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What to Wear: From Now to Spring, try a retro flared skirt

Gucci- Graceful and feminine, our fluid caramel linen canvas flared skirt is natural luxe at its best. Pair with wedge sandals and a whisper-light satin tank for retro-tinged sophistication.

I love a look that's easy-breazy and flattering on almost every figure type. As my mom would say, this look has my name written on it. And, it should have your YOUR name on it too. A retro flared skirt-- like the Gucci flared skirt, pictured above-- that falls just below the knee to mid calf is back for spring and you can start interpteting the styling in either Resort now or with a winter's edge. It's the kind of silhouette that works well with chunky platforms or flat thong sandals in warmer climates and platform ankle boots in colder climates. … all comfy shoes, I may add. >>MORE: What to Wear Wear it with a thin camisole top like above, or

Retail Remedy: The world of Dior for the holidays. Richard Nahem continues to bring us his tour of Paris Holiday Windows I adore the Printemps windows this year but I have a slight problem with them. As fun and imaginative as they are, they symbolize promoting a brand rather than the spirit of Christmas. The windows are devoted to the Dior brand and their logo and name is bluntly splashed everywhere. As much as they appealed to me, I think tiny tots and kids will be disappointed. >>MORE: Holiday Style and Dior Printemps Paris Holiday Windows Enough of my grandstanding and back to why I LOVE the windows. They harken back to the original Dior New Look from 1947 with 74 handcrafted dolls/poupettes dressed in Dior haute couture and are hand

We've got a repeat reader asking for some beauty advice. Always glad to help! Dear Sharon: I've contacted Focus On Style about a year ago and it helped me to change my style completely. I really am quite confident in what I wear now and it's quite fun. Thank you again! I just have a quick question regarding my eyes. I have very small eyes that don't really grab attention (that's why I wear quirky glasses *giggles*). I was wondering is there anything I can do to sort of enlarge my eyes to make them stand out a bit? I've tried everything, dark colours, light colours, matt and shine, and Im still quite confused and dont know what fits best. My

Retail Remedy: The mother of all luxe, Paris style. Richard Nahem takes us there to start is Paris Holiday coverage this week. It’s time for my annual coverage of magical, enchanting Christmas in Paris. This year the shop windows and streets are especially dazzling. I want to bring the allure of Christmas in Paris to you with my little photographic treats. >>MORE: Holiday Style , Paris Holiday Windows and Hermes Hermes Paris Holiday Windows 2012 Hermés as usual is a feast of unbridled luxury and decadence. The windows by Leila Menchari seem a little more Easter than Christmas with the pastel colors and a bunny rabbit perched on a pistachio green handbag. Ostriches and feathers are heavily used and the animal portraits in fanciful, gilded

PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, is the Color of the Year for 2013.

Woop, Woop: Emerald green is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013 Another year, another color of the year. Last year's It color by way of J Brand 811 Mid Rise Luxe Twill Skinny Jeans in Tangerine For 2012, the "it" color was Tangerine Tango, what Pantone describes as a "spirited reddish orange, provided the energy boost we needed to recharge and move forward." But, that vibrant shade trickled into mass market to become an overused shade of Boca Coral (yes, I named it; think about it). Bleh. >>MORE: ColorThis year, rather than delving into suburban shades (I'm sorry if you like tangerine/coral, it was OVERUSED) associated with mock turtle T-shirts and pointy manicures, the color of this/next year is

Nagore Aramburu with daughter Ane in Madrid;

I totally get where this reader is coming from as I remember this dressing predicament from when my son was little. What's a stay-at-home mom to wear can be frustrating, if not a bit sticky. Let's help her out with some stylist tips.... they work to for a solo-entrepreneur who works from home with a virtual staff. Dear Sharon: I am a stay-at-home mom and I never know what to put on. Most days I exercise and go to the store or run errands. On the days I don't leave the house I just put on T-shirts and yoga pants. When I go shopping for clothes I never know what to buy. Can you help? I just don't want to look so dumpy all the

Let's face it, holiday parties for most of us are not a red carpet event. But we do want to get our glam on with more festive, fancy, and fabulous accessories. Maybe not as fabulous the model pictured left, but most definitely glam in a realistic, wearable way. RELATED: Holiday Dress Tips How do I translate wearable? Something that has more than wear once shelf life. Fabulous accessories that add the razzle dazzle at the right time, and can also add subtle glam to your regular wardrobe. Maison Martin Margiela Feather Neck Tie Take for instance, something fluffy and sexy like this Maison Martin Margiela Feather Neck Tie. See how it is styled with clean chic classics for everyday? It does double-duty when

