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Fresh Fall Nails

Fresh Fall Nails by pieceloveandsole featuring Essie

Essie nail polish / Henri Bendel nail polish / NARS Cosmetics shimmer nail polish, $23 / Laura Mercier glitter nail polish, $20 / OPI teal nail polish, $18 / Sephora Collection nail polish

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I'm thrilled to announce that Piece Love and Sole is moving to its new home: pieceloveandsole.com! A new beginning for great things!

Check out my May Instagram Challenge showing a different accessory each day for under $75.

The Hunt: Black Pumps Under $60

After an unfortunate disposal of her beloved black patent leather pumps, my dear friend asked me to help her find some new ones in the price range of $60. I had a little too much fun looking for these because I think black pumps are pretty awesome. So classic, so versatile. I'm a big believer that you should have two pair, one for your office and one for your sexy night out. There's something for everyone here. Enjoy!

Clockwise from top right: Pour La Victoire, Vince Camuto, Michael Antonio, Kelsi Dagger, Forever 21, Call It Spring, Audrey Brooke, Mango, How Cool, Levity Center Shoe: Madden Girl

Fashion Center Walking Tour

Yesterday, I took advantage of the beautiful weather in New York and took a walking tour of the Fashion/Garment District hosted by Mike's Tours NYC.

We started at the corner of 39th and 7th which is the heart of the district...across the street from the famed Parsons The New School (made even more famous by Project Runway). We walked the Fashion Walk of Fame, which was started by the Business Improvement District as a way to recognize designers.

Here's where I won my prize, at Diane von Furstenberg's spot on the Walk of Fame. It was, according to Mike, a "one-of-a-kind" tape measure from the Fashion District. Mike gave us an opportunity to guess the answer before the question was even asked. And of course my answer was "Wrap Dress"...which was the correct answer. DVF is known for making the wrap dress a must-have clothing item for women in the early 1970's through today.  (Hello leopard flats and mint green jeans!)

The Fashion/Garment District used to be the Theater District, so a lot of the buildings where clothing manufacturers and designers house their offices and showrooms were formerly theaters. At 1407 Broadway there's a "Gallery of Distingushed Designers". As Mike pointed out, most of these sculptures may not look like the person they are supposed to be. He was right...does this look like Marc Jacobs to you?? Nevertheless, an interesting thing to see in the lobby of an office building.

Mike, having worked in the Garment District for over 40 years, was very knowledgable about the history and was full of ancedotes. Mike does tours throughout the week as well. The best part is that this tour is FREE! Thanks Mike!

Brooch The Subject

*couldn't resist on the corny title* Anyway, Happy Friday! I figured I'd post a few fun brooches, inspired by my Instagram post earlier.  Wear them on your blazer, your favorite dress or collect them on that jean jacket you love. Have fun!

Lipstick, Teapot, Bumble Bee, Cupid's Bow, Security Tag, Perfume Bottle, Lips, Bonjour