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Three Ways to Double Duty Your Style- Business fashion for a back to work mom

Dear Sharon: It's time for me to address what it takes to create a wardrobe of business fashion for a back to work mom. After being away from the concrete jungle for 6 years, it's time to go back to the office on a part-time basis. The thing is that my wardrobe is looking a bit dated and close to a size smaller although I am hoping to get back to my original weight. I want to start to rebuild my wardrobe slowly, as I'm not sure if I will stay in an office environment or opt for consulting work later. What's a good strategy to build an appropriate wardrobe of business fashion for a back to work mom? (J.D. via Fashion Advice)

How to wear sophisticated pastels a la Paris street style

I'll Have What She's Having: Dusty Pastels & Make-Up Neutrals have dominated trend reports over the past few seasons: Learn How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels to get in on the action... While pastels and timeless neutral tones are nothing new, its more than safe to say that they haven't looked this refreshed and rethought since their heyday in the 90's. And maybe that's exactly part of the reason that pastels seem so fresh as they make for a great alternative to the heavy blacks and omnipresent saturated colors of the last decade. >>RELATED: How to wear pastels and look chic not chintzy- look at Tilda Swinton & Marion Cotillard for style ideas But how to wear pastels well after Easter Sunday

Ooooh la la, we are having a bout of baubles this week. First, we learned how to wear the new statement jewelry trend and now it's time for something classic. When it comes to piling on jewelry, the result can be heavy-handed or absolutely superb. Let's get some French Chic style inspiration on how to layer necklaces with Ines de la Fressange style ! The former model, muse and lifelong spokesperson for glorious French Chic shows you how to layer necklaces like a pro: If you're yearning for Chanel, try some timeless vintage pieces, like this charm bracelet at Shopbop Ines de la Fressange, one of her generation's most consistently well-dressed exemplars of quintessential French Chic wowed at Chanel for Paris Fashion

This is your Princess Moment with tips on how to steal a Royal prom look. Prom & Wedding season is just about to begin, so what's a girl to do when she's to dish up a royal-worthy look? Lucky for all of us, there's the eternally on-point and quintessentially elegant style of Kate Middleton to look to for inspiration. Take a cue from the royal's contemporary nuances on old-school polish with a verve of unstoppable flair. Dear Sharon: Hi! I need some help in accessorizing my prom dress. I already have a dress (a red knee length dress with a boat neckline), but I have no idea what to wear with it! Our prom has a royal theme to it, so I

Looking at an overcrowded jewelry box from years of collecting (or, a naked one from fear of accessorizing) can be daunting. Statement jewelry is it for fall, and no time better to get the look than right now with what you have at hand. Here's how to wear big jewelry and look like you mean it! Get Inspired this season with Statement Jewelry from Lanvin Fall 2013: Statement Jewelry (aka that's in your face gorgeous) has been making a splash over many a runway over the past few fashion cycles, and Lanvin's super-sized crystal and paste baubles should have you dreaming of going big for spring. >>Five Pieces of Jewelry You Should Own Finishing off diva ready grab like those

Transition to Spring 2013 with catwalk to closet trends to ease into your wardrobe... Switching your wardrobe to transition to spring, or any season, can be challenging, especially with crazy Global Warming shaking up the temperatures. Sharon & I thought that we'd like to wet your feet (dang, those April showers) with some bright offerings to cheer up your day. As Spring weather came into town for most of you this Easter Sunday, we considered ALL our of spring 2013 runway coverage to bring you top trends while helping you figure out that age-old dilemma: What to wear everyday when the runway seems so daunting? >>MORE: Spring Fashion from Your Favorite Designers Take a look at these ways to get a

Hi y'all. I'm recuperating with a fractured ankle so Naveed is doing this week's Stylist Advice question... -S.H Dear Sharon:It's been awhile since I've had to wear a dress to an evening event during winter in the Northwest. I'm so torn on the proper thing to do when it comes to nylons. It's a business banquet with Sr. executives from my husband's company - I really want to be polished as I'm representing him in front of his people. What would you recommend? I'm thinking I should wear nylons (nude) but I never see anyone with them on! (A. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: When to use Nylons to even your skintone? While we think nylons that are anything besides black are unnecessary, it depends on what you

