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Inspired by Isaac Mizrahi (opens the original)
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Last week, I had the honor of attending a screening of the re-released 1995 Isaac Mizrahi fashion documentary Unzipped, and it was an hour of pure magic and inspiration.catch the vlog episodeI loved getting a peek inside Isaac’s world: the humor, the creative force, the genius, the clothes! And after spending an hour soaking it all in, naturally I wanted MORE.So I dove
What Would Carrie Bradshaw Thrift (opens the original)
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Did you catch my latest thrift visit and try-on?One of my favorite questions to ask myself while I’m thrifting is, “What would Carrie thrift?” Or even better… “What would Pat Field thrift to dress Carrie in?”Suddenly, I’m looking at everything differently. I’m extra inspired and honestly, I just have more fun thrifting.And with that little bit of inspiration, I always se
Thrift Like a Stylist (opens the original)
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In my latest YouTube episode of Thrift Like a Stylist, I focused on some of the key elements I’m loving for dressing during this transitional season. I’m craving fall fashion, but the weather isn’t exactly ready for sweaters and coats, so I’m finding little ways to bring that fall feeling into what I’m already wearing.A few ideas I’m especially excited about: bringing loafers back into the mix (even better with socks), using cummerbunds as an unexpected alternat
In my BOB ERA (opens the original)
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I have officially entered my BOB ERA, and I’m having way more fun with it than I expected. I think I always assumed short hair meant being a little more locked into one look, but I’m discovering the exact opposite. I’ve started thinking of my hair as another accessory to the outfit, and every morning it becomes part of the dress up process. Do I want messy beachy waves? Big puffy curls? A glamorous bouncy blowout? A flirty little flip? And then, of course, there are the accessories. Headbands, s
7 DAYS, 7 THRIFTED OUTFITS (opens the original)
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