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Red Belt, But What Shoes And A Purse

Help needed! I found a great red belt to wear with my jeans. My dilemma though is this...what shoes do I wear? I always thought your belt and should match your shoes and purse...does this mean I have to buy some red shoes???? If so, besides a boot, what type of shoe would work? (San Diego, CA) Yaaaaaawn! Sweetness, there is nothing more boring than fashion gone overly literal. Jeans are casual, don't get so serious with them. Red, or any other vivid color, should be used as an accent. Excessively matching a bold color looks ridiculous. Scratch the matchy-matchy by starting to think out of the fashion box. Build personal style that's more spontaneous and ultimately more interesting.

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Correct Season to Wear White… Is it ok to wear white after Labor Day?

Correct Season to Wear White... Hi! I need some help. I have a co-worker who showed up to work yesterday in an off-white linen outfit. I told her to send it to the dry cleaners and put it away until next spring. I realize that we are in Southern California and the temperature is in the 80's today, but some fashion rules still apply, right??? (I already told her about the white shoe thing). She asked me to write them down for her so that she will know what to wear and what not to wear (from season to season). Do you have any of that written down somewhere?? Would appreciate any help you can provide. (Pasadena, CA) Rules, my

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Latest Fashions On A Small Budget

Latest Fashions On A Small Budget How can I stay up with the latest fashions on a small budget? (Joplin, MO) It's easy if you stay lean and mean! Keep your core wardrobe to simple shapes in coordinating styles that should last a few seasons. Then, add a couple of trendier, inexpensive pieces to keep your look modern. Think of the scope of your basic wardrobe as to what you can pack in a carry-on bag, accessorize to stretch the look for 5 days of wear. Whenever you see a real bargain that you love- and it works with what you already own- go for it! This way you'll never feel deprived.

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Resort Fashion, Palm Beach Style

Resort Fashion, Palm Beach Style I am going to Palm Beach in November. What seasonal rules apply in warm weather resort areas like Palm Beach? Is it okay to wear linen and cotton pastels even though it is November? What would be the appropriate attire for a dinner out? I do not want to look like a tourist? (Baytown, TX) Wherever you travel, it's safe to say, dress in a fabric weight appropriate for the temperature and a color palette appropriate for the season. Even in this time when appears to have come out of a global mall of style, every city around the world still has its own unique little dress code. There are certain mini-trends that just pick-up

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Sock Etiquette-How To Coordinate Socks

Sock Etiquette-How To Coordinate Socks for men or women, do your socks match your pants/slacks color or do they match your shoe color? -(New Hope, MN) The socks should always match or complement the trouser and the belt always matches the shoe. " says Vivek Nagrani, president and CEO, Ovadafut Hosiery Company, adding, "An easy way to remember the rule of matching is cloth to cloth, and leather to leather." Sometimes, the classic rule of thumb can be broken be wearing a vivid sock that makes a style impact all to its own. Be bold, be brave, and in the words of Goldie Hawn, "Sock it to me!"

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GOING, GOING, GONE… Pashmina Wraps Up

Dear Sharon: On a recent plane trip, the woman sitting next to me was draped in a shawl to keep warm. I asked her what it was and she said “pashmina." Then, I started to notice a stole revolution all over the place… everyone seems to be wrapped up, except me!  I spoke with a fashionable friend about shopping for one. She said I shouldn’t waste money on last year’s trend. My friend even offered to give me one of her old pashminas if I really was so desperate to covet this look. Is pashmina really passé? – To Have Or To Has Been   Dear Has Been: Overdone. Overcooked. Saturated. Totally five minutes ago in real fashionable circles. So last

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THE SUIT STRIKES BACK…

THE SUIT STRIKES BACK... The once fashion staple make a comeback The once fashion staple make a comeback Separates have been a mainstay in our wardrobes, and let's face it, good suits are darn expensive for something that typically can only be fashionably finagled with the switch of a blouse or shoe. Then, there's that generation who never wore anything more formal than a black sheath dress with a knit cardigan. Not to mention the Internet community who prides itself on the sportier the better. Wanna see more? After some time, the switch to the power suit can be almost as much fun as discovering your inner rock star. So here comes the fashion industry ready at the heels to

