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Daydreaming: Why You Should Never Stop

Daydreaming: Why You Should Never Stop

“If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders.” Unknown Top: New Look | Denim: J Brand | Shoes: Gucci | Bag: Chanel Today I’m breaking down daydreaming and why you should never stop. Yes, daydreaming, the thing you were constantly deterred from doing in elementary school. Because my blog is part inspirational and part fashion, I’m going to relate the two to create the larger picture for you. When you really want something, be it a new handbag, shoes, sunglasses, I find that: 1. Constructive Daydreaming (ie. starting the thought process…

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Insuring Retail’s Future: A Solution

Insuring Retail’s Future: A Solution

Top: Tularosa | Denim: Guess (old) similar | Shoes: Marc Fisher, in black here | Bag: Saint Laurent, similar here (and such a steal!) | Sunglasses: Gucci, similar (only $125!) | Belt: Club Monaco Insuring retail’s future is a topic that has come up in every fashion house. Personally, I need stores. Although I have little leisure time to shop in a store these days, I still love the experience of shopping. Touching, feeling, interaction, the ability to try things on – it’s truly a great therapy. With that said, the fact is that I still do not have much…

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Outfit Inspiration for an Easy Fall Transition

Outfit Inspiration for an Easy Fall Transition

As mid August quickly approaches us, (horrible I know) so does Fall fashion. The season change can make styling difficult so it’s important to have plenty of outfit inspiration to make the fall transition easy! There’s no need to run to the store and stock pile on sweaters, because with this look you can use almost any of your Summer dresses! 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 This look makes me feel way less guilty about all the dresses I’ll buy on sale the last week of August. I love a…

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Fast Fashion Olympics – How to Win

Fast Fashion Olympics – How to Win

Vest: H&M | Dress: Zara, similar HERE | Shoes: Ivanka Trump (on SALE for $55!!) | Bag: Ferragamo As a fashion blogger/ influencer/ woman that likes to look good, shopping at fast fashion retailers is not an easy feat. Today I’ll be sharing some of my best tips to grab stand out items at affordable prices! Whether you go into these stores or shop online, both tend to be increasingly overwhelming. With such a wide range of product, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between two printed blouses. The important part is that there is a difference. To win…

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Best Shoe Investments

Best Shoe Investments

Today I’m rounding up the best shoe investments! I’m also breaking down exactly where you should start your investment shoe collection (aka future shoe wall) depending on your lifestyle. First we’ll start with what I’d like to call my holy grail shoe selection: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 So now that I’ve rounded up the basics: Classic pumps in black and nude, black boots both tall and short, statement pumps, animal printed pumps, flats and a day to night sandal; where do you start? Here’s a some questions…

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Key Investments: Shoes and Handbags

Key Investments: Shoes and Handbags

Top: Band of Gypsies, similar here | Skirt: ASOS, grey velvet style here (perf for Fall!) | Bag: Chanel woc, similar vintage here | Sunglasses: Kate Spade, similar here | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Some of the best advice I can give to you is to always invest in your shoes and handbags. These key investments will keep you looking like a million bucks while also allowing you to keep your money in the bank (crazy I know, I’ll explain). Silk blouses, designer skirts and cashmere knits are great – there’s no debating that – but the best items to invest…

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