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Has fashion gone completely insane?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

Umm, judging from these pictures, I would have to say YES! Full disclaimer: I admit to being a brand whore.  I’ve taken enough marketing and psychology classes to know that I’m not really buying quality, I’m buying the brand name.  … Continue reading →

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Argentina Day 2

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

On our second day, we had a quick (and complimentary!) breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the Evita Museum.  The museum was actually a former shelter that she created for women. Evita had an amazing sense of fashion! … Continue reading →

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Japanese Ninja Skirts

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

A fashion designer in Japan created a skirt that can double as a soda machine disguise, with the intention of protecting women from potential attackers.  See pictures below: (source) So…I guess the attackers wouldn’t notice the feet sticking out of … Continue reading →

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Banana Republic Friends and Family Sale

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

The friends and family sale starts Thursday, the day I leave for Argentina.  I really shouldn’t complain but I’m still sad that I’m missing the 30% off sale.  I’ve been waiting to stock up on some basics for awhile and … Continue reading →

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Oscar dresses

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

Do you ever wonder what the stars are thinking when they pick their Oscar dresses?  Don’t they have fancy stylists that help them pick out the most flattering outfits?  Why would these stylists let them leave the house in these … Continue reading →

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A little bit of V-day shopping

Posted on February 13, 2010 by

In my efforts to accessorize more, I picked up this Betsy Johnson necklace from Nordstrom.  It’s a lot more festive than my usual stuff, which is why I love it!  I think it’ll be a great way to dress up … Continue reading →

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Decoy ring fail!

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

In preparation for our upcoming spring break trip (the details aren’t ironed out yet but I’ll be sure to post about it soon!), Jeff suggested that I buy a decoy ring to wear so that I don’t have to worry … Continue reading →

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Bridesmaid dresses (part 3)

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

No, the brides didn’t change their minds about the dresses.  I received this dress in the mail last week, which looks great in person: The only problem is that this dress wasn’t available in my size so I have to … Continue reading →

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Bridesmaid dresses (part 2)

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

Hopefully, there won’t be further changes from here on because I actually like these dresses!   I’m surprised at the effort and time the brides have spent on bridesmaid dresses – they’ve both definitely spent way more time worrying about these … Continue reading →

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Other than shoes…

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

I did manage to pick up a few things other than shoes.  Shoes are easy to find in Taipei since they’re everywhere, but clothes are slightly harder.  It’s not that clothes aren’t everywhere but a lot of the fashion in … Continue reading →

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