Unless one does not partake in the art of fashion, blogging or social media, you would never know that the resurgence queen of the past year without a doubt has been Gucci. From the vintage inspired GG belt, to the modern loafers, bags, logo tees and I could go on, at what point do you decide to ...
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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 ...
Styling Bold Prints The Right Way
I find that when I’m styling bold prints, the trick to maintaining a clean outfit is by putting the colors into proportion. I do this by wearing darker colors at the bottom and then fade as you go up. The awesome pattern of the Cooper & Ella top brings a bright clarity to the look, while wearing ...
Double Sided Cashmere Coats – Keep Calm & Carry On!
When people ask the question: "Whats your favorite item in your wardrobe?" I can be pretty quick to answer it's one of my double sided cashmere coats. I got this one made on a whim while traveling so I only had 3 days to pick it up. The tailor said she needed 5 days if she was going to have it ...
Custom Made Clothing – A How-To-Guide For Tailoring
Trust me I know, I’ve been there – it can get very scary in the custom made clothing world. With good planning & preparation I’ve had a number of items hand-made by a tailor, and by far and wide it’s a great way to create bespoke unique items. If you’re traveling, have something specific in mind ...
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 ...
I Have A Stylish Mother – That’s Why I Raided Her Closet
Truth. I remember growing up sneaking into my parents bedroom almost on a weekly basis. My stylish mother and her fantastic wardrobe, well I would sneak into that a little bit more. Her name is Elizabeth and she has classic style. She knows how to take care of her clothes, jewelry and accessories, ...
Best Part Of The Great Wall Of China? Shhhhh It’s Jiankou
What do we do here at Curated Cool? find what's unique & chic and do what no one else is doing. When I knew that I wanted to go and shoot at the Great Wall Of China, I knew that I wanted to go where no one else goes. So where is the best part of The Great Wall of China to visit? It's the magical ...
Say Hello To My Little Friend – My Custom Cashmere Coat
When I went to China I knew I was on the hunt for a camel coat. So much so that I had a custom cashmere coat made. Using double sided cashmere, it allows me to wear the coat in a multitude of ways. With the collar up or down, and reversible in two shades of camel brown. I decided to keep it unlined ...
Why International Style Inspires Global Trends
When one travels, one cannot help be inspired by whats around you. The sights, the smells, the food, the people - it's all there. Walking the streets of Beijing, one cannot help be inspired by international style. It was the perfect place to wear this Clover Canyon dress, as I love that they ...