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If you are looking for a last minute gift or looking for a positive way to use some of your Christmas cash, here are four charities to consider supporting this holiday season: 1) Help for Flint The Cause: Flint, Michigan learned in April 2014 that their local water supply had been contaminated with poisonous levels of lead from corroding pipelines. This has caused a series of health problems for both children and adults, and today Flint’s residents still do not have public ac

Once I took my last final exam and finished my last shift of retail (hopefully ever), I dragged my suitcase full of sweaters and tote bags full of gifts through the Port Authority bus station (#Luxury). After a long semester, I was looking forward to a relaxing week in New Jersey with my family and high school friends. I always like to put in a little extra effort in my appearance when I visit home, but after this crazy month of finals I did not want to wear much more than gl

Back in June, The New York Times Style section noted that the Rise of DIY was here again with an emphasis on “Design-It-Yourself” and "customizable luxury." Gucci, Coach, Opening Ceremony, Burberry, and J.Crew (to name a few) are currently offering monogramming and other customization services on outerwear and accessories; and it is expected for other luxury brands to follow suit. The New York Times article says the consumer’s desire for more individuality and self expression

As the hemlines of denim become the center of attention more and more, footwear also demands to be more bold and interesting. Fishnet stockings and socks are being paired with everything from suede Pumas to stilettos, and the juxtaposition next to a pretty block heel and silk blouse is indeed eye catching. I remember wearing colored tights under my ripped jeans in middle school back in 2008, and this trend is like the hip adult version. Here are some fishnets to try now: ASO

During back to school season, denim did not perform as well as it had in previous years, but as the temperatures finally begin to drop, the stylish women of New York are looking for new ways to distress and embellish their favorite pair of winter blue jeans. The more timid fashionista is quietly adjusting the hemline of their straight leg jeans into a distressed high-low look. This shows off her chunky footwear while also sliming her ankles. The uneven hem denim is commonly p

My fall semester does not end until December 20th and I still have a bunch of papers to write and exams to study for. This is the first finals season since my very first semester of college that I am not stressed out by the length of my to do list, and I am thankful that after all of this time I finally developed some time management skills. With that being said I still have jam-packed days, and I hate wasting time on picking out what to wear in the morning. Today I am wearin

After the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, the big question, “So what do you want for [December Holiday of your choice] this year??” comes at you full speed. My materialistic self always has a perpetual wish list, but when someone asks me to articulate it, I often fall flat. I understand that buying the “perfect gift” for someone is hard when you have a tight budget and arbitrary guidelines. I always try to get something that they don’t already have or wouldn’t mind havin

The post-Thanksgiving American is one of two things: A Black Friday Fanatic or a Crowd-Hating Scrooge. The Fanatic has always loved getting the whole family involved in going to the local shopping center and strategically planning their attack to get a new TV and that year’s hottest toy. The Scrooge thinks the Fanatic is out of their goddamn minds, and would prefer to properly digest their sweet potato pie and worry about Christmas shopping next week. Stores are doing everyth

Heading back to work the Monday after Thanksgiving is always a drag. I just wanted to be back home curled up on the couch some leftover turkey and my dog. My commute and my waistline were a mess, so I wanted to wear something comfortable but still cute. I always love these grey pants because the high waist is really flattering and they feel like fancy sweatpants. I got this structured cardigan from COS back in September, and I love throwing it on as an extra layer. The shape

As I discussed in my V-neck trend report a month ago, sweater silhouettes are very minimal this season. In order to add more detail and flare to a simple shape, brands are using thicker yarns and wider looms to add dimension to their otherwise flat sweaters. Also, a thick knit scarf is a nice contrast to your favorite boiled wool coat or even a tshirt a-la Lenny Kravitz. These chunky scarves are an alternative to the traditional flannel blanket scarf, without sacrificing the