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The New It Bag Is Here And It's Not What You Think

Women have been chasing the “It Bag” for decades. From the Chanel 2.55 bag of the 1950’s to today’s Marguax bag by The Row, everyone wants the bag that everyone wants. Typically, very expensive and scarce, when you own this bag, the promise is simple: Automatic status in the world of the fashionable.

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Katie Holmes Gives Us A Master Class In Styling The Blue Button Down Shirt

Sometimes I am thoroughly and completely enchanted by a celebrity’s street style. I will readily admit to spending a ridiculous amount of time analyzing the style of celebrities such as Zoe Kravitz, Jennifer Lawrence, Jo Ellison or Grece Ghanem to name a few. My latest obessession is Katie Holmes. Holmes has been a street style darling for years, but something about her recent undone, easy to access style has piqued my interest.

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If Fashion Doesn’t Exist In Vermont Then Why Is Everyone Starting To Dress Like Us?

Hippies and “crunchy” style are nothing new in Vermont. But, in my lifetime,  it has never really been considered high fashion. Birkenstocks were saved for English teachers and workwear was worn by adults who worked with their hands. Flannel had a resurgence in the 90s due to grunge, which was fun for all of us kids in Vermont who already had them and probably confusing for older Vermonters who had been wearing them all along. And Carhartt had a rise in the 80s in Hip Hop. But, never have I witnessed the space we are now. 

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These were the Top 3 Trends of the Summer

Every fashion blog loves to predict the new trends of the season (mine included!) but this year, I decided to go for the sure thing.

Taking stock of the trends towards the end of the season is always a good idea. Why you ask?

Well, for one, these are the trends that are likely to show up again next year. A trend that lasted through this summer may not be hot on the runway next year, but it will still be relevant in the real world.

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8 Fall Trends to Thrift Now

Fall is here and the cooler weather has us all thinking about our wardrobes. What are we going to want to wear this fall? Is the pumpkin spice/apple picking/plaid look still a thing? How do we up our game while still keeping cozy and warm this season? What are we wearing to work now that we are back in the office?

All very valid questions.

Here is what I am seeing out there for REAL fall fashion. These are the looks that I think most of us would enjoy wearing, might already have in our closets or could easily thrift. Or, as I like to say Easy to wear, Easy on the wallet and Easy on the earth.

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The Patchwork Quilted Jacket: Is it more than just a trend?

The patchwork quilt evokes feelings of coziness and warmth. It reminds us our loved ones and simpler times. It is no wonder, that in a time of isolation and uncertainty that the patchwork quilted coat started popping up all over social media. Who wouldn’t want to wear something that keeps them warm, a little nostalgic and helps them feel a little closer to grandma?

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5 Fun Jewelry Trends To Try in 2021

I have been known to wear the same earrings for months. Yes, thank you, that is very minimalist of me and definitely in the spirit of a jewelry capsule collection, but let’s admit it, it is also pretty boring. So, in the era of zoom meetings and well, boredom, I have decided that it is time to up my jewelry game.

I scoured all of the jewelry trend articles and runway looks and found my favorites. There is zero percent chance I will be rocking any of these looks literally, but I plan to take inspiration and I hope you might enjoy doing the same. Because, if jewelry is not fun, why do it?

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Three Trends To Wear To The Office This Spring

Spring is the perfect time to add a little fun to your work wardrobe. As you put away your winter clothes and start refreshing your spring wardrobe, here are three office-friendly spring trends to consider.

The New Power Suit. Matching pantsuits in bright colors and statement prints are the perfect way to project confidence while staying warm during cooler spring days and air conditioned offices.

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