I'll Have What She's Having: A tunic top so chic you'll want to wear one on one of your trying days How to wear a tunic and look chic, not beachy... stay tuned. We're still a buzz with inspiration from our street style coverage of Paris Fashion Week and one look at this p-y-t has us lauding the tunic and its versatility. Here at FoS, we've long turned to trusty tunics to conceal our mid-sections, most notably with skinny bottoms. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 Here, a decadent print makes an original statement, especially when paired with slimming black and low-key accessories. But also take note of how

I'll Have What She's Having: The perfect way to welcome Spring in Crayola color coats that would make any tulip jealous. Crazy colored coats seen at Paris Fashion Week had us a buzz with sartorial envy as they signaled a chic and on trend way to welcome the warmer season ahead. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 And in a tried & true shape, everything from a peacoat to a car-coat looks fresh in hyper hues that work to highlight the silhouette and fall of a beautifully constructed coat. The trick here as often is, is to stick to elegant options that boast a sense of polish as this is

I'll Have What She's Having: The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike. >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

We've got the inside scoop on Paris Haute Couture show…. Our Paris insider Richard Nahem, got up close & personal with his iPhone to take these exclusive pics for you. The stunning retrospective spans 150 years of haute couture with over 100 outfits selected from the 20,000 plus Musée Galliera collection. The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition presented by Swarovski at the Hotel de Ville/City Hall spans the history of haute couture in Paris from the late 1800s to the present time and designers include Chanel, Christian Dior, Worth, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Poiret, Lanvin, Vionnet, Patou, Molyneux, Rochas, Nina Ricci, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Grès, Balmain, Carven, Givenchy, Cardin, Courrèges, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacroix, and Alaïa. Sketches, photos, and accessories are also exhibited. >>RELATED: FASHION

Transition to spring with a flippy shirt

As the days are longer, sometimes you crave a hemline that's shorter. Try a flippy skirt! What to wear now? Yes, unfortunately, it's that confusing time of year again... Transitional weather is here and with it comes an often confusing sartorial time no longer with a few simple tricks we've got up our sleeves for you. We've rounded up a few snaps of amazing ladies sporting a new way to think about wearing lighter dresses and flippy skirts early in the season. >> RELATED: Stylist Advice- Sheer or Opaque, what type of pantyhose to wear with what? The looks from English model + fashion favorite Portia Freeman to the amazing Paris street style ladies all make the styling compelling, and not too early too. Portia

As much as we like to ignore it, death is a part of life and deciding what to wear to a funeral can be perplexing. I'm attending a funeral and have decided to wear a 3/4 sleeve navy blue bodycon dress that reaches me just at the knees. I would like to pair it with a cardigan and belt but have no idea what color to choose. Please help me chose what to wear to a funeral. Thank you. (C.B. via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Stylist Advice I can't tell yow how often I get asked about what to wear to a funeral, even from friends and family when we are sadly attending one. Besides the obvious feelings of loss, the proper fashion

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Three Ways to Double Duty Your Style- Business fashion for a back to work mom

Paris Street Style Trend Report: How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels

How to Layer Necklaces- French chic style inspiration à la Ines de la Fressange

Wanna have your own Kate Middleton moment? Here’s how to copy a Royal prom look

How to wear big jewelry… We know you like Inspiration- New Statement Jewelry a la Lanvin

Top 4 Trends To Transition to Spring – What to wear everyday when the runway seems so daunting?

Stylist Advice- Should I Wear Nylons to a Formal Business Dinner?

Style Savior: Try A Statement Tunic To Save The Day + How to Wear It

Don’t Ya Want To Go Bold? Crayola Colored Coats Ring In Spring

This is how you wear mixed prints paired with classic à la Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trend

Dresses to Dream About: The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition

Do you need some tips to transition to spring? Try a Flippy Skirt, here’s how to style the look

Stylist Advice- What to wear to a funeral

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