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DVF for GapKids 

I have to wear Diane von Furstenberg sparingly, as those damn wrap dresses make me look fat (or just point out the fact that I actually am kind of fat, but I prefer to think it is the former).  Some … Continue reading

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Met Gala 2013: Pretty in PUNK 

So, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala happens every year…  But never has it had such a theme.  PUNK.  Gah!!!!  So for all of you preppy princess who love Lilly Pulitzer, it is now your chance to make … Continue reading

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Mommy & Me? 

Yesterday, my mother sent me an email with a link to Mommy & Me items offered by Saks.  As many of you have I am sure experienced, emails from parents can often be confusing.  Why are they sending it?  What … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning: My Closet 

Last week, I promised someone I would detail my closet organization in a post.  Then I realized that my closet is in our basement and gets absolutely zero sunlight, making it pretty difficult to take good pictures.  So please accept … Continue reading

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Style Icons: Grand Dames 

Ever since my metabolism has decided to move at the rate of LA traffic, the reality of getting older has begun to hit.  HARD.  Try as I have to combat it, time just keep on marching forward.  On your face. … Continue reading

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Confession: Kinda Loving Taylor Swift 

It is Friday night and my husband is working très late again.  So what am I doing?  Oh, just watching Taylor Swift videos on VEVO.  And I am totally crushing on “22“.  Embarrassing, I know. Even more embarrassing?  I totally want to steal … Continue reading

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Best Beach Bag EVER: Hayden Reis 

It is no secret that I am not really loving the winter here in Ohio…  I have already escaped to Florida once, am planning another mini vacation next week and am beginning to plot an even more elaborate way to evade winter … Continue reading

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Getting Vesty 

It snowed here today.  Again.  So I started looking through my Florida pics, in hopes that it would remind me of warmer weather and the ability to show your knees outdoors.  Here’s my favorite outfit from the trip… (vest: Alice … Continue reading

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Switching to Superga 

As much as I would love to be Victoria Beckham and prance around town in 6-inch heels with my little Harper (she so copied me on that one!) in tow, it isn’t possible all of the time.  I have been … Continue reading

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Is it Spring Yet? 

Since getting back from my mini vacation in Florida, I haven’t had a moment to download completely (camera card and otherwise).  I would love to tell you all how incredibly relaxing it was, but I spend the first two days … Continue reading

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