Fashion

 
 

How to Wear Red for Valentine's Day Without Looking Like Santa's Helper

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. How will you celebrate? Dinner with your sweetie? Candles and wine? Romantic cards? Here are five festive ways to use red without feeling Christmas-y. 1. Throw on an adorable little RED dress from JCrew.  Read more >

Matchy-matchy, no more!

mixing colors, mixing metals, navy and black, style, fashion, trends

Does anyone else have a mother who taught you when you were growing up that you must match your shoe color with your purse and belt? Did somebody tell you once that you can't wear navy and black together (If they told you you couldn't wear red and pink together, they were right!)? Or, have you ever been asked if you're a "gold" or a "silver" person? If you are like me, then you may have answered yes to the above questions. Growing up in the 80's and 90's, my mom always accessorized with gold jewelry, since her wedding ring was also gold.  Read more >

Does Fashionable Equal Confident?

building self-confidence, self-esteem, style, fashion, style,

As someone who is actually very strong and confident in so many ways, I feel awkward thinking and feeling this, let alone writing it for everyone to see.I often wonder how people develop their sense of fashion.I really have no sense of fashion. Mine is more like, sensibility. If it fits and is comfortable, I wear it. I am very bitchy if I’m uncomfortable. Who isn't, right?  Read more >

The Simple Secrets to Audrey Hepburn's Style

Audrey was known for something which has disappeared, and that is elegance, grace and manners. —Billy Wilder, filmmaker  Read more >

They're Golden: 2012 Golden Globes Style Report

awards, fashion, hollywood, style, fashion recap, red carpet

Most award shows seem to have an unexpected theme on the red carpet, as though everyone’s stylist got the memo that the dress code would be jewel tones or little black dresses or lots of vintage jewelry. At the Golden Globes this year, from traditional to modern, there was something for all viewers to tweet that they loved.  Read more >

Curvy Lady Jean Tips

curvy, women, jeans, shopping, body

Like every other woman in America, I have problems finding jeans that fit well and look good. Over the years I have collected some tips for finding jeans that fit and flatter. Today, I will share them with y'all. I'm focusing specifically today on jeans that flatter the curvy lay-days. ;)  Read more >

Year-Round Fashion Resolutions

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Q: I always have new fashion ideas at the beginning of the year, but then I start to get lazy. How can I stay fashion-fresh all year long?
A: Instead of plotting too far ahead, make daily or weekly fashion decisions a part of your regular routine. You'll have the hang of it in no time -- and will be turning heads wherever you go!

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Style Icon of the Corporate Ladies – Olivia Palermo (Office Chic)

Corporate wear, Office Chic, style icon, what to wear to work, fashion, style

Having been a cubicle rat for several years, I have learned that looking classy, fashionable and serious for the office is no mean feat. Many people often dismiss corporate wear as boring and stifling. Many ladies also stick to the safe haven - by wearing black most of the time. Indeed it seems hard to juggle sartorial sense when your professionalism is on the table but I thought it's time all of us get some inspiration for our office wardrobe with reference from Olivia Palermo!  Read more >

2012 Bag Trends: What's your Color?

yellow bags, handbags, runways, fashion, accessories, style

The Spring Summer Fashion Week has finally come to a close. Come next year, it seems that bag colours are going bright and bold. Perhaps it's time to whisper a temporary farewell to your usual black or brown handbags and start investing in yellow, orange, green or other vivid shades! Yellow Fever (from left) Bottega Veneta, Chloé  Read more >

Challenge 2012: A Second-Hand Year

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2012 is almost upon us and I know I am not the only one clinging to hope for the new year, desperately dreaming of the things that may come.  For me, the year holds exciting plans: moving in with my sister, travelling for clinical rotations for school, a white-coat ceremony where I get to finally feel like a doctor, and potentially even an engagement and wedding planning! (Shhh..at 26, this bloggirl is still a little superstitious).    Read more >