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GUEST FASHION EDITOR: SUE AND COURTNEY WISE


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:00 a.m. May 9, 2012
  • Black Tie
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ADRIANNA PAPELL
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“It looks like a Black Halo dress. I love the style of it and how it fits. It’s kind of my little black dress with a kick to it
ADRIANNA PAPELL

“It looks like a Black Halo dress. I love the style of it and how it fits. It’s kind of my little black dress with a kick to it" — Courtney
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BUTTER
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“My finance thinks I have a little bit of a problem ordering shoes from Endless.com. The UPS man knows me. I have a tight schedule, but time to online shop. These are my silver crackle heels
BUTTER

“My finance thinks I have a little bit of a problem ordering shoes from Endless.com. The UPS man knows me. I have a tight schedule, but time to online shop. These are my silver crackle heels" — Courtney
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
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“My casual Saturday wear. I wear it with white jeans and a wedge
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

“My casual Saturday wear. I wear it with white jeans and a wedge" — Sue
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FARRAGAMO
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“They were the Saks Fashion Fix and definitely splurge shoes. Behind the labels, it’s the quality
FARRAGAMO

“They were the Saks Fashion Fix and definitely splurge shoes. Behind the labels, it’s the quality" — Sue
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KATE SPADE
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“I needed a simple but fun bag for work. I love that the inside is filled with polka dots and that my laptop fits. Plus, it was a bargain because I got it at the outlet
KATE SPADE

“I needed a simple but fun bag for work. I love that the inside is filled with polka dots and that my laptop fits. Plus, it was a bargain because I got it at the outlet" — Courtney
KAY UNGER
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“All I used to do was suits, suits, suits. I got this for the rehearsal dinner, and I was not included to wear something that I bought for work
KAY UNGER

“All I used to do was suits, suits, suits. I got this for the rehearsal dinner, and I was not included to wear something that I bought for work" — Sue
LAFAYETTE
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“I love it, love it, love it. I tortured myself over whether or not this was a good value, but it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. I can dress it up or down, and I love the three-quarter sleeves
LAFAYETTE

“I love it, love it, love it. I tortured myself over whether or not this was a good value, but it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. I can dress it up or down, and I love the three-quarter sleeves" — Sue
MILLY
<br><br>
“You can tell this is a popular dress with the dry cleaner recognizes it
MILLY

“You can tell this is a popular dress with the dry cleaner recognizes it" — Sue
NANETTE LEPORE
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“I tend to be more blah with lots of black, but I love this classic paisley pattern with a twist. I wore it to Erika and Matt’s rehearsal dinner
NANETTE LEPORE

“I tend to be more blah with lots of black, but I love this classic paisley pattern with a twist. I wore it to Erika and Matt’s rehearsal dinner" — Courtney
NANETTE LEPORE 
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“Nanette is my obsession. The dresses just fit so nicely and are classy but very feminine. I specifically picked the Florida coral color and not black
NANETTE LEPORE

“Nanette is my obsession. The dresses just fit so nicely and are classy but very feminine. I specifically picked the Florida coral color and not black" — Courtney
SPERRY
<br><br>
“My fiancé is a serious fisherman and boater, so I can stay stylish while I’m on the double A
SPERRY

“My fiancé is a serious fisherman and boater, so I can stay stylish while I’m on the double A" — Courtney
TAHARI
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“Yes, I got this at Saks. I dress pretty conservative for work, and it’s hard to find dresses with a little bit of sleeve style. Just a little adjustment on the hip area made the dress
TAHARI

“Yes, I got this at Saks. I dress pretty conservative for work, and it’s hard to find dresses with a little bit of sleeve style. Just a little adjustment on the hip area made the dress" — Courtney
TAHARI
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“My favorite part is the pin. It was a gift from a very dear friend who is no longer with us. It took me 10 years to find the dress
TAHARI

“My favorite part is the pin. It was a gift from a very dear friend who is no longer with us. It took me 10 years to find the dress" — Sue
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TALBOTS
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“I love the color and the kicky kind of style. It is out of my norm, which is fun
TALBOTS

“I love the color and the kicky kind of style. It is out of my norm, which is fun" — Sue

 

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