rebeccadaly
Rebecca was the TV stylist for InStyle Magazine and People StyleWatch, and a freelance fashion writer-slash-stylist-slash-editor-slash-all-around-go-to-fashion-girl before joining Real Simple. As the Market Editor, she spends her days in a constantly changing sea of shoes, bags, clothing and jewelry, attending fashion shows and previewing designers' upcoming collections to forecast next season's trends and make sure the very best of what's available winds up on our pages for our readers. When not hitting the pavement in hot pursuit of haute couture, you can find her watching bad reality television in her small but sunny Brooklyn apartment, where she lives alongside a collection of books rivaled only by her collection of shoes. And also maybe jewelry.

Recent Posts By rebeccadaly

Flattering Necklines for All Types of Necklaces

When it comes to fashion, the devil is in the details. A beautiful necklace and a great top should be a no-brainer, but to pull off that combo with true style, a little balance of shape and proportion go a long way. Here are five common necklines and a rule of thumb for wearing a necklace with each. 1. Crew […]

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How To Find White Jeans With a Flawless Fit

This warm-weather staple is also one of the trickiest to pull off, but with a few easy pointers, we promise you can do it. 1. Shop for your shape, don’t get caught up in denim trends. If you’re blessed with long slender legs, go for those skinnies! If you’re a little heavier in the hips, boot-cut or flared jeans will […]

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Sparkly Spring Flats

Put your best foot forward in one of spring’s sparkling cocktail flats. With bright metal accents, glitter, and sequins, they are the perfect combination of dressy and comfortable, and play just as nicely with denim for day as they do with an LBD in the evening.

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Double-Duty Tablet Cases

The smartest case for your tablet? One that doubles as an accessory when it’s not on tech duty. Check out these options that are cute enough to be a clutch or crossbody bag (whether your feeling girly, mod, or minimal) on those days when you can disconnect.       See more fashionable tech cases.

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What to Ask For When Getting Jeans Hemmed

If you’re petite (and even if you’re not), you’re probably familiar with the process of having your jeans hemmed to get just the right length. Next time you take a pair in to the tailor (or even if you’re attempting it yourself!), ask them to save the original stitched bottom and reattach it after the hems have been taken up—it’s […]

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Make Life Easy On Your Bridesmaids

It’s always seemed kind of crazy to me (and I’m sure to almost everyone else out there) that there isn’t an easier way to find, try on, and buy a bridesmaid dress. The entire system of researching, locating, and trying to get everyone to the one specific bridal boutique that stocks what you’re looking for seems so archaic, not to […]

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Rethink Your Outerwear

Warm weather is just around the corner—peel off those parkas and get ready for spring with these revamped classic cover-ups. 1. The Blazer – now in fresh florals. 2. The Tuxedo Jacket – in vest form, the perfect layering piece. 3. The Biker – softened up for spring in boucle and pastels.

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How To Wear Prints This Spring

Spring 2013 is all about prints—from patterned pants quirky kaleidoscope prints. So much color can be intimidating, but it’s easy to make it work to your advantage. 1. Slim Down:  A centered print with strategically placed black panels has a slenderizing effect. 2. Balance a Bust: If you’re top heavy, try a printed trouser—not only are they on-trend, when paired […]

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Vote for Your Favorite Jewelry Designs

Crowd-sourced jewelry may sound a little confusing, but it’s the genius idea behind the website Shopbevel.com, which helps emerging jewelry designers find a place to sell, and provides a wide selection for shoppers at very reasonable prices. Designers (or anyone, for that matter) can submit original designs to the site, which are then posted and voted on by the community […]

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How To Cuff a Shirt Sleeve

The key to the stylishly cuffed shirt sleeve? A careful balance that walks the line between prim and sloppy and results in effortless chic. Here’s how to get there. 1. If sleeves are loose, keep the cuff button closest to your elbow fastened—this will keep the cuffs from sliding down. 2. Fold or roll the cuffs back a few times, […]

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