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4 Chic Accessories for the Busy College Girl

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Whether you’re a fresh-faced first-year college student or a seasoned junior, the beginning of the semester on college campuses is the start of different classes, challenging clubs, and new study buddies. Between your 300-level chemistry course and intense English literature reading list, you don’t have time to over think your outfit every day. Here are four chic accessories that are life-saving staples for the busy college girl’s closet: Versatile Scarf Since autumn is the season of pumpkin spice lattes, leggings, and pullover sweaters, why not throw a scarf into your fashion uniform too? The perfect scarf will match the range of colors that your closet already focuses on. For the more artistically inclined, choose an artisan scarf with a gorgeous print that will transition well from autumn into winter. This European fashion staple has made its way into American fashion in several different ways over the years, but the oversized modal scarf is where it’s at. St
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5 Ways to Dress Like The “It” Girl Without Breaking a Sweat

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We all want to be her--that girl dressed so effortlessly cool that you swear she has style pumping through her veins. She roams the city looking like she’s ready to take the world by storm. She’s intimidating and gorgeous. The it girl isn’t beyond your grasp. Anyone can be an it girl with the right wardrobe and enough confidence. It girls are not bound by convention or concerned with the rules of style. They forge through life confidently, making their own rules--for style and everything else. Embrace quirky accessories and search for uncommon pieces that set you apart from the crowd. Bold colors, bizarre prints, and wearable art are all fair game for an it girl. To look like an it girl wherever you are: Wrap It Up  A gorgeous silk scarf elevates any outfit. A scarf can change the attitude of an outfit entirely. Add a bold scarf to a plain outfit, tie it up in your hair, go full boho by pairing it with a kimono and a great wool hat, rock it as a headband, wear
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Summer 2018 Fashion Editorial for Everyday Accessories

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Vibrant colors, luxurious texture, and artist-inspired prints are the ruling trends of 2018 summer fashion. Rather than drop an exorbitant amount of cash on a baker’s hat you’ll wear once, there are several affordable accessories sure to stay on trend this summer and beyond. Staying away from the more niche fashion fads (good-bye, fanny packs), here’s a list of chic accessories to style your summer wardrobe.  Jewel-Toned Palettes From an emerald green scarf to sapphire blue earrings, vibrant jewel-toned colors have captured the creative hearts of designers everywhere. Bold hues with simple metallic accents are everywhere this summer. These jewel-inspired colors make for great statements transitioning from summer to fall wardrobes, too, especially ruby reds and royal purples.  Style a jewel-colored silk scarf with an ultra-soft midi dress that impresses at work and inspires your fashion-inclined friends at happy hour. If the infamous thigh-high ruby red boots curre
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Spring Accessories That Refresh Your Work Wardrobe

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With Spring 2018 in full swing, choosing accessories that celebrate warmer weather can be difficult after months of cold weather fashion. These compelling accessories are timeless yet fashionable choices for any woman’s wardrobe, including versatile options that transition across outfits and seasons. Spring accessories that transcend the micro trends can be challenging to find without being too eccentric or uncomfortable. Here are a variety of accessories to freshen and renew any spring wardrobe.     Silk Scarf This versatile accessory can be paired with almost every item in your wardrobe, from professional dresses and power suits to glamorous night outfits and Saturday brunch ensembles. Look for spring and summer colors that mimic florals and rich greens and blues. Choosing a luxurious silk square scarf can elevate any outfit from basic to chic. Scarves made with 100% natural charmeuse silk emit light and shiny finishes, and certain sizes can also be used as head
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Artistic Accessories for Mother’s Day Gifts

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Finding gifts that are worthy of Mother’s Day seems to get more and more difficult,even when you have a good sense of mom’s tastes or hobbies. Not every mom knits or quilts, are master chefs, or avidly read best-sellers. However, every mom appreciates a hand-picked gift that beautifully fits into her wardrobe, especially one-of-a-kind accessories that last through fashion trends and seasons. Equally perfect for the career-driven boss mom or the invested homemaker, artistic accessories that reflect mom’s style and beauty. Every superwoman deserves a gift on Mother’s Day, whether you’re your mom, grandma, in-laws, or supportive mentors. Show them your love and appreciation with unique accessories that are made to last. Handmade scarves printed with gorgeous designs are tasteful at every age, especially luxuriously soft silk models that transition easily from season to season. Look in your mom’s closet and determine which colors she regularly chooses, and from there look f
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The Hidden Power and Creativity of the Scarf

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At first glance, a scarf might not seem like much—just a simple length of colored fabric. However, the more one delves into the history of scarves, the more one realizes the immense and varied power of these pieces of clothing. Fashion Most obviously, scarves have been used in Western countries as a fashion accessory. This practice goes back to the 18 th century (if not earlier), when women began wearing large kerchiefs or “fichus” to cover bodices with low necklines. The trend started in the UK and became popular in the United States and France. In addition to helping women maintain an air of modesty, fichus and scarves could add a touch of flair to an ensemble. In the early days of the scarf, one especially popular style was a lightweight shawl made of silk and cashmere. Napoleon’s first wife, Empress Joséphine, had an impressively large collection of them. Status and Prestige Scarves are still a mainstay of high fashion. As such, a scarf can also si
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