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DRESS FOR HOLIDAY SUCCESS

What to wear to the office Christmas party- dresses from Bloomingdales
Update: Bet you've come from a search engine to read FocusOnStyle dress tips on what to wear to an office Christmas party to get it right! WE'VE UPDATED THIS ARCHIVE STORY WITH A NEW VIDEO over at What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party.  The original story for this post is below. What to Wear to the Office Christmas Party to look professional, appropriate, and festively chic. Oh, how that old day to evening dress metaphor always gets us tripped up and, there's no bigger tripper-upper than the office holiday party. It is rather absurd to think that just because it's a festive gathering you should arrive at the office wearing a cocktail dress. On the other hand, if your office

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Hold On to Summer…

Don't Let That Tan Slip Away Just Yet The dog days of summer are about to wag their tail for one last spin. But you're not quite ready to fly out of the house in those slammin' new boots and you certainly don't want to flaunt those paling bare legs. The dog days of summer are about to wag their tail for one last spin. But you're not quite ready to fly out of the house in those slammin' new boots and you certainly don't want to flaunt those paling bare legs. So what's a stylin' thang like you to do??? Glide on some BeneFit Flamingo Fancy Shimmering Body Slip. It's a faux bronzage in a bottle! The moisturizing sesame

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LOOK BETTER FOR LESS…

Dress Tips for a Meager Budget Inexpensive clothing, for the most part but not always, lacks the quality and workmanship of a better priced garment. I'm not telling you to spend money you don't have, I'm telling you to shop discriminatingly. There are certain thrifty things that you can get away with. Natural fibers like cotton and some wool can stand up to the scrutiny of a cheaper price tag. But be careful of color and sizing. White is usually OK across the price board, but typically the buttons and seaming don't pass muster. If the seams are skinny and ragged, forget it, there is nothing to do. But if the buttons are cruddy, just replace them with better buttons.

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Bag It Off the Runway… GET NEXT YEAR’S LOOK NOW, FOR CHEAP!

the scoop on fashion-forward fake-its + trendy shopping hints Dear Sharon: My boyfriend recently split up with me. He wants to remain friends and has invited me to go with him to a music industry showcase event. The venue is fashionable, but quite bohemian, so I need an outfit that is sexy and cool, but not too dressy. My budget is not huge as I am a student at a drama college, but there will be people there I want to impress. Can you suggest any current trends that would be suitable? --- Cool IQ (Sidcup, Kent, U.K.) Dear Cool IQ: Wanna know a real secret to blow them away? It's all in the styling, girlfriend. Forget about current trends, fake next year's best things right now. As soon as

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9-5 To Nighttime

9-5 To Nighttimeů How To Get 24-Hour Holiday Style How To Get 24-Hour Holiday Style Worse off, there's the lot that thinks "festive dress" means donning a sweater festooned with three-dimensional characters, glowing snowflakes, and Santa and his helpers leaping off their chest in a frenetic statement that screams, "I'm wearing this stupid sweater because I have no clue about style!" Not!!! All you need to do is add an element of formal to everyday clothing to master 24-hour holiday style. I've been inspired by something that Sarah Jessica Parker wore the other night as a panelist on The Art of Creation- rich red velvet blazer, white skinny t-shirt, black cigarette capris, and fabu heels. Basta! Clean tailored lines, simple

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Think Pink…

Think Pink... Shop for a Cure October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month--2003 hop for a Cure October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month--2003 [img205|left]. National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO). Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. Cancer.gov - Breast Cancer . SHARE: Breast Cancer Support Groups. Cancer Care. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Archive Breast Cancer Awareness Coverage:.2004.2002.2001.2000

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