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Fashion Advice for Women, Questions and Style Tips
May 2012
Featured Fashion Question
Dear Cathie,
I am currently suit shopping. I'm not a big suit wearer - so it's a stretch for me. Can I wear a tweed jacket in May and June? The material seems pretty heavy but the colors are very spring-ish. Thank you!
A tweed jacket made from a cotton/linen fabric sounds like a great fashion piece for warm weather months. It should be fine to wear from May – August (maybe longer depending on the weather). It will be great during summer months for cool evenings & air conditioned restaurants, etc. A jacket will finish off any outfit and will give you a stylish & professional image. This style jacket can be worn with skirts, dresses & pants. More Questions & Answers...
"Nail art is exploding, designs and patterns are all over the place" said Sindy Mark, co-owner of Wild Orchid Nail Spa in San Francisco and Las Vegas. "Today fashion forward women are not choosing one nail polish color but trying combinations like 1/3 half moon look (hi French) and doing a lighter shade of color near the cuticle and a different polish shade towards their nail ends." Popular color shading combinations are grays, nudes, pastels, pinks, turquoise, and tans. Read More...
Neoprene fabric has become one of this seasons favorite fabrics of designers. What is neoprene? "NEOPRENE is a synthetic rubber material designed to act flexibly, durably, and to resist breakdown by water. It is form fitting and resilient."* Originally used in wetsuits. Made in a wearable (without stiffness) fabric it allows designers to create shapes only possible by heavy duty canvass tailoring in the past. Qualities that make neoprene fabric a winner are its durability, functionality, weightlessness, and practicality. Read More...
Dress Codes for The High SchoolProm
It is not surprising that prom fashions have become more risqué in recent years when you see what teen idols are wearing in movies, on TV, at rock concerts, etc. There is an anything goes attitude in practically all areas of life these days and it has been around in fashion for a long time. This is requiring specific dress codes for the high school prom. High schools are finding it necessary to set guidelines for prom dresses ahead of time to let students know what is acceptable and what's not at the prom. "How to Find a Perfect Prom Dress".
Prom Dress Code
Color Without Commitment - Hair Extensions
I have noticed that as spring and summer emerges so does the desire for people to do something different with their hair color. For years I have done creative color for many of my clients who tend toward something more eccentric. This can be such a fun way to express creativity both for me and my client but over time it can be a bit tough on the hair. A wonderful solution I have found is to apply color by adding hair extensions. They come in a wide range of colors from natural hair tones to rainbow colors. Made from 100% human hair, they can also be shampooed and styled similarly to natural hair. The best part is that your hair stays healthy and when the novelty has worn off the extensions are simply removed. By Sara Beth Cuadra
"...This exhibition celebrates Louboutin’s career to date and showcases twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his shoe design from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps. Louboutin’s shoes are the epitome of style, glamour, power, femininity and elegance...." DM
Taking time off to spend time with her new daughter Kelsey said “I was beside myself I couldn’t get dinner on the table. All of a sudden I had a child who was grumpy at 5 o’clock and I was grumpy at 5 o’clock. I loved cooking healthy meals and needed to get into a new routine. I began cooking during nap time and just called myself “the nap time chef” at a play group one day and that’s how it all began..." Read More,,,
If you find it difficult to stay awake when sitting in a classroom after a taxing day at work and yet you still see the advantages of continuing your education, try teaching in Continuing Education or college night courses. (From personal experience, I can assure you that you will remain wide awake as the instructor.) Whether you are continuing to learn in your career or have hit a wall in acquiring new skills, you might want to consider returning to the classroom. Read more...
Dear Cathie,
Nail Fashion / New Nail Trends
Neoprene Stylish and Functional
Color Without Commitment - Hair Extensions
