Silk Lined Blazers... Diamond Cream Facials... VVS Cuff Links...

Greetings Gentle Readers, (Cue music) It's the most wonderful time of the year.... Kids jingle belling and all that jazz... It's also the time of year for opulent occasions, office parties, jazzy cocktail receptions, festive fetes and the like, which means dressing for them. Dressing this time of year can be a little tricky; you'll get 4 different invitations with 4 different dress codes ranging from "festive chic" and "dressy cocktail" to "holiday casual" and "cocktail casual." And all of them mean separate things!! Now, before you drive yourself crazy, check out our break down of what exactly these terms mean here... But for a little more specific instruction, we've got you covered with a personal favorite. Holiday parties and end of the year gatherings are optimum times to step it up a little... go for a little more drama and style. Now being a well dressed and stylish usually means avoiding all things sartorially over-dramatic, but there's something to be said for combining the two. Which is precisely what we're here to tell you how to do... Enter: The Statement Blazer. The joy of something like a statement blazer is that it takes something you as a Sartorially Savvy reader are well versed in (a blazer) and kicks it up a notch. Now, if that sounds daunting, worry not fellas, we've got you. Sit back, relax, and take notes...

Statement Blazers: How to pull 'em off...

1. Think Outside the Box: The crayon box that is... well, in the cliche way too... But mainly the crayon box. Now is the optimum time to experiment with bold colors. Take for example Drake's look; Mr. Graham's rocking a deep teal that makes the color statement of his entire ensemble. Bold, but not too out there, complimentary to his skin tone, and eye catching (in a good way). A key to pulling off a bolder color like this is subduing everything else about your ensemble; Drake paired his single-button, shawl collar evening jacket with a crisp white dress shirt and black slacks. This keeps the focus on the blazer. And as we always say, every ensemble should have a focal point. In these instances, this will be your blazer. When Estelle stepped out to a recent movie premier in head to toe McQueen the look, she followed this philosophy to the tee. While her all black basics are chic and stylish, the focus is her stunning blazer by the recently deceased British designer. Estelle's look shows that the ladies can play this game too. And well... Ladies, don't be intimidated. Follow the leads given here: Pick a brilliant color or pattern, and subdue the garments you pair them with. This doesn't make the remainder of your ensemble boring as Estelle's cropped leather pants ensure; just subdued. A special note about a jacket as formal as this; leave the jeans at home. The silken texture, the shawl collar, and the single button all say evening, meaning, pair this with slacks, or if the occasion calls for it, maybe even tuxedo pants.

2. Touchable Texture: Ok, so, see that lovely lovely Sports Illustrated swimsuit model with John Legend there? What is it that Johnny boy has that you don't? Is the the platinum plaques? The Grammy's? The ridiculous talent? Well, maybe... But it's also that amazing velvet blazer. A velvet blazer might not land you a Sports Illustrated model... but it'll sure have the cuties unable to keep their hands off you and your touchably soft jacket... and who knows, maybe even one of them will be a Sports Illustrated model. The point here: Now's the perfect time to try a little texture. Velvet is an excellent choice. Many designers and retailers make velvet blazers, and this time of year, they're in no short supply. We suggest trying in a deep, rich jewel tone like navy blue, emerald green, or eggplant purple. All other blazer rules apply here; as always fit is essential. When it comes to accessorizing, take a cue again from Mr. Legend and try a pocket square. Patrick Robinson, creative director of Gap, also gets it right and borrows cue from our "All Black Everything" post. Also unlike the aforementioned more formal option, you can pair a velvet blazer with dark jeans for a more dressy casual look (make sure the occasion which you're attending is jeans appropriate). You can take the route of Mr.'s Legend &Robinson and pair with a shirt and tie, or opt for a v-neck sweater.

(cue music)... And lots of holiday cheer!!! It's the most wonderful time of the year!! And hopefully, your best dressed time of the year... That 'bout does it for this go 'round. Until next time, we remain....

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy

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Pass the Courvoisier...

