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Oscar de la Renta NYFW Spring 2020 Review
Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia return to the runway with a series of designs that pay tribute to the late Oscar de la Renta’s Dominican heritage. The Dominican Republic is known for its warmth, aromatic food, and blue-water beaches. This gorgeous collection mirrors the complexity of this island’s culture without being too on the nose…
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Carolina Herrera NYFW Spring 2020 Review
Carolina Herrera routinely features dramatic color and beautiful floral design. Current creative director Wes Gordon stays true to theme in this collection. Inspired by the wildflower superbloom in California, you can see bursts of bold botany right on the runway. Join us as we recount our favorite looks in this Carolina Herrera NYFW Spring 2020…
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Are You Shopping for Bags the Wrong Way?
Bags can be really fun to shop for. For a lot of women, they’re one of the best fashion purchases to make in terms of pure enjoyment of the shopping experience, because there’s no worrying about getting the right size, and also, unlike shoes, which usually steal the crown as many women’s favourite things to…
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15 Fabulous Fall Wedding Guest Dresses
Weddings are such a beautiful experience to witness (see photos of Betül’s wonderful wedding here). I’m not ashamed to admit that I will cry at nearly every single wedding I attend. But there’s another component that makes weddings so worthwhile – the wedding guest attire. Not that I’m a statistical expert or anything, but I’m 99.9%…
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Bottega Veneta 2019 Items are Killing It
Bottega Veneta 2019 Items are Killing It and It’s the best way to do it. Lately, our fashion accounts are filled with Copenhagen Fashion Week Street Style photos. It looks like the brand was an unofficial sponsor of the event. Scandinavians are known for their simple, sleek chicness. And Bottega Veneta is the key to…
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New York Luxury and Premium Brands Sample Sale Guide and Hacks
One of the best things about living in big cities like New York is how reachable everything. It’s a dream to score Oscar De La Renta dress for 80-90% off. So I decided to write New York Luxury and Premium Brands Sample Sale Guide and Hacks. My very first sample sale experience was not planned.…
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Baby Phat Relaunch x Forever 21
When I first heard that Kimora Lee Simmons was relaunching Baby Phat, I was shook. But then I found out that the infamous 2000s brand was collaborating with Forever 21? Totally shooketh. Take a look at some of my personal favorite picks from the Baby Phat Relaunch x Forever 21. 1. Velvet Baby Graphic Cami I…
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New York’a Hangi Vize Türüyle Geldim?
New York’a geliş hikayemi bir önceki yazımda kısaca anlatmıştım. Peki ama nasıl geldim? Hangi vize türüyle geldim? En kısa yoldan buraya gelmenin yolu nedir? İşte bu kez, bu yazımda size biraz da bu konudan bahsetmek istiyorum. Fatih’le anlaşıp New York’a gelmemin kararını aldıktan sonra en hızlı ne şekilde oraya gidebileceğimi düşünmeye başladık. En kolay öğrenci…
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80s Fashion Is Back In 2019
Bell bottoms, bright colors and Billy Ocean come to mind when I envision the 80s. Even though I was born in the 90s, I can appreciate the aesthetic of the decade that proceeded my very existence. Apparently the rest of the world can too because the 80s have made a major comeback. Here are ways…
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Crystal Chakra Wands Work Like Magic Charms
Okay, I know what you’re thinking… “What the hell is a crystal chakra wand?!” It sounds like a fictional wizarding device from Harry Potter, but slightly less cool. Crystal chakra wands are tools that work similar to a magic charm to balance your main energy centers. According to a variety of spiritual practitioners, their use…
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Tips for Moving to a New City on Your Own
Relocating to an unfamiliar city can be quite intimidating. Moving to a new city on your own can be terrifying for some. The fear of the unknown and uncertainty accounts for these feelings. Approximately 35.5 million Americans move each year, and many of these moves are too unfamiliar cities and states. Here we will explore some…
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Ugly Denim Becomes IT in This Season
Ugly denim becomes IT in this season and I’m seriously didn’t see it’s coming. Sure thing that fashion girls love ugly stuff in the sakes of being on trend all the time. I never want to be a fashion victim just for being on the trend all the time. I didn’t fall for dad sneakers…
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Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2019 Collection Review
Couture week came to a grand close with the works of Valentino. Pierpaolo Piccioli gifted the runway with fully saturated hues, extravagant textures, and a strong cultural message. Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, and the illustrious Lauren Hutton were in attendance. Below, you can watch the showing of the Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2019 collection…
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Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2019-20 Collection Review
Another season brings another splendid collection from Chanel. If you’ve been an avid reader of Alley Girl, then you’ve seen our last review on Chanel’s haute couture for Spring/Summer. Join us as we review the latest looks from the Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2019 library. Watch the Runway The Looks This jumpsuit (with pockets!) caught my…
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The Cutest Camp Accessories For Summer 2019
The fashion world is buzzing about the camp style. Considering that camp was the theme of this year’s Met Gala, that’s not exactly surprising. What exactly is camp, you ask? According to wiki, camp is “an aesthetic style and sensibility that regards something as appealing because of its bad taste and ironic value.” So take a walk on the…
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How did I Overcome of My Hate for Reading When I was a Teenager?
