This post was inspired by my own love for dressy pants suits. I bought a sand and white windowpane patterned Hugo Boss suit at this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I absolutely LOVE IT (I’ve modelled it in the forum.) It’s the suit I’ve been waiting for and it’s already one of my favourite wardrobe items.
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I found this article, in which four women share the meaning of their inherited jewellery, heart-warming “As a jewelry designer, I …
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Fashion News Roundup: July 2021
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