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I inadvertently started my blog during my infant son’s nap time back in 1999… before the term ‘blog’ was even popular.

Through it all, I believe…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

 

The blog archives go back to the beginning and are updated regularly.  You’ll find 1,000’s of posts about modern business, branding, positioning, marketing, photos, fashion, style, beauty, lifestyle… and most importantly, how to do anything authentically. Enjoy!

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Feet RX: Foldable Ballet Flats slip into your bag

Collapsible shoes for when you need to take it down a notch Don't you just hate it when you're all dolled up and your feet start to kill you? There are times when those amazing platform heels are not as 24/7 as you wish. For those moments when we wished we had a pair of emergency flats tucked away for the rescue, comfort is on the way. Foldable flats from Fit in Clouds, Aftersole, Yosi Samra, and Citislips Trending now is the notion of stashing a folding ballerina flat in our bag, desk drawer, or even in the glove compartment of our car-- collapsible and cute flats to be at the ready when we need help to take a load

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Fifty Dresses That Changed the World

Yes, really. These 50 dresses are the best of what we wear today There is no doubt that certain iconic dresses form a lasting visual memory. The dress and its wearer become our personal muse in helping to define our own individual style, or its unique design represents a breakthrough in fashion from that point forward. Then again, we may have simply fallen in love with the style. And love can have no explanation. >> Visit our Best Dress Shopping Guide Topless Dresses- Rudy Gernreich 1970 Consider The Goddess Dress by Madeline Vionnet in 1931. Derivatives of its floaty draping are still grazing the red carpet today. A new era of defiance, resilience, and hope was seen in the full

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Louis Vuitton Sunglasses- Arty Technicolour for Summer Styles

Just in case anyone is going some place exotic and warm for the holidays, we thought we would give you a head's up on sunglasses trends to think about.Louis Vuitton just released the imaging for the Summer 2010 sunglasses collection and it is illustrated by a portrait gallery of Parisian and New-York trendsetters all in the most fab colorful eyewear. The collection designed by Marc Jacobs take on a seventies feel with an injection of Arty Technicolour. It may be 70's to them, but to us Theodora Richards looks like a modern Lolita, and we kinda love that. >> Watch Sharon's video about how to select flattering sunglasses to suit your face shape. This collection is exclusively available from the

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Mineral Makeup Tips and Tricks

Brigitte Bigeard says you don't need much to get a fantastic result! Have you noticed that mineral makeup is a big deal and not sure why? It's all in the ingredients but most of us don't even know what's in makeup to begin with! Most mineral foundations contain no oil, talc or fragrance which is nice for sensitive or problem skintypes. The foundations available are made to be natural looking pigments, many offer a low spf for better coverage and protection. If you aren't sure which kind to get, your skin type will determine what's best for you. Powder is best for oily skin providing a nice fresh feel and staying shine free. It is also wonderful for a matte

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Clothing Construction, the Beauty Behind the Seams

American Beauty, Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion on exhibition It's so easy to get the look, but what is the mastery behind its seams? “Knowing the sewing construction is what makes one a designer not a stylist,” Charles Kleibacker, at the FIT American Style Symposium. There's no doubt that I'm a seam queen! I can spot a well-made garment in an instant and appreciate the craft that went into its construction. It comes from a discerning eye and knowing when it matters most to have the best that you can or when a trendier throwaway version is just fine. Or, perhaps, the contemporary combination of the mixing both high and low fashion. Maria Cornejo dress In the modern world of

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What to wear to a Christmas party when it’s cold

What to wear to a Christmas party when it's cold Is it ok to wear a short-sleeved dress to a Christmas Party even if it is 30 degrees outside? I am going to wear a shawl but would like to take it off I don't want to look so conservative, just be warm. I am a young 40 and it is a corporate Christmas Party. (Via Comcast email) Look how Claudia Schiffer dresses up for a cold night It can get tricky to look glamorous while not freezing your petunias off. No matter what the occasion is, dressing appropriately for the weather is common sense. Lucky you, it's a Christmas party and not a red carpet event, when wearing a

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Christmas Windows Paris- Galeries Lafayette & Printemps

Printemps Paris Holiday Windows Printemps Paris Holiday Windows Printemps Paris Holiday Windows Printemps Paris Holiday Windows Galeries Lafayette Paris Holiday Windows Galeries Lafayette Paris Holiday Windows Galeries Lafayette Paris Holiday Windows Galeries Lafayette Paris Holiday Windows Stay tuned for more holiday treats from Paris.-- Richard, the Paris Insider   Visit on your next trip to Paris:Printemps64 Blvd. Haussmann,9th arr. Metro: Havre Caumartin Galeries Lafayette40 Blvd. Haussmann, 9th arr. Metro: Chaussée-d'Antin Photos, this page only, eyepreferparis.com

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