It's so awesome when you find a brand thats head and heart is in the right place. Melie Bianco prides themselves on crafting high-end luxury bags, without compromising quality, based on its vegan product line. At a perfect price point, affordable luxury could be their middle name. I love the dual ...
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On The 1st Day Of Holiday Cool…
On the 1st day of Holiday Cool - I've teamed up with the brilliant minds at Shu Uemura x Maison Kitsuné to give away sets of their limited edition hair collection for two lucky winners. This is the first time hair & beauty brand Shu Uemura has done an artist collaboration. Titled East Meets ...
3 Style Hacks To Accessorize Any Bag – Hack 2
When styling a leather tote, there's many ways to spruce it up, giving the tote a little flair even with a simple accessory. This style hack is my classic go-to. Simple, modern and chic. It took 5 seconds to tie a vintage scarf around this Ecco bag. The look remains clean and with modern lines, and ...
3 Style Hacks To Accessorize Any Bag – Hack 1
If there was an Olympic sport for Style Hacks, I'd kinda like to think I'd run a good race. See I have the ability to look at something, and can imagine up to 10 different ways to use it, wear it, style it, or showcase it. So when I was given this challenge on how to style a simple tote three ...
Why This Plaid Camel Poncho Had Me At Hello
Just when you think you know yourself, you discover something you never knew you loved. Yep, I'm talking about a Plaid Camel Poncho. So silly right? Yeahhhhhh not really. You see I love clothes to snuggle in; its cozy and soft, it's also sports a killer pattern, and then there's the color and the ...
Scoring Pre-Owned Designer Bags In 5 Easy Tips
As a huge fan of designer goods, I take pride in my collection of pre-owned luxury bags. I'm kinda always on the hunt, and it's not always about saving a buck or 200, it's about finding a certain piece that might have been overlooked or sold in another market. What makes life easier is when you find ...
Best Black Friday – Cyber Monday Picks + Sales Guide {+ CODES!}
Curated Cool's 2015 Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales Guide Once again it's one of my favorite times of year to grab a deal, start checking off your holiday gift list, and all while avoiding the crowds. Some quick tips to navigate online shopping to prepare you for the best: Check return ...
How To Alter Clothes Like A Pro In 3 Quick Tips
When it comes to altering clothes, I pretty much have a knack for taking an existing piece of clothing and creating something new, even if it's a slight change. I love thinking outside of the box and coming up with ideas that will flatter my body, and add that little twist. Here I took a Polka Dot ...
What To Look For When Buying A Leather Tote Bag
My collection of leather tote bags continues to grow at a very healthy rate. I love them cause they are durable, they transition from day to night to easily, and can take any outfit to dial it up a notch. I won't just buy anything, especially if it's on sale, but I will take the time to look at the ...
5 Key Tips To Buying A Trench Coat
As a stunning symbol of any fashionista's wardrobe, buying a trench coat appears easier than it looks. After being on the hunt for the perfect trench coat myself, here are my go-to tips for styling a coat to fit your body, and finding the right one for you. 1. Length - One size does not fit all and ...
What Every Fashionista Should Know About Fast Fashion
I remember a few years ago when people were embarrassed to admit that they bought clothes from certain fast fashion brands. Now it's a whole other thing. It's a badge of honor to shop at Mango, Zara, ASOS, H&M, and the like. Fast fashion is here, it's damn good, and its gonna stay. I remember ...
An Ode To Summer: Why 2015 Was The Best Yet!
I have this thing where I don't remiss about the past, but I sure do reflect on what was and what has been. In an ode to summer, 2015 was hands down my best yet. With a heavy focus on travel, I ticked off bucket list places that I wanted to see, even a few that came across my radar, that I was like, ...