybe It's Fate

I’m almost positive that there are certain clothes that are meant to end up in your closet. Call it fate. This dress, for example, was an online exclusive that happened to be returned in store. I came across it a few weeks prior…

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5 Ways to Wear Those Booties

5 Ways to Wear Those Booties

I’ve recently received a number of questions/comments around the beloved bootie. How exactly do you wear them? There are actually a number of ways you could style your booties. By my count, there are five. I browsed through my…

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Tailgate

Tailgate

Tailgating may not be the place to break out your most fashionable pieces, but everyone certainly sports their own unique style. A few of my tips include staying comfortable and layering up. Games can be long enough on their own,…

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Dots, Leopard, Denim, Oh My!

Dots, Leopard, Denim, Oh My!

I gave you a peek at these pants before on Instagram, and they have been getting a ton of wear lately. They have the look of denim but they are the stretchiest, most comfortable pair of pants with a flattering fit nonetheless.…

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Loving Lately

Loving Lately

Hi friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. The weather was perfectly gorgeous which I always appreciate. I’m currently with my husband in NJ meeting with a new Lyme specialist that he was referred to. I haven’t updated you…

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Fall Maxi

Fall Maxi

It seems that maxi dresses find most of their love during the summer months, but I am just as big of a fan during the fall. The length that can often create too much warmth in the summer is the perfect insulator for chilly…

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New Takes on Your Wardrobe

New Takes on Your Wardrobe

I recently had a question from a reader that I thought more than a few of you may relate to. This busy working mother found it difficult to pull outfits out of her closet and wondered what ideas I had for switching things up and…

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Bows

Bows

I love the femininity of bows. They’re so fun to wear on everything from delicate jewelry to exaggerated collars. When worn on a blouse as this one is, I let the bow make the statement and kept everything else rather understated.…

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Bucket Bag

Bucket Bag

Dare I say, I may actually be starting to enjoy the slight chill in the air. I love being able to add an extra layer and throw on my booties. And I love the addition of some new fall colors. This burgundy bucket bag would be one…

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