Greetings Gentle Readers,

While reviewing the fall 2010 runway shows, we noticed the emergence of one of our favorite color combinations; cognac-ish hues of brown paired with shades of grey. This super sophisticated pairing has long been one of our favorites and go-to's in dressing. A lot of people are apprehensive when it comes to mixing such staple neutrals because shades of brown apparel (which cognac is, even though it's almost close to a deep red) tend to be paired with shades of brown shoes and accessories, and generally, when pairing greys, people instantly go with black for shoes and accessories. Well, we're here to tell you, "That ain't necessarily so..." Obviously, as we can see from the looks featured in this post, these two tones go quite well together. And you don't have to be a runway model or an extremely talented stylist to pull them off. Let us put you on game...

3 Simple & Easy ways to pair
grey & cognac

1) Expect the unexpected: This color combination isn't the 1st that will come to anyone's mind, so up the ante and go for even more unexpected garment choices; One of our favorite things about the looks featured is where the colors are placed in the wardrobe scheme. You don't have to have an exact percentage of each color, subtlety and nuance work extremely well. For example, in the 1st two looks, the cognac stands out, but the number of grey garments vastly out number it; in the 1st look, (up to the left) the cognac sweater pops through underneath the peacoat (what y'all know 'bout peacoats?? Click here for a refresher) and is the only piece in the ensemble that is cognac, yet it makes it's presence known and the boots perfectly polish off the color statement. When using this pairing, we find it much more chic to lean on the grey and let the cognac accent. It's not exactly a bold color, but, in this pairing a few pieces go the distance.

2) Matching's wack! Matching's cheap!: "Matchy-matchy" is not what we're going for here. As a matter of fact, it's pretty much the antithesis of everything this look is about. This is all about a cohesive color statement. Who cares that the grey in your slacks isn't the same grey in your sweater? Do you want to look like a crayon? No, seriously... This is an expression of style, panache, polish, and sophistication. Focus on coordination and whether or not the garments go instead of if they match. For example, in the 2nd look pictured, notice the different shades of grey, the grey in the shirt isn't the same grey as the tie and the grey in the cardigan isn't the same grey as the slacks. We also love the pairing of the cognac colored belt with the grey boots. In casual settings this is an extremely stylish option (with suiting, and dressier atmospheres your shoes and belt must ALWAYS be the same color; brown shoes =brown belt) that adds style. Notice here that the only two pieces in this look are cognac, this is a largely a grey ensemble, but the cognac not pops and compliments and makes for great finishing touches. (Also, if anyone would like to gift us those boots and that jacket... we'd greatly appreciate it... just saying...)

3) Effective Layers: An additional commonality that these 3 looks share is their effective use of layers. Layering is one of favorite tools for smart autumn dressing, not only does it keep you warm, but you'll be well dressed as well, which to us, is equally as important. When you're mixing neutrals (which both of these colors, in all their shades are) layering is especially effective because it allows you to create depth and texture in your ensemble. Most of the layering here is done with the greys, leaving the cognac to be the finishing touch, which is one way to go, but we also like layering the cognac under a garment or two of grey for a little added depth and style (like in the 1st look with the v-neck sweater). Finally a word about accessories, we like what Usher's done here in paring both tones in his scarf. That's a great way to combine colors. Another way to go is to keep your accessories exclusively one color, and alternate. Either way works just fine.

Well, that about does it for this time around. Use this stylish color combination in your upcoming ensembles, we can almost guarantee turned heads and comments, and always in a good way. Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal." ~Yves Saint Laurent

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She's Fine... Halle Berry

Greetings Gentle Readers,

For as long as we can remember we've been a giant fan of the impossibly stunning Ms. Halle Berry. One of our favorite qualities about Ms. Berry is her effortless style. She always looks amazing, whether on the red carpet or at the grocery store, and never over done. Recently, Halle's been all over the media, attending numerous red carpet events, launch parties, and movie premiers... And at every turn (as usual) she's looked great. Here are our favorite 3 recent examples of Ms. Berry's effortless, impeccable style. And how you can take implement the tools Halle did in your daily dressing.

