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In The Bag- Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp

Over the past few years London based designer Mary Katrantzou has made quite a name for herself with collections that boast signature out-of-this-world collaged prints and could be considered a harbinger of the digital print craze that has had designers of all types trying to out-do each other with the never-before-seen.

Starting Jan. 23rd fans of Katrantzou’s namesake collection and her witty use of vivid

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Dior Goes Neon Pop with Anselm Reyle for Dior Collection

Ohhh, how we quiver with gorgeous anticipation whenever we open correspondence from the House of Dior. When it includes the fantastic melding of art meets glam, our pointy toe pumps click to attention.

German artist Anselm Reyle collaborated with the iconic French fashion house on a new capsule collection of bags, shoes, costume jewelry, sunglasses, small leather goods, scarves, and beauty products for the Anselm Reyle for Dior collection. All feature

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Stylish Cold Weather Boots- Bogs and Sorel chicify the chill factor

Traction + Style + Function = Solved

I always joke that I couldn’t live full-time in an environment where my shoe choice is based on traction over style- no matter how gorgeous the outdoors may be. So, I was super psyched to road test some stylish winter boot contenders, particularly when I was away having fun in the snowy mountains!

Looking fashionable is not always an easy

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New Year’s Luck Italian Style- Wear red underwear!

Want to conjure up an old Italian tradition or just look hot for New Year’s Eve?

Try some firey red underwear.

Wearing red underwear for Capodanno (head of the year) isn’t practiced much these days but the idea of wearing something that is both considered to bring luck and is sexy like this Red Calvin Klein Underwear Tonal Roses Demi Bra and matching panty at shop bop seems great

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Treat Yourself- What To Gift Yourself This Holiday Season

Now that the busy holiday shopping season is coming to an end, and you’ve checked off all of your gift giving needs, why not spend an afternoon treating yourself to celebrate the end of the year and a job well done.

But if you’re down to the wire and out & about in a mad rush looking for gifts, take a look at our Holiday 2012

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In The Bag- Celine’s Must-Have New Bucket Bag

From Celine comes our latest obsession, this ultra-sleek minimal black leather bucket bag that’s destined to make its way to the top of our wish lists.

While bucket bag styles come & go in & out of vogue every so often, they have always remained a perennial favorite of ours when it comes to an unexpected however practical shaped and sized purse.

SHOP: Best Bags

We’re certain

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Online sample sales, private flash sales, and simply good deals

Shopping List to Savings  

Deals, bargains, sample sale are all magic to our ears. But did anyone say,”online sample sales” around here?

Wowza! You know we love a good deal around here.

We have shared plenty of discount designer style tips for life secret’s to look great on the cheap, shopping on the cheap tips, shopping secrets to bargain your way to style, and even what to wear

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Men’s Style Gift Guide- Holiday Prezzies for Your Man About Town

As the holidays are rapidly approaching we’ve culled together a five day series chalk full of some of our favorite finds of the season to gift your loved ones and yourself with in order to get the most bang for your holiday buck.

For the man who has everything, consider these fab finds not only as the perfect gift, but as game changing accoutrements that

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Trendy Fashionista Gifts Under $100 – no size required!

We all know one. She’s up on every fashion trend, a major label queen, and loves instant gratification. She puts the most unexpected pieces together for smashing results, like the model in the Zara outfit above. But, what in living daylights to get the girl who wants everything?

Something trendy, of course!

Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides

We’ve picked

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Adventures in Extremes- The Leopard Clutch, Judith Leiber or Express

Funny Story: Once upon a time I purchased a vintage Judith Leiber round suede bag with fantastic passementerie detail. The bag was a unique style and exuded absolute timeless chic. The little finding that held the shoulder strap popped off so I took it up to the Judith Leiber showroom for repair.

As I sat in the waiting area, Ms. Leiber walked by. She looked at

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