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The Perfect Little Black Dress
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There’s a good reason the little black dress, dubbed LBD, has always garnered lots of attention from blogs, magazines, fashion designers, and celebrities. Not only does the black silhouette look good on everyone and go well with everything, but also it’s appropriate to wear just about anywhere (day or night). So why is it so hard to find?
Have LV Trunk, Will Travel
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Style that transcends time and fashion Just think about all the photos you’ve seen of celebrities and socialites waiting in airports or coming off their private planes. Rarely are they snapped without the ultimate jet-setting accessory: Louis Vuitton luggage.
Forever Hip Hoops
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Style that transcends time and fashion
I had hastily written off hoop earrings for so long. Truly a classic jewelry piece anyone can buy (click to read more about three great pairs I found starting at $60), I’m doing my best to make up for lost time!
Missoni Shows True Colors
BUILT TO LAST Style that transcends time and fashion For the longest time, I used to associate the word “chic” with simplicity and Audrey Hepburn. I’d picture the elegant actress wearing a crisp white shirt and skinny black pants. But when I lived in Italy some years ago, the word suddenly took on a new meaning. One day I came across this…
These Riding Boots Were Made for Walking
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Style that transcends time and fashion
I can’t get enough of AMC’s Golden-Globe-winning TV show Mad Men, especially their 1960s-inspired fashion. My favorite look? Actress January Jones’ character dressed in full equestrian attire complete with classic riding boots!
Men Got it Right This Time with the Boyfriend Watch
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Style that transcends time and fashion There is really nothing sexier or more stylish than a great menswear piece on a pretty, dainty female wrist, especially when it belongs to someone you love (or have scorned, in this case). And unlike a boyfriend’s cozy old t-shirt, his watch is something you can wear beyond the confinement of your house walls.
The Clean, Crisp, and Classic Gap White Shirt
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Style that transcends time and fashion When the first Gap clothing store opened in San Francisco in 1969, its mission was to create a brand that represented “iconic all-American style.” It made its goal a reality by contributing several staple fashion pieces to our culture, including the plain white button down shirt.
Go for the Loafer
BUILT TO LAST Style that transcends time and fashion There are two things I remember about the penny loafers my mother forced me to wear in elementary school: 1) The long, frustrating hours I spent as a kid trying to get that darn copper penny out; and 2)…
Birkin is Worth the Wait
BUILT TO LAST Style that transcends time and fashion In a memorable episode of Sex and the City, actress Kim Cattrall’s character, Samantha Jones, vows to purchase an authentic Hermés Birkin bag within a week–a nearly impossible task as she soon discovers. Still determined, she says, “When I have my Birkin, I’ll know I’ve made it.”
Chanel’s Chain Reaction
BUILT TO LAST Style that transcends time and fashion Every birthday or holiday, I hold my breath and hope that today is the day when my grandmother will finally decide to give me one of her many Chanel chain bags. Her large collection is both wonderful and unnerving, especially when you learn that she never wears them. Which is a shame for two reasons…
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While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of jewelry, fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Jewelry, Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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