<-- 1) This black strapless Dolce and Gabbana that Halle wore for a recent Harry Winston launch party was the perfect accent to the (likely) millions of dollars in diamonds she was wearing, and the diamonds, go perfectly with the dress. A long gown such as this one should be the 1st choice for such an affair, but what we really love about this, is the simplicity, which is a key part of Halle's style; The dress fits perfectly (how many times can we say how imperative fit is?!?!?!) and the diamonds sparkle brilliantly, and they make independent, yet complimentary statements. We also love the fact that Ms. Berry chose a bracelet, ring, and subtle (as if that can really apply when it comes to Winston diamonds) drop earrings as accents. With the open sweetheart neckline, it would have been an obvious choice to elect for some brilliant Winston baubles around the neck, but the choice not to is that much more chic and stylish. Topped off with a small black clutch, and we've got a good contender for visual perfection. The lesson here: while most of us won't ever be rocking Harry Winston diamonds, when you are making a bold and blingy jewelry statement, make sure that the focus is on the facets. Sure your garments and other accessories should look great also, but they should play backseat to the baubles.

<--> 2) At the premier of her new film Frankie & Alice, Ms. Berry rocked this strapless Pamella Rowland frock. The dress is complimented by a snakeskin clutch, low key jewelry, and Christian Louboutin strappy slingback sandals. This look is an excellent example of polish and subtle sex appeal. Nothing here is overtly raunchy or screams debauchery, but, it is undeniable that Halle's sexy here (and everywhere else for that matter); there's not a lot of cleavage or an egregious amount of leg, but it's still an extremely sexy look. Sure there's skin showing, but it's in unexpected places, which is probably one of favorite things about it... Unexpected skin is often more sexy than cliche cleavage or legs for days (not saying that those things are bad at all!!!!) just that sometimes, a little switch up is key. Another aspect that we appreciate about this look is the length of the dress. There's something about knee length that screams classic sex appeal to us... And we like it. Accessory wise, this look is another winner. A few strategically placed baubles here and there add a nice finishing touch. Our favorite accessory here though is the snakeskin clutch. It's just that extra pop of pizazz that every outfit needs. Snakeskin is timeless, classic, and always a bit edgy. Use it in your accessories and shoes for edgy yet classy pops. Avoid garments in snakeskin though... it tends to come off a bit tawdry. Color choice was also an essential element as to why this dress works so well; it's a shade of white that compliments Halle's caramel complexion and doesn't wash her out. This is important to note because a lot of people think that they cannot wear certain colors, which isn't really the case at all. You just have to choose the right shade for your skin tone. So...

The Lesson(s) here:
1. Unexpected skin adds for sumptuous, scintillating, sex appeal
2. A little animal print goes a long way, moderation is key
3. You can wear any and every color, just find the right shades for you skin tone.

<--> 3) Worn to the American Film Institute's "Conversations with Halle Berry" event in Los Angeles, this figure flattering Elie Saab dress is Berry at her best; simple, sexy, classic and chic. This is what the "little black dress" dreams it looks like. We're crazy about a few things in this look; The figure-accenting detailing on the dress, the length (once again, that knee length proving that you don't have to show a ton of skin to have sex appeal), the boatneck cut of the dress, and the bamboo detailing on the heel of her Gucci pumps (We're a bit of a Gucci bamboo detail fanatic). Once again, a key element to why this works so well is the fit of the dress. It's as if Halle was Mr. Saab's fit model when he cut the pattern for this frock (she may have been, after all, it was Halle who put Saab on the fashion map when she donned his crimson masterpiece to the 2002 Oscars when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress). The fit here is what really makes this dress. Skin tight without being trashy or ill-fitting, displaying the decolletage in a tasteful way, and with accents that give a knowing wink to the hourglass figure that this dress makes. We also like the cap sleeve detail, it adds to the classic 60's silhouette from which this dress draws its inspiration. This could as easily be seen on an episode of Mad Men as it is on this red carpet. Not over-accessorized or over-styled, the dress does all the talking without saying too much. We could also easily write a love letter to those Gucci pumps... but we'll spare you all on that one and just say, we're fans. A great shoe that works excellently on the red carpet, and would also work in the office, for a night out on the town, or with jeans and and a cable knit crewneck sweater on the weekends.

