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How Far A Straw Tote Can Go

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Photos: Alexa Chung; Courtesy of harpersbazaar.com, vogue.fr, popsugar.com.au.

I was just about to put my straw tote away during my wardrobe purge when I saw this latest look (the middle one above) of Alexa Chung. I knew a straw tote is practical and easy-going. Its ability to add a touch of bohemian glamour to any outfit also makes it never go out of style.

But I never thought I can carry it to a fancy dinner or a formal event while teaming it with something delicate as silk and lace, or glittering as metallic pieces.

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Fresh From The Runway: Six Ways To Wear A Scarf

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six ways to wear a scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW, new york fashion week, blue and red scarves, slippers with socks, sandals with socks,  wooden geisha slipper, helenhou, helen hou, the art of accessorizing, accessoriseart, celebrity style, street style, lookbook, model off-duty,red carpet looks,red carpet looks for less, fashion, style, outfits, fashion guru, style guru, fashion stylist, what to wear, fashion expert, blogger, style blog, fashion blog,look of the day, celebrity look,celebrity outfit,designer shoes, designer cloth,designer handbag,

Photos: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 RTW; Courtesy of Vogue.com

After seeing the neutral color palette and classic

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Top Bold With Bold: Be Bright In Early Fall

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Photos (clockwise from top left): Blake Lively,  Poppy Delevigne, Blake Lively, Beyoncé, Elisa Nalin, Hanne Gaby; Courtesy of trendmill.com; cosmopolitan.co.uk; instyle.com; vogue.co.uk; style.com.

This year color is the new neutral, everyone is craving colors. Since we will continue to see a lot of colors and beyond (luxurious brocades and embellishments), why stop wearing them? Today I picked six colorful outfits that are great for late summer/early fall. I want to