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Think of the timeless style of Jane Birkin in the '60s revamped for the modern woman, with styles and pieces that evoke vintage while staying effortless and new

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Martens is up for the challenge

Don't be embarrassed, especially in this modern world of e-mails and text messages, to shoot the host with whom you are most familiar a short note saying how dressed up do you want people at the event? If you don't feel comfortable doing that, ask around among other attendees

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The softened palette feels fresh