The Lesson(s) Here:
1. Classic silhouettes never go out of style. What worked then will work now. Update vintage inspired looks with current accessories to add modern polish.
2. A great pair of black pumps will take you from work to play, from day to night and from season to season. Invest in good ones and take care of them; heels replaced annually, polishing, and resoling.
3. Sometimes you're the best accessory for an ensemble. Don't always worry about the bag and baubles, and let the gorgeous woman you are with the banging body you have shine through

That about does it for this go 'round. We hope that you can us these small secrets for a little Berry appeal of your own. Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal." ~Yves Saint Laurent

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Why It Works: ...Now I Rock a Tailored Suit, Lookin' Like an Owner.

Greetings Gentle Readers,

If you recall, a few posts ago there was a navy Burberry peacoat that Usher was wearing that we were.... uhhh... "enthused" about to say the least. And instead of just sending pleas for donations/barrages of messages to Mr. Raymond requesting he bequeath the aforementioned garment to us, we decided to turn our moment of lust into a teachable one... Welp, here we are again...

This grey double breasted suit that John Legend wore to the VH1 Save the Music Gala the other night, is, quite frankly, epically perfect. On every level. And we don't usually gush about clothes like this (ok, so that might not be exactly "true.") but, this, this whole look is exceptional.
Usually, we're not even fans of double breasted suits. The silhouette is generally too boxy for our tastes, and they reek of 80's nostalgia, and not in a good way; yuppies, and power suits, and Reagan-era politics oh my!

We'd noticed the resurgence of double breasted suiting in many of this seasons collections, and many designers had reinterpreted the dated classic, giving it a sleek, streamlined, modern makeover. Soon enough, double breasted found its way into many fall issues of our favorite publications, but we still weren't quite sure... And then we saw this... And suffice to say, this is the moment that we drank the Kool-Aid. We could go on for hours about this whole look, the peak lapels, the color, the slim cut, the spread collar shirt, the proportion between the tie width and the collar.... *sigh*. But, we won't put you through that. Instead, let's get to Why It Works so that you'll know how to rock this right and make it work for you...

Why It Works

1. Fit: Of course, you should've known that the 1st thing we'd note was fit. But, it's true dammit!! Fit is everything! Especially here. In the past, double breasted has been boxy and too big. But in it's renaissance, designers have adapted double breasted to the current aesthetic in suiting, which is a sleeker, slimmer silhouette. That's a huge part of why we love this look. High arms+ slim sleeves+ a tapered torso = *drool*. The slacks accent perfectly with the streamlined silhouette of the suit; slim cut, slight break... great all around. Also, note the lengths of both the jacket and shirt sleeves; the jacket sleeves stop about 1/2 -1" above where the shirt sleeves end. This is how ALL of your suit jackets and blazers should fit. When you're shopping for suiting/blazers you should wear a dress shirt so that you can see where you'll need to have your sleeves tailored to. Should you venture into double breasted suiting territory, print pictures of this look, and take it with you whilst you shop.

2. Perfect Proportion: Often in our #AfternoonTip Tweets (Are you following us on Twitter? You should be! How else do you expect to stay Sartorially Savvy up to the minute? Click here to solve that whole problem) we talk about proportion and why it and balance are essential elements. Proportion is one of those tiny things that can make or break an outfit.... it's like that thing, that when it's not right, you can immediately tell something's wrong, even if you can't pinpoint it. Mr. Legend nails proportion here. The peak lapel of his suit jacket calls for a wider tie. Remember gentlemen, the wider the lapel, the wider tie. A slimmer or skinny tie would have looked 7 kinds of out of place here. Also accentuating the proportion is the spread collar dress shirt. A narrow, or pointed collar would have been the wrong choice.

3. Subtle Nuance: Sometimes, subtlety makes the most powerful statements. This, is one of those times. John isn't over accessorized or over styled. The suit is the focal point here. Which we both respect and appreciate. The choice of color is perfect, right on trend, season and occasion appropriate. A crisp white dress shirt will NEVER let you down, the tie complements the color story perfectly. And a great black lace-up dress shoe adds to the overall appeal of this and is another weapon every man should have in his wardrobe arsenal. Perfectly polished without being over coiffed, the entire look is done just right.

