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Going Braless… Top shelf dress tips

Going Braless… Top shelf dress tips I need help fast. I'm going to an evening wedding. I bought a dress I really love but, I cannot wear a bra with it. I am large up top and want to know - do you have to be "perfect" to go braless. I need a confidence booster. (La Mesa, CA) Sweetie, It sound like it's not a confidence booster that you need, but a bust booster! Going without a bra takes a certain type of breast- one that stands pert and proud. But, not necessarily like two cantaloupes that catapulted out of the plastic surgeons office and landed right onto your chest cavity either. Just, not droopy. Remember Gwenyth at the 2002

Mini skirt must-haves

Mini skirt must-haves... How to get the designer runway look into your wardrobe How to get the designer runway look into your wardrobe Consider the other big fashion trend now: Gloves Dear Sharon: I was wondering if the mini skirt was a quick fad or it will stick around past the holidays? I see a lot of celebs photographed in short skirts, but I'm not sure if that's just to grab the limelight or this is real fashion trend. If so, can you help out with some runway looks that I can incorporate into my wardrobe? Mini Me (Canton, GA) Dear Mini Me:Miniskirts are more than still in, they are a fashion must-have. No doubt that part of being a

Schussing for Style…

Wool makes its mark in fashionable ski clothing There really are two types of winter sports enthusiasts. Snow bunnies who love to wear those skinny, tight pants, lots of fashion designer glitz, and anything that flashes big bucks on the slopes. Then, there's the more rough and ready type who favor techno groovy, baggy clothes that are easy to move in, shield the elements, and have that “I'm too cool to care” kinda feel. Here's what happens when the twain shall meet: You get style, substance, and a great fit that hugs your booty without screaming “Ivana” get noticed! Ibex outdoor clothing is based on wool. Not your daddy's wool ski clothes that itched, dragged, and kept you damp. But,

The clothing spot lifter that hits the mark The clothing spot lifter that hits the mark Mom was right: never repeat the same dressy outfit when you're with the same crowd. But when you have a roster of party hearty holiday cocktail parties that last a couple of hours each and there's not much overlap amongst revealers, go ahead and get your money's worth out of that designer dress. Yet, schmutz happens! We're not talking actual filth, just a deodorant mark here. A clumped on food crumb there. Some chalky who knows what… A little easily removable dirt that's not so easy to remove when there's no time to get to the dry cleaner. Well, there's a cute wiz of

Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters I love the Hilton sisters and their hair color. I'm wondering what coloring products would I be able to use that comes close to their hair color. My hair is already blonde, but I want it really blonde. I know that theirs is bottle blonde, but is there a brand name like Clairol or anything that would match their color? Thank you so much! (Wallingford, Vermont) Not all that's luscious comes from nature. Sometimes hitting the bottle, blonde that is, guarantees attention-worthy results.I asked hair expert extraordinaire Gad Cohen for tips to turn your hair from blah to bombshell blonde like the flaxen locks of Nicky and Paris Hilton.

The Bug for UGG boots… How to ride the sheepskin uggs boot wave

The Bug for UGG boots… How to ride the sheepskin uggs boot wave Can UGG boots be worn with flared or wide leg jeans? What about UGGs under the jeans, or do they look best worn over skinny or bootleg jeans? Are UGG boots able to be worn in the spring if pared with a short denim skirt and tank or are they snow boots? Tell me more. (Mount Vernon, WA) >> Check out our UGG - SHEEPSKIN SHOPPING GUIDE for stylish boots You summed it up with the word skinny! Unless you are tall and skinny with shapely legs don't even bother to read further-well, read but don't wear. It may have peaked as a hot insider fashionista trend

So 80s…

A bright look at the creatures who ruled the night I paid for this book! Never paid to get into a club. If I paid for a drink it was to make a point. Knew who had the drink tickets. Knew who had the party favors. If only it was just to know. Oh, it as was so 80s. Should money be spent for a NYC 80s party, it best go into the pockets of Patrick McMullan. Right next to the tiny camera that he chronicled every party worth partying in a decade where the party was it. From outlaw parties to ones where real royalty held court-- not just the drag queens, Patrick and his itsy-bitsy camera were there.

