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how to wear watches, bracelets + rings

Elsa May 21, 2013
how to wear watches, bracelets + rings

we’re in week 2 of accessories month and this week i’m going to show you how to wear hand accessories   if you love the chunky watch, bracelet + ring look, here are some guidelines to  help you determine if your frame can pull it off: you’re 5’4? + taller your wrists + hands are [...]

how to wear statement necklaces?

Elsa May 14, 2013
how to wear statement necklaces?

“how do i wear accessories?” it’s seriously one of the most asked questions i get. aaaand i’m not gonna lie, it’s a tough question to answer because there are a lot of layers + variables. but, i’ve decided to make the month of may accessories month, yay! but what the heck does that mean? well, [...]

is your wardrobe spring ready?

Elsa April 1, 2013
is your wardrobe spring ready?

i know you’re totally excited about spring FINALLY having sprung (you are excited aren’t you??). i also know that this is usually a complicated time between you and your closet. you want nothing more than to ditch all your heavy + bulky items, for the light + airy ones that have been dying to bust [...]

permission to splurge fashionably!

Elsa March 21, 2013
permission to splurge fashionably!

today’s post is completely inspired by my friend Jennifer’s question. and since i’m so excited to talk about this topic, i say we dive right in! clothes can get really expensive. and at some point you may have wondered which items are actually worth the extra money. well, let me help you with that! here’s [...]

3 style rules every petite woman should know!

Elsa March 12, 2013
3 style rules every petite woman should know!

from one petite woman to another, i think it’s time you and i had a heart-to-heart. i know it’s easy to forget that you’re body is smaller and that you really wanna wear the clothes that the non-petite’s are wearing. but the truth is, your body is different and that means you’re gonna have to [...]

the secret to buying clothes you’ll actually wear!

Elsa March 4, 2013
the secret to buying clothes you'll actually wear!

recently, a friend asked me the following question: “how (do i) shop with specific outfits in mind? i somehow end up with a lot of separates (tops, skirts etc), and no clear idea how, or if, they even go together.”   MY ANSWER   unless you have a particular event that you’re shopping for, your [...]

the art of staying warm and looking sexy!

Elsa January 28, 2013
the art of staying warm and looking sexy!

i have a not-so-secret confession to make…   i. hate. the cold!   no, it doesn’t matter that i grew up in edmonton, canada… i’ve just never been able to get used to these dry, frigid temperatures. and anyway, i was born in africa, so i’m pretty sure that by nature my body is anti-winter. [...]

how to pick the perfect stylist!

Elsa January 18, 2013
how to pick the perfect stylist!

it’s a new year and i know you have not-so-secret plans to create a new you (duh!). and a new you probably involves a new diet, a new workout commitment and i hope, a promise to improve your wardrobe! but who do you turn to, and where do you go when you’re looking to revamp [...]

thank you!

Elsa December 25, 2012
thank you!

  it’s christmas day and i’m here in (freezing) chicago celebrating the holiday with my man’s family. and even if you’re not celebrating christmas, this time of year (with the year winding down) tends to be a nostalgic one for us all. 2012  has definitely been a year of growth for me, personally and professionally. there have [...]

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wrap it up!

Elsa November 26, 2012
wrap it up!

i know you think they’re ugly. and i know you think they’re the farthest thing from cool… like ever! in your mind, these things are made for old ladies only. but i’m here to tell you you’re wrong! wrap dresses are probably one of the worlds greatest inventions ever… well, at least in the fashion [...]

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