![]() With the 2011-2011 school year underway, the days getting a bit on the brisk side, and the changing foliage all around us, one thing is perfectly evident: Fall has arrived! I'm sure you've all started packing away your summer wardrobe in favor of sweaters, long sleeves, adorable leggings, and all of your other go-to autumn staples. After all, the short shorts, sundresses and tanks just won't cut it year round...At least not in my part of the country. Recently, as I was going through my own wardrobe, I realized that I had absolutely no cooler weather clothing that actually fit me. You see, I spent the better part of 2 years pregnant, and before that I was a much larger size than I am now. So all I had in the closet were maternity clothes and outfits that drape on me in an odd, tent-like manner since I am around 50lbs lighter now that we have all of the baby-making out of the way. I STILL need to get a coat, since the one I have is a whopping 5 sizes too big! I found that out the hard way yesterday when we went to our first outdoor family gathering of the year. Imagine how weird it felt to be wearing a jacket you could swim in all day long? Awkward, to say the least! Anyway, I have been actively looking for great fall clothing so I can update my wardrobe. I just turned 30, so I love styles that are cute, modern, and trendy, all while remaining classy and beautiful. After all, I am a Mom, and want to remain presentable without sacrificing style and comfort. Does that mean I am going to revert to "Mom Jeans" and other fashion no-no's many of us recall our own mother's wearing? Not at all! Moms can be stylish, fresh, and gorgeous, and you don't even have to sacrifice comfort. There are some fabulous clothing choices out there that are flattering, beautiful, and ridiculously comfortable. You just have to know where to look. That's why I was so excited when I discovered Karen Kane. If you haven't heard of this designer, you will. Karen Kane is taking the fashion world by storm with timeless, sophisticated designs that are still flirty and fashion-forward. While trends have changed since Karen launched her first collection, her approach and personal philosophy toward fashion has never wavered. She designs with ease, luxury, and longevity in mind. Her inspiration comes from that which is closest to her soul – the California Coast she has long called her home, the city streets she and her co-workers navigates each day, and of course, her family. When asked about the qualities that define Karen, many of her colleagues and contemporaries quickly point out two things: her professional drive and personal sense of humility. This could be seen as early as high school when she won an award in for “Outstanding Tailoring” from the State of California. That award would be the first of many more – the prestigious FIDM Peacock Award for excellence in design upon graduation, two annual “Best Modern Wear Line” Dallas Fashion Awards, a nomination for the Fashion Industry Guild’s “California Designer of the Year.” In 2000, her husband Lonnie also received an award of his own for “CEO of the Year” from Apparel Magazine (known at the time as Bobbin.) Karen Kane offers fashion that truly celebrates being a woman, in my humble opinion. Her styles are breathtaking, flattering on all different body types, and are feminine and absolutely timeless. They offer a great selection of dresses, tops, coats, skirts, and even pants and leggings that are sure to become fashion staples in any wardrobe. Karen Kane offers such great versatility that her pieces can be worn in many ways, making them perfect for everyday, casual wear as well as dressed up for date night or other more special occasions. Here are some of my personal favorites from the oh-so-droolworthy Karen Kane collection: I was lucky enough to receive a couple of fabulous items from Karen Kane to review. They arrived beautifully packaged, and I felt just like a kid at Christmas when opening up the beautiful box. Inside, I found an absolutely stunning Silk Ruffle Trim top and a classically elegant Wrap Top Dress. ![]() Here is a photo of the Silk Ruffle Trim top I received. How cute is that?! I immediately noticed just how soft and luxurious this top feels. It is constructed out of a velvety Rayon/Spandex blend, and features intricate silk ruffle trim around the neckline. It is a very flattering top, and is just long enough to disguise any problem areas in the hip, butt or waist department. Yes, this top is quite slimming, despite its flowing design. I'm sure all of you moms out there can appreciate that as much as I do! The Silk Ruffle Trim Top is also incredibly comfortable to wear. The fabric literally caresses the skin with unbelievable softness the same way a great pair of pajamas would. Yes, it's really as comfy as that old pair of PJ's but so much more stylish! This top can easily be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion, and looks great with a cute pair of jeans and some killer boots or heels. ![]() I also received what is quickly becoming my favorite "LBD" or "little black dress." Every woman has at least one go-to black dress for every season. During the summer, I have a black halter-style dress I feel amazing in. For fall and winter, I am pleased to call the Wrap Top Dress from Karen Kane my must-have dress of the season. Sure, you can find wrap style dresses everywhere. But let me assure you, they are not all created equal. Some are much more flattering and comfortable than others. The Wrap Top Dress by Karen Kane is definitely the perfect dress for any woman. Not only is the fabric of this dress amazing to the touch and oh-so-soft, it is also universally flattering. A flared skirt and wrap top ensure this rayon/spandex dress will flatter