the great wrap

if we COULD we WOULD

live in a wrap dress

( thank you DVF )

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40th year Anniversary 

" the wrap...it's the dress you get the guy in and his mother doesn't mind, in which means ( sic) it is both proper and seductive at the same time" DVF says someone said this to her and she totally agreed. interview The View

"Your home defines who you are, and who you want to be" - DVF

personally

i think style is the way or the art of how we live, not limited by money, what we wear or where we live .  it is about caring how we do these things.  it is the time taken and the passion presented in the big and small things of our lives.  cultivating fulfillment.  i prefer inspiration from designers and blogs : rules are so ho hum.  ( a la DVF )

this is why we enjoy our work at Designer Finds surrounded by stylish clothes and stylish friends ( j)

our great DVF wraps

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tomato red DVF side tie cotton
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( $82 )

of course age is not issue
size 6 girl's wrap with shorts

HOT CHOCOLATE ( MAYBE WITH ALCOHOL)

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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE 

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

4 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon red chile powder

3 ounces dark chocolate (up to 73%), chopped finely

LAYERS 

UPON 

LAYERS

!!! difficult to fasten seatbelt

!!! difficult to shop ( exceptions include shoes, jewelry, handbags)

on the plus side

if you fall you roll easily

you can wear your pajamas underneath

you can wear that beanie you stuck in the back of the closet

a few tempting nonfattening treats

to take your mind off the temperature drop

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Kate Spade crossbody 

( $82 )

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Furla 

( $ 98 )

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Chanel glasses 

( $ 95 )

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Burberry glasses

( $ 48 )

TODAY 74 DEGREES SOUTHERN FLORIDA

beach = bohemia

lisa marie fernadez
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Joie Soft blouse
perfect weight for breakfast over the swim suit
 ( $42 )
oh swim suits!
i found some great bikinis and one piece suits on the Norma Kamali site, Eres ( if you are willing to spend a LOT, Zimmerman swimwear is definitely worth checking out,  very unique. KIINI too.
also Garance Dore has a witty post about the EXPERIENCE of SHOPPING FOR A NEW SUIT

KIINIs are believed to unleash superpowers such as supreme positivity. To enhance the powers, mix the KIINIs with sun and water.Suggested activities include but are not limited to: catching waves, cartwheeling, daydreaming, making out, hula hooping.  All KIINIs are handmade by real people so no two KIINIs are the same

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for a cooler morning
Max Studio cotton knit sweater
( $16 )
love the flutter long cotton tassels

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two poncho gauzy cotton

( $ 36 )

beautiful for anyone and any size

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OSOS Swim

small ( and dare i say very youthful )

sandy white cool  sheer sassy

perfect for strolling on the beach or into a tiki ....

these are all small but would be great in any size

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chemise ( small )

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Flax fluttery oversize blouse
( $36 )

Johnny Was vintage

Isabel Marant handkerchief lace and cotton

Graham & Spencer

love love this either with long cotton tank or slip
OR
as a very sexy nighty

Johnny Was
( $ 82 )

Johnny Was

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the perfect poncho for the beach walk home from dinner
Fate ( $28 )

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Isabel Marant cotton gauze summer frock
brass grommet details
( $ 102 )

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perfectly sheer nautical stripe blouse
A.L.C.

( $ 62 )

the V neck

"V"

IT IS NOT JUST FOR 

VALENTINES

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2 b rych
( $52)
slinky slinky....why not?

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edgy black Nanette Lepore

( $62)

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Moda's v-neck

( $24 )

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per se chiffon wrap
( $ 62 )

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Ann Taylor ( $36 )

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Lilly Pulitzer ( $72)

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Lilly Pulitzer ( $82)

Copyright © 2015 Nashville Guru. Original content at: http://nashvilleguru.com/15014/bitter-ball#ixzz3Qcc4tXCSA lot of you have been asking about anti-Valentine’s Day parties. Well, information about the 3rd Annual Bitter Ball on Saturday, February 14 was just released. Once again, the Bitter Ball will be at Tin Roof starting at 8:30pm.

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(Nicole Miller ( $72 )

FOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING FOR TRADITIONAL

VALENTINES DATE NIGHT :

Copyright © 2015 Nashville Guru. Original content at: http://nashvilleguru.com/8641/guru-guide-valentines-day-dinner#ixzz3QcdU3Zj0The equally loved and hated holiday is right around the corner. Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so make your dinner reservations early. There are so many amazing restaurants in Nashville that are perfect for Valentine’s Day Dinner. We’ve listed our top twenty picks we think your sweetie will love.