Archive for the ‘Dresses’ Category
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Scarves are primarily for winter, but can also be worn in summer, depending on the fabric. I love the cool silky ones for my summer.
The scarf has grown up from the prim handkerchief of yesteryear to a great, sweeping statement in clever styling. Shawls and wraps join the scarf as ...
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
Confess. How many pairs of shoes do you have in your wardrobe? How many pairs of shoes do you pack when you go away for a weekend?
Yes, this is a quiz! What I'm really asking you to do is to take stock of your footwear! Many women confess that shoes ...
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
The word 'lifestyle' is a relatively modern concept. It has come to represent a multi-faceted way of living that includes the home in which you live, its style, how you live, what you wear, drive and do for a living. Does your day-to-day routine include constant formal entertaining? Is it ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Smart-casual
Smart-casual means that the overall look is more smart than casual. You might work for a small business, but not a large corporate, so a smart-casual work dress code would be acceptable or even expected. Other ways to describe smart- casual are semi-formal, relaxed smart or casual chic.
An example: a ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
How much of your wardrobe do you wear on a regular basis? Be honest. It's impossible to wear 100% of it regularly. There'll be special occasions and seasons that relegate some of your wardrobe to the back shelf for part of the year. But you should wear 80% of your ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
6 Each item that you purchase should co-ordinate with at least three other items in your existing wardrobe. Don't buy a white shirt to co-ordinate with a black skirt, black pants and black jeans (because top stays the same). Be clever, buy a black skirt that will look really different ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Are you tired of facing the day ahead with nothing to wear, and yet you seem to be 'starving in the face of plenty' with cupboards full of clothes? And, with all that choice, do you end up looking the same every day? Here are some great wardrobe planning solutions ...
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Friday, September 12th, 2008
Dramatic Men Business Suits
Square shoulders
Nipped-in waist
Single, double or no vent
Two- or three-piece
Peaked or notched lapels Worsted wools
Gabardine Silk blends Solids
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Overall look: Clear and contrasting
Hair: Black, dark brown, salt 'n' pepper, silver
Skintone: Porcelain, ivory, beige, clear olive
Eyes: Deep or violet blue, clear hazel
The Clear Winter is similar to the Clear Spring but, overall has greater strength of colouring. Also, she often has striking, deep eyebrows to frame her remarkable jewel-like ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Includes: True orange, pumpkin, tangerine, bright peach.
Psychological Power of Orange
Postive Attributes: Vitality, fun, enthusiasm, sociability, uninhibited. Negative Attributes: Superficial, common, faddist, giddy.
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