nearly every body type. It hugs a woman's body in all of the right places while remaining quite forgiving in the areas we might like to disguise a bit more. I have the dreaded belly pooch that seems inevitable after having 3 children, and while wearing this dress, it is pretty much invisible. Long sleeves add a fun finish that’s perfect for the season.I plan to wear this dress for upcoming Holiday parties, on date night, and even just around the house. It can be dressed up or dressed down, and it is probably the most comfortable dress I own. LOVE isn't a strong enough word for how I feel about this fabulous dress! My husband loves it, too, so Karen Kane scored some extra brownie points there! Overall, I am in love with Karen Kane. She offers beautifully designed clothing that is perfectly suited for my lifestyle as a busy wife and mother while still allowing me to feel like an attractive, stylish woman. These garments are very high-quality, super comfortable, and are made to last and last. Not to mention, the available styles are simply incredible and are versatile enough to become wardrobe staples. So definitely head on over to Karen Kane to see how fabulous YOUR fall wardrobe can be! BUY IT: You can check out these and other must-have pieces from Karen Kane on their website. Their clothing can also be found on Amazon as well as at Nordstrom's! You can also follow Karen Kane on Facebook and on twitter to stay on top of their latest fashions and promotions! WIN IT: One very lucky follower will be receiving a $100.00 Gift Certificate to use on KarenKane.com! Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter! This giveaway is open to entrants WORLDWIDE 18+ until 12:01AM EST on 10/31/2011. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced here, tweeted, shared on Facebook, and contacted via e-mail. The winners will have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I receive no response, I will be forced to draw a new winner. ***Disclosure:I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
136 Comments
10/3/2011 04:14:40 am
I really love the Fur Collar Sheath dress. It reminds me of the Holidays!
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Vanessa Vazquez
10/3/2011 04:19:20 am
I like the Palisades Flare Jean.
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Liz Robinson
10/3/2011 04:21:51 am
I like the Drape Neck Dress.
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Kristie
10/3/2011 04:22:20 am
I like the Smocked Kimono.
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Kat M.
10/3/2011 05:07:41 am
I love the flare skirt
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~K~
10/3/2011 05:26:57 am
i think the sequin pocket tee is adorable!
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Adrienne Gordon
10/3/2011 06:20:13 am
I like the Long Sleeve A-Line Dress
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courtney
10/3/2011 06:39:24 am
i want the sequin wrap halter
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lisa
10/3/2011 08:11:11 am
I'm a sweater girl (woman).I love olive green, rich browns...
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Jody Sisson
10/3/2011 12:29:55 pm
I really like the Hooded Jacket
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10/3/2011 02:21:39 pm
I follow your blog on GFC, subscribe to your email and like you on Facebook! I would love to win this! I like the sequined pocket t-shirt! Thanks so much for the terrific giveaway!
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stacey dempsey
10/3/2011 07:28:53 pm
the CONTRAST V NK HANDKERCHIEF TOP is really cool and the RAW SEAM FUR JACKET is great ( not real fur lol )
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Maria Gabriel
10/3/2011 08:11:00 pm
I love the black "Flare Skirt"... its really pretty!
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Kimberly
10/3/2011 09:37:32 pm
Love the Raw Seam Fur Jacket
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Ally
10/3/2011 10:48:51 pm
I love the Long Sleeve Drape Cowl but it was so hard to choose! You're right, it all IS flattering!
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lisa
10/4/2011 02:29:52 am
I LOVE that coat!!! I've worn the same tired old coat for 20 years. Seriously! My husband says its hideous, it is.Do you post prices for items shown anywhere? Thanks!
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Kiara
10/4/2011 02:50:38 am
I really like the Drape Neck Dress.
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PAIGE chandler
10/4/2011 03:01:33 am
I love the Fur Collar Sweater, Drool.
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melissa williams
10/4/2011 03:30:52 am
I like the Sequin Wrap Halter!
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Tari Lawson
10/4/2011 05:44:45 am
I love the Scallop Lace Dress.
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey
10/4/2011 05:45:51 am
Rib Sleeve Fur Jacket
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Sara Myrick
10/4/2011 06:35:41 am
Well I love the pea coat with the fur collar but that's a little out of my price range so i'm going to go with the scalloped dress! It is so sexy and elegant and I can definitely see wearing it out on a date night with my hubby! :)
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Jan
10/4/2011 09:17:24 am
wow. love that the tanks are sooooo long.
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Sarah Hirsch
10/4/2011 12:07:09 pm
I like the Cross Stitch Blouson
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Kelly
10/4/2011 01:13:00 pm
I love the hooded jacket!
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Diana
10/4/2011 01:46:54 pm
I would love the simple black dress that you got! It looks simple and yet would never be out of fashion.
