As many of you know Stella and Dot is a jewelry business inspired by women and the concept is that women sell jewelry as independent Stylists. There are so many gorgeous and reasonably priced jewelry pieces to choose from at Stella and Dot but these wrap bracelets are by far my favorite pieces. They are the perfect holiday gifts to give yourself or others!
Elizabeth Edwards was a wife, mother of four, best-selling author, activist, and lawyer. I have always admired her because despite her personal struggles which included her son dying tragically at age 16, her fight with terminal cancer, and her husband's infidelity and fathering an illegitimate child, she managed to deal with all of this with amazing style and grace. Elizabeth Edwards will always be an inspiration to me because she lived her life with courage, grace, strength, and dignity.
She simply had style.
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| (photo credit) Elizabeth Edwards posted this to her Facebook page on Monday "You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined. The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And, yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human. But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful. It isn't possible to put into words the love and gratitude I feel to everyone who has and continues to support and inspire me every day. To you I simply say: you know." |
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| (photo credit) With the passing of Elizabeth Edwards, America has lost a symbol of strength, hope, and humanity, a tireless advocate for health care for all Americans, and determined crusader for cancer cures," former President Bill Clinton tells UsMagazine.com in a statement. "Her children have lost a loving mother, her friends a wise counselor. My prayers are with them. She was a remarkable woman who dealt with the challenges her life dealt her with courage and grace." |
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I received a request from a style'n reader who asked me to help her style an outfit using this skirt from Anthropologie. She also wants to pair the skirt with black sparkly tights.
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| Necklace and bangles -gifts from my aunt, Madewell blouse, Banana Republic skirt, heels, and clutch, Spanx black/gold tights |
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| Phoebe is style'n in a BCBG black knit top, Urban Outfitters striped jacket, Madewell jeans and necklace, and Ann Taylor black heels. |
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| I am wearing an H&M dress, BCBG leather jacket, Michael Kors belt, Spanx reversible tights brown/black (LOVE these!), and Aldo heels. |
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| Phoebe, Liana, and Sami |
It is no secret that Alexa Chung has amazing casual chic style and has even been called Fashion's latest "It" Girl. Alexa has designed pieces for Madewell and the luxe British handbag company Mulberry has named a $1,150 buffalo-leather bag after her. This 27 year model, fashion designer, and TV personality in Britain, will now be taking her casual and chic style to PBS to host a US TV show called "Thrift in America." This show is set to air next summer and Alexa will take consumers into thrift stores, consignment stores, and garage sales to find good deals and treasures.
If you are interested in reading more about Alexa Chung and her new TV adventure check out this recent article on Alexa Chung in the NY Times. In this article Alexa discusses her style and inspiration and says "all of my beauty icons are men" and "it's all about effortlessness. It's all about looking undone."
Here is a peek at some of Alexa Chung's best looks. Which one is your favorite look?
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