Category: Features
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Concert Review: Of Monsters And Men open Meadow Brook summer season
Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Press As the storms cleared on Tuesday night, May 28, above the Meadow Brook Music Festival, Of Monsters and Men celebrated with warmth and excitement during it’s 14-song, hour-and-45-minute set. Emerging from behind a white curtain, silhouetted by purples spotlights, the Icelandic folk rock group began its set with “Dirty…
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Lacey Looks
Stephanie Sokol for Stylit StyliTips recommends lace for this spring! The trend can be classic and vintage, or flirtatious and sexy, depending on how itis worn, but it is always feminine and fun. 1. One per look: To wear lace during the day, add one lacy material item to your outfit. A peplum top with a subtle brown lace-printed pant creates a cute…
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Mix it up
Stephanie Sokol for Stylit Looking for a chic way to dress up a simple summer outfit? Turn a plain tank and shorts into a more stylish ensemble by adding a blazer to the look. Blazers are a cute and easy way to update any outfit, and are available in a variety of materials, patterns and colors. Cotton blazers are great for summer, because…
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Cut it out: An update on the sophisticated classic
Stephanie Sokol for Stylit There’s nothing like a black evening gown. It’s classy, retro and very versatile. It can be worn simply, with diamond earrings and a bracelet, or with more accessories for a playful look. While Coco Chanel created the first “little black dress” in 1926, being the first one published in Vogue, Audrey Hepburn brought the…
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Minty Sweet Denim
Stephanie Sokol for STYLIT Want to stand out in the crowd? Get yourself some green jeans! Colored denim continues to be a hot trend this year. The bold look is fun and playful, when done correctly. When styling colored denim, make the pants the focus piece of the outfit. Be cautious with colorblocking—choose items that are complimentary colors to your vibrant denim. Mint…
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SPRING INTO SKIRTS!
stephanie sokol for Stylit This spring is all about vibrant shades and patterns. When wearing a bright-hued item, it is good to compliment it with a neutral piece, to make a statement without clashing or being distracting. Stripes are a fabulous way to add interest to an outfit. Simple yet chic, the pattern is very…
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