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MADONNA A GO GO… A Fashion Marriage of Style and Substance- how to get the look

MADONNA A GO GO... A Fashion Marriage of Style and Substance- how to get the look. Just when a trend seems to sprout from the underbelly of the hippest fringe cliques, Madame Madonna grabs that look and tweaks it in a way that she looks to die for and the edginess of the trend is now swallowed up in mainstream culture. That my diva wannabes, is marketing genius: Giving the public what they crave before they even know they want it. The moral of the cowgirl trend or any other trend that Madonna picks up is will this be right on you? Madonna is smart enough to know not to repeat herself but that doesn't mean you cannot give it

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Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe… Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe…

Spring fashion trends to update your wardrobe... Dress tips for what you'll really want to wear into summer Dress tips for what you'll really want to wear into summer Dear Sharon: I spent the last rainy weekend weeding out all the clothes from my closet that I will never wear again. Now, I’m left with well-fitting great basics, but I’m not a basic kind of girl. I love fashion forward styles, but don’t want to invest in something that looks tired next year. Help me fill the fashion holes in my wardrobe without breaking the bank and still look totally in style. –Looking for a Spring Fashion Fling (Tampa, FL) Dear Looking for a Spring Fashion Fling:  Invest in styles

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FUSS-FREE HAIR IS STYLISHLY SWEPT AWAY

FUSS-FREE HAIR IS STYLISHLY SWEPT AWAY Or, The Scrunchie's Last Stand Or, The Scrunchie's Last Stand Q. Is a scrunchie attractive? A. Not on your life. Q. Does a scrunchie serve a purpose? A. Absolutely, it quickly, easily, and inexpensively ties hair back and off your face and neck. Q. Where are scrunchies usually found? A. Clumped up in a ball at the bottom of our purse, back of the glove compartment, or in that odds and ends drawer mixed in with an assemblage of MIA keys, expired coupons, one lone earring, and possibly a tube of Chapstick that's missing its cap. Q. What would a woman of style say when asked about a scrunchie? A. "Oh, remember them." Q.

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WEIGHTS & MEASURES: 3 fix-its for body image, fabric, and shoes

1. Dear Sharon: I've always been under the impression that linen was to be worn during the spring and summer only. But, I see lots of it in some of the fall catalogs I'm getting. I love linen and would like to continue wearing it all year round. Is it O.K. to do so? Must it be darker colors and heavier weight? -Climate Control (Granite City, IL) Dear Climate Control: In Wyoming, yes. In Florida, no. Fabric and colorare more dependant upon temperature than the season. A flimsy, white linen skirt is simply a stupid choice on a cold day. Heavier weight linen pants worn on a mild winter day are fine. Linen, a favorite material for those who love to iron, is typically worn in

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