February 2012

Featured Fashion Question

Dear Cathie,

I have a deep pink (magenta) fitted shift dress and have found high stilettos in same color. Can I wear black opaque or black sheer tights with this color shoe or would bare legs or natural tights look better? This is for an indoor wedding in Feb.

Your deep pink (magenta) fitted shift dress and stilettos sounds like a fabulous outfit. You will have to try black opaque, black sheer stockings and sheer black tights and do a mirror test to see how they look with your dress and shoes. Also try ultra sheer, neutral color stockings if your shoes are a closed toe style (no sheer neutral stockings with open toe shoes). If none of the above look good bare legs are acceptable if you have gorgeous legs with a nice color. (Bare white legs look awful.) Stockings give you a more polished look than bare legs so if possible go with something on your legs. Avoid natural tights, they make your legs look heavy. Sheer black stockings might be the best choice. You can wear them with open or closed toe style shoes. More Questions & Answers...

2012 Lingerie Fashion Show

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Bring out Your Feminine Mystique

It’s the month of baby be mine  hearts, red and pink roses, pink champagne, and of course Love.  And we ladies absolutely love our intimates.  We can be sweet and sassy, fierce and sexy, or sensual and divine let your lingerie bring out your feminine mystique.  So if your sharing a quiet evening at home with your significant other, curling up to your favorite romance movie, or creating an in home spa night treat, with a glass of champagne as your companion, treat yourself to some stunning intimate apparel and let your love life shine. Read More...

Romantic Hairstyles

When it comes to special occasions, be it weddings or cocktail parties, going with a romantic hairstyle is a classic choice.  This year’s Golden Globes had many wonderful examples of this look and one of the most stunning was worn by Charlize Theron. Head to toe her style was soft and romantic, with a perfectly placed side bun that complimented the asymmetrical cut of her dress. Read More...

Financial Planning Tips for Brides

Your life has been a whirlwind- wedding plans, parties, shopping and a honeymoon.  Money matters may have already surfaced at this stage.  If they have not, they will soon.  Each of us brings a “money history” and “money style” to our marriage.  The challenge in a new marriage is blending the styles of two newlyweds into a strong functioning financial team.  How does that happen? Read More...

5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding

Before you can relax and enjoy your wedding day there are many small details to worry about like the style of wedding (casual or formal), who will be in the wedding party, where the wedding and reception will take place, colors, wedding dress, etc.  Beth Dalton, wedding coordinator lists 5 tips to keep in mind when planning your wedding. Read More...

Searching for the Perfect Wedding Gown

I would like to start this article with lots of don'ts but I  would still like to think of it as positive thinking for the bride. First, don't take every one to your appointments. At the early stages of looking choose some one who wants to help and knows you well. They will have your best interests at heart. Read More...

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Impact:
50 Years of the CFDA

February 10 through April 17, 2012

The first museum exhibition to celebrate the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the leading fashion trade organization in the United States. Approximately 100 garments and accessories designed by the CFDA’s most impactful creators of the last fifty years will be on view.