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“With my sunglasses on, I’m Jack Nicholson. Without them, I’m fat and 60.” Jack Nicholson Most of us love sunglasses, and really care how they look on us. They need to be both stylish and practical. There are so many…
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Wow them at the next party you go to! Not since Judith Leiber’s peak have novelty evening bags been so popular. Formerly known as minaudières, they traditionally were carried by hand. Most of the ones pictured here have thin gold…
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Sun protective clothing that is comfortable and chic. I have a history of melanoma in my redheaded family. All of my fun in the sun combined with lazy application of sunscreen has come back to haunt me. To compensate for my…
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Timeless totes, handbags, and clutches. Sipping coffee outside at the Royal Poinciana Plaza on a stunning day in Palm Beach, I was intrigued by the ‘simple’ straw bags which many women carry. They are casual and neutral with a carefree,…
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The new popularity of skin scents that smell like you. Subtle is good. Just like the popular “no-makeup makeup”, skin scents are fragrances that resemble our skin’s natural scent. The synthetic molecule they are built around (Iso E Super) was…
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So many options! Wallets are a small but important accessory that women care about. I hate it when my wallet wears out because I find selecting a new one overwhelming. A wallet is defined as a flat folding holder used…
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It’s old fashioned, and still beautiful. There have been several times over the past 10+ years when I have thought to myself “Uh oh, this will be the end of stationery and hand letter writing”. One time was when my…
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A Brush is NOT Just a Brush! Your choice of hairbrush will make a difference to how your hair looks. Your hair style should determine the shape of your hairbrush, and length of your hair should determine the size of…
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Embrace your evening at home – wrap yourself in warmth, softness, and comfort. We are spending almost every evening at home and winter is coming. An ASE subscriber tells me that as the days get short and the temperature drops,…
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