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By Amra B.  For some time now, I have been obsessed with oversized coats. They are chic, elegant, and amazingly comfortable. Also, their ability to hide the rest of your outfit on those days you don’t feel like dressing up is simply GENIUS! I like oversized coats in almost any color, but my favorites for this season would have to be camel, black, blue and pastel pink. Below are some tips on how to wear your oversized coat: Combine them with slim pants/jeans : A great way to balance out the “roominess” of your oversized coat is to add a pair of slim pants/jeans. Wearing a loose pant, dress, or a skirt with an oversized coat might make you look bulky.  Oversized coat and skinny jeans  Add heels : Balance out the “casual” feel of an oversized coat by adding a pair of killer heels. I love wearing strappy sandal, a peep-toe bootie, or a great pump with my oversized coat.  Oversized coat with high heel boots  Oversized coat with pumps  Accessorize : add a fun ha...

By Elma B. Recently, I was asked by a friend how she can pick out everyday pieces that are comfortable yet chic. She has a closet full of clothes, yet she struggles how to put a look together that is effortless, i.e., not time consuming, and chic.  Me My first piece of advice: get rid of clutter and take the minimalist chic approach to your wardrobe,  here's what I mean. My second piece of advice: focus on the everyday. So, there are those dresses and heels for special occasions and then there is everyday. The question is how to look chic without spending hours on picking out your outfit?  I wanted to share with you in this post how you can look chic with everyday simple pieces. Style does not actually take a big bank account, simple and easy pieces will do the trick!  How to Get the Everyday Casual-Chic Look: 1. Black skinny jeans . Black skinny jeans are a must because they are simple, slimming and go with almost anything. If you are curvy, check out wha...

By Seema Kukadia Holiday Party  Best  Looks It’s that time of year again where we bring out the chunky knits and fluffy hats for the cold winter season. Whilst we are deciding how to wrap up warm for the day time, it’s also essential to put a thought towards how you are going to style yourself to look fabulous for all the holiday parties. Here are best holiday party outfit ideas.  One of my favourite party must haves are sequin dresses, as this is the time for your wardrobe to ignite boldness and be festive. Depending on the type of party you will be attending, you can always find a range of beautifully embroidered embellished sequin dresses to match every type of festive party. You can find these sparkly pieces almost anywhere on the high street in different shapes and sizes.  I particularly like sparkly dresses that drape well as it shows off those sparkles and creates a super elegant look. My favourite colours to look for are: red, green and electric blue when pur...

By Brittany Dobbins Christmas Decor Ideas: DIY  With Christmas just around the corner, people are scrambling to get the best decor for their homes. Whether it may be going to the Chelsea Market and buying some cute little Christmas lights for your tree or apartment, because you want to make it really festive, it’s Christmas after all! Also if you want a place that’s on the cheaper side, try Macy’s. They have amazing prices and you can get a Kurt Adler Set of 24 Early Years Mini Ball Ornaments Cool, right? Ornaments can be used in any room and makes for a great statement. Here are some cool and fun Christmas decorating ideas. 1. Glass bowls for Christmas: If you want to really get into the Christmas spirit, you can fill a glass bowl with a handful of ornaments, as for the colors? Stick to red and gold for that Christmas holiday look. It could be any shape or size you want. When you are done hang it from your banister or chandelier (whichever you prefer) to give it some sparkle. Te...

By Amra B.  I am a huge fan of plaid shirts ; they are timeless, look great on both women and men, and are super easy to wear. In winter, I like to wear thicker plaid shirts and layer them over tanks, or wear them under blazers. Plaid shirts look amazing just tied around the waste or combined with anything denim. Below are some tips on how to wear plaid this season: Go for the roomier style: plaid shirts are meant to be casual and look best when they are at least one size bigger. I love vintage men’s plaid shirts and find that they also look amazing on women. Here I am wearing a men's vintage plaid shirt  Length matters: short plaid shirts will make you look bulkier due to the nature of the print. I find that plaid shirts that extend beyond the hips are the most flattering and easiest to combine with other pieces. Long plaid shirt Layer them over denim:  plaid and denim is a timeless look that never really goes out of style. I love wearing my plaid shirt with ripped jean...