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Denim shirt ensemble: dressy skirt

Wearing a denim shirt casually is pretty straight forward because that’s how we expect to wear it. Match it up with non-denim casual bottoms, add …

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Mar 1, 2010

New York Fashion Week: running like clockwork

There is an incredible amount of organization that goes into Fashion Week and we were very impressed that it ran like clockwork. Our hats off …

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Feb 18, 2010

New York Fashion Week: TV interviews

The media is a big part of the hustle and bustle of fashion week. Everywhere you look there are bloggers and print magazine photographers taking …

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Feb 17, 2010

Comparing notes with the Budget Babe

It was a treat to meet up with fellow fashion blogger, the Budget Babe today. We ended up watching the Carlos Miele show virtually side …

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Feb 15, 2010

How to wear a tunic shirt: semi formal dress code

Here’s the last tunic shirt outfit for the week. Today I’m doing the semi formal dress code (here are my casual, smart casual and creative …

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Feb 4, 2010

How to wear a tunic shirt: business casual dress code

Today’s business casual interpretation is my favourite tunic shirt outfit of the week (here are my casual and smart casual interpretations). The business casual dress …

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Feb 3, 2010

How to wear a tunic shirt: smart casual dress code

Here’s the second tunic shirt outfit in action. This time it’s smart casual (if you haven’t seen it already, take a look at the casual …

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Feb 2, 2010

How to wear a tunic shirt: casual dress code

Here’s the first tunic shirt outfit in action and I’ve chosen to wear it casually. I opted for a white tunic shirt with fun side …

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Feb 1, 2010

Feeling the blues, outfit #2

There were great responses to my recent post on what you wear when you’re feeling blue. For many, having an off day is about wearing …

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Jan 22, 2010

Frye comfortable, casual boots are forever fab

I’m into bold statements this year. First, moto jackets are a must and now Fryes. Every gal needs a pair of fabulous Frye boots, and …

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Jan 20, 2010

What you wear when you’re feeling blue

We all have days when our hearts are heavy and we’re not our normal happy selves. But life goes on and we still have to …

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Jan 19, 2010

Informal party dressing

Casual holiday parties are actually more common than the formal celebrations we spend a lot of time talking about. These are bashes straight after work, …

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Dec 21, 2009

Reminiscing about wedding day style

Thirteen years ago today, Greg and I were married in Cape Town, South Africa. The church service was held in one of the oldest remaining …

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Dec 15, 2009

Party wear formula: the unexpected suit

Wearing a trouser or skirt suit outside a professional environment isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. They scream strict, matronly, boring and conservative discomfort. I hear …

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Nov 25, 2009

Party wear formula: the timeless frock

Several seasons ago I created a cheat sheet for the flop proof holiday party ensemble. The essential guidelines remain unchanged and the components of the …

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Nov 23, 2009

Wearing dresses with slouch boots

Eighties inspired slouch boots make my “must haves” list for the season because they’re a simple way to update your existing Autumn and Winter wardrobe. …

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Sep 29, 2009

Global challenge 3: London

After a whirlwind trip to Tel Aviv and Hong Kong, the last part of my forum challenge takes us to London, one of my very …

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Jul 10, 2009

Global Challenge 2: Hong Kong

For part 2 of my forum challenge we’re flying to the city that’s closest to my heart. It’s home because I was born there 39 …

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Jul 9, 2009

Global challenge 1: Tel Aviv

The challenge chain is the latest brilliant innovation from YLF forum members. Initiated by Hanna, it involves generating a list of members (the “chain”), where …

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Jul 8, 2009

Stirrup leggings: my favourite look this season

True to my word, I recently gave stirrup leggings a whirl. Love them! Arty, unfussy, practical, inexpensive and extremely comfortable. I really liked the idea …

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Jun 24, 2009

Summer 2009 update: cobalt tunic dress

My Spring 2009 wardrobe updates are complete and it’s onto Summer. I don’t need to stick to accessories this time round but Summers in Seattle …

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May 13, 2009

Spring 2009 update: cream cross body bag

Cross body bags (or sling and messenger bags as I know them) used to be my favourite type of bag five to eight years ago. …

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Apr 15, 2009

Spring update 2009: a floral pin

I love accessories with floral motifs and there are plenty to choose from this season. Fabulous. Enter my next Spring update: a floral pin. Unlike …

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Apr 9, 2009

Spring 2009 update: turquoise scarf

So far so good. My inexpensive accessory splurge has made it easy to resist the temptation of purchasing clothing. Instead I have purchased an off-white …

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Mar 31, 2009

Casual pants: micro-checks in action

I’ve been promoting micro-check pants as a stylish alternative to jeans for ages, but I have the impression that many people still have their doubts. …

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Mar 26, 2009

Spring 2009 update: a fun floral belt

Today is the third installment in my quest to hold out as long as possible with my existing Spring wardrobe, only indulging myself with new …

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Mar 24, 2009

Spring 2009 update: casual necklace

After wearing neck-covering knitwear with long chunky necklaces in Winter, I’m ready for lower necklines and short necklaces. It’s refreshing to show some skin for …

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Mar 19, 2009

Spring 2009 updates: scarf and handbag

At the start of each new retail season I update my wardrobe with accessories before I purchase clothing. Accessories make a simple, bold statement that …

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Mar 17, 2009

I tried something new: bag & bracelet

My look always feels instantly refreshed with the addition of a new handbag, necklace or pair of shoes, which is why the accessory and footwear …

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Feb 25, 2009

My street style in frozen Manhattan

Greg and I are big on city walking and we knew that we would spend a lot of time outdoors braving arctic temperatures on the …

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Feb 3, 2009