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What to Wear When Shopping Sales- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 16

Sweeties, what you wear to a sale is almost as important as the deal itself! When you are after a great deal, you must sacrifice something. And that usually is the privacy of your own dressing and the luxury of an over attentive salesperson.But who needs fussing over when there is money to be saved?You need to get in, get out, and hone in on the deals fast, before that hand from the other side of the rack reaches in and grabs your bargain find becuase Ms. Thing from the The Addams Family is always there! Watch What to Wear When Shopping Sales- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 16: Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon &

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What To Wear For A Country Weekend- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Edisode 11

Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife. The zany hosting duo are at it again, this time talking about country casual clothing and what to pack for a weekend away. From cozy sweaters, to that Mr. Ed horse (or is it Trigger prop?), and the right footwear, your weekend bag with be packed with everything you need… leave some room for the laughs! Watch what to wear for a romantic weekend in the country: Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad Video topics include: How to dress if you are going antiquing... why you shouldn't look too "rich" at a flea market. What is casual elegance like Gloria Vanderbilt and how it translates into weekend style. Casual chic sweaters and clothes

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Winter Hats: Stay Warm Look Cool

Get your slouch on with some chunky knits Brrr, it's frigid outside. Every time I hear that a winter weather advisory is extended, all I want to do is stay in and cuddle up. Vintage winter hat at VagabondNYC.com Good luck. A girl has gotta get going no matter how uncooperative the weather is. There's nothing better for stylish winter survival mode than a good warm hat. Knit hats in slouchy styles are looking right, particularly with bit of texture by way of an updated cable or popcorn stitch. Or a modern yet classic stripe for effortless, and warm, chic. The softer the style, the less chance of hat hair. What's not to love? If a chunky, slouchy knit hat

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What to wear to a New Year’s Eve house party?

How many dressy pieces do you really need to own? Not many when they are the right classic ones. Let's help this reader discover what to wear to a New Year's eve house party with some timeless stylist advice from our fashion archives… As much as I love a good party, I always get flustered when it comes to what to wear for a New Year's party, especially if it is in someone's house and not a formal restaurant. I'm in my 30's, married and we don't go to clubs or fancy events that much anymore so I really don't want to invest in a sparkly outfit that won't get much other use. Don't get me wrong; I do have

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Leopard doesn’t have to be tricky to wear.

What shoes to wear with a leopard dress?   I just bought this gorgeous leopard print dress and was curious about what kind of shoes to wear with it. The dress itself is on the shorter side (above the knee) but fits perfectly. I was thinking about wearing a pair of leopard print strappy sandals I found at Macy's with some sheer nude pantyhose. But perhaps leopard print shoes may be too much. What's your take??? Thanks! (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) Ah ha! Wearing more than one element of animal print at one time can take you from looking chic to looking like the crazy cat lady. Yes, it is possible to combine a wild kingdom of animal prints, mostly

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Curvy jeans with style…

Is having a womanly figure a curse for a flattering fit in jeans? I like to consider myself as stylish and pretty cool but when it comes to finding curvy jeans that fit my hourglass figure, it's out of the park on styles that will actually pull up over my hips and not gap around my midsection. Every time I go jeans shopping, I get more and more depressed as nothing ever fits me and I feel like a freak. I am otherwise a pretty much "normal" size 8 in every other piece of clothing and stand 5'6" tall. If I find jeans for curvy figures, the styles are so dated that I feel like I've aged 10 years with

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Pilates instructor needs fashion help to find a flattering fit: How to dress for an athletic frame

Let's help this Pilates instructor figure out what to wear to work to look chic and flatter her athletic build I have been a Pilates instructor for 15 years and constantly trying to find interesting and comfortable tops that flatter my figure and suit my almost Bohemian style. I'm 53 years old, 5'7', and weigh in at 155 pounds. I feel that tunic length tops work best on my figure, particularly ones that have rounded hems, long sleeves, and a boat neck or ballet neckline. I have a heck of timefinding these type of tops or even longer shirts with a shirttail hemline—it seems that they are always straight across the bottom. I just need tops that are long sleeved,

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Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What to Wear Now

Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it Tough times, top styles Dear Sharon: I'm trying to not go overboard with my clothing purchases for spring into summer. I making a positive attempt to only buy what is essential to update my wardrobe and then wait for sales to fill in the rest. I love new things but with the economy being so iffy I feel that it is in my best judgment to try to slowdown my shopping habits. What new looks should I buy now that make both fashion and economic sense.? --Not Quite a Shopaholic, but

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Oslo Style: How to dress in snowy and slushy weather

Style tips to look cute in bad winter weather… This week has been far from glamorous when it comes to dressing! With temperatures dropping to minus-degrees, we have had both snow and rain most of the week in Oslo. And even though I am dreaming of California weather, every day before I wake up and quickly realize I need to dig deep into my closet for warm and comfy clothes it becomes quite ok that the season is changing. In just a few weeks, I will start my Christmas-shopping. I will listen to Christmas carols while I search for the perfect dress for the Christmas parties in December. However, despite of the colder weather I still manage to find some

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How to glam it up for a big party night out… Gold sequin top and what to wear with it for New Year’s Eve

Let's help this reader learn how to glam it up for a big party night out and style her gold sequin top and what to wear with it for New Year's Eve… timeless style advice from our fashion archives.  I have a really cute gold tank top covered in sequins that I want to wear for New Year's because it's flashy. I plan to wear black jewelry with it. My problem is that I'm unsure if it is better to wear jeans with either heels or boots or should I wear a skirt with my new gold sequin top. I love to be the center of attention when I'm out and always get compliments. I want to look sexy, hot,

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Tourist Chic, Vacation dress do’s and don’ts…

Fugly Fashion Mistakes | Tourist Chic, Vacation dress do's and don'ts: What to wear while traveling and how to avoid fugly fashion mistakes -> Our example of GREAT casual style is wearing clothes by AdamPlusEve. Tourist Chic, Vacation dress do's and don'ts...What to wear while traveling and how to avoid fugly fashion mistakes Dear Sharon:I'm employed in the tourist industry at a resort area which draws travelers from across the country. Being involved with tourists daily, permits me to observe the many different styles of dress— some good, some not. I often see a lot of women travelers who dress like they are in their teens, others who like they are ready to wash the car, or some who just

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How to dress a curvy derriere… Clothing tips for a bubble butt

 My butt sticks out, there, I've said it! I've got a rockin' Sir Mix Alot kinda ass on a petite white girl frame. I am 5'3" with a little extra poundage, pear shaped, a swooping sway back in my lower back, and a ton of junk in my trunk. I am trying to find clothing options that accentuate the good things-- shapely legs, good pale skin, and excellent cleavage. The full skirts of the season are not very flattering. I love dresses, too. What should I be looking for when I clothes shop so my booty doesn't look so huge?(Ann Arbor, MI) >> MORE: Dress Tips For A Big Butt Baby, I got your back so don't you worry. Mama

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What to wear while traveling to a different climate… Seasonless and comfy clothes to wear on a plane

What to wear while traveling to a different climate… Seasonless and comfy clothes to wear on a plane I am going on holiday in January-- leaving the UK in winter and arriving in Mexico in the hot sunshine. It's a 10- hour flight so I want to be comfortable while sitting on the plane but also look stylish and smart as we are flying 1st class. I appear young for my age as I'm 46 years old but usually pass for being 40. I don't want to dress too young, but not middle aged either. I'm pretty tall at 5'9" and have a slim figure. Please help me out with some of your fashion recommendations for what to wear while

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