Well, that about does it for this time around. We hope you enjoyed our love letter to John Legend's suit... But seriously, this is a timeless, modern, and extremely stylish and sophisticated look. Implementing what's done here is an instant upgrade. Hopefully we've helped school you on how to pull this off on your own. Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal." ~Yves Saint Laurent

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All Black Everything

"Black cards, black cars, all back everyhing..." Greetings Gentle Readers,

The aforementioned are the words of the immortal Jay-Z and the topic for this posting. Recently, we've noticed a resurgence in this monochromatic aesthetic and decided to take a closer examination at this black out of sorts. The look is simple enough to explain and pull off. It's all black. So, wear all black. As with everything, fit is once again key. Black is probably one of very few colors that can be worn head to toe in the same tone and not look like a crayon, especially for the fellas. One of our favorite things to do with All black is to play with texture. Mixing texture adds adds very stylish layers and airs of sophistication and elegance. Gents, since we'll be focusing on you this time around; Here are 3 ways to add texture to your all black ensembles:

1. Textured Sweaters: Cable knit and other knit sweaters are prime opportunities to do this. the weaving gives your garments some depth, detail, and pattern.
2. Black Denim: As a general rule, stick to black jeans. Black Denim jackets generally aren't the easiest to pull off. A great fitting pair of black jeans however, work with the greatest of ease.
3. Blazers: Blazers come in a variety of materials, and are your safest and most stylish opportunity to add texture to an all black ensemble; Think velvet, wool, ultra-suede, and cotton.

All black is as easy as it is stylish, and just like with other colors, coordination, not "matching" is key. You can also play with tones and hues, and use different blacks in your looks. It doesn't have to be all blue-black, or all washed black, just all black.

Accessory wise... You can pretty much go crazy when rocking all black. Just be aware that if you choose a contrasting accessory scheme, your accessories will make the statement instead of your apparel. Which is fine, if that's what you were going for. Play with pocket squares, neckties, scarves, lapel pins, and even jewelry. Remember, however, that against a monochromatic background, your accessories stand out that much more, and to avoid chaos, moderation is key. Of course, you can also do the total opposite of that, which is what we did for the look we pulled pictured here. The homie Daran needed an all black look for a photo shoot, and rather than tell an accessory story, we decided to keep it crisp and clean. Whatever you decide to do is a matter of taste.

All Black-tie Everything

As the days turn to nights a little sooner and the season approaches to be dressed to the nines, all black is a very elegant evening statement. Gents, here's your opportunity to break out the shawl collar, slim cut option like the one Yeezy's rocking here, and step it up a little. 'Ye pretty much nails the evening all black. A little pattern on the pocket square, a pleated tuxedo shirt, the velvet on the tux slippers, the perfect fit... nuance, style, sophistication, and elegance. This is an excellent modern interpretation of a classic shawl collar tux.

'Ye's look, however, isn't your only option... If you're more traditional, you can go with the peak lapel style of Nick Cannon which also works excellently. It's all a matter of personal taste. Nick's look is a classic satin finished, peak lapel tuxedo, worn with a black dress shirt and accented with a white pocket square and patent leather lace ups. Interestingly enough, both gentlemen have elected to go sans tie, which is a more modern interpretation of classic black tie rules.

Honestly, we'd rock either look. What you choose to use as inspiration is entirely up to you, but both are excellent models. Of course, make sure your fit is right, and you're pretty much good to go.

Accessory wise, we're leaning a little bit more towards Mr. West, but with much respect for Mr. Cannon. Something about the velvet tux slippers speaks to our soul. But, we wholly understand that "it ain't for everybody." Nick's patent lace ups will never lead you astray, and are a go to option in case of doubt or wonder. We also like Kanye's pocket square and the je ne sais quoi with which it is placed. But again, Cannon's crisp white option is perfectly fine as well.

