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Tan in a Can…

Get salon airbrush tan results at home Get salon airbrush tan results at home A rich tan is unmistakably the hottest summer trend, yet we all know the dangers of toasting ourselves silly to get that sun-drenched look. While most savvy fashionistas do get their fake bake from a salon's airbrush tan artist or a walk-in spray machine, we aren't necessarily keen to strip down and mist up by appointment or spray-paint ourselves into some weird, splotchy orange glow. But, the idea of browning naturally is quite appealing. Imagine not applying a dye or color to your skin, but developing a brilliant bronze enhancement on your own based upon a natural chemical reaction quite similar to that of a cut

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How to wear jeans to a party… Advice on dressing up jeans

How to wear jeans to a party… Advice on dressing up jeans I'm invited to my friend's 40th birthday party. The party will be at a million dollar penthouse here in San Diego. Although my friends are California casual, would it be ok to wear "dressed up" jeans? I'm thinking jeans, strappy heels, a cute sleeveless shirt and a jacket? HELP advice is welcome.(San Diego, CA) I couldn't think of anything more modern than a pair of great fitting jeans, some sexy sandals, and a feminine top for a casual party at someone's home or a night out.  Since jeans have an automatic dressed down feel, they are the perfect prop to play up a super feminine or glitzy blouse

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Melissa Flip-Flops: The feel good shoe looks better

Flip flops foray fashionably forward Flip flops foray fashionably forward. Blame it on the bosanova, but the Brazilians do know how to make less look like more. Think about how much style can be had from one of those skimpy tongas. >>SHOE SHOPPING GUIDES Then take the flip flop, the feel good cheapie shoe. Just when you thought that the flip flopped, it gets its own burst of Caipirinha to put it back on the fashion barometer. When traveling, I first noticed a woman wearing a version of a flip-flop with a slightly Grecian God bent. I became obsessed as to where this summer staple could be had. Lo and behold, the Ipanema flip flop with a strap is from Melissa,

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How to Wear Shorts: The good, the bad, and the very ugly…

Dearest Readers:  For this week’s FocusOnStyle.com’s 15 year online anniversary online post, let's take a look back at how you can beat the heat in style with shorts and how you can avoid the pitfalls of going uber casual with a little style motivation. Either by a reader email or asked in one of my courses or one on one stylist sessions, I've always considered servicing FocusOnStyle readers by helping them get the most out of their looks & lives that they can. Enjoy this week’s throwback post! – S.H Yes, casual summer clothing can be attractive. Fashion do's, don'ts, tips on how to wear shorts. Fashion do's, don'ts, tips on how to wear shorts Dear Sharon: I was wondering whether shorts are all about the same length, with only the waist

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How to look older… Afraid people mistake her for a kid

Help! I look young for my age. I look like I'm 19 but I'm 29 and I want to be taken seriously. People think I'm still a student, but I'm a certified music teacher and have a few years of teaching experience. I've also been married for a few years. I'm currently out of a job and looking for a new one. I think my youthful looks may make me appear inexperienced. I am a little petite, have very fair skin, dark blond hair, baby like facial features, very small hands with short fingers, and I'm thin. To top it off, I come off energetic, and outgoing-- a youthful trait. I need some serious help. I don't even wear trendy

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Too long hair, too dated a style… Freshen up to modernity and lose the bad hair blues

Too long hair, too dated a style… Freshen up to modernity and lose the bad hair blues.  My sister has finally agreed to cut her hair!!! She is 42 years old and is in need of a style makeover. I would like to focus on her biggest issue: her hair. She is a natural blond with stick straight hair down to her waist and bangs that are commonly worn curled under and teased. She has worn this style for well over 15 years and has refused to cut it because she thinks that "guys love it". Anyway, after many people telling her it's out of style, she's given into getting it cut BUT refuses to go any shorter than the

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Open Toe Shoes… Wear what before Memorial Day!