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JLJMommy
10/4/2011 02:04:43 pm
JACQUARD DRAPE SWEATER looks wonderful!
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jc
10/4/2011 03:42:11 pm
I like this Blouson with the Beaded Scroll, the drape sleeves are so feminine.
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Mary C
10/5/2011 01:45:42 am
I love the Embroidered Extended Back Top. Cute!
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Fawn H
10/5/2011 01:48:47 am
I love the Long Ombre Sweater in brown
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Pauline Milner
10/5/2011 04:46:53 am
From Karen Kane, I absolutely love the Fur Collar Peacoat, #L57519.
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Laura
10/5/2011 01:43:17 pm
I like the flare leg jeans
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Kathy
10/5/2011 02:06:48 pm
I love the Pea Coat.
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Lulu
10/5/2011 05:05:11 pm
I love this Wrap Top Dress: http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/fall-dresses/wrap-top-dress
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Emillie
10/6/2011 12:20:13 am
I like the SIDE BURST SHIRRED DRESS!
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Emillie
10/6/2011 12:20:34 am
I like the SIDE BURST SHIRRED DRESS
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10/6/2011 12:22:59 am
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Janel Myers
10/6/2011 11:31:18 am
I love the Ruffle V-Neck Pullover.
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Brandlyn
10/6/2011 12:24:13 pm
I love the Long Ombre Sweater in brown
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Amanda Alvarado
10/7/2011 03:38:39 pm
I like the V-Neck Handkerchief Top in the floral print and the Smocked Kimono.
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Belinda M
10/8/2011 12:12:46 am
I would also love the PRINT WRAP DRESS
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Belinda M
10/8/2011 12:13:38 am
I would also love the PRINT WRAP DRESS
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dusica
10/8/2011 12:47:31 am
I love the wrap maxi dress!
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SHAYNA
10/8/2011 01:48:58 am
I LIKE THE Wide Rib Cuff Drape Cardigan in black :)
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amber
10/8/2011 06:33:33 am
i also love the long Ombre sweater
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Louis
10/9/2011 09:20:08 pm
I love the <a href="http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/view-all/hooded-jacket ">Hooded Jacket </a>
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Hoa Le
10/10/2011 04:14:24 am
I also love the TURTLENECK DRESS.
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Denise B.
10/10/2011 04:58:56 am
I like the sequin pocket tee.
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Laureen Anderson
10/10/2011 09:02:35 am
Side Burst Shirred Dress
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Christine
10/10/2011 11:55:33 am
like the sequin pocket tee
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Gladys Parker
10/10/2011 05:23:35 pm
Luv the long sleeve drape cowl top
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clynsg
10/10/2011 10:59:42 pm
I like the Sequin Pocket Tee.
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Nikole H.
10/14/2011 01:17:33 am
I like the Dolman W/Contrast Collar. ngiraldi at gmail d ot com
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Julie D.
10/15/2011 02:36:52 pm
I'd love to get this top: http://www.karenkane.com/store/special-sizes/karen-kane-3-4-sleeve-drape-top-1609
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Alice
10/16/2011 11:21:36 am
I like the long ombre sweater !
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Tracy Robertson
10/16/2011 06:05:15 pm
I love the Long Sleeve Contrast Band Crew top.
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Ashley
10/17/2011 01:48:51 pm
i like the Sequin Wrap Halter
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Courtney
10/18/2011 03:53:32 am
I absolutely LOVE the Cheetah Sequin Tank!
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joseph gersch jr
10/18/2011 06:33:25 am
i love the Long Sleeve A-Line Dress
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10/18/2011 09:40:59 am
I LOVE their Nordic printed hooded jacket! And wow, you look great in that dress, it makes me want to get one. :)
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lisa
10/18/2011 09:59:16 am
folded waistband long skirt
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James Murphy
10/18/2011 10:07:57 am
wife would look smoking in the Notch Collar Fur Jacket... omg!!!!
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julie murphy
10/19/2011 05:24:33 am
I like the black dress.
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Sherry S.
10/20/2011 12:44:56 am
I love the V Neck Cheetah Top.
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Brittany
10/21/2011 12:58:32 pm
I LOVE the side burst shirted dress but the lace dress beautiful, too!
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Cheryl Jungman
10/21/2011 03:25:25 pm
Great stuff!
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Stephanie Gaffney
10/22/2011 01:16:35 am
I love the turtleneck dress! Very elegant.
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Amy H
10/22/2011 03:30:40 am
I love the printed pullover hoodie! http://www.karenkane.com/store/printed-pullover-hoodie
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Debbie C
10/22/2011 06:55:26 pm
I like the Embroidered Extended Back Top at Karen Kane.
