Archive for September, 2009
Lingerie Meets Loungewear: 5 Blush-Worthy Chemises
In: Fashion
30 Sep 2009We’re fans of lounging. We love lazy mornings when we can stay tucked away in our beds with a cup of coffee and the newspaper or the stack of magazines we’ve neglected during the week. Not to mention evenings when we just can’t bear to drag ourselves out on the town and away from our [...]
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- Tags: Bluefly, chemise, lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear
A Walk in the Woods: Outdoor-Inspired Style
29 Sep 2009Something about the arrival of fall just screams “weekend at the cabin.” Alas, we have no cabins to call our own—nor weekends to spare, for that matter. But that won’t keep us from longing for woodsman style.
All it takes is a walk in the woods—or a hike on a city trail—to stir dreams of closets [...]
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- Tags: accessories, boots, candles, clock, dress, fall, fall fashion, fall trends, leggings, necklace, outdoor, plaid, speakers, woods
Fashion Forecast: How to Rock Rainy Day Chic
In: Fashion
28 Sep 2009We don’t know about you, but when we’re making our trek to work on soggy days, we’re not too keen on the whole “singing in the rain” thing. When it comes to downpours, let’s face it: We’re just not equipped to nail the put-together look of the leading lady who is “accidentally” caught in [...]
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- Tags: cloche, denim leggings, hat, leggings, Michael Kors, rain, rain boots, raincoat, raingear, trench, trench coat, umbrella, wellies
Bright Idea: The Latest (and Smallest!) in Tech Must-Haves
In: Gear for Guys| Tech
23 Sep 2009Back in the day when you were too short to ride the tilt-a-whirl or dance comfortably with a member of the opposite sex, your mother always said that good things come in small packages. We couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to electronics. We want gadgets that are small, portable and attractive. We want [...]
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- Tags: Apple, computer, electronic, electronics, Flip, Flip MinoHD, gadget, gadgets, HD, iPod, iPod Shuffle, iPod speaker, laptop, mp3, PC, Sony Vaio, speaker, Tech, technology, Vaio, video, video camera
Trench Coats with a Twist
In: Fashion
23 Sep 2009Maybe it’s the thought of retiring our swimsuits (we can’t say we’re that sad to them go), but we’re truly craving fall. With thoughts of the impending chill come daydreams of lightweight jackets that won’t bulk up once layered over our favorite fall looks. Enter the perfectly ageless, weather-resistant fashion staple known as the trench [...]
Heirloom Appeal: Carol Brodie’s Rarities Collection for HSN
In: Fashion
22 Sep 2009You may not recognize Carol Brodie’s name, but you will swoon at the mere sight of her resume. After all, she spent nearly a decade as the communications director for legendary jeweler Harry Winston. What does that mean? Well, let’s see. She put a ring on Sarah Jessica Parker’s finger for Sex and the City. [...]
Two Put Together Plus-Size Looks
In: Fashion
21 Sep 2009Now that many retailers have taken their plus-sized lines out of stores thanks to recession woes, what’s a curvy gal to do? Shop online—and still fashionably work those curves—of course! Whether you’re headed to the office or off to run your weekend errands, we’ve put together two head-to-toe looks that are as wearable as [...]
His and Hers: Get a Menswear-Inspired Look
In: Fashion
20 Sep 2009This fall, we’re going to be living in a man’s world—well, at least when it comes to our closets. As soon as we caught site of this season’s boyfriend jeans and jackets, we were dying to join the boys’ club. We’ve long coveted (okay, borrowed and accidentally perfumed) our boyfriends’ flannel button-ups and perfectly worn-in [...]
Three Ways You (Yes, You!) Can Be Styled by Rachel Zoe
In: Fashion
18 Sep 2009For the better part of a year, we’ve been mildly obsessed with stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe. You may know her as the woman who has put together looks for celebs like Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie. Or from her reality show, The Rachel Zoe Project, which hit the small screen last year. [...]
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