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About christineno5

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

Meet Bobby from Boston…The King of Vintage

Posted on April 8, 2015 by christineno5

   I stepped into the shop and I was instantly transported back in time. I was in complete awe of everything around me. And there was A LOT around me. Men’s suit jackets, pants, an entire room of shoes! Shirts, … Continue reading →

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Project Beauty: Spring into the New Season with Neiman Marcus

Posted on March 24, 2015 by christineno5

     It’s been a rough winter here in Boston. I’ve lived in my winter boots and made my way through 7 feet of snow. Granted, my winter boots are cute, but oh how I missed my Manolos!    So … Continue reading →

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Shopping for a Cause: Women helping Women

Posted on March 17, 2015 by christineno5

What’s better than picking out a fantastic new outfit at your favorite store? How about paying it forward at the same time?  Dress for Success Boston and Talbot’s in Hingham, Massachusetts teamed up to do just that. On Thursday, March 5, 10% … Continue reading →

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What Color IS This Dress?!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by christineno5

I spent hours on Facebook Thursday night debating the color of a dress with three of my friends. And their friends. The Internet blew up Thursday February 26 when the photo of one dress caused millions of people to see … Continue reading →

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2015 Fashion Forecast…What to Look Forward to in the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2015 by christineno5

There is so much fabulous fashion to look forward to in 2015! While I don’t believe we’ll see the end of the crush of Kardashion “news” (wishful thinking), I do think we’ll have plenty of actual fashion to wait for. I … Continue reading →

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Oscar de la Renta dies at 82

Posted on October 21, 2014 by christineno5

Oscar de la Renta, one of the greatest fashion designers of our time, has died at age 82 after a long battle with cancer. He just showed his Spring/Summer 2015 collection at New York Fashion Week. A huge loss to … Continue reading →

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The Day my Fashionista Heart Fell in Love…with a Shower Curtain

Posted on September 22, 2014 by christineno5

When my fashionista heart falls in love, usually it’s with a pair of amazing Manolo Blahniks, or an incredible piece from Chanel.  I never thought the day would come when I would fall in love…..with a shower curtain.  I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Meeting Mario Testino

Posted on September 8, 2014 by christineno5

Photographer Mario Testino shot the covers and much more for the September issues of British and American Vogue this year.  When I had the pleasure of meeting him at a Boston Museum of Fine Arts Fashion Council event a few … Continue reading →

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Neil Lane, Jeweler to the Stars, Shines in Boston

Posted on August 26, 2014 by christineno5

The 2014 Emmy Awards is on on tonight. My favorite part is of course, the Red Carpet arrivals! I love seeing the stars decked out in fabulous dresses and bejeweled with amazing baubles. It made me think back to the … Continue reading →

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Christian Louboutin at Your Fingertips

Posted on August 17, 2014 by christineno5

The famous red sole of the Christian Louboutin shoe can now be on your fingertips. After three years of perfecting a nail polish, Mr Louboutin released it with huge fanfare…at the Crazy Horse in Paris. A famous cabaret known for … Continue reading →

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