With cyber monday deals all over the place right now, I wanted to narrow down some of my personal favorite deals, with some added extras. There's a well-known company that would be the last place I would think to have a deal - but then again, why not?!? I don't only want to focus on fashion with ...
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On The First Day Of Cool… Win A Faux Fur Stole!
On the first day of cool, Curated Cool gives to you: my newest favorite accessory: A faux fur stole! Style it as a scarf or as a cozy addition to the collar of your jacket. It's chic and a cool alternative to wearing a traditional scarf. I love how it's comfy, itch free, cruelty free, and just down ...
The Gift Giving Guide To The Hostess With The Mostess
As a gift giving fanatic, I love gifting for the hostess with the mostess the best. Its fun, girly, and I seriously take pride in my gift giving skills. I would LOVE to receive any of the gifts below...hint hint. From a Missoni cancel to the bamboo lantern, I would make cocktails for all in my new ...
Giving Thanks To My Mother – Get A Sneak Peak Into Her Style
As we stumble upon American Thanksgiving-Eve, I know in my heart of hearts I'm the person that I am today thanks to my mother. Ok sure, my dad had a part - but when it comes to style and fashion, well my mum was the taste maker. ALWAYS classy never skipping a beat, she would wear an outfit with less ...
Holiday Stocking Stuffers – Be Hip To Filling That Sock!
When it comes to gift giving, a lot of people tend to toss the notion of holiday stocking stuffers as easy, don't need to think, and the best time to re-gift [say it ain't so!] Yep! I know people who have a drawer devoted to last years gifts that were deemed drab and not fab. I pride myself on gift ...
Trading Places – Wearing Scarves Vs. A Faux Fur Stole
As I build my collection of brilliant scarves, I have to remind myself to think outside of the box. I typically think of stoles that come with a coat - the soft down furry fluff that warms my neck. But what about scratching the coat and using a faux fur stole as a scarf instead? It works in so many ...
Books Are So Hot! – The Holiday Book Gift Guide Is In
What's the quickest way to refine and sophisticate your home with decor? It's with a book. How about a relaxing way to gain inspiration? I reckon it could be a book. Now I KNOW the best way to bookmark and salivate over recipes, right? Giddy with a book. And the closest way to get lost in the ...
Wanna Get Cosy? The Upside To Wearing Long Cardigans
As winter approaches, I love experimenting with different looks. Finaly one can layer clothing!! So when it comes to styling long cardigans I try to keep the look minimal. Just going with two colors here; camel and black - as it's muted, it's daring, it's sexy with an edge. Whether you go for a wool ...
A Buttoned Up Polished Go-To In 1 Easy Step
There is a polished sophistication to being all buttoned up. It doesn't matter what you do with the sleeves, or if you tuck the shirt in or not, but the collar - it's the focus right there. It's a fashion choice I have made more and more lately, as it's chic, simple and easy. It works for day and ...
Jersey Girl – How To Stand Out In A Crowd
Ahhhhhh, coming back to Hong Kong - the playground that I know so well. Its been a few years since I've been back, but the one thing I know about a hometown is that no matter how many buildings rise up or change, or get demolished, you always find your bearings and a place on how to stand out in a ...
Life Is Not A Race – Dress To Impress… Yourself
To tie up the year on a good note, I came across this anonymous poem Life is not a Race that I felt captured the essence of who we strive to be as people. I hope you enjoy it was much as I did, and take stock of remembering to be you, and not someone else. Xx Life is not a race... Do not ...
Never Buy The Same Style Of A Striped Dress – Why?
Maybe you can relate. As a self-appointed addict to anything that is striped, I do adhere to one rule: I never buy the same style of striped dress twice. Or even the same type of striped top. Ok now and then if it's a tank or a tee I might get it in two colors, but that's it. A common theme when ...