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Amy Carlson
10/23/2011 03:19:53 am
The Wide Rib Cuff Drape Cardigan.
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Allie Sansing
10/23/2011 06:37:12 am
KIMONO SLEEVE TOP
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Holly C.
10/23/2011 11:00:03 am
love this jacket!
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Mippy
10/23/2011 06:32:36 pm
Hi Brandy!
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anita
10/24/2011 10:40:36 am
drape neck dress would be perfect for the fall winter season
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10/25/2011 06:23:09 am
I love the Vee Neck Cheetah Top-so cute and cozy.
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Karen Fields
10/26/2011 01:22:11 pm
I love the Metallic Drape Top
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Amber L.
10/27/2011 02:41:49 am
I love the Side Slit Blouson Sleeve Top
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Aisling
10/27/2011 02:49:53 pm
One item I like a lot is the Side Slit Blouson Sleeve Top.
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daniel healey
10/27/2011 11:47:17 pm
I love the flare skirt
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Rebecca Peters
10/28/2011 02:53:11 am
I like the Sequin Trim Dolman
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Jessica Carnaggio
10/28/2011 07:08:37 am
I love the rose ruffle dress!
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Lucy Schwartz
10/28/2011 04:15:19 pm
In the Fall Collection under Emerald earth there is a green lingsleeve topthat is lovely.
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Kristie
10/28/2011 10:41:54 pm
I also love the Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Top
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Hazel
10/29/2011 05:57:28 am
love the fur lined peacoat!
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Nikki
10/29/2011 08:25:51 am
The black rose ruffle dress looks so cool for an evening do.
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10/29/2011 01:30:24 pm
I LOVE all things glittery and sparkly so I need the SEQUIN FRONT CARDIGAN and the blue top on your blog post is SO CUTE too!
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R Hicks
10/29/2011 02:10:30 pm
I like their gray Crochet Hat
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maxfate
10/29/2011 02:11:40 pm
I love the Flora-Print A-Line skirt!
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Bernice
10/29/2011 02:15:47 pm
I like the Car Coat Sweater
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Lubaska
10/29/2011 04:43:59 pm
I love METALLIC DROP SHOULDER PULLOVER. thanks
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Lyudmila
10/29/2011 05:02:38 pm
I like the FOLDED WAIST PENCIL SKIRT http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/skirts/folded-waist-pencil-skirt
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Desiree Dunbar
10/30/2011 12:01:31 am
I love the Silkscroll Applique Dress.
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julieh
10/30/2011 05:22:13 am
I like the sequin front cardigan
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Dara Nix
10/30/2011 05:37:10 am
I would LOVE to have the Faux Fur Lined Jacket!!!
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tracey johnson
10/30/2011 05:42:26 am
3/4 Sleeve Handkerchief Top
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Heather Garcia
10/30/2011 07:16:55 am
3/4 SLEEVE HANDKERCHIEF TOP
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Kate S
10/30/2011 07:23:32 am
I love the 3/4 SLEEVE WRAP TOP DRESS!! So classy!
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Morgan E.
10/30/2011 08:35:49 am
I love the tiered ruffle dress. So cute!
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tina page
10/30/2011 08:51:40 am
i like the fur collar sweater
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Erica C.
10/30/2011 10:03:24 am
I also like the Structured Knit Blazer.
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Angela Winesburg
10/30/2011 10:58:03 am
i love the long sleeve drape cowl sweater
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shirley pebbles
10/30/2011 11:08:01 am
I like the palisades flare jeans.
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mary gardner
10/30/2011 11:12:35 am
i like the Metallic Drape Top
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Rita Alarcon
10/30/2011 12:21:38 pm
Love the Silk Scroll Applique Dress
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Paige Gyldersleve
10/30/2011 12:37:21 pm
They have some beautiful skirts and dresses.
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Jessica Kaufman
10/30/2011 12:40:08 pm
I like the
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DanV
10/30/2011 01:00:23 pm
I like the Rib Knit Tank
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Pauline M
10/30/2011 01:22:00 pm
I love the Long Sleeve Wrap!
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Lanicsha Wynn
10/30/2011 01:39:50 pm
I like the Sequin Trim Stripe Hoodie
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Brittney House
10/30/2011 02:00:36 pm
I love the hooded jacket! SO cute!
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Barbara Hunt
10/30/2011 02:29:34 pm
Thanks for the great contest!
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reeva morgan
10/31/2011 07:59:37 am
i love the pea coat and the lace dress that you blogged about for 'date night'
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Melissa
11/3/2011 09:41:15 pm
I like the Drape Neck Dress.
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11/4/2011 05:53:20 am
I am SO incredibly happy that I won this giveaway!!! I am going to buy something to wear to student teaching so I can look professional AND trendy!! Thank you so much for the opportunity and for putting this together for us all.
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