Monthly Archives: January 2011

Words of Wisdom: Carolina Herrera’s 10 Style Rules to Live By

Posted on 27 January 2011 by

A full-length mirror is the most important accessory a woman can own. Do not be afraid to wear color. A woman who walks into a room full of black dresses wearing red, pink or orange is stunning and everyone turns … Continue reading →

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Friend Friday: Put this on!

Posted on 15 January 2011 by

So this is our first post as part of Fashion/Beauty Friend Friday, directed by the lovely Modly Chic, and we couldn’t have asked for a better first set of questions!  P and I have often discussed our very different approaches … Continue reading →

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hair today

Posted on 11 January 2011 by
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A Night at the Office…

Posted on 9 January 2011 by

So it’s pretty easy to tell when I have been at work all day.  Can you guess the telltale sign in this picture?  It’s not the disheveled tie, I wore it like that all day because I like the look … Continue reading →

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L’s Everyday

Posted on 8 January 2011 by

So last week I confessed to my more, shall we say, casual attire here in New Mexico, but on the days that I do get myself dressed, the above lineup is my go-to.  Partly because I didn’t pack very much … Continue reading →

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The Five Dollar Suit

Posted on 7 January 2011 by

I knew L had her eye on this vintage Bergdorf Goodman suit, so when our favorite thrift store finally re-opened after the holiday break I stopped by and grabbed it for her.  Needless to say, the price was right.

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winter skin rescue

Posted on 6 January 2011 by

    The most important product that I schlepped from Texas to New Mexico?  This giant bottle of Curel Itch Defense.  Temperatures below freezing + high desert dryness + 15 mph winds make for very unhappy skin, and my not-even-remotely clinical … Continue reading →

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One-Bag Wonder

Posted on 5 January 2011 by

No matter how much I travel, and how useful they have proven in the past, I still cannot fully embrace the roller bag. I like a bag I can throw over my shoulder after stuffing it with a few changes … Continue reading →

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