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FASHION’S PRIME TIME…

FASHION'S PRIME TIME... Does today's "grown-up" style put ten years on you? Does today's "grown-up" style put ten years on you? In a time of anti-aging this and skincare that, it's kinda kooky to think that fashion has become the anecdote to Dorian Gray, but this ladylike trend is just fashion's way to evolve into a more conservative, refined state of tailoring. Yes, the tie-front blouse has returned with a vengeance. Well-cut, polished ensembles-now that's a word that's skipped our lips for quite a while-with blouson blouses, batwing sleeves, big houndstooth checks, high ascot necks, gold chain purses, pearls, and "done" hair are baaaaaack! Before you have a go at this staid drag, heed just one disclaimer: Though shall not

PANTYHOSE SLIP-UPS That Ruin Your Style

PANTYHOSE SLIP-UPS and, the remedies to get a leg up on style The do's and don'ts of wearing pantyhose Recently, fashion has shown this type of shoe in cooler months. It was during a fashion moment when going bare legged was absolutely hip and wearing pantyhose was a fashion faux pas, or more likely a sign that you really were just not part of the fashion cognoscenti. 'Nuff said about being in. I know it is totally stupid to go sans hose in frigid temperature but it was a sign that you were cooler than thou. I will let you on a little fake-it secret from when I was a photography fashion stylist: Hanes Silk Reflections pantyhose in Travel Buff

Make The Most Of What You've Got-- even when you don't know where to begin Make The Most Of What You've Got-- even when you don't know where to begin Dear Sharon: I am starting my life over. No need to get into what I've been up to, but suddenly I took a once-over in the mirror and decided I'm in serious need of an image makeover. The problem is that I've spent so much time as a fashion and beauty outsider that I don't even have a clue as to where to begin. Help me find my way to looking polished. -- Striving For Style Dear Striving For Style: Applause, applause, applause... take a very fashionable bow! I wish

Making Hairstory: First Hairstyle Impressions

Making Hairstory: First Hairstyle Impressions Plus, Celebrity Hairstylist Tips To Curb Frizz, Conquer Baldness, and Make The Mos Plus, Celebrity Hairstylist Tips To Curb Frizz, Conquer Baldness, and Make The Most Of What You've Got Dear Big Top:If family and friends keep bugging you about the same thing either you areA) involved with a bunch of nosey nuisances or,B) they really want everything for you and you best start listening a little- the choice is yours. There are plenty of people that would prefer to snooze behind the wheel of their appearance-- particularly about their hairstyle if they feel that its upkeep is out of their control. But, that's a big mistake according to the Yale University First Impressions and

FUSS-FREE HAIR IS STYLISHLY SWEPT AWAY

FUSS-FREE HAIR IS STYLISHLY SWEPT AWAY Or, The Scrunchie's Last Stand Or, The Scrunchie's Last Stand Q. Is a scrunchie attractive? A. Not on your life. Q. Does a scrunchie serve a purpose? A. Absolutely, it quickly, easily, and inexpensively ties hair back and off your face and neck. Q. Where are scrunchies usually found? A. Clumped up in a ball at the bottom of our purse, back of the glove compartment, or in that odds and ends drawer mixed in with an assemblage of MIA keys, expired coupons, one lone earring, and possibly a tube of Chapstick that's missing its cap. Q. What would a woman of style say when asked about a scrunchie? A. "Oh, remember them." Q.

THE TRAVELIN’ BOOGY-WOOGIE STRESS BUSTING SURVIVAL GUIDE…

THE TRAVELIN' BOOGY-WOOGIE STRESS BUSTING SURVIVAL GUIDE... Tips To Remain Calm, Collected, and Beautiful Tips To Remain Calm, Collected, and Beautiful Sweet sister of strenuous familial baggage, your only defense is a well thought out offence to conquer the travelin' boogy-woogies and soar above the mindless riff-raff rants of those relatives who are too absorbed in their own woe begotten inertia to say anything positive. Look at it this way, at least they care enough about you to rally in their two-cents worth of left-handed compliments and intrusive questionings. Knowing their personalities, you'd probably feel ostracized if they clammed up. Between your ego-elevating affirmations and gulps of rehydrating H2O, boost yourself with some feel-good treats before you set out on

