Spring Leopard

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Dear Nnenna,

I’m glad it’s finally (sort of)  getting a little bit (okay not really) springy here in New York. All I know is that I’ll be happy if it stops raining and breaks 50 degrees for more than three days straight. I’ve discovered that I definitely need to get some rain boots as waterproofing my usual boots isn’t cutting it anymore– they’re leaking around the seams and my toes are always wet. Of course, I also want to find semi-stylish ones, extra points if they can pass for regular streetwear. Let me know if you come across any?…

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Yuna Yang Fall 2014

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Yuna Yang typically shows soft, feminine pieces that are elegant and have movement with a bit of swing. This season’s collection was more eclectic than those of seasons past– feminine lace and appliqué were juxtaposed with sportier silhouettes. The standout pieces were ones that beautifully blended sportswear and feminine chic. Much of the collection was done in neutrals, but I did spot a few looks in ocean blue as well as some colorful neon accents.

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10 Questions for Handbag Designer Michelle Vale

Michelle Vale Handbag Designer Interview

Michelle Vale is a New York-based handbag designer with a passion for great craftsmanship and local manufacturing. One of her line’s signatures is interchangeable hardware. Need a black and gold bag to be black and silver for a night? Hope it’s a Michelle Vale, because then it’s totally possible.

I was able to ask Michelle Vale a few questions about her line. Read on for more about design, what makes a quality bag, and the benefits and drawbacks of manufacturing here in the U.S.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera Review | Tech

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The Samsung Galaxy Camera is in a class of devices that you might call a smart camera. It’s Verizon Wireless 4G LTE enabled, which means you can snap and share your photos immediately. The Instagram app is available, as well as Dropbox, Facebook, Google+, etc.

It should come as no surprise that my favorite way to share photos is Instagram and I loved having a huge touchscreen to edit and select photos on. I also had some fun with the different shooting modes like Beauty, Silhouete and Party/Indoor.

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