Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

And just like that, I want peep-toes…

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— From our friends at TheFind
Take a modern approach to basic black dressing this spring. Since black is such a dominant color this Spring, pair it with accents of gold for a dramatic effect.
Why not pair your favorite black jeggings, like these JBrand jeggings in black ($39 at Singer22) with an a standout leather jacket? [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
With Valentine’s Day soon approaching with it comes the question, “what will I wear for an evening of romance?” Whether it is your fifth date or your 5th anniversary, no other fabric says ‘romance’ like lace. A delicately woven lace dress adds a sweet message of feminine charm. Choose a [...]

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Interior TenOverSix photo from The Pipeline
Clearly, I’m a fan of accessories-focused boutique TenOverSix at 7427 Beverly Boulevard. The shop owners/designers Kristen Lee and Brady Cunningham and owner Joe Cole deserve a big congrats as we find out from The Pipeline that the shop will have a “miniature version of TenOverSix inside The Future Perfect’s NY [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
White is on fire this spring. I am loving the cool crisp shades in bold shapes inspired by the season’s futurism trend. I hope you didn’t miss Kate Hudson’s all white Marchesa gown at Sunday’s Golden Globes. The Marchesa gown and sky high Casadei platform pumps are a definite departure [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
Call it whatever you prefer, the schoolboy, menswear or eclectic dandy. This look incorporating vests, tweeds, corduroy, menswear inspired plaids, fedoras and suspenders. Whatever version of this season’s style you choose, a pair of oxford flats are in order. Menswear inspired oxford flats come in many different types of leather [...]

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— Text and photos by Lilliam Rivera
Not even a slight snowstorm would stop me from checking out Italy’s Prada outlet, Space. Located in a small town called Montevarchi, Space is just a 45-minute train ride from Florence in a nondescript warehouse.
Upon arriving, a machine outside issues you a number that you present to the salesclerk [...]

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I’m going to state the obvious—namely, how wonderful an opportunity it can be to connect with someone online whom you might not otherwise cross paths with. That’s what happened to me right before the holidays when Angie Sorensen dropped me a quick note saying she’d just come upon B+S: “Just subscribed,” she wrote, “I’m hooked! [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
Snowy days can present a wardrobe challenge if you are not properly prepared. For me a combination of military coat plus waterproof dressage boots and cossack faux fur hat are my standard snowy day uniform. This tailored look works for city streets and a few handpicked snowy mountaintop occasions. It [...]

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‘Heath Ledger Joker’ by Mache275
First off, clearly The Red House Interiors has left its 372 North La Cienega Boulevard space. Apparently that happened December 1, that’s per Mike Miscannen (aka sneaker customizer Jest3R), who’s taken over the shop through December 27 (daily 12pm-7pm) with his ‘Clash of the Customizers‘ exhibit, the result of an online [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
Put on your most glamorous glitterati look this holiday season. Pair black with shimmery crystals and sequins for a festive look. Get dressed up with these pretty items for the office party, fetes with friends or post-shopping cocktails. Combine black pieces you already own with updated accessories. Be sure to [...]

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Back in June, I had the pleasure of attending an event at Esquivel Shoes—just before designer George Esquivel was announced as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist!—and left one very, very lucky lady. You see, there was a drawing that night for a pair of Esquivels, and the event’s host, the incomparable Rose [...]

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