To sum up. Wear all black. It's simple, classic, chic, sophisticated, and stylish. You pretty much can't go wrong. Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal" ~Yves Saint Laurent

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Why It Works: The Golden Goddess

Greetings Gentle Readers,

Today's look of the day comes from the always alluring Ms. Halle Berry. This weekend at a Spike TV awards ceremony, Ms. Berry donned this Reem Acra dress that seems to have been made for her. She looks as if she was just dipped in sequins and sent onto the red carpet. Completing the look are shimmery Christian Louboutin peep toes, and Lorraine Schwartz hoop earrings.

Quite frankly, we love everything about this look. It's one of the best we've seen in quite some time. Everything is done correctly. It follows all the rules of The Statement Dress and is timelessly stylish. Should someone pull this dress in 10 years, it will work as perfectly as it did here.

3 Reasons This Works

1. Fit. We can't say it enough. Fit is THE biggest make or break factor for any ensemble. If it fits, 9 times out of 10, it works. If it doesn't fit, 10 times out of 10, it doesn't work.

2. The color story is perfect for Ms. Berry's skin tone. The gold in the dress and shoes plays perfectly off her sun kissed and golden skin. She looks fresh, effortless, and beautiful. The lesson here: If you know a color or color family works for you, USE IT. We're all about using what you know works. Like, the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

3. The accessories are perfect. Now, we could easily go into how the Loubees Halle's rocking are perfect because of their shimmer and how they play perfectly into the golden goddess theme... But that's obvious, and what we like most about this look is what Ms. Berry didn't do. Notice the lack of jewelry other than the hoops. We absolutely love a bare neckline. Especially on a dress with shimmer and sparkle. The dress is its own jewelry, (much like what we said here) Where it would be so obvious to put a necklace, there is none, making an even bolder, fresher, and more stylish choice. We love it. When you have an ensemble like this, under accessorize just has Halle's done here, it will likely work as well for you as it did for her.

That about does it for this go 'round. Hopefully this has been a helpful posting, and the Golden Goddess becomes a part of your arsenal! Either that or, you're like us, and just got to oggle the always stunning Ms. Berry... Regardless, we're fine with it!! Happy hunting gentle readers! Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy

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Why It Works: La la's Lacroix

Greetings Gentle Readers,

In the wee small hours of this morning we're bringing you a little something new... Starting with this post, from time to time, we'll be examining some celebrity red carpet looks, and telling you why they work and how you can translate it for yourself!!

The other night, media personality and newlywed La la Vazquez was spotted about town in New York City in this look. Many celebrity blogs applauded her bold effort and the ensemble received positive reviews from most readers (we all know there will always be haters...)

Mrs. Anthony's figure flattering frock is a vintage Christian Lacroix piece that perfectly accentuates her hourglass figure. Harkening back to our previous post on The Statement Dress, this piece is a perfectly prime example of precisely what we preached!

Here are 3 reasons this look works

1. The dress fits La la PERFECTLY. The hem line shows off her legs very nicely an hits just where it should for her height and proportions. She likely used a little shapewear or foundation garment to achieve this perfectly svelte and slim silhouette. You should do the same when rocking skin tight garments as well.

2. The dress is the focal point of the ensemble. With such a bold print, so many colors, and high hem line, this dress was going to be the focal point of the ensemble. Everything she wore with the dress was downplayed and kept the focus on the dress.

3. It's perfectly accessorized. La la kept it simple with a small bracelet, and black Casadei (right on trend!) platform pumps as her accessories. The black is a subtle nuance in the dress and the color of the shoe plays back nicely into this.

How to make this work for you

If you can find/afford vintage Lacroix, then by all means, we encourage you to go out and acquire this dress! It will work for almost every body type. If your shoulders are a bit broader, we'd avoid this but other than that, you should be fine. Don't be afraid of print!!! Another reason this dress works so well is that the base color of the print is a water color blue/purple that will brighten almost every skin tone, as it has done for La la here. Find prints with base colors and hues that work well on your skin tone. However, this dress would work just as well if it was solid black because of the impeccable fit. Remember, fit is always key. That about does it for this 1st installment. Stay tuned for what's to come!!! Until next time, we remain...

Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashions fade, style is eternal." ~ Yves Saint Laurent

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