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November AMA: You Asked, I Answered

Another month has come and gone, and between a busy work schedule, illness and the search for new childcare, I almost forgot to ask for questions for the AMA.  Luckily, I remembered late last night.  So here we go. I always think it’s funny when people send rude or overly personal questions when I put […]

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A Cool Jacket

Shearling Moto Coat
Sam Edelman
Two Colors, ($300)

A Tall Boot

Gia Boots
Loeffler Randall
Four Colors, $695

A Stripe Sweater

Striped Drape Turtleneck
Moon River
($115)

A Neutral Sneaker

Waffle Debut Sneaker
Nike
Five Colors, ($80)

Gia Boots
Loeffler Randall
Four Colors, $695

A tall boot

Striped Drape Turtleneck
Moon River
($115)

a stripe sweater

Waffle Debut Sneaker
Nike
Five Colors, ($80)

A NEUTRAL SNEAKER

Shearling Moto Coat
Sam Edelman
Two Colors, ($300)

A COOL JACKET

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