Fashion Advice for Women, Questions and Style Tips

January 2012

Featured Fashion Question

Dear Cathie,

Can short girls wear high-waisted pants?

High waisted pants draw attention to your waist area and are most flattering on small waisted women. Short girls with small waists and narrow hips can wear narrow leg high waisted pants. Some styles of high waisted pants can make the hip area look larger. Tall slim females look best in high waisted pants with wide legs.  Wear fitted tops tucked in at your waistline with this style of pants. More Questions & Answers...

Fashion & Beauty

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Fashion Resolutions for 2012

Most of us would like to improve our life in many areas when we begin a New Year. Saving money, getting in shape, improving our minds, etc. are some universal goals many strive to accomplish at the beginning of every New Year. For those desiring to dress better, look good, feel good and make their clothing budget go further here are 20 fashion resolutions for the New Year. Read More...

Reinventing Yourself

To pick up your wardrobe for winter or anytime there are a number of strategies to employ. The easiest and most cost efficient is to add some vibrant colors to your outfits. This can be done by going through your scarves and finding ones that co-ordinate with what you are wearing. Or check out the winter sales and try to find a new colorful blouse or sweater. Color lifts your spirits and conveys a young and energetic look to your wardrobe and you. Read More...

Exfoliating is Essential During Winter

It was several years ago during a trip to the Wella Global Exchange that I discovered just how beneficial it was to exfoliate during the winter.  The month was February, and the location - Puerto Rico. After the usual holiday season rush in the salon and a few months of enduring the rain and cold, traveling to this warm location was such a delight. One afternoon after enjoying a soak in the warm salty surf and getting some sun on the beach, I returned to my hotel room to get ready for the evening orientation. Read More...

Fitness Goals for the New Year

Losing weight continues to be the number one New Year's Resolution and if that's to become a long term reality, exercise is an important part of the equation.  When it comes to fitness goals, ideally they should include something specific for every component of fitness that you need to focus on.  These might include muscle endurance, muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance and /or flexibility. To make the goal measurable, consider the amount of time, type of activity (cycling, weight lifting, swimming, etc.), intensity, frequency and progression for each goal. Read More...

Fashion Events

Woman of Interest

Chris Bjorklund
New Media Consultant

Chris admits,  “My biggest work related challenge is keeping pace with how quickly things have to be done, learning new technology and staying relevant. The most rewarding aspect of my career is sharing my knowledge by mentoring and empowering others so I guess you can say that I finally found a way to be a teacher.” Read More...

Career Corner

New Year Opportunity

As the calendar sends out the message of a new year, we are reminded of the age old custom of adopting New Year resolutions. The best place to start is to look backward at last year's goals. What did I fail to do or to achieve in 2011 that I hoped for at or near the start of 2011? Is there any hope that I can change enough in 2012 to achieve the desired outcome? Read More...

  News Flash

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J.C. Penny to Launch “l’amour” by Nanette Lapore

David Moin, WWD, has reported that J.C. Penny will launch junior shops, “l’amour”, in 600+ J.C. Penny stores in the first quarter of 2013. They will feature fashions by Nanette Lapore with a “sophisticated look” for the younger set. “l’amour” junior shops will feature flirty dresses, silk screen T-shirts, sportswear and denim. Penney’s has ongoing exclusives with Nicole Miller, Liz Claiborne, Bisou Bisou, Charlotte Ronson and the Olsen twins.