Posts by cathie
What should I wear wine tasting in Napa?
Wine tasting in Napa can be so much fun. Besides having an opportunity to taste a variety of different wines it is fun seeing the beautiful winery grounds. Many have beautiful gardens and views with picnic areas where you can go to enjoy a bite to eat. Casual is the operative word thinking about what…
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Check It Out!
Check it out! Major designers, Altuzarra, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta showed gingham checks for Spring. With a number of choices out there, checks especially ginghams, are a way to update your wardrobe. Gingham is a timeless, versatile and an easy to wear print. In classic styles it says preppy, prim and proper, American, and / or wholesome. However different silhouettes and different color choices can send different messages.
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What is the birthstone for February?
Amethyst Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the sixth wedding anniversary gemstone. Some accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. Amethyst jewelry has been around since 2000BC. Before the discovery of abundant supplies of amethyst, it was considered one of the most precious gemstones and was…
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Can I wear red shoes with a silver sequin dress?
Can I wear red shoes with a silver sequin dress? It’s for a school dance. Red shoes would look awesome with a silver sequin dress. Red shoes will give your outfit a POP of color. Wear simple jewelry with your dress. Diamond studs would look great the silver sequin dress. Keep shine and shimmer in…
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Can I wear a suit to my brother’s wedding & engagement?
A brother’s wedding is a special occasion to celebrate. Definitely a dark color suit (black, navy or gray) is appropriate for your brother’s wedding. However if black-tie is specified on the invitation you should wear a tuxedo. Black tie optional means you can wear a suit or a tuxedo. For an engagement party your should…
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What accessories go with a hunter green dress?
What accessories go with a hunter green dress? The dress is floor length. Please give advice on jewelry, shoes & purse. My skin tone is olive. It’s for my son’s wedding. The dress is floor length. Hunter green works well with a number of colors. This gives you many options when choosing colors for accessories. …
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What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party?
What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party? The party is in someones home in San Francisco from 7-9 pm. A cocktail party at someone’s home sounds very festive. Since the party is “dressy casual” and for only 2 hours don’t go overboard as far as dressing up. No cocktail dress, you are in California!…
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What style wedding dress should a 45 year old wear?
What style wedding dress should a 45 year old wear? The wedding is at 5pm, semi-formal followed by dinner and dancing with 50 guests. Wedding dress style is determined by your body type or what’s flattering on you. There are no hard and fast rules as far as wedding dresses go. A wedding is a…
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How should a man dress?
How should a man dress? I’m a big man (176cm) that’s not too fat and I would like to know how should I dress myself normally when I’m going out. I’m not the type to wear too much or jackets. I usually wear big sized shirts and summer pants. You sound like you have a…
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Can you wear checks and stripes together?
Yes you can wear checks and stripes together. Checks can also be worn with florals, polka dots and prints. When wearing checks and stripes balance your prints. Combine a large print with a more small-scale pattern that is similar. Also choose the same color family when combining checks with stripes or checks with florals or…
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