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How to wear pinstripes… Go for the unexpected and add feminine details

How to wear pinstripes… Go for the unexpected and add feminine details I bought a pair of cropped pants that are grayish black with mint green pinstripes. What color top would I be able to wear with them? I have a ribbed cream top. Would that go ok or should I go with a black top instead? Also, would I wear black flats? (Menasha, WI) Should've, would've, could've you done better? Talk about needing to think out of the box, sweetie darling, gray and cream could not be a more dull color combination. Why go for boiled potatoes when you can have Lyonnaise? At least, you asked for help. When wearing pinstripes, the hot menswear inspired pattern, you want to

Sexy Updo Hairstyles…

Sexy Updo Hairstyles- Runway to red carpet hairstyling tips from Frederic Fekkai for the Diane von Furstenberg fashion show Runway to red carpet hair styling tips from Frederic Fekkai for the Diane von Furstenberg fashion show Styling tips from Frederic Fekkai for the Diane von Furstenberg spring fashion show Get the hot new red carpet hairstyle inspired by classic sexpots Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot Dear Sharon: After watching the Oscars, it seems that glam upswept hair is the new big thing. I've also seen sexy updo's in fashion magazines and fashion shows. I'm not that skilled at playing around with my hair, but would love to learn how to put it up and not look like I'm on my

It's curves not cleavage at the 78th Annual Academy Awards Oscar Fashion 2006- Celebrity style turns back to good old Hollywood glamour. Only Dolly Parton and her “girls” were able to shake some badass sass into last night's Oscars. Never one to take herself too seriously, Dolly has fun with her campiness- and, that's why it works for her. Meanwhile, most stars took themselves very seriously in retro glamour that was divine at it's best and aging at its worst. Reese Witherspoon shined in her 1955 Christian Dior gown that she picked up in a Paris vintage shop. The ribbon and beaded gown could have looked more Mamie Eisenhower than ingénue on anyone else, but Reese's simple, undone hair and

Buy it now, wear it now: Spring Fashion Trends - Spring fashion is all about the way clothes drape your body Spring fashion is all about the way clothes drape your body See: spring fashion shows Spring fashion is all about the way clothes drape your body Dear Sharon: Spring clothes are rolling into stores, but I am far too impetuous to buy something and then have to sit out wearing it until the season finally changes. Can you help me find a few spring fashion trend pieces that I can wear right now? -- Fashion PDQ, Brooklyn, NY Dear Fashion PDQ: Sweetcakes, there are two types of fashion zealots- Type A fashionistas who pre-order designer clothes as soon as

A fashion fanatic's clothing hang-up The best closet makeover hangers keep the most delicate clothing neatly in place, without slipping or falling off. I really must share my newest obsession: the best velvety hangers. It's not because the fuzzy-wuzzy velvet finish feels good. It's because these closet makeover hangers keep the most delicate clothing neatly in place, without slipping or falling off. There's nothing worse than trying to get dressed in a hurry only to find that your favorite designer number has slipped off its hanger and is now buried in a mangled mess at the bottom of your closet- ouch! Closet real estate can be pretty tight, and the last thing you want is cramped and wrinkled clothing because

How to care for leather clothing… Tips to keep leather and suede apparel in the best shape I recently purchased a classic trench coat in rich dark brown leather on sale at a major department store. The coat sold for thousands, but I was lucky enough to get this top designer leather coat on sale. It may be awhile before I can afford another designer coat like this. What can I do to help my leather coat last for a few good years? (Wilmington, NC) Good for you, finding a bargain leather coat that is truly stylish and flattering is a fashion find that will last for seasons to come, if you treat your leather garment properly. Scrunching a leather or

Fashion’s dirty deed is back again

Mr. Blackwell's 46th Annual Best & Worst DressedWomen List 2005 Mr. Blackwell's 46th Annual Best Worst Dressed List 2005. Update yourself: Mr. Blackwell Worst Dressed List 2006 Ok, so Mr. Blackwell put the B in be-atch. But baby, somebody has got to say out loud what you whisper in private. Now, we don't necessarily agree with Mr. Blackwell and his opinions are his own, however, it's no secret that we love to read his worst dressed list. Let the cackling begin... THE 46TH ANNUAL WORST AND BEST DRESSED WOMEN LISTS Mr. Blackwell's FABULOUS Fashion Independents of 2005: Reese Witherspoon, Kirsten Dunst, Kathy Hilton, Dionne Warwick, Ginny Mancini, Nicole Kidman, Carolina Herrera, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Moss and Natalie Portman. The Worst

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Put a Lid on It…..

