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Ruffles At The Real

I’m still enjoying every moment of Fashion Week in Milano.  Today I wore ruffles to the Real Palace for the amazing Salvador Dali exhibit.  It really is my new favorite white shirt.  Thank you, Prada! -The Brunette Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Staying in Milan?

If you’re in Milan for fashion or business, you need a good night’s sleep, right? Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor (out of hundreds of hotels in the city), the Park Hyatt is an absolutely stunning property in the heart of the city. Best of all it’s right next to the Piazza Duomo and galleria Vittorio [...]

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Fashion + Points

I still love, love, love statement faux necklaces but I also obsess about collecting points when I shop. I want my points (to redeem) and everyone knows that about me.  Nordstrom just sent their September Accessories catalog and it’s triple points time from September 22-26! They have a great Moon and Star necklace by Sequin [...]

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Standing Out in Camouflage

A very happy brunette in a camouflage Prada dress in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle at the start of Fashion Week. -The Brunette Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Getting To The Top: Strategies For Career Success

I’ve know Kathryn Ullrich, experienced Silicon Valley executive recruiter, for many years and she’s a straight shooter who gives real career advice that works. She’s just published “Getting To The Top: Strategies For Career Success”.  To quote Kathryn, “You’re ambitious, success-oriented, and you’ve landed a great job. Now you’re ready to learn secrets that will [...]

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My Latest Shoe Find

So I wanted to share with you all this amazing shoe I purchased this weekend.  It’s the Daria slingback platform in Pewter by Steve Madden.  I got these for like $60 at Loehmann’s and they’re going to be perfect with so many of my fall outfits…from tights and skirts to skinny jeans.  The shoes also [...]

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Apple: Always A Step Ahead.

They’ve just  introduced the new iPod nano with a multi-Touch screen in six very delicious colors including a (PRODUCT) RED. It’s smaller, lighter and sleeker and I love the clip for its take-it-anywhere-convenience — like the gym! Another great gift or holiday idea or treat yourself.  Check it out here. -The Brunette Recommend on Facebook [...]

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Travel Time

Last April I was scheduled to go to London on business via British Airways; and for the first time in ages, I was actually completely packed in advance.  Like millions of others, I was grounded and the trip never happened due to the ensuing Icelandic volcano eruption.  I’m finally leaving for Milan and London and [...]

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Print It

The perfect way to follow the Fall animal print trend or look for an early holiday gift? An Etole leopard print scarf! Louis Vuitton has them in several amazing colors from a gris marine, blue or rose spray and a very hard to find metallic (I can’t even find a photo, but just interpret. Who [...]

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Ilori Exclusive – Bulgari Emerald Eyewear

During my most recent trip to Vegas, I was strolling through the City Center and was stopped in my tracks as I passed the Ilori store because I spotted these gorgeous specimens from Bulgari.  They are part of Bulgari’s new Emerald line inspired by the $2M emerald earrings worn by Julianne Moore at the Golden [...]

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