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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.

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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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Rachel Comey Fall 2013 Fashion Show Photos

Rachel Comey Fall 2013 Key Styling Rachel Comey Fall 2013: There's always something you want in this collection.  Menswear slouch, edgy but not aggressive leathers, splash of clear fire engine red, and flattering drapiness in non old lady florals.   >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Rachel Comey Fall 2013 >>MORE: Rachel Comey Rachel Comey Fall 2013 >> CLICK to peek at Rachel Comey in store now… Rachel Comey    >> Photo gallery of  Rachel Comey Fall 2013 Runway Collection: [nggallery id211]   Photos: Rachel Comey

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Do you have the body for it? Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Herve Leger Fall 2013 Calling all hot bodies… Herve Leger Fall 2013 Runway Trends & Review: As always, Herve Leger brings the sexpot out of fashion and steams up the runway with the Fall 2013 collection seen in New York at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.  Lots of signature bondage and for Fall we get the addition of sequins and beading in sexy, bodycon patterning.  And it appears the midriff trend is still carrying on...keep up the abs classes ladies! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Herve Leger Fall 2013 As seen on multiple runways we have the addition of a creamy white amongst deep, rich greens, blood reds, and blacks.  I love the way this freshens up the Fall dressing mentality.  The swirly prints

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Wearable Runway trends from Day 2 of NYFW- catwalks of Rebecca Minkoff, Charlotte Ronson, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, Jenni Kayne, St. John, and Jason Wu

RUNWAY TRENDS DAY 2
Very wearable. Nice and clean. Some re-occurring runway trends seen on Day 2 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York from the catwalks of Rebecca Minkoff, Charlotte Ronson, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, Jenni Kayne, St. John, and Jason Wu. Think about these to add to your wardrobe now. Look for straight pants and full tops as your mainstay with emphasis on: 1. Fabric Mixing2. Bright Colors3. Oversized, Structural Pieces4. Menswear Dressing5. Updates to the Trench Coat >> MORE:  Fall 2013 and Fashion Shows  Photo gallery of  key runway trends from Day 2 of NYFW Fall 13 [nggallery id209]   Photos & Words: Alix Kivlin; additional photos from Image.net

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Don’t you love the leathers? Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Trends Review and Fashion Show Reviews

Rebecca Minkoff runway trends fall 2013
Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 Runway Review: Rebecca Minkoff makes upcoming Fall 2013 a funky, colorful, well-structured collection for the urban woman as shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.  Black and grey balance the collections bright yellows, pinks, teals, and whites and not a single look seems dull and dreary; as we know Novemeber can get. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Leather and leather quilting has been allover the runways the past couple days and Minkoff is no exception.  Fabric mixing is another trend that seems unstoppable, and why would it be, the boundries are endless when you can pair tweed, fur, leather and boucle all in one piece - perfect for the bold yet maybe indecisive woman!  A must-have, absolutely must-have,

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Nicholas K Fall 2013 Fashion Show Photos

Nicholas K Fall 2013 Key Styling: Edgy asymetrical  pieces in an urban palette of black, fatique green, dusty sage with a fashion take on utilitarian. In their words…  Nicholas K Fall 2013: For FALL/WINTER 2013 the sibling design team of Nicholas Kunz and Christopher Kunz pulled inspiration from the époque of the Arctic explorations in the late 19th to early 20th century. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The unforgiving landscape, one of the regions furthest from the warmth of the sun, surprisingly yields an array of tones, textures, colors, and moods. Into the depths of the ice-capped oceans spears of light ignite the deep blue and wild green aura of the swaying vegetation clinging to the grey barren earth. Above the white ice-plateaus reaching to the

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Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Nicole Miller Fall 2013 Runway Review: Nicole Miller gives a dark, vintage and menswear driven presentation for Fall 2013 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week that ceratinly puts one in the spirit for those cold, wintery months ahead.  The line was black on black on black with some hits of color and cozy grandma-inspired prints which added a sweet nostalgia to the hard edged collection.  It seems we will keep dressing like the boys in blazers, crisp pants, and pencil skirts, but these versions come with some subtle colorblocking and fabric mixing - elements that reign supreme for Fall 13. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Nicole Miller Fall 2013 >>MORE: Nicole Miller Nicole Miller Fall 2013  The vintage upholstry-like prints add the needed feminine touch to the very

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Best Outerwear- Fashion Week Street Style & Runway Trend Report NYFW Fall 13, Day One

