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February 3, 2016
Celia San Miguel
Apparel, Footwear & Handbags, Gift Guides, Jewelry & Accessories, Style

Glory of Love — Part 1 of our 2016 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Is Here!

Gals’ hearts will race should they be so fortunate as to receive one of these romantic gifts come Valentine’s Day.

A Time To Love — Pay It Forward With New RumbaTime Jane Collection

Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” This principle seems to have guided the creation of RumbaTime’s new Jane collection and accompanying “Time to Make A Difference” campaign.

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January 29, 2016
Celia San Miguel
Apparel, Footwear & Handbags, Jewelry & Accessories, Style

Paris Express — New Uniqlo x Ines de la Fressange Collection Epitomizes Francophile Style

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Like Carine Roifeld and the late Dauphne Guinness, French model Ines de la Fressange has long fascinated fashion designers as well as street style watchers with her distinctively Parisian style: her penchant for perfectly tailored blazers, often cinched at the waist, and ankle-length pants, her flair for layering collared shirts under slouchy sweaters, and her keen eye for mixing prints ranging from polka dots to nautical stripes, houndstooth patterns, gingham, and leopard spots.

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Be A Wild Thing With New Limited-Edition Reebok Classic Leather Safari Pack

File this under the you-learn-something-new-every-day category: athletic footwear and apparel giant Reebok takes its name from the animal known as the rhebok, a species of antelope endemic to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland.

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Fragrance Sweeps — Win A Bottle of the New Beyoncé Heat Kissed Eau de Parfum!

There’s a reason why Beyoncé’s new Heat Kissed fragrance is packaged inside a translucent red bottle that’s not fully transparent: the aromatic composition therein evokes passion and ardor, but there’s also a sense of mystery and intrigue to the aroma that serves to magnify its appeal.

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25 Larger-Than-Life Baubles That Prove Bigger Is Better For Spring 2016

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Nelly Furtado had the right idea when she chanted, “The bigger the better/the bigger the better/the bigger the better” in her 2012 single “Big Hoops:” this season’s jewelry is major — and not just in a metaphorical sense.

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A Call To Style — Check Out The Otterbox x Nina Garcia Phone Case Collection

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If, like me, you’re a Clumsy Cathy (or a Teresa Torpe if you want to give the expression a little Spanish sass), then you’re likely acquainted with Otterbox, a brand that specializes in durable phone cases that can withstand not only daily wear and tear, but also those accidental drops and tumbles that come with being in the care of a Mrs.

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January 11, 2016
Celia San Miguel
Apparel, Footwear & Handbags, Jewelry & Accessories, Style

Best Dressed at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards

Several trends were discernible on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards last night: the abundance of all-black, all-white, and fiery red gowns; the exciting emergence of floor-sweeping dresses with ballgown skirts incorporating handy pockets; the continuing momentum of cape-inspired embellishments; plunging necklines; velvet designs (both in women’s gowns and men’s tuxedo jackets and bow ties); modern but modest side cut-outs; and sequin-covered, shimmering metallic numbers.

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New Year, New Shoes — Give Your Feet A Fresh Start With These Becki Coakley Heels

Now that we’re kicking off a new year, it seems like the perfect time to shine a spotlight on an exciting new footwear designer who specializes in clean, graceful, elegant, minimalist designs that stand out thanks to the unexpected and clever way in which they incorporate sharp lines, symmetrical cut-outs, bold geometric shapes, and swooping curved sides.

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