Posted on January 20, 2009 by chrisperkett
There was a lot of chatter about Michelle Obama’s outfits yesterday, as expected. Personally I loved the inaugural dress and matching overcoat designed by Isabel Toledo. I thought the lemongrass color was gorgeous on her, the texture looked season-appropriate and the neckline was elegant and beautiful. And I absolutely adored the coordinating J. Crew green [...]
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Posted on January 7, 2009 by chrisperkett
Carolee Jewelry has caught my eye. Now I just need somewhere to wear it! Too much for a business meeting?!
In all seriousness, pairing these vintage-inspired pieces with more casual clothes makes a unique statement. They could make a brown paper bag look classy.
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Posted on September 4, 2008 by chrisperkett
I don’t usually write about my work clients on this personal site but I do write about fashion and shopping, so I thought I’d mention this really cool initiative by my client Gift Girl.
Gift Girl has teamed with My It Things to create Inside The Tents – an aggregated inside look from fashionista bloggers [...]
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Posted on August 30, 2008 by chrisperkett
Stumbled upon Tracy Smith’s Palm Beach Boutique, House Of Lavande – and am in lust, er love, uh, lust – whichever. My favorite finds are in the jewelery section – see some examples below – unbelievably unique, vintage costume pieces. Check it out.
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Posted on August 27, 2008 by chrisperkett
In between mommyhood, marathon training, wifehood, business ownership (and all that comes with it like promotion, management, financial planning, a few tears, etc.), blogging and oh, right – having some FUN in life, I like to shop. I’m addicted to fashion, clothes, jewelry and totally unnecessary luxury items. I’d like to write more about that [...]
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