Okay, I feel like I might be alone here but all of my cashmere sweaters end up getting messed up somehow. They either become riddled with pills or even worse, they get holes in them. Seriously. My very favorite and very classic Barney’s cardigan is now pill city (thank god for my sweater shaver) and…
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posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I’ve been traveling a lot lately. It seems like every other day I am packing up a suitcase to hit the road. You would think that I would have the whole process down to a science but truth be told … I don’t. There is one thing that I have managed to master and that…
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posted on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Who doesn’t love a full short skirt? They are cute, flirty, and show off a toned pair of legs. A question that often comes up with these skirts is ‘how do you wear them?’ I think it’s easier to wear a full short skirt during the day because they naturally have a more casual feel….
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posted on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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You know what I love? I love a completer piece (wise phrase I learned from Stacy London). A completer piece is a garment that completes an outfit, like a jacket or a cardigan. I am the queen of the jacket as my completer piece but I do have a sweet spot for a cardigan as…
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posted on Friday, April 13th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I like to consider myself an organized person. I’m not OCD organized or anything but a cluttered mess and me don’t exactly mix. Actually, other people say I am extremely organized – so I must be doing something right. When it comes to keeping things organized, for me, I have to have everything visible. If…
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posted on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I’ve recently started doing some fun ‘How To’ video work with eHow Style. If there is an obscure fashion question floating out there on the internet, I am the girl to answer it. In this first video I explain how to wear ripped tights. Since ripped tights are such a trendy item, it’s really easy…
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posted on Friday, March 30th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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When it comes to personal style, women fall into two distinct categories; “shoe girls” and “bag girls” … I definitely fall into the “shoe girls” category. I love shoes and have more pairs than I’d like to admit but that doesn’t mean I don’t lust over designer bags. For years, I went without a designer…
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posted on Saturday, March 17th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Shopping Guides, Style How-To's
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The majority of my clients are fabulous Hollywood executives. In Hollywood the dress code definitely isn’t stuffy, so in the workplace exuding power, style, and confidence doesn’t need to involve a full-on suit. That’s where I come in. I like to get a little creative with the wardrobe because, hey – it is Hollywood, after…
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posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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The choker necklace was oh-so hot in the 90’s, in fact I had a velvet one that I wore quite often. The choker sprung back onto the scene this past Fall with the it-girl fashion crowd. Today, you can find a choker just about anywhere; H&M, TopShop, etc … but the question is how do…
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posted on Friday, January 27th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Want to give a luxury gift without totally blowing the bank? Then let me recommend the Yves Saint Laurent Arty ring. I actually just gifted myself with one and I was over the moon with delight (hehe). It’s a designer piece that is sure to please any recipient. The ring comes in a variety of…
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posted on Friday, November 18th, 2011
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Shopping Guides, Style How-To's
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