Milliner Eugenia Kim creates a DIY book for the just right hat Super cool hat designer Eugenia Kim has scores of downtown trendsetters and fashionistas as her clients. Fashion-loving stars like Madonna, Beyonce, Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson, Sienna Miller, and Gwenyth Paltrow have all been spotted wearing a trendy Eugenia Kim hat and she has a DIY hatmaking book called,Saturday Night Hat: Quick, Easy Hatmaking for the Downtown Girl. >> SHOP: Eugenia Kim Hats at Shopbop Imagine this comic book heroine: Hat-Girl takes over Gotham City with the flip of her chapeau. Suddenly, every Queen Mumsy headgear aficionado is turned to dust. Two-Face morphs into a stylist to fight the crimes of fashion with deposits of rockin' chic millinery confections that every It Girl covets. Now, for

Holiday attire for men… A guy’s guide to dressing festive

Holiday attire for men… A guy's guide to dressing festive I've received a Christmas Dinner invitation from my employer that states "Holiday Attire." What is considered "Holiday Attire" for men? (Tamarac, FL) Just what everyone needs to top off the most chaotic time of year is an invitation with specific fashion plate requests- especially from your boss. ‘Tis the season to be overwhelmed! Holiday dress for men is luckily not as fancy as it is for women. A guy can get away with sprucing up enough to look festive, but not to the point of looking overly foppish. When a holiday party invitation asks for "holiday attire" or "festive dress" it really means to simply not look dour and have

Truth, choice, compassion, action holiday cards greeting words message political action Fuzzy wuzzy holiday cheer sometimes isn't enough. Celebrate the uniqueness of individuality, choice, truth, and compassion in all your holiday greetings. The newly launched, Words Language World holiday cards 2005 are on-message for how you feel as an American in a time of one-sided values. Don't feel obligated to settle for false optimism when there is so much more at stake. The power is in the word. Words Language World thought provoking sayings include: *Hope won't make it happen *Give yourself *‘Tis the Season for Action *Peace on earth doesn't just happen It takes allof mankind to bring joy to the world. Cheers! --November 25, 2005 Where-to buy: wordslanguageworld.com

Comfort Chic…

Wardrobe Makeover: Comfort chic clothing / Comfy train wreck, likes comfortable, looks sloppy, needs makeover Comfy train wreck: likes comfortable, looks sloppy, needs a makeover. Tips for a comfortable clothing wardrobe makeover. Tips for a comfortable clothing wardrobe makeover Dear Sharon:I have a dilemma between being comfortable and appearing fashionable. I am a college student who is not a morning person. Usually, my days are very long with four classes in a row, three times a week. I have a bad habit of rolling out of bed and donning comfy pants and a sweatshirt and going to class. This is because I have an incredibly difficult time waking up until it is absolutely necessary. Jeans and tight pants are VERY

Wide Calf Boot Tips… How to zipper or stretch boots over wide calves

Wide Calf Boot Tips… How to zipper or stretch boots over wide calves I just bought this great pair of knee high wide calf boots, but I can't get the zipper to close over my calves. Is there any way to stretch them? Someone said Star Jones talked about a boot stretching device on The View. Please help I love these boots! (Marietta, GA) First question- why did you buy a pair of boots that you cannot zip? Were they super cheap? A bargain is only a bargain when the perceived deal is useful. I can identify with buying boots that are a tad snug in the fever of a shopping frenzy, but not being able to zip them -

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How to wear pinstripes… Go for the unexpected and add feminine details

Sexy Updo Hairstyles…

Somber, Retro Glamour for Oscar Fashion Stars

Buy it now, wear it now: Spring Fashion Trends

Closet Makeover for the best hangers ever

How to care for leather clothing… Tips to keep leather and suede apparel in the best shape

Fashion’s dirty deed is back again

Speed me up

Put a Lid on It…..

Holiday attire for men… A guy’s guide to dressing festive

Holiday greetings speak your mind

Comfort Chic…

Wide Calf Boot Tips… How to zipper or stretch boots over wide calves

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