Dress Form Outfit: My “Thrift Shop” Drop Waist Dress

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I have been looking for a drop waist dress for years – one that I not only liked, but one that fit and was comfortable. This Breton striped drop waist dress is perfect. I purchased this dress a few weeks ago at one of the Goodwill thrift stores in Knoxville, Tenn. This Old Navy dress was only $4! Talk about a bargain find! I paired this dress with my Born sandals {which I purchased this past March at the StateMint Style consignment sale}, but I would also wear a pair of white sneakers with this dress. I can style this […]

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Man of Style: Rob Lowe

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Rob Lowe spent much of the 1980s as a member of the “Brat Pack”, a group of young, powerful and reckless actors and actresses. He is just as good-looking now as he was back in the 80s, which is why I named him this month’s “Man of Style.” As I said earlier, Rob was one of the nine original members of the 1980s “Brat Pack”, along with Judd Nelson, Demi Moore, Anthony Michael Hall, Sean Penn, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and Andrew McCarthy. Now at 55, Rob has bounced back from a sex tape scandal, saying that it […]

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How to Style Paperbag Waist Pants

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Paperbag waist pants are so versatile and fashionable. This trend offers a feminine look by drawing attention to your waist and accentuates any silhouette. But no matter what your shape is, you can still smash this season’s trend in style. So how do you style paperbag waist pants? Well, here are some tips. And if you’re looking for some how-to style inspiration, then check out these ladies. Wide legs and a super high waist is just one style of paperbag waist pants. These {sold out} paperbag waist jeans from 7 For All Mankind {currently sold out} add to the “cool […]

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Je t’aime, Paris…

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Today, Paris will forever be different. I’ve never been to Paris, but just knowing that I will never see the Notre Dame Cathedral in its original glory has forever changed my vision of the Paris that I have come to love from across the ocean. My dreams of visiting Paris has not died, but has been stoked by the fire at Notre Dame. My desire to visit the rebuilt version of the historic Cathedral is stronger today than it was yesterday. Today, this Parisian landmark was gutted after a fire ripped through its wooden frame in which the spire and […]

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The New 2-Piece Power Suit

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Power suits of the 70s and 80s were boxy and included shoulder pads {very reminiscent of Bianca Jagger}. They conveyed a woman’s confidence, her power, and sometimes, her sexiness. But today’s power suits are somehow more stylish, and yet, some still give off a retro vibe, a la Kaia Gerber. {Not to take anything away from the amazing styling of Biana Jagger}. I actually like the matchy-matchy vibes of a coordinated blazer with trousers, but what I really love – especially as summer approaches – is the short suit. In fact, you could rock a blazer {any color, style, or […]

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