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Stylist Advice: Should I Revamp My Wardrobe From The Ground Up For French Chic Style?

French actress and model Clémence Poésy
Talk Thursday continues... don't forget to send your fashion questions for a bit of stylist advice!    Hey Sharon, I went from a polished mod style and attending MBFW as an invite because of my fashion sketches, to literally digressing into a wardrobe of almost exclusively leggings and shapeless tunics. I obtained a full-time job in graphic design where the bar is very, VERY low. Think: free t-shirts and Crocs on my co-workers-- I will never stoop that low. For me, the realization that I've gotten lazy is now a bit too much-- it almost feels like I am uninspired on a daily basis. I don't want to go back to the mod look. I have been researching basic pieces for implementing a

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Stylist Advice: Age Appropriate Shorts And What Leggings To Wear To A Wedding

Rebecca Taylor - Sequin Tuxedo Shorts at Saks.com
For our first round at Talk Thursday full of expert stylist's advice, our new weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate, comes TWO questions that everyone could learn a thing or two from  From Lisa-   'I like the shorts with platform heel look. I am not talking short shorts but at least a 5" inseam. What I am wondering is what age is too "old" to be wearing this? I am not looking for a cougar look. I do like this look, it looks good on me but when am I not age appropriate?' (via fashion advice)    We agree, shorts paired with platform heels can be quite a killer look as they can highlight assets, offer a

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Cheap Chic Stylist Advice: Is fast fashion the end of good taste?

Sometimes less is not more when it comes to a price tag. As I'm sitting outside on what is a very warm day, all I can see is a sea of fashionista fiascos: Ill-fitting maxi dresses that can passoff as nightgowns, garish prints, short shorts and rompers on girls both too old and too out of shape to publicly prance around with their rears hanging out, jersey body-con dresses clinging in a way that even the Shore-ettes would think was cheesy, pastel sheers that look like a shower curtain from Great Aunt Tilly's trailer, and the de rigueur touch of polyester neon (sorry, you shouldn't wear fabric that looks like it would smell!).Eeeecccch. Yet, I'm sure that every fashionista fiasco squealed,

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Find Figure Flattering Dresses Fast

Looking for that perfect summer dress, one that's figure flattering, stylish and easy on the wear? In the midst of a blazing hot summer we've taken a moment to help you find the right dress for basically any season. After all, a dress is not only one of the easiest things you can wear, it also works as a comfortable foundational base come fall and winter. With these tips in mind, you'll be on your way to building a wardrobe chock full of sensational figure flattering dresses that will have you looking your best. >>MORE: Expert Style Advice Dress Styles to be on the look out for: Printed: While an all-over print will have you keeping up with today's print

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Stylist Advice: When Can I Wear Nude Stockings?

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has made wearing pantyhose mainstream, and even chic!
Can I wear stockings in beginning of September or is there a time of year when I can wear nude stockings? My legs are horrific... I am 58 and have a lot of marks and spider veins. I had a housecleaning business for 18 years, so my knees are discolored. What is the best shade of hosiery to wear? Is it nude or  should the hose color to match dress--- with closed shoes, of course?  (via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Stylist Advice and Pantyhose  Trends may come and go but what looks best on the wearer is ALWAYS the most important, regardless of the season. While nude pantyhose has been off the charts for a while, Kate Middleton's penchant for properness put nude hose back in

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Rochas Wear It Now – Matching Prints – Resort 2013 Highlights

From Rochas Resort 2013, find inspiration to tackle the print trend in an elegant manner... Rochas has quietly come back on the scene over the past few season's with attention grabbing clothes that wittily reference vintage styles with a subversive twist. And with that heavy handed nod to the past comes one promising collection after another chalk full of easy to wear yet surprisingly cool goods with the modern girl in mind. By hitting glamorous favorites of the past, the growing number of die-hard Rochas fans is certain to continue to gain momentum while offering them options that will never go out of style. Take a cue from the outing's 60'e era simplicity for Resort 2013 and take the ongoing

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Alexander McQueen Wear It Now – Flared Pants – Resort 2013 Highlights

From Alexander McQueen Resort 2013, find a crisp pant alternative with a tailored flare... With Sarah Burton at the helm of Alexander McQueen we've seen feminine touches make McQueen signatures flourish with a much-needed softness. Ultra-romantic dresses constructed at a couture level have quite quickly become her most generous feature, and with that she surprised everyone with a Resort range chalk full of ultra-refined, elegantly tailored suiting options. Take a cue from the outing's sharp suiting when looking for an alternative to the pleated trouser/skinny leg divide and consider Burton's natty tailored flared trouser as both timeless and manageably elegant while taking little to no effort. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS A look at extracting the trends from next season for now has

