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Six Rodeo looks that aren’t so…Rodeo

what to wear to the rodeoby Renae Virata

It’s Rodeo time once again, and no matter where you plan to enjoy it, you can look amazing without having to look like you stepped out of an old western.  We visited with our new pal Melissa Lucich, store manager of our favorite Houston fashion boutique Langford Market, to get the skinny on how to interpret the Rodeo look six different chic ways. 

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Spring Break 2012: What to wear in the city

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Photo | Daily Mail

Sometimes your getaway doesn’t have to be on a beach or mountain.  You can simply have a blast in any major city and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer with your friends.  New York City, Chicago, San Francisco…all great choices to make the most of your spring break!  So what to wear this time of year for some fabulous memories?  Check out our guide below. Read the rest of this entry »

Inexpensive versatile bags

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I got a question from a Travelista about finding a bag that would go with any outfit bar-hopping but would also be appropriate for a semi-formal event.  Check out the bags we recommend! Read the rest of this entry »

Transition winter to spring: Layered scarves

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Here’s a fun way to transition between winter and spring: layered scarves.  Mixing textures, colors, and weights is an effortless way to up your scarf look a notch for easy, casual chic.

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Travel Diary: Getting ready for Bangkok

Photo | New Mandala

Photo | New Mandala

by Renae Virata

I can hardly believe it’s mid-January already – only one and a half months until my big trips to Thailand and India!  Serendipitously, I came across an article touting the amazing stores and features of a new mall in Bangkok called Terminal 21 that I will be sure to check out and review for you guys via video, tweets, and posts. Read the rest of this entry »

Beautiful Gifts for the Man on Your List

‘Tis the season for giving, Travelistas, and we are going to make sure you wow everyone on your list with your amazing gift-giving prowess!  We’ve got beauty picks for everyone on your list.

Don’t forget about the men!  Even the manliest of men will (secretly) appreciate a little help in the grooming department.  And just because it’s a beauty gift doesn’t mean it can’t be packaged in the sleekest of packaging.

Check out our picks here!

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Beautiful Gifts for the Vintage Vixen on Your List

vintage girl with dog 1 pictures, backgrounds and images‘Tis the season for giving, Travelistas, and we are going to make sure you wow everyone on your list with your amazing gift-giving prowess!  We’ve got beauty picks for everyone on your list.

This post is all about the Vintage Vixen.  She’s the one that truly lives by “everything old is new again”.  She loves thrift stores and her style is heavily inspired by decades past.

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The ubiquitous Steve Madden boot

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I’ve been singing the praises of a certain winter boot from Steve Madden that seems to keep its top place on many fashionistas’ boot lists each winter for the past three years.  I recently went to a Christmas party where two completely random people wore them in two different ways.  What is this amazing footwear? Read the rest of this entry »

Is the poncho back?

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Daisy Fuentes cape, $31.20. Click to shop.

by Renae Virata

I always regret selling this fabulous and heavily-discounted fur trimmed poncho I used to have that looked straight out of a 70s fashion mag spread.  Maybe it had lost its luster a few years ago, but as an interesting stand-alone part of my wardrobe, it deserved a place.  I regret it even more today because it looks like…they’re baaa-ack!  And the cape’s made its way onto the scene, too. Read the rest of this entry »

Rain boots that add a little sunshine – 18 styles

Good Souls rain boot

Only $30! Click to shop.

by Renae Virata

I LOVE my rainboots.  They are so practical for a walk with my little pug or a quick jaunt to the grocery store on a wet day.  I decided, however, that practical doesn’t have to LOOK practical. So I searched high and low for the perfect pair of limited-edition-Jimmy-Choo-Hunter look-alikes and finally found them.  My black reptile-textured rubber wellies work with so much in my closet that they have a very real and proper spot on my shoe rack.  And you can find your perfect pair, too! Read the rest of this entry »