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Going Commando… The Bare Facts

Going Commando… The Bare Facts I just want to know is it okay to go commando to get rid of visible panty lines? And, can I go to work in the office, barelegged in strappy stiletto sandals with red painted toenails? --(Cork, Ireland) Jeez, sweetie, what kind of "office" do you work in? It's really all about the phraseology, isn't it? Going commando (not wearing undies for those not in the know) is perfectly fine, as long as you are comfortable with it. Many women can feel a little drafty and prefer wearing a flesh-colored seamless thong or clean-lined panty to avoid the dreaded V.P.I. over exposure. You can also go bareback with pantyhose. The bottom line is all in

Absence of Color is the New Neutral Weather getting a little funky? Can't figure out if it's the end of winter or the start of spring? Fashion's big bleach out has got it figured out! White is the new black.... right now, at least. Kiss up to your drycleaner and make nice-nice with vanilla ice... by the time the schmutz settles in, you'll be on to something else. --March 7, 2001

Soy Luck Club…

Edamame, the Bean on the Scene Enhances Skincare The betcha can't have just one healthful pleasure of edamame leaps off the Japanese dinner table and into your bath thanks to the Avon Wellness Soy Bath and Body Collection. Aw, come on, we know. Once the bowl of those green crunchies is placed in front of you, they disappear faster than a motherlode of popcorn at a nail-biters anonymous meeting. The betcha can't have just one healthful pleasure of edamame leaps off the Japanese dinner table and into your bath thanks to the Avon Wellness Soy Bath and Body Collection. Besides being mighty tasty and super healthy, the proteins, amino acids and lipids naturally present in soy also hydrate and nourish

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye I've had my hair cut from just above my waist to a short bob and it looks really thick and bushy. I have no idea how to style it now… I've tried everything! My face is oval so it should be quite easy, but sadly its not! Any advice would mean a lot. --Tressed Out (Hotmail) Talk about a mop top! Your hair was so long that you could sweep the Sahara dry. It's probably about time that you snipped off your dead head Tressy mane (ooh, you remember Tressy? That doll from the 1960's with the hair that grew and grew). Most women keep their hair super long as a cop out to styling-

Do I dare tell me friend that her taste is atrocious? Sadly, and much to my regret, our dear friend, Miss Lady-- yes, her real name-- will join us for dinner and then we will go out about town. She will often sport (IN THE DEAD OF WINTER, MIND YOU!) summer backless slides. I have gently tried to explain to her that perhaps she should try a more seasonal shoe… perhaps, one that will keep her feet warm, and she laughed, and laughed, and laughed! My friend consulted an elderly woman (I'm sure a part-timer, cleaning up the post-Christmas rubble) at Dillard's, in our fair city of Nashville, and was informed that backless shoes were all the rage year-round. Sharon,

the ultra-lightweight Oakley Switch glasses made from magnesium-- the metal alloy of jets and space vehicles

The Super-Lightweight in Performance Glasses Magnesium, the metal alloy of jets and space vehicles is the next big thing when it comes to techno performance eyewear.Oakley Switch frames use this incredibly strong, yet super lightweight alloy thats great on the ski slopes or in the city. We told you about glasses sooo miniscule that they fit inside of a pen. We told you how to look totally gorgeous in eyewear. We didn't whine to you about our $300+ designer sunglasses that broke after a day. We didn't tell you that their customer service person told us that they cracked because one must pay special care in the art of eyeglass removal…quack! But, don't say we didn't tell you about this

FOCUS ON STYLE BEST, WORST, and, MOST OF 2000 LIST Most Frequently Asked Reader Question: My image is in the toilet and I suddenly decided to care about how I look. Help! (this is a paraphrased compilation, of course) Most Over Abused Hair Fad: The Charlie's Angels Farrah do--- it really only looked hot on Farrah on its first fashion go round. Hair Trend That Makes the Most Sense: The Bob. The classic cut that is great on most, including Vogue Editor Anna Wintour who is responsible for making this a headline do. The Flavor of Most Weeks: Celebrities replaced supermodels who replaced regular models as the coveted magazine cover queens. Socialites replaced actors who replaced models as the bold face

