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Confessions of a Perfume Addict

Mar 20, 2011 | Susu

On the one hand, there is almost no perfume I won’t try.  I have no scent loyalty what-so-ever, and  I am ASTONISHED that you might smell the same every day for years, decades, your entire adult life.  This isn’t your husband or career we’re talking about people, this is a little spray to start off […]


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What is Gilt Groupe? Rue La La? Ideeli? Hautelook?

Mar 14, 2011 | Susu

These online sales sites gather new designer goods every day and sell them for 24-48 hours,  marked down by at least 50%.   Mostly womens, but also men, children, home, travel.  It’s the thrill of the hunt without waiting in lines, the the deal you don’t have to dig for.  We adore shopping these sites […]


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Fashion Smackdown: The New Talbots vs The New Ann Taylor

Feb 16, 2011 | Susu

First, don’t bother to read this if you have never liked either of these concepts.  Neither “NEW” is new enough for you. However, if like me, you have shopped these stores at some point in their (and your) long life, then you may be interested in the revamping.  Identity crises, sluggish sales and general style […]


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Be Mine. Get on my body.

Feb 6, 2011 | Susu

Say hey, Ellie May!  How cute are these gingham Louboutins? Ok, so they are $875 at NM. I know they are online – you can ask the store to order them for you if you want. Just in case you’ve got a Clampett style fortune to spend. Number 6. Be Mine, GET ON MY PUPPPY! […]


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The Sheer Black Leg is Back.

Jan 5, 2011 | Susu

Very sheer black pantyhose.  Just replace your black tights or bare legs with a pair of super sheer blacks and count yourself in the know.   Even Tim Gunn is on the bandwagon, in his recent Marie Claire column. Wear your sheer black legs with anything, obviously at night but also with daytime looks.  Paring with […]


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Fashion Do’s and Don’ts from Tim Gunn

May 24, 2010 | Susu

Tim Gunn hosted a Summer Fashion Show to a packed house Saturday at Southpark, answering questions from the crowd and charming his way through dozens AND dozens of photo’s with happy fans.   Affable and honest, Mr. Gunn walked us through a range of summer fashions by Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Brand Jeans, giving […]


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So, what exactly is an Online Sample Sale?

May 20, 2010 | Susu

If you’re an avid shopper, you may already know about these, like GiltGroupe.com and RueLaLa.com, where “members” can buy discounted designer wear available in limited quantities for a limited time.   If you are new to the world of Online Sample Sale Sites, here’s a rundown: First, forget the whole sample sale thing.  The goods aren’t […]


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try a new perfume for $3.

May 10, 2010 | Susu

Want to try a new summer perfume but don’t want to spend a lot to try one?  Visit luckyscent.com & theperfumedcourt.com. Both sites offer samples sizes of niche, haute & vintage perfumes.  On luckyscent, click on “samples” & pick those you want, each is $3.  On theperfumedcourt, choose from different size flacons to be decanted for […]


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Monogrammed Jack Rogers

Apr 20, 2010 | Susu

There was a time, before most of you were born, that these would have adorned my feet as well as those of every other girl on my floor.  There was simply nothing we wouldn’t monogram.  These Jack Rogers sandals are monogrammable and available for $158 in 4 colors only at Saks (bone, navy, lime, orange […]


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since they’re here to stay, try these for leggings with class

Mar 22, 2010 | Susu

Not many of us can wear leggings without a loooong top or tunic.  These taupe and grey lightweight denim leggings from BCBGMaxAzria look surprisingly crisp and chic and will add a fresh note to your spring cardi’s and short dresses.  Clunky, chunky sandals or flats for the full JackieO.  Not cheap, maybe someone will knock […]


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nail polish wars – matte vs. not?

Dec 2, 2009 | Susu

OPI is always setting trends in laquer. Remember this summer? Nails to match your Paige denim. And now, nails to match your laptop (read here). OK, too much of a good thing, but…The hot news from OPI this season is Matte finishes & Suede finishes in your favorite shades. (Soon to come, no doubt, Glitter […]


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Green Nail Polish.

Nov 11, 2009 | Susu

Green nails are the new neutral this fall, a goth-y-prep as if Chanel Vamp married RLPolo.  The greens range from minty pale (Chanel’s Jade, sold out immediately) to bright grassy (Barielle’s Polished Princess) through dark olive (Rescue Beauty’s Orbis Non Sufficit) to the deliciously dark shade of OPI’s Here Today…..Aragon Tomorrow. Use them as you […]


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