Don’t you just love trying to dress for those sweltering summer days where you head into the office, only to freeze for the next 8 hours?! Summer dressing is tricky when you have to juggle changes in temp while on your morning commute, sitting at your desk or in meetings, running out to grab lunch, […] Read More »
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Kris x Kylie + More in Today’s Haute Five
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17 Again
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Powerful Women Playlists to Rock on Repeat
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