Dear Sharon: I am in desperate need to buy a baby shower gift for a rather savvy fashionable relative. Unfortunately, I am absolutely out of the newborn loop and can't even begin to figure out what to buy. Should I buy clothing, toys, necessities, or what? Help! - Goo Goo Ga Ga Gift (via Fashion Advice) Dear Goo Goo Ga Ga Gift: Baby gifts can be rather tricky, sooo many people give what they would like their child to have rather than consider the parent's tastes or needs. Bravo, for thinking outside of yourself! With this in mind, many moms-to-be register their wish list at a favorite store. You can ask if there is a baby registry and case

Two for the Guys and Two for the Gals READER MAILBAG... bits and pieces to stay stylish, warm, and bright 1. Dear Sharon: I am a young 50-year-old male working for a bank in management. For years, I have selected and worn conservative clothes. I am looking for advice on how to emerge out of that cocoon. Tell me what I should do first. - Longing To Let Loose (Birmingham, Al)Dear Longing To Let Loose: What happened? Are you trying to impress a young love? Did you wake up dreaming about your father only to realize it was you? Is your man in the mirror starting to look like the guy who cuts the crust off his toast and folds his newspaper into crisp quarters before reading? Jolted javelins

Sock Etiquette-How To Coordinate Socks

Sock Etiquette-How To Coordinate Socks for men or women, do your socks match your pants/slacks color or do they match your shoe color? -(New Hope, MN) The socks should always match or complement the trouser and the belt always matches the shoe. " says Vivek Nagrani, president and CEO, Ovadafut Hosiery Company, adding, "An easy way to remember the rule of matching is cloth to cloth, and leather to leather." Sometimes, the classic rule of thumb can be broken be wearing a vivid sock that makes a style impact all to its own. Be bold, be brave, and in the words of Goldie Hawn, "Sock it to me!"

Resort Fashion, Palm Beach Style

Resort Fashion, Palm Beach Style I am going to Palm Beach in November. What seasonal rules apply in warm weather resort areas like Palm Beach? Is it okay to wear linen and cotton pastels even though it is November? What would be the appropriate attire for a dinner out? I do not want to look like a tourist? (Baytown, TX) Wherever you travel, it's safe to say, dress in a fabric weight appropriate for the temperature and a color palette appropriate for the season. Even in this time when appears to have come out of a global mall of style, every city around the world still has its own unique little dress code. There are certain mini-trends that just pick-up

Latest Fashions On A Small Budget

Latest Fashions On A Small Budget How can I stay up with the latest fashions on a small budget? (Joplin, MO) It's easy if you stay lean and mean! Keep your core wardrobe to simple shapes in coordinating styles that should last a few seasons. Then, add a couple of trendier, inexpensive pieces to keep your look modern. Think of the scope of your basic wardrobe as to what you can pack in a carry-on bag, accessorize to stretch the look for 5 days of wear. Whenever you see a real bargain that you love- and it works with what you already own- go for it! This way you'll never feel deprived.

Boots With Bare Legs

Boots With Bare Legs Is it tacky to wear a skirt with boots and no nylons in the Fall? There is about an 1" to an 1 1/2" between the top of the boot and the start of the skirt. The skirt falls just above the knee. Thanks. (Bothell, WA) Boots worn without pantyhose has been enjoying a run as a very hot look, providing you have great legs to bare. Although trendy, I would freeze my petunias off running around with bare legs in the cold. If you must eschew pantyhose, a little bit of a kneesock peeking out above your boot is totally hip right now. But, what's a bit more modern these days is fishnet hose (particularly

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Going Commando… The Bare Facts

White of Day…

Soy Luck Club…

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye

Friend of a Fashion Faux Pas

Magnesium Ups the Techno Factor In Eyewear…

FOCUS ON STYLE BEST, WORST, and, MOST OF 2000 LIST

Solving The Baby Shower Dilemma- Smart Choices For Newborn Gifts of Style

Two for the Guys and Two for the Gals READER MAILBAG…

Sock Etiquette-How To Coordinate Socks

Resort Fashion, Palm Beach Style

Latest Fashions On A Small Budget

Boots With Bare Legs

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