La Comedie Humaine- Parisian Men's Shop Inspired by Balzac

Retail Remedy: Men's style gets intellectual with this clever spin at a Parisian men's shop. Richard Nahem reports from Paris... I decided to take a stroll through Canal St. Martin, as I had not been there in a long time. Always hunting for the new and interesting, I came across an intriguing new men's shop, La Comedie Humaine. I started looking through the sparsely stocked racks, the first one starting with crisp, finely detailed button down shirts. The shirts came with a removable collar and above the rack was a display with a selection of alternate collars you could attach to the same shirt. >>MORE: Men's Style Men's shirt collars I didn't think twice about the name of the shop until I struck

Go ahead, take a gamble. There's a party somewhere and holiday nails will get you there. Even if you have not partaken in the not-so-classic nail polish bandwagon, there's no excuse now not to dare to do something different. You have no excuse but to be bolder without being garish this season. An instant swipe of nail color is a quick fix splurge up tzuj up your look. Where else can you get the sublime nuance of the chicest of the chic designer color for around $25-$30. In nail polish, of course. Tom Ford Jardin Noir Nail Lacquer, Dominatrix-Beauty >>MORE: Beauty If you're a nude girl, try a rich red on your finders. If you want an extra festive edge,

Pierre Hardy Mixed metallic leather-patterned suede ankle boots

Can this reader pull off mixing metallics all in one outfit? Dear Sharon: O.K, I have a question about metallics. There is this fairly new gold/silver color I love. I have purses, I have sweaters, I have shoes, I have tops with it stitched in etc. I know there is a "double denim" rule but I am not sure about metallics. For example, one day I wore metallic shoes an embellished top and a sweater, they all matched, but it occurred to me it might be an overkill. What is your opinion doubling down on metallics? (L.T. via Fashion Advice) >> READ: How about some Holiday Dress Tips? That's a toughy. First off, there is no real rule about mixing metallics, or piling them on. It is more

Children's clothing is always so adorable. Add designer names to the mix, and YOU need a drool bib. The on trend, Italian luxury boutique luisaviaroma.com just loaded up with what's chic for summer kid's clothes. Look at the total cuteness in the photo above... sweeeet, right? RYKIEL ENFANT - COTTON JERSEY FRILL DRESS From animal prints to bold floral pants. Dusty pastels and lot's a modern twists on classic denim. I love this photo op friendly polka dot dress above from Rykiel Enfant. Can you imagine an adorable toddler twirling in it? >>MORE: Kids PAUL SMITH JUNIORFLUORESCENT COTTON JERSEY PRINTED ROMPER This fun hipster in the moon romper from Paul Smith is a whimsical gift idea. If you're going on a warm weather

Stylist Advice- Decisions, decisions about what shoe color to wear. How can this reader add pizzazz to a neutral holiday dress… I am wearing a mocha dress with sequins at Christmas and wondering what color of shoes I should get? Please help!!! (A.W. via Fashion Advice) >> READ: Perfect Party ShoesStandout sequins in muted shades of nude are very of the moment this holiday season. They are a sultry take on subtle and can be styled two ways for maximum holiday style.When it comes to what color shoes to wear with dressy neutrals...Stay on the more demure or safer side by keeping the look tonal and sophisticated with shoes in same shade. Make it exciting by adding texture and detail for interest. What you want to

I WANT/YOU WANT/GOTTA GET/ SHOP IT, BABY: Gorgeous party shoes to get your groove on this holiday season Dancing, dancing, dancingShe's a dancing machineAh babeMove it babyAutomatic SystematicFull of color self containedTune that channel to your [SHOE] vibes -- Jackson Five YES, shoe vibes. That's it. I said it. Fantasmatic, Systematic. Par-tay shoes. 'Cause you've got a whole lotta dancing to do this holiday season. >>MORE: Holiday Dress Let's think: Sexy lace, rich satins, voluptuous embellishments, heels to tower, heels to kick up your feet and boogy. When party season is over, don't retire your fancy evening shoes. Wear them to dinner with skinny leather pants or rugged jeans, and an oversized sweater. So off-handed chic. SHOP THIS: I pulled

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What to Wear: From Now to Spring, try a retro flared skirt

Printemps Paris Holiday Windows- Dior & Marion Cotillard, absolument!

Beauty Advice- How to make my eyes stand out?

Oggle this! Hermes Paris Holiday Windows for a very luxurious Christmas in Paris 2012

Ta-Ta, Cheerio Tangerine Trend, Emerald Green is THE color for 2013

What’s a stay-at-home mom to wear & not look dumpy?

Fête Fabulous Accessories to Ignite Your Holiday Party Look

La Comedie Humaine- Parisian Men’s Shop Inspired by Balzac

Holiday Nails- Manicures, Pedicures & Festive Glam, Oh My

Stylist Advice- Is there a rule about mixing metallics?

Trendsetters in Training: What’s chic for summer kid’s clothes

Add some ZING! What color shoes to wear with dressy neutrals for holiday chic

PERFECT Party Shoes- May the dancing begin!

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