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Jewelry for Your Ears

Sunday, May 5th, 2013
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Ear Cuffs sit on or on and slightly in your ear. Occasionally you’ll found one held in place with a stud, but normally whether your

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Invited To a Wedding?

Saturday, May 4th, 2013
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Yes, it’s that dum-dum-dee-dum time of year. Assuming you’re not a member of the wedding party, there are things to be considered when dressing for

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Ribboned Necklaces

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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In the 18th and into the 19th centuries, women wore simple ribbons tied in a bow behind their necks, often holding a cameo. Perhaps these

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Bombers Away!

Sunday, April 28th, 2013
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It’s time to acquire a second or third bomber jacket. You must have a denim one and conceivably own a leather version. This season’s interpretations

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Who’s Under That Floppy Hat?

Saturday, April 27th, 2013
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There’s nothing more effective than a BIG brimmed, floppy hat for keeping out harmful rays of the sun while looking uber-dramatic. They’re mysterious, feminine, and

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Spring Leather Skirts

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
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Generally lighter in thickness, definitely lighter in color, spring leather is the perfect transition fabric. Always looks finished, often looks posh, can be dressed up

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Peek-a-Boo Dresses

Saturday, April 20th, 2013
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Excluding actress Dyan Cannon’s frequently exposed, perfectly toned midsection-way ahead of her time, there haven’t been so many air conditioned dresses since the 1940s. Whether

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Crochet and Straw, Handbags of the Season

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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It’s a matter of warp and weave these days as handbags show off instead of hiding their stitchery. Crochet bags join straw models often mixed

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