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rainy-day-boutique-black-bow-front-ankle-wellies-1 April 8, 2012
by Hoda Salameh

Dear Mother Nature

Dear Mother Nature, I never thought I would say this, but please rain soon. The trees are thirsty. The grass needs some H2O. And I’m just looking for an excuse to wear my fabulous rain boot finds. Rubber-crafted footwear usually doesn’t excite me but I discovered some fabulous styles that have me doing the rain [...] 

A case of jewelry from Chi-Chi and the Greek. March 24, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Review: Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show

If you’re a vintage worshiper, the annual Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show (held at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills) is not to be missed. For a $5 entrance fee, you get about two dozen dealers, mostly from Detroit and Chicago, who bring their very best wares – and are willing to negotiate. [...] 

flatforms 2012 March 18, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Flatforms Are Back for Spring (thank you, Universe!)

If you’ve been following my blog since it was housed on Blogger.com, you’re already well aware of my undying love for flatforms. I spent Spring 2011, happily shopping for and strutting around in all styles of flatforms, my life seemingly filled with pure shoe bliss. And then fall arrived and the proverbial rug was pulled [...] 

karen buscemi_casual shoesday 2_15_12 February 15, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

My Version of Casual May Be Your Version of Formal (and that’s OK)

If we bumped into each other on the street and you asked me, “Karen, how do you think I should dress?” My first response would be, “However you wish to best represent yourself.” What does that mean? It’s simple, really. Before I would discuss actual clothing options with you: A-line skirt vs. pencil skirt, wide-leg [...] 

karen buscemi jeffrey campbell eloise platform January 2, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Fab Flats of the Day: Jeffrey Campbell Eloise Platforms

Thank God for Jeffrey Campbell. While many designers jumped and rolled off the flatform train the minute Spring 2010 whizzed by, good ol’ Jeffrey keeps churning them out, giving me a plethora of options for chic, comfy footwear. The platforms at right are the latest addition to my flatform collection: Jeffrey Campbell’s Eloise. A quick [...] 

casual shoesday fresh suiting December 9, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Vintage Looks More Modern Than You Think

I remember the first time I stepped into a vintage store, I expected to find racks of mini dresses with enormous vivid flowers, á la Carol Brady. While said dresses can be found at most vintage stores, they are in no way the main attraction. It’s the basics that aren’t basic at all, the classic [...] 

fab flat street style_petra December 6, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Fab Flat Street Style – Petra

Petra spent a day with me last week, helping out with some StyleLine shooting, and the entire time we were together, I couldn’t take my eyes off her killer Rogan Studded Lace Boots by Frye ($348 on Frye’s site, but I found them for $328 at Macy’s). Having recently moved back to the Motor City [...] 

hinge monica pump November 2, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Fab Flat of the Day – Hinge’s Monica Pump

Are you the kind of girl who’s always longed for a pair of your very own blue suede shoes? Now you can have them – in a very stylish version – and be able to dance the night away while wearing them, thanks to the low, sturdy heel. From Hinge, the Monica Pump has a [...] 

karen buscemi 40s style October 19, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Feeling 1940s

This season, I’m quite crazy for that feminine/glamorous appealing mix that comes from’40s-inspired pieces. Miu Miu nailed the look, although a number of other designers came pretty close. Elle put together a nice collection of ’40s-style dresses that is work a look. I put my ’40s look together by starting with the dress – the [...] 

casual shoesday 10_7_11 October 7, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Channeling Downtown Style

When I think about downtown style for day, I think of an outfit that is functional, layered and practical for trudging the city streets that is put together while embodying an I-just-threw-this-on effortlessness. My take on the outfit starts with cropped cigarette pants, a Balenciaga long graphic T from Linda Dresner, a utility jacket from [...]