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Here’s a nice follow up to my entry about Elizabeth Taylor. Back in October my Mother and her girlfriend flew to LA ( we live in Northern California) to see the preview of Taylor’s jewels for the Christie’s sale. I was wishing I could go! My Mom worried about what she would wear, especially the [...]
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One of the repeating trends for spring is stripes. I say repeating because this was also a major trend two years ago. But that said I am not sure stripes are ever really out of style; they are sort of timeless. I have always liked stripes but this season I just can’t get enough of [...]
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Are you spending precious minutes each morning wondering what to wear? If the answer is yes then let me offer you a few solutions. Whether you are just starting to transition from college to the work force or you are already employed, building a wardrobe that works for you can be difficult. Your closet should [...]
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As much as I adore Coco Chanel, one thing I cannot thank her for is the now ubiquitous LBD or Little Black Dress. When Chanel introduced it in the 1920′s the idea of wearing black for something other than mourning was a new idea. In 1926 a simple knee length black Chanel dress appeared in [...]
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Where are all those lower heels we were promised this fall? As I was shopping at Neiman Marcus shoe department on Sunday, I overheard a conversation between a sales assistant and a customer. The customer, a very chic woman of about 55 years ,was asking why there are not more lower or mid heel heights. [...]
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As a clothing stylist working with real people, I am often asked what items of clothing every person should have in their closet. So, I have compiled a list tha may differ from other fashion consultants. The difference with my list is that it is universally flattering and can last many years in your wardrobe [...]
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Is there a difference between fashion and style? Definitely! Fashion is most commonly used to describe the popular clothing of the day. In older times fashion changed slowly but in the 1780′s there was an increase in the rapidity of change due to the publication of French engravings. Thus began the evolution of the fashion [...]
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