How to ramp up a daytime outfit for evening?

Ways to ramp up a daytime outfit for evening are easy if you are wearing classic clothing. 1) Change low heels or chunky style shoes to a high heel style shoe that is lighter and more feminine looking or kitten heels. 2) A smaller bag is more appropriate in the evening than a tote bag…

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Looking Stylish Without Breaking the Bank

Looking stylish without breaking the bank has always been a 4FashionAdvice goal. Three accessories that will do the trick: statement jewelry, scarves and / or hats. All of these accessories will add style to any outfit whether casual or dressy and say CHIC! If you build a wardrobe of quality basics you can always look stylish by adding statement jewelry, a scarf and / or a hat. All of these accessories draw attention to your face area.

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Is costume jewelry a good investment?

Costume jewelry, bijoux fantaisies in French, is affordable jewelry that can complete an outfit. It is designed for wearing with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials. Today modern costume jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials allowing designers to create jewelry that is unique and beautiful most of which will probably not be a good investment but make very stylish accessories.

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What does “smart casual” mean?

What does “smart casual” mean? I just received an invitation specifying “smart casual”. Smart casual refers to a business casual dress code. Ask yourself what you would wear to work on a casual Friday. You want to look more smart than casual, more of a stylish casual that looks neat but is informal. A skirt…

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What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes?

What jewelry can I wear with a black dress & black shoes? The dress is simple & short. Your black dress sounds very elegant and chic. A piece of statement jewelry (earrings or necklace) would look great with a simple black dress. One statement item in an outfit is usually enough. You can carry a…

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What can I wear to an art center fundraiser?

What can I wear to an art center fundraiser? It’s cocktails, dinner & a silent auction. A fundraiser for an art center is a fabulous way to support the arts. Art implies being creative so have some fun wearing something that looks artistic, edgy, or something classic with a statement accessory. What you wear depends…

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Statement Jewelry Conveys Confidence

Jewelry that makes a statement sends a message about who you are and what you value, conveys confidence and can make an outfit chic. I think what you notice first about someone is their personal statement. A piece of jewelry that catches your eye when you see a woman qualifies as a “statement” piece of jewelry. Something that stands out from everything else.

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How to wear an ear cuff?

An ear cuff is an earring or earrings that embrace the side of the ear. They curve around the outside of the ear. Style clip-on ear cuffs with a diamond or pearl stud and wear an ear cuff on one ear and a single earring on one ear. Great statement jewelry for parties and holiday…

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What are the alternatives if one has unsightly spider veins? 

Spider veins are a problem many women have. If your lower legs have unsightly spider veins build a wardrobe around great pants outfits or dresses that you can wear with dark color tights. You want to emphasize the positive and draw attention away from the negative. Draw attention upward to your head area by wearing…

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How can I accessorize a raspberry chiffon gown?

How can I accessorize a raspberry chiffon gown? I plan to wear this to a New Years Ball at a hotel in NYC. A chiffon gown is so luxurious and sensual and the color raspberry is delicious! You have a number of options regarding accessories. One statement piece of jewelry will be enough, such as…

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