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You Can Call Me Toro

You Can Call Me Toro

You Can Call Me Toro Before I met and married Kerry, I was an unattached, single woman. I had recently moved back home to Connecticut, bought my first fixer upper (that I was going to fix up myself) and accepted a new career with a demanding 12-hour day job. When I...

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Summer Styled Gingham

Summer Styled Gingham

You've gotta love shopping for someone else and then scoring the cutest thing in the store for yourself. I took Jackson to American Eagle to buy him jeans for a Bar Mitzvah party, and just as we were checking out, I spotted it. A blue and white gingham tank top with a...

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Flower Power

Flower Power

"More is more and less is a bore." said Iris Apfel. When life becomes predictable, it can get boring. And while that suits some people, it's definitely not for me. I'll never forget the time when Kerry, Jackson (who was 6 or 7 years old at the time) and I were headed...

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Cheetah is a Neutral

Cheetah is a Neutral

The weather in New England has been really weird. Last week, it got cold enough for us to turn on the heat for the first time and this week it's going to be in the high 60's. The Connecticut weather is so unpredictable! My decision making skills on what to pack away...

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Leather and Lace

Leather and Lace

Leather and Lace A little while back I blogged about how to wear thigh high boots and I wanted to do a follow-up post with some new pics on how to style thigh high boots with a black lace dress. This is my only pair of thigh high boots and in addition to this dress,...

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One Dress, Two Ways

One Dress, Two Ways

One Dress, Two Ways * don't forget to enter for your chance to win two free tickets to the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival, click here for the details and how to enter, good luck! * I picked up this fun, colorful Hatley dress for a steal during our mini-vacay at Lake...

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Sun Kissed Shoulders

Sun Kissed Shoulders

Sun Kissed Shoulders Awhile back, I blogged about how off the shoulder tops are on again (here) and it was followed by a post on a cold shoulder top (here). I see a trend developing, that's code for obsession. This blouse from Primark offers the best of both worlds,...

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Off the shoulder tops, are on again

Off-the-shoulder tops are one of the biggest fashion trends this season - and I couldn't be more excited that they are making a comeback! An OTS top can be a transformative item of clothing because it changes your look and your image. When I see a woman in an...

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Mixed Crystal Jewelry

Mixed Crystal Jewelry

Mixed crystal jewelry from J. Crew - my favs this fall on CT in Style, a Connecticut-based lifestyle blog. Mixed stones. Mixed crystals. This fall's fashion trend is to mix it up on your ears, neck and your wrist with a burst of colorful and bright jewelry to make you...

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Beautiful Cross Body Bags

Beautiful Cross Body Bags

I find that in the summertime, I need less of everything. This applies to my clothes, my shoes and my handbag. I usually leave my handbag in the car and just grab my wallet and mobile phone. On date nights, however, I take a few more items with me and that's why cross...

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Flirty Fringe Sandals

Flirty Fringe Sandals

As we welcome in the warm weather, the layers come off in favor of clothes that are more streamlined. I'm seeing lots of airy, light weight summer dresses that are very simple and beautiful. While I am in favor of simplicity, I also subscribe to the French phrase je...

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Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2015

Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2015

  Happy Friday and happy first day of spring! I'm drooling over Lilly Pulitzer's spring arrivals and thinking ahead to a warm and sunny tropical destination for spring break. We are headed to the Bahamas for a much needed family vacation (I'm counting the days...

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Makeup Tricks & Tips

Makeup Tricks & Tips

I think it is fun to experiment with makeup tricks from time to time.  Most days, I keep my makeup to a minimum because I prefer a more natural look.  The three things that I rarely leave the house without wearing are eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick/gloss.  My...

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