Author archive for Shannon Cavanagh

  • Wizard of Osman

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/03/07
    We’re not in Kansas any more ladies.  Osman’s newest collection has hit the shelves, racks, and celebrities, leaving us breathless and our heads in the fashion clouds. Whimsical?  Check.  Minimal whilst still girlie?  Check.  Smart?  Check.  A million-percent wearable? Check.  Check.  Check.  Check. Check! Consistently turning out collections that are focused, tight, and with a distinct point of view, Osman […]
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  • Kate Middleton Favorite: Jenny Packham

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/03/04
    A repeat offender on the Best Dressed List, Kate Middleton knows a thing or two about dressing for style success.  As of late, her go to gown has been a navy knockout by Jenny Packham. Here’s why we love it: the graceful length, the swish and swoosh and movement of the skirt, the neckline, the sheer sleeves, the draping, and […]
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  • Monique Lhuillier Fine Jewelry at Blue Nile

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/02/23
    If diamonds are a girl’s best friend then Monique Lhuillier is your bestest friend forever. The couture wedding gown designer has made the natural progression into fine jewelry.  The collection is perfection and full proof for pleasing us diamond-loving ladies. Offerings include pink diamonds, white gold, and sapphires inspired by the great Deco era to present.  Staying true to her […]
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  • The Chosen Choo – Jimmy Choo Spring 2015

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/02/09
    Every season there is one designer who nails it.  That one collection that is so lust-worthy it is like our very own catnip.  Jimmy Choo is that designer, that seasonal collection, that has us all up in a fashion frenzy. Words that come to mind after previewing the spring sensation of a presentation include saucy minx, killer femininity, Fifty Shades […]
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  • Raey of Light

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/02/07
    Re-launch alert: Raey at MatchesFashion.com is back with a blindingly clean, sleek, and utilitarian collection that with have you at ‘Hello’. The recently re-launched line perfectly balances the juxtaposition of shapeless silhouettes that are simultaneously androgynous and timeless, never an easy fete. Lightweight, easy to layer, and insanely wearable, Raey is the perfect travel companion. Fundamental and essential bodies include […]
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  • Shot Through the Heart

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/02/05
    Love is in the air and Saint Valentine is in the house.  You have a a little bit of time left to get to the heart of the matter.  And if you are reading this, you are either a giver, or receiver come this February 14th. For the pleasure trove, lingerie is a sure thing.  Classy, never trashy, lingerie can […]
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  • Valentine’s Day Lingerie

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/02/04
    Beauty comes from within.  Sexiness comes from La Perla. And La Perla has a bounty of feminine and pheromone inducing lingerie for Cupid’s holiday. Classy, never crass-y, La Perla consistently creates intimates to enhance your female curves and entice the male heart.  A meticulous selection of the finest fabrics, tasteful designs, stunning trims, and an acute attention to detail, make […]
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  • Multi-Tasker: Athleisurewear

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/01/31
    Multi-tasking isn’t a trait; it’s a necessity, a survival technique.  Our to do lists are bottomless, workloads ridiculous, dance cards full, simply put: it is the life of a 21st century maven. Never being one to shy away from the tasks at hand, and never missing a workout to boot, we multi-taskers rely on our activewear and athleisurewear to support […]
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  • Editor Picks: Best Sneakers

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/01/28
    Good shoes are a must for any workout, whether it be walking, hiking, cross-training, spinning, running, or boot camp-ing. Sneaks have a short shelf life for gym rats, so new ones are always in order, sooner than later. If you are a runner, shoe support and shoe weight weigh in. Running shoes should be replaced approximately every 300 miles and […]
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  • Formalities: Black-Tie Tips

    By Shannon Cavanagh on 2015/01/15
    An invitation that states: black-tie, white-tie, or cocktail gets our gears in motion.  After all, what girl doesn’t love a party and a fancy one at that? Formal affairs are at the heart of every maven, a golden ticket to glamour.  The rules of engagement are simple: stun above the rest. Choose wisely: gowns that photograph well year after year […]
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