Fashion Advice for Women, Questions and Style Tips

October 2011

Featured Fashion Question

Dear Cathie,

Help! Is it just me??? I can't find a pair of stretch jeans that flatter me. I've tried on $20 to over $100 jeans and can not find any that fit me correctly! What do I do? I am an athletic size 12 and I have a nice butt darn it!!! These stretch jeans are soooo unflattering...bring back 100% cotton!!! Can't find them anywhere!

No company or brand of jeans will fit everyone perfectly. Trial and error are necessary to find the perfecting jeans. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an artice "Ordering Jeans Straight, With a Touch of Stretch" by By Alina Dizik (November 11, 2010). She named several online companies where one can create jeans that are custom-sewn to a person's specific dimensions and can be ordered online. IndiDenim.com and Thimbler.com have a number of styles and fabric types to choose from. Makeyourownjeans.com, also mentioned in the article, allows shoppers to choose from over 200 types of denims. She also named Zafu.com a site that recommends ready-made options based on a shopper's dimensions. For a fee, Zafu.com, will make suggestions for jeans based on a questionnaire about our body.  If you still can't find the perfect fitting jeans you can explore other options.  More Questions & Answers. 

Richard Chai FALL 2011 COLLECTION

Fashion and Beauty

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Beyond the PINK, Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of breast cancer awareness month I would like to mention a designer, David Meister, who is to be honored for his contributions as a Pink Tie Guy for the Susan G. Komen foundation. This month at the first annual Gala “Designs for the Cure” in Los Angeles, California, Meister is on the forefront of breast cancer awareness. The gala is about recognizing men who have strongly contributed to raising awareness this year. Read More...

Healing From Breast Cancer

First, I have had several clients over the years who have gone through their own journey of healing from breast cancer, and have given me the brilliant suggestion which I am now passing to my readers. It is simple, but makes sense that once chemotherapy has begun and before the hair begins to fall out, make a move to empower yourself by shaving your head. Read More...

Watch your Top 5 Breast Cancer Prevention Tips

A Leg Up, When to Wear Stockings

Three experts weigh in on wearing stockings or going bare legged. Since most everyone is doing their own thing when it comes to fashion these days we decided to ask: Michele Benza, image consultant, San Francisco, Ginger Burr, Total Image Consultants, Boston and Samantha von Sperling image consultant, Social Image, New York when to wear stockings or when it is OK not to wear them. Read More...

How to Choose the Best Earrings for You

A lot can be learned through trial and error when it comes to choosing earrings. The true test is checking the mirror to see how they look on you with the outfit you are wearing. To find the best earrings for you It is important to determine your face shape. Next when purchasing and wearing earrings consider the earring size, and shape, and your skin tone. If you have tiny features something lighter looking will suit you best. The opposite is true if you are a large woman, a larger size will flatter you. Read More...

Fashion Events

Daphne Guinness

through January 7, 2012

Woman of Interest

Marcia Kravis
Musician and Music Practitioner

Marcia began working as an Intern Music Practitioner at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital playing the hammer dulcimer for patients on the hospital’s Palliative Care Service.  Now she has four additional venues in the hospital, including a cancer infusion suite, a busy lobby, and the Emergency Medicine Department. Read More...

Career Corner

E-mailing: Benefits
Come With Costs

E-mailing has proved to be a bonanza for saving time, documenting  the steps in making a decision and making information quickly available amongst a large group.  For many it is a lifesaver as regards meeting the obligations of their job position. Read More...

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Latest Footwear Trend for Fall are Prancing Ponies

This season fashion designers are going with the ponies. One of the hottest footwear trends this season is “Pony Skin” shoes. Pony skin is cowhide with hair sometimes called “hair calf”. The shoes are available in conservative and more exotic styles. Pony skin footwear comes in a wide range of colors and can be textured or soft to touch. Stylist say pony skin shoes are a great way to update your look and add a richness to your outfit.  Add a POP to your jeans or to a monochromatic outfit. 

Pictured Dolce & Gabbana Pony Hair/Suede Pumps at Saks

Oscar de la Renta's Spring Bridal Line

Oscar de la Renta's bridal line for spring 2012 focuses on quality rather than quantity. He presented seven looks for spring. WWD described the gowns as "one more stunning than the next." He showed a silk taffeta strapless gown with short-sleeve lace overlay and a “pick-up” balloon skirt (shorter hemline in the front), a body-skimming sweetheart gown, hand-embroidered with caviar beads. and a lace tulle sweetheart gown with seed beads and sequins scattered throughout the skirt.
WWD Photo by George Chinsee

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Fancy Pants Are Hot for the Holidays

Looking for a new idea for holiday parties? How about fancy pants and a silk top or thin cashmere knit instead of your LBD (little black dress)??? Silver lame cropped pants were described in the WSJ (10/15/16) as "a daring alternative to the cocktail dress". If you've got the figure for them, why not go for fancy pants this holiday season. Another option are sequin pants like the black and gold sequin trouser pants pictured from Alice & Olivia. Black sequin leggings with a short black skirt and heels is a geart look if you are tall and thin also.

WWD Reports - Domestic Bliss is a Spring Trend

"Calling all housewives! Forget about the trashy franchise that has taken over reality television. For spring, designers looked back to a demure time — the Fifties and Sixties to be exact — when the lady of the house was always polished, elegant and oh-so-chic." WWD Issue 09/28/2011  

Oscar de la Renta RTW Spring 2012
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone

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