http://www.4fashionadvice.com 4FashionAdvice provides advice on style and fashion plus other guidance for working women. en cds@4fashionadvice.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T04:10:45+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/financial-planning-tips-for-brides/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/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?   Steps 2 Success 2012-01-30T03:09:45+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/make-a-fashion-statement-with-a-classic1/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/make-a-fashion-statement-with-a-classic1/ This season the "cuff" (a classic style) bracelet is making a big comeback. It gets its name from its similarity to a cuff on a blouse. The cuff bracelet is also a classic that you can wear anytime. If you want to add just one item this season-go for a cuff bracelet.   Wardrobe 2012-01-27T21:45:42+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/6-thoughts-on-effectively-dealing-with-colleagues/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/6-thoughts-on-effectively-dealing-with-colleagues/     Disagreements are OK. It may sound contradictory, but arguments between colleagues can actually be a sign that the relationship has a good foundation. Indifference to each other signifies a relationship that may not be healthy. Colleagues who care enough to disagree can still respect each other. Next time you find yourself in a war of words with your colleagues, don’t give up and walk away. Use the disagreement as a jumping-off point for coming to a resolution — and then shake and make up! Steps 2 Success 2012-01-27T02:32:20+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/bring-out-your-feminine-mystique/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/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.   Wardrobe 2012-01-26T15:23:31+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/fashion-advice-for-women-questions-and-style-tips3/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/fashion-advice-for-women-questions-and-style-tips3/ February 2012 fashion advice for women, questions and style tips invites you to send your fashion questions to Cathie and get answers, plus beauty advice, and career tips. This month we are celebrating love, romance, Valentine's Day and weddings. Our video features 2012 Lingerie. Bring out your feminine mystique, romantic hairstyles for special events, financial tips for brides and learn how to select the perfect wedding dress.  Fashion events listed, up-to-date style news, interviews with women of interest and the "News Flash" plus more. 4FashionAdvice is for women who understand the importance of looking good and how it is related to their success. Style Notes 2012-01-26T03:10:45+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/romantic-hairstyles/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/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. Beauty & Health 2012-01-25T14:35:13+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/trends/article/the-color-orange/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/trends/article/the-color-orange/   You want to be noticed? Stand out in the crowd?  The opportunity is here by wearing the hottest fashion color orange.  Look inside JCrew, San Francisco,  and you can see the orange commitment. Trends 2012-01-25T03:09:50+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/achieving-new-years-weight-loss-goals/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/achieving-new-years-weight-loss-goals/ January, 2012.  Another New Year day has come and gone.  Once again it’s hard not to make several resolutions especially around weight lost and exercise.   Making resolutions might work for a day or two and they might even work for a few weeks, but eventually we revert back to our old behaviors.  Every year I love to make several New Year resolutions.  For a moment it gives me a feeling of power and control over my future actions.  I also know that my commitment to those resolutions have no staying power.  Within a few weeks or even a few days I am back to habits that have been part of my life for decades.  This year, however, I really would like to figure out how to behave differently, so I’ve decided to make changes very slowly.   Beauty & Health 2012-01-09T03:16:38+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/clothing-essentials-for-hikers/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/clothing-essentials-for-hikers/ There really is nothing like a huge walk across difficult terrain. However, without the right hiking equipment a potentially enjoyable experience can turn into a walking nightmare. As the old phrase goes, "those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail." It may well have been a hiker that invented that phrase because there is arguably few other situations where this phrase is more appropriate. Wardrobe 2012-01-04T22:56:13+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/reinventing-yourself/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/wardrobe/article/reinventing-yourself/   Feeling like you would like to reinvent yourself? Your attitude? Your look? Your wardrobe? This is the perfect time to take stock in yourself and set goals to help you make some changes in your life.   Wardrobe 2011-12-29T19:45:50+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/exfoliating-is-essential-during-winter/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/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.   Beauty & Health 2011-12-28T03:31:41+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/women-of-interest/article/satya-satya-scainetti-co-owner-and-designer-satya-jewelry/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/women-of-interest/article/satya-satya-scainetti-co-owner-and-designer-satya-jewelry/ "A description of my job would be helping to oversee design, production, and quality plus running the foundation aspect of our business. The most challenging part of the business as our company grows is finding people with the talent we need that are willing to work hard. The most gratifying and rewarding aspect of the business is our ability to help kids with the donations we make to different organizations."   Women of Interest 2011-12-28T01:01:35+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/new-year-opportunity/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/steps-2-success/article/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?   Steps 2 Success 2011-12-27T18:48:53+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/fitness-goals-for-the-new-year2/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/fitness-goals-for-the-new-year2/ 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. Beauty & Health 2011-12-27T00:51:54+00:00 http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/how-to-pamper-yourself-start-the-new-year-right/ http://www.4fashionadvice.com/beauty-health/article/how-to-pamper-yourself-start-the-new-year-right/   A good look in the mirror at your shape will tell you if you need to change your diet for a healthier you. If you are overweight, make a plan to lose some of those extra pounds. A few less calories and a good walk everyday will help you look and feel better. Rate the progress of your diet every month. If you have gotten away from your routine of fewer calories and exercise to lose pounds, start over. Rome wasn’t built in one day!   Beauty & Health 2011-12-25T17:37:37+00:00