Initial It, Just a Little Bit…

Fat strap watches There are those of us who barely remember our own name. For this group, the monogram fad is, shall we say, a no-brainer. But what if the classic embroidered monogram is just not your thing? Well, Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz, and Elizabeth Hurley have been upping the ante by getting very personal with their watches. By now, we've lightened our load in more ways than one can humanly imagine. But in a world of downsizing, some things that hog more real estate do make a grander statement. Take watches with super-size bands. The wide cuff watchstrap has been rocking on very fashionable wrists of late. Trendsetters alike have been sporting chunky, leather wrists cuffs that raise the

Mathew Williamson

Mathew Williamson fall/winter 2003-2004 Mathew Williamson Matthew Williamsonfall winter 2003-2004February 12, 2003 Dear Gorgeous Darlings,One look at this collection and you understand why London designer Matthew Williamson is a fave of all the Brit fashionistas. Known for his divine sense of color, to die for embellishments, and clever mix of textures. You can't miss with his fabu handbags either!-S. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. the look:"Bubble Gum Superstar" sweet and sexy with a definitive edge the colors:upbeat palette, rich take on Jordan Almond pastels the fabric:clever mix of textures, embellishments, beading the accents:killer Mathew Williamson bagsshoes by Christian LouboutinCharles Worthington deliberately messy upsweep hairBobbe Brown makeup pumps up the volume with deep pink lips

Lloyd Klein fall/winter 2003-2004 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Lloyd Kleinfall winter 2003-2004February 7, 2003 10AMwebsite: lloydklein.com Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Had to share this collection from designer Lloyd Klein with you. If only fashion shows were always this beautiful... The only bad part, who can wait until next season to have the clothes?!? -S.H. the look:"soft architectural silhouettes for evening precision tailored suiting with updated proportions feminine daywear separates that glide into nighttime luxury in restated volume" the colors:rich jewel tones "muted qualities that dance with primary undertones" the fabric:touchable luxury- flat velours, satins de soie, mohair backgrounds, ancestral embroideries the scene:Paris Hilton walked the show and after the show, her mom...

Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather

Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather I've been seeing some fake leather jackets in the stores and I'm not quite sure about them. They cost a lot less than animal hide, but I'm not convinced that they look like the real thing. Do you have any tips for choosing faux leather with a more realistic appearance? (Streamwood, IL) Technology has finally caught up with leather imposters and in some cases you'd be hard pressed to tell the imitations from the real thing- particularly when it comes to stretch "leather". If the vinyl that you're considering has a cheesy vibe, move on… there are plenty of better options out there. Typically, pleather tends to have more of a shine and a

Gottex

Gottex fall/winter 2003-2004 Gottex Gottex spring - summer swimwear collection [click for more fashion shows] Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Had to share a front row seat for a close-up look at some of the sexiest swimsuits, bikini's, and cover-ups from Gottex 2003 spring - summer swimsuit collection fashion show.Ok, so most of us don't have bodies like these swimsuit runway models, but take a peek at some of the best bathing suit and beach cover-up trends to get inspired by. -S. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. off the runwayfashion tip:keep the high heels for the runway- beach and pool shoes should be bare and practical enough to wear at the beach or pool... not on catwalk! off the runwaybeauty

Miu Miu's new twist for the classic scarf We all know that there must be 101 ways not to wear a silk scarf. The big, silk square draped over your shoulders adds 20 frumpy years. Forget about scarf pins- they're a dowdy giveaway that your vote was with "I like Ike". French women do master the eternally chic scarf twirl around their neck. But when bouillabaisse is not in your blood, it becomes tricky. Leave it to Prada to infuse new life into the staid ladylike classic. Go ahead, steal this Miu Miu styling trick: Twist a silk scarf around your croc purse handle. Allora! Instant style. Add a pair of gloves and you've just updated your look. Don't have

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Going Braless… Top shelf dress tips

Mini skirt must-haves

Schussing for Style…

Clean Sweep…

Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters

The Bug for UGG boots… How to ride the sheepskin uggs boot wave

So 80s…

Initial It, Just a Little Bit…

Mathew Williamson

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Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather

Gottex

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