Cone studs have always been my personal favorite. Pyramid studs are fine, sure, but they’re kind of the go-to when it comes to edgy embellishments – and when you’re a high school student wanting studs to show just how against-the-norm you are, picking the commonplace stud seems counterproductive. It’s simple angst logic. Ya follow? Since then, I ordered a crazy amount of cone … Keep reading…
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Sometimes before bed, I like to spend a minute (or an hour) flipping through the pages of the Anthropologie website, deciding which items I should stalk until they go on sale. Normally I fall for clothing; my Anthro checked peplum blouse is one of my all-time favorites, and my recent velvet dress is going to be perfect as soon as it gets … Keep reading…
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I was perusing the Nordstrom jewelry section to look at things I cannot afford – ya know, like you do – when I noticed this Marni leather statement necklace. I really liked the general shape and idea, but was obviously appalled by the price; it was, if I recall, more than $500, but I can’t actually verify that as IT SOMEHOW SOLD OUT. I … Keep reading…
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When I was a young reporter, I interviewed a famous wedding dress designer over the phone. While I don’t remember much of what he said of lace and tulle, I do remember his opinion on corn. “Where are you from originally?” I asked. “Oh, a small town in Illinois,” he said. “Where in Illinois?” “Just a little town in central Illinois.” “But … Keep reading…
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