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A Ballet Flat With Sparkle
Filed in archive For the Legs by Lauren Goldman on March 13, 2010
A Ballet Flat With Sparkle


Accessories complete an outfit, but in my morning pre-coffee haze, sometimes I don't have the energy to think about what I'm wearing. It's all I can do to find clean jeans and a jacket that hides the unwelcome bulges from two weeks of over-indulgent dinners.

Having a handbag with nice hardware is always helpful in these moments, and lately I've come to be equally grateful for decorated shoes. Boden sells an adorable pair of Embellished Flats that add sparkle to an outfit with a kind of effortless ease.

There's some grousing on the Boden website about the sizing, so read the reviews before choosing your size. They come in navy, pink and silver - all great colors for spring.

In my world, you can never have too many pairs of jeans, and you can never, ever have too many pairs of ballet flats. At $118 a pop, they're the easiest way to complete an outfit.

Photo above is from Bodenusa.com.
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Can Coach Make a Comeback?
Filed in archive For the Legs by Lauren Goldman on March 8, 2010
Can Coach Make a Comeback?


I almost feel like apologizing for mentioning Coach on this blog twice in a single month. Mostly, that's because I'm not a fan.

I used to be - there was a time when I didn't carry any other kind of bag. My mom carried Coach bags and, when I was old enough, I got one too. But that was when Coach was considered high end, at least by my middle class Midwestern family.

Nowadays, the Coach outlet is full of tourists and their bags seem to be everywhere. Too many lines of small, affordable handbags have lowered the value of the brand.

So it's not entirely surprising that Coach has been trying to raise their profile again. Classy high profile ads keep popping up in the high-end fashion magazines. Their strategy must be working because they've gotten my attention.

The Stefanie Heel is quite stunning, and it's not something you can just pass over. Hence the homage to Coach this week. A lovely summer shoe might not be enough to put them back on the charts, but it is definitely a good first step!

Photo above is from Coach.com.
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Louis Vuitton: Here's to a Classic
Filed in archive Bags Galore by Lauren Goldman on March 7, 2010
Louis Vuitton: Here's to a Classic


Will Louis Vuitton ever go out of style? If I were a betting person I'd put my money on a resounding "no". The styles are always fresh and, for some reason, despite thousands of knock-offs, the printed LV logo is still something desirable.

For a long time, I never really understood the brand. Why pay so much for a logo? But the time-tested nature of the styles and the quality of the merchandise has gradually won me over.

I found myself seriously considering purchasing a Louis Vuitton when a friend of mine came to visit with a gorgeous piece of LV luggage and an even more stunning bag, the Monogram Artsy bag which she carried everywhere.

The Artsy bag, a cross between a hobo and a tote, is casual and refined - an absolutely perfect bag for every day and every occasion. And, as I've learned, it will never, ever go out of style. So here's to a classic!

Photo above is from LouisVuitton.com.
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The Look of the Classic Handbag
Filed in archive Bags Galore by Lauren Goldman on March 6, 2010
The Look of the Classic Handbag


I love a classic handbag, but it's never easy to find them. After all, there's such a fine line between classic and just plain boring.

For me, it all comes down to hardware. A bag without hardware is like a house without trim: it's functional, but isn't very pretty to look at.

NBC just did an online piece on handbags, "Five Rules: Handbag Hints from Ken Downing," and it's actually quite helpful. They interviewed Ken Downing, Senior VP and Fashion Director at Neiman Marcus about what to look for when buying a bag - one you plan to carry for years (not just the latest fad). He advises sticking to silver or gold hardware and to (surprise) look for good craftsmanship.

In addition to the Chloe Victoria Ostrich-Embossed Tote for $1595 at Neimans, the article recommends the Kristin clutch - a pretty Coach clutch that is stylish and not, well, astronomically priced.

The writer struggled to find anything less expensive, proving the old adage that you really do get what you pay for.

Photo above is from coach.com.
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What is the Appropriate Clothing for Young Girls?
Filed in archive Did you know , Quick introduction by Shawn Hessinger on March 2, 2010
When it comes to children's clothing, what is age appropriate clothing for young girls?

What is the Appropriate Clothing for Young Girls?
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As a recent post at ThePetitionSite.com suggests, some believe there is reason for concern when it comes to the clothing being marketed to young girls and young women, a concern focused on the image of young women being portrayed in the media, by fashion designers, children's clothing manufacturers and retailers and even by the celebrities many young women choose to emulate.

It is a response to this perceived change in what is considered "fashionable" for young girls and young women and an attempt to return to a standard based on a basic foundation of what some call "decency."

Some retailers of children's clothes including companies like Tea and others have answered the call with collections increasingly reflecting a new outlook about what is considered acceptable clothing styles especially for young girls.

So what is your opinion? Do you believe there is a fine line between fashion and what is acceptable and decent attire for young girls? Does it seem to you that young girls are growing up too fast and that many look older than they are owing to the way women are being portrayed by the media and even by the celebrities they admire.

What do you think appropriate clothing for young girls should be?

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