December 20, 2011
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Inspiration
Shop Around // Atelier by AdornUSA
I’ve known about Atelier by AdornUSA for a while, but I’ve known the company’s founder, Arlene Aranzamendez, even longer. We initially met when she did some graphic design work for a company I used to work for, and have managed to keep in touch via seemingly random encounters over the years. A few years ago, Arlene opened an online-only jewelry shop, then expanded to a small boutique in Madeira, and now has a cool spot...
April 17, 2015
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Tips and Advice
Tips & Advice // 4 Reasons to Create A Look
I have this weird habit of editorializing my personal style–it comes with the job, I guess. Though I don’t go quite as far as wearing the same thing every day like this art director (which actually seems like a good idea), I like creating a look each season because it makes it easier for me to shop and edit my wardrobe. The benefits are small but meaningful: In addition to saving time getting dressed every...
September 24, 2013
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Personal Style
Wallpaper Pants
One of the things on my Fall wishlist is print pants. One of the decor items I’ve been obsessing about is retro wallpaper. Being the master of efficiency that I am, I figured why not combine the two? Zara blouse, Forever21 pants, Aldo shoes, vintage jewelry. Pics by FriendBoy! The downside: When someone (who shall remain nameless) asks “Why are you wearing my grandmother’s kitchen wallpaper?” Hmmph. Kinda true though…
September 23, 2012
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Shopping