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by: Laura Milligan

Last week was the Kentucky Derby, and if you missed the opportunity to break out your hats and mint juleps or whiskey sours, you’ve got another chance to get into the horse-racing spirit with the Preakness, on Saturday, May 15.

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Fans are fun, functionable - and fashionable!

by Renae Virata

Remember those funky fans your grandmother used to carry or the ones that you’d collect from exotic trips?  Well, take them out of your trunk, ask Mom or Grandma if they wouldn’t mind “handing them down” to you, or hit up the local flea market or international goods store.  The best way to keep physically and to look cool this summer is with a manual fan. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

Before you banish those fabulous cowboy boots you meant to wear all winter and spring to the back of your closet, consider giving them another chance before the hot summer sets in for good. With all the events cropping up starting a season of outdoor fun, a sleek pair of Luccheses or Justins will add that funky element to any outfit and get you some good use out of your kickers. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

You’ve been waiting all winter for that tropical beach vacation, and it’s finally here!  Make the trip a little easier with these tips and ideas for packing and traveling in style. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

Just because you can shred it as well as (if not better than!) the boys can doesn’t mean you have to dress like ‘em! Ski season is just beginning for a number of spring breakers and deal seekers but still in time to take advantage of the sweet fashions on the slopes and sales galore.   But every stylin’ snow bunny knows that you won’t look good unless you feel good, either. Here is what the experts had to say about meshing fashion and function for a productive, fun, and fashionable trip.

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by Renae Virata

April showers may bring May flowers, but before then, make a splash with some fabulous puddle-proof shoes. Read the rest of this entry »

Guest blogger, makeup artist, and skincare specialist Sameera Ahmed dishes on how to look your best in Miami.

by Renae Virata

Since comfort and style go hand in hand on any vacation, it’s always a good idea to bring the following items for your ultimate comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

The anticipation of a trip to a warmer place makes you want to slip into your thong sandals, shorts, and tank as soon as you board the plane.  But that small window of time traveling to the airport and even on the plane will be more comfortable if you dress appropriately but transitively. Here are some tips on what will get you from cold to warm seamlessly. Read the rest of this entry »

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2009; via Style.com

by Laura Milligan

In most parts of the country, June is wedding month. In Texas and the South, our Octobers pile up with wedding invitations because the worst of the heat is finally over, but for some couples it just makes sense to get hitched in the middle of the winter.

If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably accumulated a sensible collection of summery cocktail dresses, and a solid stash of belts, shoes, and purses to mix between them during particularly busy — and traditionally timed — wedding seasons. But what are the rules for dressing up when it’s cold and blustery outside? Keep reading for our tips on what to wear to a winter wedding.

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Photo credit | HelloNashville.com

Being the Country Music Capital of the world, it is no surprise that Nashville culture and style pivots around music, from country to blues to rock and everything in between.  Understated charm with all the modern fixings are what make Nashville style its own.  Take a cue from the Music City’s more lovingly known misnomer “NashVegas,” and you’ll immediately know what we’re talking about. Read the rest of this entry »

After a break from the holiday season, you start looking forward once again for a chance to dress up and celebrate something fabulous, right? Valentine’s Day is that perfect opportunity to get dolled up no matter what or how you are celebrating.  Here are some tips on what to wear to look your best, romantic…or avengeful.

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Anyone who’s ever been a bridesmaid in a wedding knows full well what happens to that poofy, sad dress after its moment has passed.  It ends up in the back of the closet in its original dryclean plastic never to be seen by human eyes again (until you clean out your closet or move).  But it doesn’t have to be a total waste!  Here are some ideas on how to find a wearable place in your wardrobe for your old bridesmaid dresses.

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by Renae Virata

There’s a pretty good reason why they call it “Hot-Lanta.”  Atlanta is hot and humid much of the year, but more so it has become such a hotbed for urban couture style it should be called Haute-Lanta.  While cool southern gentility reminiscent of Designing Women is still a mainstay in many parts of the city, the rise and prestige of the Southern hip-hop scene as well as the cosmopolitan scene a la The Real Housewives of Atlanta has given way to a new generation of equally modern urban designers such as Mychael Knight of Project Runway fame and a heightened sense of style and fashion in the city. Read the rest of this entry »

Rodeo barrel rider. Photo credit: ESPN.com

by Renae Virata

Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation and home to big industries like energy, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and aerospace, which draw people from all four corners of the world.  It’s hard to ignore all the influences that make up the Bayou City’s style culture being a relatively up and coming “place to be” on the US map.  Indeed, a continually rising arts and fashion scene with big names like Chloe Dao, Miguel Rodriguez and Laura Mercier Cosmetics brings to the world scene what Houstonians have been for decades: modern, stylish, and balanced between classic conservatism and casual funk.

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by: Laura Milligan

Average High Temperature for February 16, in New Orleans, LA: 65 degrees Farenheit

Average Low: 46 degrees Farenheit

Mardi Gras this year falls on Tuesday, February 16, which means you’ve got to fast forward through your Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day outfits and start planning for one of the biggest party days of the season.

Below we’ll give tips for two types of Mardi Gras outfits: one for parades (we’re focusing on New Orleans, Mobile and other U.S. parades) and one that works for house parties. If you’ve been to Carnival celebrations in Europe or South America, please leave your tips on what to wear to those parades in the comments section below!

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by: Laura Milligan

Next week, Fashion Weeks around the world kick off with Copenhagen, Berlin, New York, London, Milan and Paris, plus LA, Vancouver and other cities that have lower-profile but still exciting, innovative shows. If you’re an editor, writer, photographer, blogger, or just hanger-on (no shame), how are you going to decide what to wear to the most fashionable events in the world?

Refinery 29 editorial intern Beverly Fong

Believe it or not, you’ll want to dress sort of like you do every day, except a bit more nicely. Unless you have a hired car, seat assignments and your own mini-portfolio on Style.com, Jak & Jil or The Sartorialist, you’ll kill yourself either by tripping in your high, pointy heels or freezing to death in your sequined cocktail dresses. Here we’re outlining a few tried and true guidelines that have worked for us in Copenhagen and New York, and then listing other Fashion Week dressing guides elsewhere on the web. Cheers!

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Diane von Furstenberg S/S'10; Photo: Style.com

by: Laura Milligan

We live in Houston, where it’s been 70 nearly all week (atypical, but not unheard of). It’s almost warm enough to wear looks inspired by one of our favorite spring shows (Diane von Furstenberg, left), but not quite. Resortwear has been selling  online and in the department stores since Christmastime, and places like Bergdorf Goodman are already showcasing new spring lines. So what do you do if you’ve caught spring fever but it’s still bitterly cold and snowing where you live?

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by: Laura Milligan

Average January Highs: 22 degrees Farenheit; -5 degrees Celsius
Average January Lows: 4 degrees Farenheit; -15 degrees Celsius

More Montreal averages and weather information found here.

Montreal is quickly becoming a hot spot travel destination for international vacationers and business travelers. It’s the second largest city in Canada, and the cultural epicenter of Quebec, geographically the largest province in the country. Montreal, which has a population of 3.6 million, is a French-speaking cosmopolitan city with fine food, fashion, art and nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

Golden Gate Bridge. Photo Credit: visitingdc.com

San Francisco might likely conjure up images of the Golden Gate Bridge, summer fogs, and Chinatown.  But to understand San Francisco style is to look no further than its people.  Eclectic and selectively trendy at the same time, what you wear in San Francisco depends on comfort and individual tastes. Read the rest of this entry »