Author Archives: Jane

January 18, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Three: Goodie Bags

Looking for a (relatively) easy gift idea? I assembled the “goodies” bags, shown above, for my siblings + their spouses at Christmas. For obvious reasons, I couldn’t share this idea before the holidays, but it would work for any giving occasion, from Valentine’s Day to wedding guest welcome bag to birthday. Here’s how I assembled [...]

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January 17, 2012 – 8:00 am

Pre-Fall 2012: A.L.C.

I wish I had some sort of pithy commentary to add about the ALC pre-fall collection. All I need to know is, when can I buy it? See all of the looks at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of ALC for style.com

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January 12, 2012 – 5:00 am

Pre-Fall 2012: The Row

I don’t know how the Olsen twins have tapped into my brain, but season after season, The Row embodies my fashion philosophy: clothes that are restrained, but feel special as soon as you slip them on. See the complete show at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of the row for style.com

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January 11, 2012 – 5:00 am

Week Two: ACNE Clothing

From the perfectly minimalist + wearable fashion to the muted palette (with splashes of color here and there) to the gorgeously laid out webshop, I’m pretty much taken with everything ACNE these days. I’m hoping that I will be able to track down and try on a piece or two from the pre-spring collection. images [...]

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January 10, 2012 – 8:00 am

Pre-Fall 2012: Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci’s pre-fall collection was equal parts chic and sweet. (I’m in love with that LBD.) See the full show at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of nina ricci for style.com

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