Posts by cathie
The Museum at Fit
Designing Women: Fashion Creators and Their Interiors November 30, 2022 – May 14, 2023 The Museum at FIT, NYC ‘s current exhibit is Designing Women: Creators and Their Interiors. “Few creative fields exemplify the gracious art of living better than fashion and interior decoration. Designing Women: Fashion Creators and Their Interiors is the first exhibition to…
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What are my accessory options with an LBD?
What are my accessory options with an LBD? It’s for a holiday party. Accessory options are limitless with a black dress. An LBD (Little Black Dress) is so perfect for holiday parties and can look totally different when wearing it with different accessories. Sounds like you are all set for holiday parties. Keep in mind…
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What party shoes do you recommend for New Year’s?
Party shoes for your New Year’s Eve celebrations can make or break your outfit. Shoes can be a real challenge if you will be out dancing the night away. You need comfortable shoes. Leave the stilettos (not in style) at home. Heels are dressy and sexy but they don’t have to be sky-high. You can…
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The Perfect Holiday Accessory
The perfect holiday accessory is a bejeweled bag, an investment and work of art. Limited edition high jewelry bags are considered haute couture bags. Bejeweled bags have been around for a long time. Designers at Cartier launched jeweled bags at the beginning of the 20th century. Van Cleef & Arpel started making bejeweled minaudiere/cases around…
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Jewelry Essentials
Like a basic clothing wardrobe you can build a basic collection of jewelry with a few pieces that can be worn for many years and on numerous occasions. The two most important considerations when choosing jewelry are quality and choosing pieces that complement you.
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What is permanent jewelry?
Permanent jewelry is welded, soldered or securely fastened to your body and can only be removed with special tools or scissors. The permanent jewelry trend began with social media sites such as TikTok. Bracelets are currently the most popular permanent pieces but necklaces, anklets or rings can be welded on as well. Advantages of the…
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What thermal underwear to wear under a dress?
What thermal underwear to wear under a dress? My daughter’s dress is sleeveless and a silverish grey. What color thermal underwear should I have her wear since it’s cold here. Thermal underwear is a fashion-forward choice to keep you warm. Today thermals are thin and comfortable thanks to new fabric technology. A thermal camisole can…
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What is the correct dress for a job interview?
What is the correct dress for a job interview? I am a 47 year old mother who is just getting back into the working world. Today the workplace is much more casual than 3 or 5 years ago. However it is best to dress conservatively for most job interviews. What you wear to a job…
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Gemstones: Miraculous and Mysterious
Gemstones are all different. A gemstone is a mineral rock or petrified material that when cut or faceted and polished can be used in jewelry or is a collectible. Others are organic. Some are too fragile to be used in jewelry, but can be seen on display in museums. The most important attribute of gemstones is their appearance. Gemstones are all different.
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Can you wear polka dots with hearts?
Can you wear polka dots with hearts together? I have a black long sleeve tee with an all over grey polka dot print on it and I have a tote bag with an allover heart print. Do they go together? Polka dots and hearts are different prints and can be worn together. Your black long…
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