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GUY FRIDAY: GET TO KNOW YOUR TAILOR

GUY FRIDAY: GET TO KNOW YOUR TAILOR

May 17, 2013

GUY FRIDAY: GET TO KNOW YOUR TAILOR   Adriele Dixon http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/05/17/guy-friday-get-to-know-your-tailor/ Gentlemen, I know we’ve gone over some basics, and will continue to do so. However, we need to discuss the one main secret that separates that men from the boys when it comes to fashion and style- a good tailor.  He is the...

MEN’S STYLE: LET’S TALK ATHLETIC CLOTHING…

MEN’S STYLE: LET’S TALK ATHLETIC CLOTHING…

May 10, 2013

MEN’S STYLE: LET’S TALK ATHLETIC CLOTHING… Adriele Dixon http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/05/10/mens-style-lets-talk-athletic-clothing/   As many of you know, this blog is about fashion. If you’ve never stepped foot into the world of Pretentious Cotton, here’s the deal: Cassandra and I write a daily post Mon-Fri each week and every Friday I...

CLOSET STAPLE: THE MAXI DRESS

CLOSET STAPLE: THE MAXI DRESS

May 8, 2013

CLOSET STAPLE: THE MAXI DRESS   Adriele Dixon http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/05/08/closet-staple-the-maxi-dress/   I was going to write an amazing limerick as an “ode to the Maxi dress” but let’s face it, not much rhymes with maxi. Go ahead. Try it. I’ll wait… Nothing? Ok. Moving on. I love a good maxi dress, and it works in so many...

TREND OF THE WEEK: GLADIATOR SANDALS

TREND OF THE WEEK: GLADIATOR SANDALS

May 6, 2013

Adriele Dixon TREND OF THE WEEK: GLADIATOR SANDALS http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/05/06/trend-of-the-week-gladiator-sandals/ I’m refraining from making Russell Crowe references, because Gladiator was an amazing movie. So… fashion. Sticking with fashion. Gladiator sandals are essentially this: Versace They are exactly what their name states: shoes...

CLOSET STAPLE: SUNDRESS

CLOSET STAPLE: SUNDRESS

May 1, 2013

  Adriele Dixon http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/05/01/closet-staple-sundress/ CLOSET STAPLE: SUNDRESS As it warms up (finally) it’s time to start breaking out the sundresses. Every woman should have some casual and fun dresses to wear once the weather changes from winter dreary to spring warmth. This should be your go-to for date night, a casual...

NEW SHOE THURSDAY

NEW SHOE THURSDAY

Apr 25, 2013

NEW SHOE THURSDAY Adriele http://pretentiouscotton.com/2013/04/25/new-shoe-thursday/ I am SO excited to be wearing my new “Giselle” shoes in “Clair Mint” from Sole Society today! Yes they were in my Birthday Haul post last week, but let’s face it- they need their own post. It’s their maiden voyage out into the public. I LOVE these shoes....