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Look of the Day: Sidewalk Siren
The streets never looked so bright until moni2182 walked on them. This sidewalk siren showed off her fabulous fashion skills in a bright pink silk blouse and gray silk trousers. I love the silhouette and how the moody hues temper the loud top.
Style Glossary: Crêpe de Chine
Crêpe de Chine
Literally means "crepe of China" in French. A soft, lightweight, plainwoven fabric with a crinkled effect. It's produced either with all-silk warp and weft or with a silk warp and hard-spun worsted weft.
Trend Alert: Black Silky Sweet
We all sang to ourselves, "Who's that girl?" when we saw Dakota Fanning in her black silky sweet jumper. She worked it, with her long, perfect gams, at the Today Show in NYC.
Burning Question: Does Soymilk Need Refrigeration or Not?
Soy milk, once opened, requires refrigeration and should be consumed within five days. Prior to being opened, however, soy milk actually doesn't require chilling, and has an unrefrigerated shelf life of at least one year. Then why, might you ask, is some soy milk is sold refrigerated in the milk aisle while other brands go unrefrigerated next to rice milk?
Love It or Hate It? Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets
There's something remarkably luxurious about the idea of sleeping between these Kumi Kookoon Silk Sheets ($240-$1125). But given that they're dry-clean only, I can't imagine that the upkeep would be worth it. What's your take?
Crave Worthy: Antique Ebonized and Turquoise Silk Chairs
I love a good plush seat, but sometimes I can't help but sacrifice comfort for good looks. And, that time is now. The Antique Ebonized and Turquoise Silk Chairs ($1,300 for pair) from Paris Hotel Boutique don't look one bit comfortable, but they're just so ravishing.
What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?
According to WWD, Millennials, or Gen Yers (born 1983 through 1994), overwhelmingly prefer cotton.
Source
What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Silk
Velvet
Leather
Lace
It varies from season to season.
Trend Alert: Silk Utilitarian
Silk has a new look; it's more relaxed but hardened with tough details. This new silk utilitarian twist is more wearable and comfortable. Silk tops, jumpers, pants, and accessories have been updated with drawstrings, zippers and cargo pockets to lend a simultaneously chic and casual look.
Trend Alert: Silky Blues
I have a closet confession: I veer towards solids. Prints are tricky for me — I tend to tire of a print after a couple years. Is that normal?
Trend Alert: Fancy Tees
You know those days. Those days you just feel like throwing on a comfy tee, your favorite jeans and tried and true jewelry. That day is Sunday for me.
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