The iconic label born at the family’s kitchen table
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Catherine Brock
Catherine Brock is a financial analyst-turned-writer who loves fashion, food, and horses. And her husband and two kids. And money, which pays for all the above. She began wearing clothes at a young age, so those fashion credentials run deep. She's skilled at layering, avoiding navy-and-blue outfit combos, and shopping for bargains. Mostly, Brock is very opinionated about being stylish without overspending. Those opinions have earned her placements on the BBC News, USA Today, MSN Money, Fox2 St. Louis, ABC7 Chicago, CBS2 Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WCPO Cincinnati…read more.
How to support breast cancer awareness this october
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5 best Amazon fashion brands
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Snub the swimwear trends with these fun styles
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Read this & love shopping for your next swimsuit
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How to get relief for aching arches
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What ever happened to contempo casuals?
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Budget shopping the bimbo way
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She’s ny’s original it girl — steal her look for less
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The casual occasion dress — 6 stunning picks under $75
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If you’re short & style-minded, you’ll love these
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Have deep set eyes? Try these makeup tips
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Brand names for less: Where to get discount designer clothes
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5 new ways to wear an old warm-weather trend
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Flashback fashion: The blouse for serious fashion gals
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Cost per wear: How to maximize your clothing budget
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The make-up trend that’s gone mainstream
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Hair styling hacks — how to deal with common hair problems
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Finger bling: Sporting the cocktail ring this Season
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Designer spotlight: Michael Kors
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The 6 best shorts outfits on Instagram
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Fab on-trend swimsuit picks for women over 40
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A smoother you — fab shapewear brands we love
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How Anna Sui became a fashion icon
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Beauty hack of the week: Cheap makeup brushes
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The very best budget shampoo brands
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How to buy a bathrobe: 5 must-know tips
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5 style lessons from the taoray wang fall/Winter ’18 collection
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Why we love Kris jenner style (And you should too!)
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How to wear the asymmetric cold shoulder top
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What to wear to a beach wedding
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7 budget-friendly leopard-print dresses that aren’t trashy
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5 gym wear essentials cool enough to wear on a night out
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Wearing stripes — 11 ways to stripe it Rich
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Celeb-inspired, white-hot date night dresses under $100
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How to wear the 90s trend in the dead of winter
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Cold-weather dresses for the over-40 party girl
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What’s trending now: The good, bad & ugly
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How to layer for winter according to Instagram
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5 trench coat and sweater dress outfits to try now
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Winter style roundup: On-trend pieces for cold weather
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Looking great for your age — why it’s not a good thing (Sponsored)
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Cold-weather gear to put on your holiday wish list
Thank you to Nike for collaborating on this post about cold-weather gear. All opinions are… Read More »Cold-weather gear to put on your holiday wish list
Puffy eyes got you down? 8 tricks to fake a good night’s sleep
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10 stunning ways to wear your open-toe booties
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10 ruffle dresses that dazzle (Under $200)
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Industry news: Go to kickstarter for luxury jewelry at lowest price
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18 budget shopping hacks for fashion
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5 easy halloween costumes that aren’t trashy
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How to wear statement sneakers
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7 ways to style your distressed denim
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What to wear to a breast cancer walk
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Flashback fashion: How to wear a unitard
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How to winterize summer clothes: 4 fun strategies
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Combat, baby! How to master the tough shoe trend
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Flashback fashion — how to: The 1920s mod hairstyle
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The hunt for Kate spade coupons
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Flashback fashion: Norma kamali and budget fashion
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Flashback fashion: Should women wear pantyhose?
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Flashback fashion: How to style a peasant skirt
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Flashback fashion friday: What ever happened to 5-7-9?
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Help! What can I do about early signs of aging?
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Flashback fashion friday — the rise of the canvas messenger bag
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The midrange dress label everyone’s (Still) Talking about
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Contouring after 40 — yea or nay?
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10 confessions of a low-maintenance fashionista
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How to wear a jumpsuit after 40
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Uncommongoods review — gifts with heart & style
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10 online clothing stores with free shipping and returns
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Plus-size fashion for women over 70? A reader asks!
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How to shop bluefly.Com
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Wedding on the calendar? This is the piece you must wear — whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or guest
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Ssh-oes: The simple solution to loud heels
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The elastic waistband reinvented — & how to wear it
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Switch jewelry subscription review
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6 face shapes & the frames to flatter them
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How to shop groupon beauty and fashion
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Glasses USA review
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Victoria beckham’s target collection
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A look back: Spring fashion trends 2011-2019
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36 best online women’s clothing stores when you’re on a budget
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Sustainable fashion — how to love your planet this Valentine’s day
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Target launches sugarfix jewelry line
At your next trip into Target, swing by the jewelry counter and check out SUGARFIX by… Read More »Target launches sugarfix jewelry line
When duty calls: Solid ideas for what to wear to jury duty
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The best coupon sites to save on fashion
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Fake uggs — cheaper ugg alternatives for less than $75
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Body positive spotlight series — how to manage weight gain
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A simple anti-aging skincare routine for 40+
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