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Category Archive: Style

17 Jan

And the Shoe Fits…

OMG!  I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming launch of the SJP Shoe Collection! I came across this news last night and couldn’t wait to share. I feel like…
January 17, 2014 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
15 Jan

Savvy Sweatpants…

Thank Goodness all great things circle back around. I’m loving the vintage sweatpant trend that’s everywhere for both sport and leisure. I’m not sure if I could pull off the…
January 15, 2014 at 8:01 am Leave a comment
21 Dec

Too Much Fun…

While out shopping for stocking stuffers, I discovered the most clever and humorous line! Pet Rocks is a unique fusion of our fascination of pets and cult of celebrities. From…
December 21, 2013 at 12:58 pm 1 Comment
11 Dec

Bring out the Fun…

Kate Spade knows how to bring out the fun and her new resort catch phrase “Get Out of Town” is both clever and super cute. I had to gift myself…
December 11, 2013 at 7:59 am Leave a comment
06 Dec

I love color and am always excited to see what Pantone chooses as the next “color of the year”. For 2014 the color gods have selected Radiant Orchid for inspiration…
December 6, 2013 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
02 Dec

The last four days were amazing! Completely relaxing with the perfect balance of downtime and social hour. I had a great time participating in Small Business Saturday which promotes shopping…
December 2, 2013 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
20 Nov

Glitter Galore…

I’m obsessing over all the gold sparkly things this season and love seeing the bling show up in unexpected places. These glitter nail files are so fun and an easy…
November 20, 2013 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
18 Nov

Handmade Goodies…

Yesterday I went to my favorite indie craft fair of the year and had a great time seeing familiar designers and meeting new ones. They are all local, small business…
November 18, 2013 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
06 Nov

Fancy Frocks…

OMG… Love all the fancy, lacy, sparkly dress options this time of year! And the glamour girl shoes and night on the town jewelry…I’ve learned to shop early before everything…
November 6, 2013 at 8:00 am 2 Comments
18 Oct

The Fabulous French…

There is no question that French women have effortless style that oozes class even on their casual days. They will never be seen around town in yoga pants or fleece…
October 18, 2013 at 8:00 am Leave a comment
23 Sep

Ladylike Style…

Since I now live in a world where girls think it’s acceptable to wear yoga pants about town, it’s refreshing to see ladies dressed like ladies. Granted we can’t all…
September 23, 2013 at 7:59 am Leave a comment
20 Sep

Beauty and Function…

I haven’t thought about Coach in a while but yesterday my coworker came in with this gorgeous bag from their line. It got me thinking maybe I need to pay…
September 20, 2013 at 8:01 am Leave a comment
11 Sep

Camo Crush…

With Fall right around the corner it’s hard to ignore the camo trend that is everywhere. Vogue first promoted camouflage print as a fashion statement in 1943, and it’s never…
September 11, 2013 at 8:01 am 2 Comments
09 Sep

A Bag of New Life…

Thankfully my arm is 90% better as I couldn’t wait to share this New Hampshire artist I discovered. Evon Cassier recycles old coats and hand sews them into these amazing bags.…
September 9, 2013 at 8:49 am Leave a comment