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  • Wardrobe Show and Tell: Girl Friday Magenta Wrap Dress

    Wardrobe Show and Tell: Girl Friday Magenta Wrap Dress

    The thing I love about wrap dresses is that you can wear anything with them if they have an open V-neck. You can fit a necklace in there, wear earrings, a bracelet.. the possibilities are limitless. I normally hate going matchy-matchy, but for some reason,...

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  • Joe Fresh Love

    Joe Fresh Love

    We have this great low-cost fashion brand called Joe Fresh in Canada, owned by a chain of grocery stores. Check out this gorgeous outfit below: I’d wear it exactly as is, if I was in an all-black mood (which is very rare). The whole look...

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  • Style Inspiration: Prim and Proper

    Style Inspiration: Prim and Proper

    Not everything prim and proper has to be prissy and fussy. Even the pleating on the bag makes it prim. Structure on stilts Or with a belt and a twinset. Very film noir.

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  • You can wear any colour you want

    You can wear any colour you want

    You just need to find the right shade and tone. If all else fails, you can just wear it in an accessory. Some general observations about finding the right shade and tone The paler you are, the lighter the shade and tone you can wear...

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  • Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses – Part Two

    Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses – Part Two

    This is how I plan on wearing it (sashed) for a wedding I am attending in Europe Originally posted here on Fabulously Broke in the City. And it’s surprisingly versatile! I love the braided neckline (thought I’d hate it) And I think I scored it...

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  • Style Inspiration: Vamping it up

    Style Inspiration: Vamping it up

    Vamping it up. Get it? GET IT? Ok. Fine. That is a killer dress. Old Style Vamping!

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  • The Duality of Style

    The Duality of Style

    Style is never about all one look at once. Have you ever heard of the phrase: “That is just too much look” ? Style is about Dualities, Balancing and Opposites Attracting. A fun shirt with a high fashion skirt, for example. One of my favourite...

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  • Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses – Part One

    Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses – Part One

    In these three categories, I have a special spot in my heart for certain items: Accessories = Necklaces Footwear = Knee-High Boots Clothing = Dresses If I could only wear one type of outfit for the rest of my life, barring seasonal changes and whatnot,...

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  • Marie Antoinette à la Rose

    Marie Antoinette à la Rose

    I am fascinated by this period. All the ostentatious ruffles, bows, frills, colour and luxury makes me swoon. I couldn’t wear any of it today, and I think I might look a tad ridiculous, but I take inspiration from the colour palette, and incorporating bits...

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  • Dolled Up In Dots

    Dolled Up In Dots

    Did everyone have an awesome holiday? I hope so! I didn’t venture out on Boxing Day, because my new thing for 2010 is to Shop My Closet. That’s right, a no shopping ban. The only two exceptions are if I see the perfect leather jacket...

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