Posts by cathie
What color to wear this fall?
The color to wear this fall is green. It is très trendy and is both popular in fashion and decor. Green has been making it’s way through designer collections over the last several years and seems to be here to stay for awhile. Before you start to put together an outfit featuring green you will…
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Is there a flattering jacket for all women?
A flattering jacket for all women is a blazer. However the fabric, style and fit determine if it is flattering on you. A single-breasted, one button, semi fitted, classic blazer will work for straight or curvy figures. The lapels or jacket opening create a vertical line giving the body a slimmer appearance. A flattering jacket…
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What are the November birthstones?
The November birthstones are Citrine and Topaz. Topaz’s most common natural color is a golden brown similar to that of the Citrine. Both November birthstones are thought to bring good fortune and make the wearer calmer. Citrine is found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and in Madagascar. It is one of the most popular…
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What can I wear to a Halloween cocktail party?
A Halloween cocktail party sounds like great fun! Why not turn your LBD (Little Black dress) into a Halloween Costume? Be an Audrey Hepburn, a witch, vampire or a cat. It is the accessories and makeup that will pull your costume together. Of course you can add touches of orange, black and silver accessories for…
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What should a Flapper wear for Halloween?
What should a Flapper wear for Halloween? I have been invited to a Halloween party and would like to go as a Flapper from the 1920’s. What should I wear?A Flapper was considered a wild woman in the 1920’s. A Flapper loved to wear bold makeup, previously worn only by loose women. She dropped her…
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Halloween Makeup to Rock Your Costume
Halloween is just around the corner and if you are desperate as far as what costume to wear, anything black with statement makeup will be perfect. The video below should help with some ideas to try. Don’t be afraid to go wild with bold makeup with what ever you want to be. Read More: What…
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Does a black zip-up hoodie work with a grey pullover sweatshirt?
A black zip-up hoodie would look awesome with a grey sweatshirt. Grey and black are classic colors and look fabulous together. Hoodies are wardrobe staples today and are considered fashion forward. To be comfortable and practical your black zip-up hoodie should be loose enough to fit over your sweatshirt. Be sure your sweatshirt is not…
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Can I wear a solid color top with black & white print pants?
Can I wear a solid color top with black & white print pants? I’m going to a wedding & I don’t want to wear a white lace shirt with my pants but I have the same shirt in blue and love it. Would they look OK together? A solid color top will rock black and white…
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Fall Basic Must Haves!
There are certain wardrobe pieces that are fall basic must haves that are the work horses of any fall fashion. Blazers are one of the more useful pieces in everyone’s wardrobe. They are versatile and give you a put together look. Blazers are available in a number of styles. Casual styles are perfect for weekends…
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Can you wear track pants to work?
Track pants or loose athletic pants are au courant this season. However are they too casual for the office? It depends on how you style them and what kind of office you work in. Business clothing is more casual now that more women are going back to the office. Business leisure (bleisure) includes soft fabrics…
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