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About christineno5

Award-winning Journalist turned Fashion Writer. I love all things Chanel and Manolo Blahnik.

That Time I Met Manolo Blahnik

Posted on January 31, 2016 by christineno5

It’s no secret how much I adore Manolo Blahnik. I always wear his shoes and lovingly refer to him as my Sole Mate. So when I had the chance to meet him a few years ago, I couldn’t believe it. … Continue reading →

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The Best Investment You Can Make May Already be in Your Closet

Posted on January 18, 2016 by christineno5

    I’ve always thought of my Chanel handbags as an investment. Now I know I was right. Always good to get justification for a Chanel handbag!   Don’t believe me? Read the article below. I’m sure it will help. … Continue reading →

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When Actors Need Vintage Clothes for a Movie…They Call Bobby from Boston

Posted on January 13, 2016 by christineno5

   Jennifer Lawrence looked fantastic on the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday. Even better? She won Best Actress for her role in Joy.    Her character, Joy Mangano, ages 40 years in the film. The movie’s costume designer turned to … Continue reading →

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Fall Fashion Forecast: Change Is In The Air

Posted on October 13, 2015 by christineno5

      I love this time of year. The air is cooler, the leaves are changing and I can finally put away my summer clothes and move on to Fall!      It’s a time for change. And that’s … Continue reading →

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My Obsession: Longer Lashes

Posted on July 22, 2015 by christineno5

     I have an obsession. Ok. Two obsessions. My eyelashes and my eyebrows. I’ve tried so many mascaras. Each with a bigger promise. Longer, more luscious, fuller….     Same thing with my eyebrows. I actually have brow envy. I … Continue reading →

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Need to Watch: New Chanel Haute Couture Will Have You Seeing Stars

Posted on July 17, 2015 by christineno5

     It’s no secret that I love all things Chanel. I have a collection of handbags and jewelry that I just adore.       One of the pieces of Chanel I own that I REALLY love is my watch. … Continue reading →

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Uno de 50: Jewelry to Help Set Your Style

Posted on June 9, 2015 by christineno5

     When I told a few of my friends I was doing a blog post on a fantastic jewelry line, they were surprised to find out what kind of store I was going to.      I was at Setting … Continue reading →

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Kate Spade Has Me All Aflutter!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by christineno5

I had to stop. I drive by my local Kate Spade all the time. The whimsical windows are always a reason to slow down, but this time they had me all aflutter! The mannequin walking a flock of flamingos. Hysterical! … Continue reading →

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Dior and I: The Movie

Posted on May 17, 2015 by christineno5

Six months.   That’s how long it usually takes a designer and their team to put together a couture collection. Eight weeks. That’s how much time the new Creative Director for Dior, Raf Simons,  had to create a couture collection. … Continue reading →

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The Met Gala: Celebrities Fall Through the Looking Glass

Posted on May 5, 2015 by christineno5

     The Met Gala (also known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala) is THE most fashionable day of the year. Yes, the Oscars Red Carpet showcases some the of the season’s most beautigul gowns, shoes and … Continue reading →

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