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Editor’s Obsession
While this editor was on her honeymoon in Ireland, one of the places my husband and I ended up in was this beautiful, extremely small and cozy coastal town called Doon, near the cliffs of Moher. While...
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We really like the clothing in P.S. I Love You… Probably because Hilary Swank puts on a new cute outfit or coat in every scene, but probably because it’s provided us with a bevy of stylish choices for...
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Wednesday’s Shoe
When looking for an Irish-inspired heel this year, we came upon a message board where Irish-dancers were discussing footwear that reminded them of their soft shoes, also known as “ghillies.” One of...
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Ondine tells the tale of a woman (Alicja Bachleda) that ends up in the net of an Irish fisherman (Colin Farrell), and he and his daughter attempt to figure out if she’s just a pretty girl, or possibly...
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Orla Kiely: Mod Mother of Nature
Orla Kiely’s name might sound familiar to you, but her prints are so recognizable, it’s a wonder her name isn’t as popular as her famous patterns! In honor of “Irish Week,” we’re celebrating the...
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We had a little trouble coming up with an Irish gown for “Fancy Friday,” and then remembered the 1992 film Far and Away! Former spouses Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise star in the Ron Howard movie about...
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The Irish love to laugh, and it seems our humor is pretty dark, because only a Gaelic comedy could be named Widows’ Peak. In the 1994 film, marriage, money, death and chastity come into play in this...
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The Quiet Man may be the most noticeable movie in America about Ireland, and is always a St. Patrick’s Day favorite. John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara star in the 1952 film about an American boxer, Sean...
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Look-of-the-Day
Yesterday, the “Queen of Prep” Lilly Pulitzer died at the age of 81 in her home in Palm Beach. For today’s “Look-of-the-Day,” we’re featuring one of her former classmates from the Chapin School in...
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Look-of-the-Day
Yesterday, the world lost Britain’s “Iron Lady,” and today we’re featuring the next generation of United Kingdom icons for our “Tuesday Twosome.” The first day of spring falls in March, but it usually...
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Lilly Pulitzer: Queen of Prep Dies
Lilly Pulitzer automatically brings to mind vivid images of hot pink, bright yellow, and apple green, dancing across summer dresses patterned with fruit and flowers. The...
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Words on Fashion
“It was time the government ought to show their tremendous appreciation for everything the fashion industry does. It employs 300,000, it does 1 billion exports and I have felt for quite a long time...
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This “Tuesday Twosome” is actually a trio of lovely “ladies” – Lady Mary, Lady Edith and Lady Sybil Crawley, to be exact. The British beauties play upper crust Edwardian sisters of the internationally...
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7 Beauty Lessons Learned from Downton Abbey
Check out our favorite Downton Abbey beauty tips from our friends at Daily Glow: The Crawleys may have old-fashioned manners, but their skin and hair are modern marvels. Here are the best beauty tips...
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Today, one of our favorite actresses and fashion icons, Miss Keira Knightley, became a Mrs. when she married Klaxons keyboardist James Righton, in a quiet ceremony in the south of France. (Which is...
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Words on Fashion
“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in...
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Having gone to college in the south, this editor likes to romanticize southern traditions and style from every now and again, and the Kentucky Derby is one of those times… Every year images of...
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2013 Kentucky Derby Rundown
The Kentucky Derby always reminds us that spring is here, and summer isn’t far behind… Yesterday, this editor was perfecting her mint julep while working a Derby Day party, in honor of the historical...
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2013 Met Gala Rundown
The Metropolitan Museum’s Annual Costume Gala is one of our favorite red carpet events here at theSkinnyStiletto. It’s one of fashion’s biggest nights of the year, and the gowns are usually quite...
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