THE B LIST

I’ve never subscribed to the notion of being on “the list”. Wait-lists in particular were never my forte, namely because I don’t have the patience for them and prefer not to succumb to the agonizing demoralization of following up to see if I’d finally made it; only to be dejected. At my age, there’s only so much my frail and delicate ego can withstand. Plus, if I were to be honest, I’ve never really needed them.

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Lara Akkari
AGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

Does that beauty automatically get dumped down the wastebasket of irrelevance as a woman gets older? It’s almost as if women after a certain age start to become invisible. Less present, less “seen”, ultimately feeling less desired. An erasure of more mature women despite their spending power, accumulated wealth, success, a density of experience and frankly, better taste.

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Lara Akkari
THE CLOSET DETOX

The closet cleanse. It’s like a colonic for your wardrobe. After it you will lighter. Brighter. Fresher. So go ahead, dig deep and purge. Here’s how.

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Lara Akkari
SHOE SLUTS

What is it about women and their insatiable appetite for shoes? High heels especially conjure up the greatest desire, but flats and even sneakers can cause great emotional turmoil. That irrational need and yearning sensation that is most exclusively reserved for shoes.

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Lara Akkari
90S REDUX. WHAT'S THE FUSS?

Look anywhere in fashion today and you will see the 90’s inflection everywhere. From dad sneakers, to belt bags, combat boots (I’m looking at you Bottega) to slick minimalist chic slip dresses – the 90’s are a source of continual inspiration.

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Lara Akkari
SOLEMN GRACE / THE ODE TO A WHITE SHIRT

Omnipresent in all wardrobes, the white shirt represents a staple that is sacrosanct to every working woman, libertine and luncheon queen. A core unassuming essential that doesn't scream for attention or upstage the wearer allowing its inhabitants to exude their own voice, rather than succumb to a fashion victim state.

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Lara Akkari