Derek Nguyen

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    How to Wear Layers and Still Look Stylish

    Photography by Kei Kondo Styling by Derek Nguyen Hair & Make-up by Nina Soriano Model Katya Riabinkina at Marilyn Models The weather has been a hot mess lately. It seems like it’s spring one day and then winter the next, leaving us in much dismay in the morning when getting dressed. So what do we do? We have to roll with the punches and become a master with the art of transitional weather layering!

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    13 Under $30: Halloween Accessories

    Halloween is only about a week away! I know—kinda scary how it creeps right up like that, huh? As you well know, Halloween is a holiday where lots of people go a little wild—spending exorbitant amounts of time and money to make their costumes worthy of winning the top prize at whatever party they’re attending. But if you prefer taking a more laid back and affordable (but no less festive) approach to All Hallows’ Eve, you’re in luck!

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    13 Under $30: Statement Belts

    It’s a daunting time of the year for the lady who likes to show off her curves given how this is the season of layers and bulky knits. However there is an easy solution for this wardrobe obstacle, it’s that all-important (and highly underrated) accessory, the belt! Adding a belt can transform a look from potato sack drab to hourglass goddess. Whether it’s over a streamlined blazer or a glitzy evening gown, here are 13 statement belts that will glam up your winter look.

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    Why Color Should Be the Foundation of Your Fall Wardrobe

    The fashion gods must have heard our prayers for a less-bleak winter because designers are stocking their collections with a palette-full of beautiful, vibrant colors, from poppy red, purple, green, pastel pink, and baby blue. So in celebration, we’re kicking off a “Rainbow Week,” showcasing our favorite color trends for fall. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.

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    How to Wear Fall’s Must-Have Skirt Silhouettes

    Last season was all about the 70′s-style A-line skirt. But here’s hoping Ms. A-line isn’t opposed to sharing the spotlight—because this fall, it’s time to introduce your wardrobe to three new styles: Meet the fringe skirt, the pleat wrapped skirt, and the tea-length skirt. All three were shown on the fall runways, popping up everywhere from Lanvin to Valentino.

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    Sapphire Jewelry for September Babies

    If you’re a September baby then true blue gems serve as your birthstone. Sapphires are believed to protect from harm, so why not wear more than one and feel uber protected? Here are 11 brilliant pieces of sapphire jewelry pieces to so you can feel safe while looking chic. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day

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    25 Pieces of Couture-Inspired Jewelry

    Couture week — a mesmerizing haze filled with chiffon, organza, diamonds, and all things luxurious — has just passed. But the dreaming doesn’t just stop there. Inspired by all the greatness from this week, we reached out to five different jewelry brands to find out their most Couture-inspired pieces. We have surrealist pieces from Erickson Beamon that could pair perfectly with a Schiaparelli gown, to the best of Tiffany & Co. that would compliment the confections put forth by Elie Saab and Zuhai