I was never a huge fan of reading when I was a kid. Neither my parent weren’t reading nor my older brother or sister back then. This was all about the equation of cultural and economical result. But at the same time, I was suffering from difficulty of reading. Apparently, “One estimate is that about…
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Chanel Resort Wear 2020 Collection Review
It’s that time again. If you haven’t noticed both Betül and I at Alley Girl live for Chanel. You can find our previous reviews on Chanel here and here. The brand is so iconic and classic. Following the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, seeing the Chanel 2020 Resort Wear Collection on the runway is bittersweet. This…
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How can I Fix My Credit Score After Unpaid Medical Bills?
Thank you Lexington Law Firm for sponsoring this post. A high service partner and consumer advocate that will help you fight for the credit you deserve! It’s one of my main goals here on alleygirl.com to help people to understand how things work in the US. Since I am originally from Turkey, I had to…
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Trend Alert! 20 Under $100 Freshwater Pearls
We are having an incredibly rich season in terms of all the new trends. One of those trends is pearls. Especially freshwater pearls. Their colours and shapes are various as the real ones. But wait a minute. What is the freshwater pearl? Cultured freshwater pearls are pearls that are farmed and created using freshwater mussels.* We all know pearls are everywhere…
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How to Find An Affordable Apartment in NYC: Facebook Groups, Craigslist, Couch Surf
Alley Girl is evolving more than ever. I’ve started alleygirl.com 6 years ago but I actually count 2015 as the beginning, as I get my very first press recognition by Elle USA, I also happened to get attention from influencer agencies. That makes me more serious about my hobby. I’ve started this blog as my…
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May 2019 Favourite Things: Topshop Sandals Baguette Bag
Here we go at the another month’s end. One close friend told me years ago when you have kids the time passes faster than ever. He can’t be more right than that. I don’t even know we almost finished the half of the year. And yet here is another blog post about my favourite thing…
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Are Square-Toed Shoes in Style 2019? Take a Look at Our Favourite 20
Are Square-Toed Shoes in Style 2019? Yes, they are. From fast fashion companies like Zara, Topshop to emerging designer brands like Staud, By Far… They are indeed in fashion. As you know me from my #alleygirllovesshoes hashtag I am obsessed with the shoes and I’m sorry but I couldn’t stay budget friendly this time with…
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This is What You call Come Back! Google Glass 2.0 is Back
It was a cold 2013 February day and I was back in Turkey to plan my wedding. (Yikes! It has been so long, starting feel like old? Who am I kidding? I’m still 25 years old in my mind.) After I made my morning Turkish coffee, I decided to check my Twitter for browsing that…
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Yurtdışında Yaşamak İsteyenler: İşte Benim New York Hikayem
Yurtdışında yaşamak isteyenler malumumuz her geçen gün artıyor. Hal böyle olunca sizinle yurtdışındaki yaşam hikayemi paylaşmaya karar verdim. Bazılarınızın halı hazırda bildiği üzere ben Amerika’ya aşk uğruna geldim. Evet aklımda tekrardan yurtdışında yaşamak (kısa süreliğine de olsa öğrencilik yıllarımda Avrupa’da yaşamıştım. Başka bir ülkede yaşamak fikri aklınızdan hiç çıkmıyor yeterki bir kez bile olsun tadına…
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Forever 21 Mustard Yellow Dress with Belt is Versatile AF
I bought so many new pieces this season. I have a big shopping hauls from Zara, Mango and finally Forever 21. It has been such a long time that I haven’t gotten anything from Forever 21 until I’ve seen this mustard dress. This Forever 21 mustard yellow dress with belt is versatile AF. Literally, I’ve…
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Visiting Wizarding World of Harry Potter First Time and I Cried
OK, I am not lying, visiting Wizarding World of Harry Potter first time and I cried, literally. I was so excited to see Diagon Alley for real. How can I not cry? As you’re gonna see in my video, I’ve read the books for the first time when I was 15 years old. And before…
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Swoon-Worthy 20 Baguette Bags Under $100
The 90s are still so powerful. Especially this spring season, all the accessories are all about the ’90s. The Tie-dye trend, neon tops, shorts, and strappy sandals are huge. And the list goes on. One of these strong trends is baguette bags. If you have a budget to splurge on Fendi, you can never go…
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Can New Yorkers live in Austin?
Austin Texas was at the top of our list after decide to check other cities and states. We’ve hard so many good things about this city. Especially after years of living in Brooklyn. So let’s talk about the question Can New Yorkers live in Austin? Of course, why not? But if you really feel like…
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Wrinkle Free Summer Dresses with Easehold Travel Steamer
I’ve been looking for a perfect steamer for a long time. Since last year, we are on vacation mode constantly. As you can imagine one of the biggest problems is packing. Not anymore with Easehold travel steamer. Let me explain how. The packing is a problem. Not if you don’t use vacuum bags. Since we…
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Stun All Spring With These 7 Sustainable Swimwear Brands
From fast fashion to high end, brands across the board are deciding to respond to the consumer’s growing interest in sustainable clothing. Sustainable refers to materials that are ethically sourced and often, vegan and cruelty-free. Check out how you can save the environment and stun all spring with these 7 sustainable swimwear brands. 1. Reformation…