Open Toe Shoes… Wear what before Memorial Day! A girl at work said it is inappropriate to wear open toe shoes before Memorial Day. Is this true? We live in Nashville where the weather is hot way before Memorial Day. I always went with Easter as the appropriate time period, since the weather is usually great from that point until Labor Day or longer.(Franklin, TN) That is the dumbiest think that I've heard all day! Your friend needs to relax and look at a fashion magazine or two. Open toe shoes are worn all year round- they are quite stylish! If it's hot, dress for the weather. Common sense is the only rule to abide by. The whole notion of

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Gottex

Gottex fall/winter 2003-2004 Gottex Gottex spring - summer swimwear collection [click for more fashion shows] Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Had to share a front row seat for a close-up look at some of the sexiest swimsuits, bikini's, and cover-ups from Gottex 2003 spring - summer swimsuit collection fashion show.Ok, so most of us don't have bodies like these swimsuit runway models, but take a peek at some of the best bathing suit and beach cover-up trends to get inspired by. -S. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. off the runwayfashion tip:keep the high heels for the runway- beach and pool shoes should be bare and practical enough to wear at the beach or pool... not on catwalk! off the runwaybeauty

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Stink Stopper…

The Little Green Tablet that Reduces Body Odor You know summer is here when it's the umpteenth time you've been assaulted by the wafting stench of some stinking stranger on the street. In the front seat of a cab. On line at the bank. Next to you at the gym. What happens when Dick Tracy isn't the only one palling around with B.O. Plenty? What happens when people think your alma mater was PU? What happens when the BO comes from you? For those deep in the stink there is a simple solution: Body Mint. Get that clothespin off your nose and pop a little green tablet to rid the raunchy aroma naturally. Made from a special derivative of chlorophyll

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Wedding Guest Jitters… How to Dress to Make It Through the Microscope Test

 My boyfriend is the best man at his brother's wedding next week. We are both previously divorced. It will be the first time I meet many of his family (we have traveled to Florida to meet his parents and other siblings.) I've not yet met the bride or groom. It is a Saturday evening wedding in Chicago. I expect it to be classy, but not stuffy. The rehearsal dinner is at an art gallery with the typical wine and cheese. I have several questions about things that I'm a teeny bit nervous about! Attire:I thought a simple black dress would be fine, as I'm not anything special in this wedding. When I said that to his mother (a very dear

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Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap I read your column about celebrity beauty secrets and heard that the book's author was coming out with a follow-up. Please let me know whether Diane Irons recently released a softcover called "Bargain Basement Beauty Secrets" or something with a similar title, and if so, where I can purchase it? (New York, NY) Beauty author Diane Irons has just released, Bargain Beauty Secrets: Tips and Tricks for Looking Great and Feeling Fabulous (Sourcebooks, Inc.). The book is available on Amazon.com and major bookstores. Chock full of more quirky beauty and hair tips. Here are few to whet your appetite: Repair broken lipstick by heating the broken piece with a match until

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Heavy Metal…

Glitzy Glam Looks Right Heavy Metal, Silver and Gold Glitzy Glam Looks Right How can you add life to a wardrobe that's dangling between two seasons when you crave something new to wear right now? Dip into metallics. Stylething from Focus On Style, the latest trends, hippest ideas, coolest things in beauty, fashion, and style. Indian summer… the fashion scrambler! I want it. I need it. I gotta have it. I must wear it! But the thermometer says no go until the temperature drops. How can you add life to a wardrobe that's dangling between two seasons when you crave something new to wear right now? Dip into metallics. Not that too-too trashy kind of a decade ago, but a

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Pool Party Freak Out… How to Look Hot When You’re Not Wearing A Lot

Pool Party Freak Out… How to Look Hot When You're Not Wearing A Lot I'm invited to a pool party tomorrow at the home of a guy I really like. The problem is that he's 26, I'm 30. All of his friends are young! I want to look good, but, hey, I have the body of a 30 year old! I'm not in bad shape, but I'm 5'1 and have an hourglass figure that's heavier on the bottom with a small waist and, 36C chest. What can I possibly wear and be comfortable in? Please help 'cause cellulite sucks! (Fuquay-Varina, NC) Awmoygawd, exposing one's flesh when you're dying to impress… not a relaxing event! But get over it. The guy

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