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The Lovely Lure of Lanvin
EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110
Stuff today, Antiques Tomorrow When you look at the current fashion scene, certain brands follow the trends while others continue to do what they do best. A perfect example of the latter is Lanvin.
Got to Have S’more!
TASTE AMERICA’S HISTORY Summer spells s’mores. Warm weather and starry nights beg red-blooded Americans to build a campfire and start roasting marshmallows while swapping stories with family and friends. As if the nostalgic experience weren’t enough, then you get to eat the delicious toasted white balls squeezed between gram crackers with a piece of chocolate.
#MusicMonday: “Fight for Your Right”
You haven’t heard the last of this classic song that continues to inspire a new generation of artists.
Bangles with a Bang!
BUILT TO LAST When I was in middle school, the ultimate sign of style was how many bangles you wore on your arm. I used to go over to Claire’s Accessories, buy (fake) thin gold bangles and just pile them up to my elbow, mixing them with everything from hemp to plastic (I know, stylish, right?). Eventually I learned that when Coco Chanel advised to always take off one thing before leaving the house she was absolutely right. Though, in my case, I needed to take off about twenty-plus.
Open Up Your Frame of Mind
PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.
#MusicMondays: “Long Way Home”
You haven’t heard the last of this classic song that continues to inspire a new generation of artists.
Beyoncé, Channeling Chanel
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS No surprise Beyoncé Knowles loves vintage Chanel. The much-coveted luxury brand is synonymous with classic beauty and fashion—two adjectives that could easily describe the former Destiny’s Child lead singer turned solo star.
#MusicMondays: “Thriller”
You haven’t heard the last of this classic song that continues to inspire a new generation of artists.
The Dresden Green Diamond
Stories behind the world’s most precious gems It’s not often that you hear the words “diamond” and “radioactivity” in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what makes the Dresden Green Diamond one of the rarest gems in the world.
Banded Together
BUILT TO LAST A Herve Leger bandage dress pretty much speaks for itself. Speaking as a girl who usually tends to run from overtly sexy, tight, and revealing clothing, this dress is absolutely the most amazing garment in my closet. Though much more contemporary than my usual ¨Built to Last¨ picks (designer Max Azria only launched Herve Leger by Max Azria in 2007), this dress…
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