Best Outerwear- Fashion Week Street Style & Runway, Day One
Best Outerwear- Fashion Week Street Style & Runway, Day One Get the look, wear it now: Outerwear runway and street style trend report from the sidewalks of New York Fashion Week and the catwalk of Edun and BCBG  Baby it's cold outside! It's freezing February during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and we are previewing Fall 2013; as you can imagine outerwear is everywhere from the runway to the street. When it comes to coats and jackets, lots of menswear inspired pieces, an overkill of fur, (no pun intended), colorblocking, motorcycle jackets, and oversize fits don't seem to be going out of style anytime soon!  -- Alix Kivlin >> MORE:  RUNWAY & STREET STYLE TRENDS and FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS Photo gallery after the jump… >> SHOP

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Nude and Black, It Is! La Perla Lingerie Fashion Show Photos Fall 2013

LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation
LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation La Perla Lingerie Fashion Show Presentation for Fall 2013: Make every day Valentine's Day with a sultry mix of nude and black sheers and an elegant take on corseting. Spain was the inspiration for the relaunch of La Perla's Black Label high luxury collection shown during New York Fashion Week. Wear this underneath and everything seems oh so glam… Dont Miss: Our Valentine's Day Lingerie Shopping Guide LA PERLA Fall 2013 Presentation >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS>> Photo gallery of  La Perla Black Label Lingerie Fall 2013 Runway Collection:[nggallery id202] >> CLICK to peek at La Perla lingerie in store now… La perla   In their words… The La Perla Black Label Fall 2013 Collection- Designer Giovanni Bianchi drew inspiration from

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What’s good at the Barney’s Warehouse Sale online

Barney's warehouse sale online
I have to admit that I did a bit of damage (in a very good way) at the summer Barney's Warehouse Sale online. Bet, I you can do equally well at the warehouse sale going on right now. The sale is open for international sales and the perfect pastime to add to your snowmageddon to-do list for those New Yorker's not wanting to get their footsies cold. >>RELATED: My discount designer style tips The designer deals are up to 75% off which translates as g0 get 'em. Especially, since there are fab finds for women, men, home, and kids. Oh yeah, and SHOES, lot's of shoes. Popular sizes sell out fast, so take a look now… 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Ava $450

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BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 Runway Review and Fashion Show Trends

BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 Runway Review: A hard rock gypsy walked the runway of the BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2013 show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. I have a strong feeling the boho gypsy vibe will carry a large presence for Fall 2013, and BCBG keeps a tough edge to the overall look with quilted leather, colorblocked fur, and sexy leather boot/leggings.  The softness of our gypsy girl is seen in delicate laser cut-outs and off-whites with large scale embroideries. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The deep colors true to autumn carry the line, that ox blood red continues to be strong, and here we see a lot of creamy whites - could this be the new black?! Probably not...but

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How To Update Your Wardrobe- Runway Trends Pre-Fall 2013 Fashion Cheat Sheet

Make What You've Got Current with Runway Trends Pre-Fall 2013 ... Runway trends can be as simple and wearably divine as the perfect pantsuit from Dior Couture above, or as over-the-top grand as the lace cape from Alexander McQueen, below. Either way, there is an essence that you can steal into your wardrobe. Be inspired. Great style is all about interpretation on how it best flatters you. We made it easy with some how-to's and  reason's why you should consider elements from these next season now fashion looks into your daily wardrobe.--S.H. Alexander McQueen, a bigger than life example of the lace trend for Pre-fall 2013 New York Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2013 is just about to start, and as important as

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Want a little sexy time with your fragrance? Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir, it is!

How about a hint of leather with your mandarin, violet leaves, magnolia, and ginger? I told this was a sexy time scent. No stranger to the pretty and provocative, Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir Eau du Parfum, along with Luxurious Body Elixer, are out just in time for Valentine's Day. The sweet and spicy scent bottle's closure resembles a little handcuff and chain for some added naughtiness intrigue to your perfume shelf. Ooh la la, c'est magnifique for your favorite minx... could that be you? Where-to-buy:Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir available at Nordstrom's and Agent Provocateur  >>RELATED: Sexpert Chic for Valentine's Day SHOP- Explore the love luxe world of Agent Provocateur:   Photos:  Agent Provocateur

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Business Chic Stylist Advice- How to wear navy with brown

Dear Sharon: I'm 25 years old and work for a professional services firm. I usually wear smart shirts and trousers to work but I've got to admit that I'm a little bored of the usual black trouser, shoes and belt and trying to understand how to wear navy with brown to come out of my comfort zone.  Recently, I bought navy blue straight (almost pencil type) three-quarter trousers from Zara and they came with a chocolate brown belt. The problem is that I want to hold onto the belt but not sure what colour shoes to wear with it. Also, does the brown shade of the belt have to be the same as those of my shoes? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. (A. via Fashion Advice) More Nine West...  

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