Posts by cathie
Essential Fashion Building Blocks
A smart wardrobe consists of essential fashion building blocks and they can vary. Our lives are always changing.
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What can you wear with a “moto” jacket?
The “moto”, motorcycle or biker jacket, can be worn with everything; jeans, skirts, and dresses. If you want an “edgy” look you can wear one with an evening gown. Today the biker jacket has become a classic article of clothing and designers are offering it in a variety of colors, fabrics and prices. The first biker…
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What is September’s birthstone?
Sapphire Jewelry If you are a virgo you know sapphires are September’s birthstone. Most of us think of sapphires being blue but they can come in (“fancy colors”) yellow, black, white, pink, green, purple, grey, orange and brown. Some stones can color change, usually going from blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting to purple. Sapphires…
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Can I still wear white jeans?
Can I still wear white jeans? I live in Virginia. Yes, you can wear white jeans in all 4 seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and winter. You can add a white sweater with your jeans for an all white outfit.. Another way to wear white jeans in the fall and winter months is to layer them…
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Can you wear peep toe heels in the winter?
There is no rule that says you can’t wear peep toe heels in the winter. Peep toe shoes can be worn in the winter or anytime of the year. They look chic with colored tights or colored sheer stockings/pantyhose. Take the weather into consideration when deciding on what legwear to wear with peep toe style…
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Should I wear a black dress to a black tie event?
A black dress can be worn to a black tie event but any color gown that flatters your skin tone is appropriate for a black tie event. Black tie merely means the function is formal and commences after five or six o’clock in the evening, or after sundown in the winter months. Check the invitation…
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What color wrap & shoes for a long, beige/champagne colored dress?
What color wrap & shoes for a long, beige/champagne colored dress? My son is getting married in November & the dress I am wearing is sleeveless with lace tiers & small silver sequin accents throughout the dress. I am 48 years old, love fashion & do not want to look older. A wrap in silk…
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Can you wear black boots with a navy dress?
Can you wear black boots with a navy dress? It is for a wedding in Sept. Black boots will look awesome with a navy dress for a September wedding. Navy and black look very stylish together. If your black boots are knee high you can wear sheer black stockings or nude color stockings with your…
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What is the most versatile necklace length?
The most versatile necklace length is especially important if you are considering purchasing an expensive necklace. You want to wear it with many different style tops and get your money’s worth. A sixteen to eighteen inch necklace is very versatile and can be worn with different styles of necklines. This length necklace will work with…
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What is a shoetie?
A shoetie is a style of shoe that is a cross between a bootie and a shoe (a very short bootie or a very high heel shoe). It is a style that provides some coverage and is easy to slip on and off. Most shoetie styles have a zipper in the back of the heel.…
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