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Pinafores to Wear and Cherish

Kristen V. Bateman — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:47:37 +0000

Pinafores and apron dresses are the new overalls. Welcome to my imaginary aesthetic of frilly bows with little pinafore dresses, white socks and straw hats.

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Consider the Skirt Suit

Kristen V. Bateman — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:30:53 +0000

Lately, I can’t stop thinking about my infatuation with the wacky skirt suit. The kind with palatial gilded carved buttons, wicked prints, sick embroidery, shoulder pads up the wazoo and...

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Dover Street Market New York Archive Sample Sale 2023: Market Market Monolith Magic

Kristen V. Bateman — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:44:00 +0000

The Dover Street Market New York Sample Sale 2023: Market Market Monolith Magic is returning for the first time since 2016. Deals will likely be 80% off.

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In Praise of Everything Oversized

Kristen V. Bateman — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Let everything oversize take you on a journey through a brave new world where fabrics graze the floor and nothing else matters.

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Dressing for the End of the World: Neon Tulle

Kristen V. Bateman — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

There's never been a better time to wear neon tulle. When the world is a mystery and every day seems like something worse might happen, the answer is neon tulle.

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The Enduring Appeal of Red Tights

Kristen V. Bateman — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

If you're looking for one way to add to your wardrobe this spring, the immediate, most impactful answer is red tights. Worn by both Ugly Betty and Anna Karina.

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The Enduring Appeal of Prada’s Spring 2019 Sunglasses

Kristen V. Bateman — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:56:36 +0000

The Prada spring 2019 sunglasses are arguably some of the designer's best work in optical accessories. The wide, circular nose bridge creates a beautifully off-kilter proportion, and the angular lenses bring something alien to the shape.

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The Best Gifts for Fashion Girls

Kristen V. Bateman — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:10:54 +0000

Finding the best gifts for fashion girls isn't easy. What do you get the person who has everything in their closet and knows all the latest designers and trends? Even a shopping fanatic might have a hard time deciding, A fashion gift that no one else thought of (or no one else has, rather) speaks volumes. A good winter coat is great as far as gifting goes. But a Rick Owens floor-length puffer is next level for anyone who is a high fashion devotee.

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Obsession: Fendi Mini Croissant Bags

Kristen V. Bateman — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Classic Fendi Baguette bags were all the rage in the early '90s and represent Y2K style. So it's no wonder we're obsessed with Fendi Mini Croissant bags.

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Lusting After Rave Review Coats

Kristen V. Bateman — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:58:51 +0000

I love coats. They're probably my favorite wardrobe investment. When I came across Rave Review coats in Copenhagen, I added them to my wishlist immediately.

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