
I was paging through the August edition of a fashion magazine yesterday (from back to front as I have a habit of doing), when I stopped on a page that told me that color-block handbags were OUT. And we all know, because Heidi Klum reminds us each week on Project Runway, that when it comes to fashion, “You’re either in, or you’re out!”
So imagine my…
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“That’s a wrap!” While this phrase once belonged only to Hollywood, signifying the end of filming on a movie set, it’s since worked it’s way into the lexicon and can be used to signify the end to…well, just about anything.
So next time you’re on the hunt for that perfect statement piece for your wardrobe, logging miles and miles leap-frogging from boutique to boutique, or getting…
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Written on
May 25, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
1980s,
Designer,
Separates,
Skirts,
Suede,
YSL,
Yves Saint Laurent,
sequins,
vintage,
vintage clothing

While a closet the size of a small studio apartment is a pleasant dream, the reality for most fashionistas is that they have waaaaaay too little space. So while it makes sense to “double-up” on certain purchases–jeans that fit perfectly, for example–unless you are out on the town every night of the week, one fantastic evening coat and one fabulous little black dress can see…
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‘Tis the season for sequins, ladies. And these little dazzlers aren’t just for evening or holidays anymore. This fall they’re popping up everywhere and can absolutely be worn during the day. But to avoid looking like a Las Vegas showgirl, you might want to keep a few tips in mind:
* Dress ‘em down — Make one sparkly item your focal point and pair it with something…
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The sequins we have adorning our clothes today have their history in Arabic coins known as sikkhas, and way back when it was customary to stitch these coins onto clothing to display the family wealth.
Today of course a gal doesn’t need to be wealthy to grab a fab little sequined treat. And looking at the high sell-through rate on eBay, fashionistas are snatching up…
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