Think Pink…

Think Pink... Shop for a Cure October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month--2003 hop for a Cure October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month--2003 [img205|left]. National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO). Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. Cancer.gov - Breast Cancer . SHARE: Breast Cancer Support Groups. Cancer Care. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Archive Breast Cancer Awareness Coverage:.2004.2002.2001.2000

FASHIONSPEAK- A Dictionary of Style Talk for Fashion Buzz Words

FASHION SPEAK: A dictionary of fashion buzz words A DICTIONARY OF STYLE, talk the fashion talk Whew! I'm just all over (finished, kaput) fashion speak -it can be exhausting. Yes, my girly (feminine) glutton for glamour, the batwing (akin to dolman, we'll explain later) sleeve rules for kicking (baby has legs) fashion insiders (the ones that get the latest poop before you). Like the poncho of last fall, this fad (perish the thought) is absolutely right now and will be O.O.D. (my lingo for out of date) before the season is over. So best get it soon, before the masses take it on and no person in their full fashionable mind would bother with something so five minutes ago (a

Super Thin Women and Vanity Sizing, finding your correct size

SUPER-THIN WOMEN DROP OFF THE SIZE SCALES Well, I guess that depends on where you are shopping. The angel of fashion sure knows I certainly grumble in my dreams every time I only see size 2 leather pants dramatically reduced on a sale rack. In case someone missed the column that you are referring to, it was about Vanity Sizing. That's when some companies feel it is psychologically better for the consumer to wear a smaller size, so they downsize their sizes. Typically, in this 'be thin' society, a designer garment will be cut larger than a chain store garment, career-type clothes are usually cut fuller than ones in the contemporary department.... when you spend mucho money on clothing, the

Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe… Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe…

Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe... Dress tips for what you'll really want to wear into summer Dress tips for what you'll really want to wear into summer Dear Sharon: I spent the last rainy weekend weeding out all the clothes from my closet that I will never wear again. Now, I’m left with well-fitting great basics, but I’m not a basic kind of girl. I love fashion forward styles, but don’t want to invest in something that looks tired next year. Help me fill the fashion holes in my wardrobe without breaking the bank and still look totally in style. –Looking for a Spring Fashion Fling (Tampa, FL) Dear Looking for a Spring Fashion Fling: Invest in styles

9-5 To Nighttime

9-5 To Nighttimeů How To Get 24-Hour Holiday Style How To Get 24-Hour Holiday Style Worse off, there's the lot that thinks "festive dress" means donning a sweater festooned with three-dimensional characters, glowing snowflakes, and Santa and his helpers leaping off their chest in a frenetic statement that screams, "I'm wearing this stupid sweater because I have no clue about style!" Not!!! All you need to do is add an element of formal to everyday clothing to master 24-hour holiday style. I've been inspired by something that Sarah Jessica Parker wore the other night as a panelist on The Art of Creation- rich red velvet blazer, white skinny t-shirt, black cigarette capris, and fabu heels. Basta! Clean tailored lines, simple

Handbag trends to hold on to

Paring Down A Purse Fetish how much is too much Dear Sharon: I have recently simplified my wardrobe and have a closet with everything I absolutely love. Suddenly, getting dressed is so easy. Now I need to do the same for my handbags. I presently own about 50 designer bags (Louis Vuitton, Longchamps, Coach, Chanel, Kate Spade, etc.) and it's a pain to store them. I want to simplify, but I am having a hard time. My question: How many handbags do you need for a great basic simple wardrobe? Before you answer, here's some info about me: I am a town and country style, mother of a four year old and one year old, so I favor large

the scoop on fashion-forward fake-its + trendy shopping hints Dear Sharon: My boyfriend recently split up with me. He wants to remain friends and has invited me to go with him to a music industry showcase event. The venue is fashionable, but quite bohemian, so I need an outfit that is sexy and cool, but not too dressy. My budget is not huge as I am a student at a drama college, but there will be people there I want to impress. Can you suggest any current trends that would be suitable? --- Cool IQ (Sidcup, Kent, U.K.) Dear Cool IQ: Wanna know a real secret to blow them away? It's all in the styling, girlfriend. Forget about current trends, fake next year's best things right now. As soon as

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