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Fashion Advice for Women, Questions and Style Tips
December 2011
Featured Fashion Question Dear Cathie,
What do I wear with bebe gold sequin shorts as far as a top, on my legs and shoes? It is for a holiday party and I ALWAYS wear high heels.
Black tights and black shoes with a black cashmere crew neck sweater would be fabulous. However a black top in a velvet or a black silk shirt would also look festive. More Questions & Answers...
Tis the season to wear and show off your party style! The New Year’s Eve party is always the must be stylish and glamorous event. So how do you figure out what to wear on the year’s BIG night? First examine the type of event that you are going to attend: is it an evening at the theatre or a late night concert? Maybe a huge fancy party at a beautiful hotel or perhaps a night out on the town with girls or your significant other dancing the night away. Whatever your party preference is, choose a style that shows off your personality and makes you sparkle. After all your holiday celebrating, you want to have many a fond memory! Read More...
It’s that time of year again, when we begin the search for presents to give to those near and dear to us. When choosing items for friends and family - skin, body, and hair care products are among my favorite gifts. I just love encouraging others to remember that it is good to take care of themselves and what better way than with something yummy to pamper the body with. Read More...
Dress appropriately for the occasion. Business attire is appropriate when the party is right after work. Remember the office party is part of your job. It is better to dress more conservatively no matter when the party is held. Looking professional is important. Read More...
Before you fret about holiday gift giving, it's important to find out what your company's gift giving policy is. Also is there a price limit? If there is a policy, stick to it, price limit, etc. If you are giving gifts to everyone in your department, give something similar. If you are giving gifts to a few friends at work, exchange them in private. Read More...
The New Year gives us an opportunity to look backwards at what we have accomplished as a prelude to forming some goals for the New Year. What worked better for us in 2011? Read More...
News Flash
WWD Predicts Fashionista's Will be Going West
Catherine Peridis reports that southwestern-inspired prints, patterns and materials are gaining major ground for spring 2012. Add an accessory with fringe to update your spring wardrobe.
Bag pictured from House of Harlow
Trend - Personalize!
Monogramming was once a perogative of the wealthy, but it has been mainstream for awhile. It is now getting to be fashionable to have your initials put on shirts, leather goods, handbags and even Prada will put initials on sunglass arms and some bags. If you visit the Louis Vuitton website you can customize several of their bags. Something with initials on it makes a great gift.
Mixing Up Your Prints - Prints on Prints
Designers are moving away from the tried and true into a psychadelic or edgy mode mixing prints with florals, prints with prints and prints with florals and stripes for spring 2012. Mixed up prints on florals with stripes will be difficult to wear. Layering prints will be a popular trend but some one piece dresses will have clashing prints. Can you wear this trend to work? Might be more of a fashion statement for social ocassions. The shorter woman might be over powered with too much mixing. If in doubt whether to wear a mixture of prints it's better to be on the safe side and don't. Courtsy Photo ASOS
Spring 2012 Trends
The Roaring Twenties are Back for Spring 2012- WWD reports that "curves are back". Designers BCBG Max Azria, Anna Sui, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, etc.have introduced fashions popular during the 20's with dropped waistlines, pleating, long strands of pearls, & cloche hats for Spring. Also hot for spring is printed denim and accessories accented with black, tan and other earthy colors.
What do I wear with bebe gold sequin shorts as far as a top, on my legs and shoes? It is for a holiday party and I ALWAYS wear high heels.
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WWD Predicts Fashionista's Will be Going West
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Mixing Up Your Prints - Prints on Prints