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Chloe Wear It Now – The Minimal Maxi Dress – Resort 2013 Highlights

From Chloe Resort 2013, make a statement in a maxi dress that's neither black nor white... From Chloe comes a range of attractively attainable, forever chic options from the Resort 2013 collection after a few season's on the fritz from the go-to Parisian label. Take a cue from the outing's clean spirit and lush, neutral palette when looking for an up-to-the-minute look that's both timeless and manageably elegant while taking little to no effort. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS A look at extracting the trends from next season for now has our attention on Chloe's fuss-free, ultra-femme Resort collection. Sure, the usual mix of signatures had their minute here, from eyelets to ruffles to dolman sleeves to the perfect trouser, but what caught

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Balmain Wear It Now! New Denim – Resort 2013 Highlights

From Balmain Resort 2013, pick-up on the new denim uniform... Just a few days after actress Diane Kruger wowed us in a denim dress from Chanel with a completely unexpected ladylike shape comes this ultimate in chic, of-the-moment uniforms from Balmain. Which by the way, makes for the perfect refresher course on attainable chic from the Resort 2013 collections. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS A look at extracting the trends from next season for now has our attention on Balmain's subtly sophisticated new direction. Comprised of updated 80's era relaxed suiting, the collection had a more approachable, everyday appeal with an assortment of printed blouses, shirt-dresses and separates that anyone can wear just about anywhere, anytime -and that's quite a new direction

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What to wear on vacation in a city? Jennifer Aniston has really easy travel style

Jennifer Aniston wore a brown leather TOM FORD Jennifer bag with gold zipper details while strolling in Paris
I'll Have What She's Having: Classic style that's fit for city touring We know you don't want to look like a tourist, that's for sure! But what to pack and what to wear on vacation in a city can be problematic if you don't simplify it. Nothing can be easier than what Jennifer Anniston is wearing while strolling in Paris with beau Justin Theroux. Her outfit may not be head turning to a diehard fashionista, but it is elegant, rich, and true to the classic, clean chic style that flatters her. And, as far as I'm concerned, EXTREMELY wearable for most of us! The right blazer can go from casual to more dressed up, like this alice + olivia Camio Puff Sleeve

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Balenciaga Wear It Now! The New Summer Suit- Resort 2013 Highlights for a spin on Business Chic

The Summer Suit... still relaxed yet sleek from Balenciaga Resort 2013... Just in time for the first scorching hot days of summer here in NYC comes the perfect refresher course on attainable chic from the Resort 2013 collections. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Day three of our look at extracting the trends from next season for now has our attention on Balenciaga's directional outing. Full of ultra-smart, forever chic options with a real-world appeal, Nicolas Ghesquiere worked the working-girl ease of his stellar Fall 2012 collection into an airy and distinctively re-appropriated series of desirable looks. >>MORE: Business Chic Amidst the selection of references were a mix of smart separates like this natty suit in a rich paper bag brown hue. While

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Wear It Now – The Ladylike Summer LBD – Preen Resort 2013 Highlights

The Summer LBD... it's kinda a fast-forward, roll back... Call it a bonus that the 2013 Resort collections are happening just as the summer season kick's off -with plenty of notes for you to take inspiration from. Consider Preen's ultra-femme black cut-out dress the ultimate little-black-dress to be on the out look for this season, long before it reaches stores! Its unadorned surfaces, classic silhouette and retro inclinations are sure to make it a year-round staple that you can wear many a ways. We like the simplicity suggested here with white shoes to punctuate the ladylike elegance of the piece's shape. >>Resort Highlights from the 2013 Collections Yet one can also imagine it with accessories of all sort from statement

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Carven & Celine Wear It Now! Cropped Printed Pants- Resort 2013 Highlights

Resort 2013 Highlights that you can wear now! Take note ladies, no need to wait until December to get your hands for top inspiring trends to hits stores... First up, cropped printed pants. >>More: On Mastering Printed Pants The 2013 Resort collections may not be hitting shops until months from now, but we take that as even more reason to take a cue and get ahead of the game by paying attention on how to wear the latest future looks now, especially come the transitional weather many of us are currently facing. >>MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Our first look at key notes that caught our attention at the Resort shows that everyone can instantly adapt into their summer repertoire were a smart

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