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Indeed, theres something patronizing about kicking off an album full of gems like Cornelia Street and Cruel Summer with a song that makes Kidz Bop sound like In Our Time

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Pair a full-skirted mini with knee-high black boots and a utilitarian denim jacket by day

So I still wear many of these special second-hand pieces to this day, but I can now also shop safely in the knowledge that almost any vintage-inspired dresses, whether new or old, will see plenty of wear

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Silver is especially good when: your emerald reads cool or blue-based rather than yellow-based your jewelry is silver, crystal, or mixed metal you like a clean, sharp finish instead of soft warmth you want a party shoe without choosing something loud Black shoes: confident, classic, and formal Black shoes with an emerald green dress create contrast