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The holiday season has officially kicked off in New York City - the Rockefeller Center tree has been lit and festive lights and sculptures have started popping up and bringing new cause for celebration (and selfies) throughout the city. People have started holiday shopping and crafting and certainly ‘tis the season for some outfit planning. Whether you’re going to a holiday party, a friend’s house for a low-key dinner or hosting the holidays at your own home this is the perfect season to dress to impress your friends and family, while looking and feeling good yourself.

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Last spring the fashion runways geared up with the hottest trends for Fall/Winter 2018. Lots of lengthy, flowy dresses, silky reds and chunky heels graced the catwalk. But each look did not seem to be complete without the addition of some creative variation of leopard print - whether it was a leopard print scarf, purse or pair of heels, it was the leopard print that made the outfit extra special and of course, part of one of the trendiest patterns of the upcoming season.

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The holiday season usually means a few things: gathering with friends and family, shopping for everyone one your list, and possibly even cleaning out your closet for the upcoming new year. Even the most reasonable person can have trouble determining what to toss or keep. We all have those clothes we haven’t worn in forever, but we just can’t seem to get rid of them. I know I’ve been guilty of that quite a few times.

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There are so many things I love about this time of year-- the food, the family time, and the festive decor. They’re the anchors of the holiday season that make it so memorable. No matter what we celebrate, every culture’s seasonal celebrations always involve that lovely trifecta.

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Thanksgiving is the time to gather with your loved ones and catch up, exchange memories of good times past and eat a lot of good food. While your gathering is likely going to be kept to your closest friends and family this year, you probably still want to wear an outfit that’s both chic and comfortable enough to relax with your family.

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As someone who loves soaking up sunshine and warm weather, you better believe that the first gust of dropping temperatures has got me feeling a certain type of way. When full on fall and winter weather hit - I know the only thing that will help me stay warm while keeping my cool is layering up with all things cozy. Fortunately, the stars aligned this season and layering, especially with fun plaid blazers, provides the opportunity to create some fun, chic looks while staying on trend.

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Nothing says Thanksgiving like a table full of-- Sharpies. No? Well, maybe I can convince you that it’s worth setting one out for each of your guests with the same care you place your grandmother’s finest silver.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. I'm not talking about the holidays, well, not yet anyway. I'm talking about fall. It's the perfect time to showcase your individual sense of fashion, embrace layers and textures and create outfits that are both fashionable and functional for the weather.

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Halloween is like Christmas for thrift store lovers like me. It’s the one time of year we all get permission to get be as creative, bold, and funny as we can be-- and the abundant candy this time of year is just an added sugar-high bonus. When I was a kid digging through my pillowcase full of hard-earned sweets on the living room floor, I would already be imagining the possibilities for my costume for the next year’s festivities.

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Fall is the season that brings to mind colorful leaves, pumpkin spice and – mending? Yes! If you haven't heard of the Slow Fashion movement by now, it's exactly what it sounds like-- the opposite of fast fashion. That means mending, making, reducing and appreciating the pieces in our wardrobe to be more in tune with our impact on the world.

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Every fall, like many New Englanders, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tablescape for an upcoming Halloween party, I thought about those cobbled streets and crumbling tombstones and channeled that mood into a dining table display.

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2018 marks the 25th anniversary of my favorite seasonal movie of all time: Hocus Pocus! Once I came to this realization, I was desperate to craft something witchy for my Halloween costume this year. Since anyone who has seen the magical movie knows it’s easy to lose track of a broomstick, I figured I’d do a little DIY breakdown of how the Sanderson sisters could have whipped up a few replacement brooms with the help of their local Goodwill. I mean, since they could conjure a potion of eternal youth and lure in all the children of Salem with just a song, I’m pretty sure they could tackle a simple craft project like this! Here’s how…

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