In Fashion from Creators Syndicate

Tips on Shopping Smart for Spring for 02/14/2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

We may still be warming ourselves by the fireplace, but that doesn't mean we can't start firing up our spring shopping list. The spring trends are popping up in fashion spreads, in stores and online, so it's the perfect time to make a plan and start browsing for treasures. Yes, it's all right to dream about wearing that tangy tangerine maxi dress on the beach this summer!

But before you ...

Updated: Tue Feb 14, 2012

Valentine's Day Survival Guide for 02/07/2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Make this Valentine's Day a time to celebrate, even if you're single. Take a new look around and make a fresh start — with or without the chocolates. Yes, you could check yourself into a spa for the day, but here are a few other ways to put some romance into your life and survive the day of love in style!

—Address the issue. How about brightening up the occasion with a new dr ...

Updated: Tue Feb 07, 2012

The 10 Super Fashion Pieces for 01/31/2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Want to have a winning wardrobe? Then you've got to have a winning game plan. You don't need a closet stuffed with clothes. You just need the right clothes. Know what pieces score for you and put together a fashion plan that will perform for years to come. Kickoff the new year with these 10 "super" pieces:

1) The super jean. Whether it is skinny leggings or tailored trouser sty ...

Updated: Tue Jan 31, 2012

Smooth Sales and Spring Shopping Tips for 01/24/2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Sale, sale, sale. Everywhere there's a sale now. It's out with the wintry wardrobes and in with the latest springtime trends. At this time of year, discounted merchandise is ripe for the picking ... but there are some precautions to take before you fill up your shopping cart and whip out the credit card.

"If you can get the right items on sale, great," say fashion experts Jill ...

Updated: Tue Jan 24, 2012

12 Fashion Trends for 2012 for 01/10/2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

You may be all wrapped up in faux fur jackets and knee-high boots right now, but chances are you can't wait until you can shed the puffy parka and slip into something a little more on the "lighter" side of fashion. Say, like a colorful new drop-waist dress a la Daisy Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby."

On your next shopping trip, when you're browsing the winter sales, kee ...

Updated: Tue Jan 10, 2012

Fashion Resolutions for 01/03/2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Last year I made a few New Year's resolutions, even though now I am reminded that I really don't like to put that much pressure on myself. All this hype about the "new you, new year" is fine, but then most of the time I kind of like myself the way I am. However, I admit, there's always room for improvement. So at the beginning of this year, I am reflecting on 2011 to see just exactly ...

Updated: Tue Jan 03, 2012

Dress for New Year's Eve on a Budget for 12/20/2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Still have one more big party to attend? Is it the biggest evening of them all? New Year's Eve! Why not welcome 2012 in grand style...without spending all of your holiday cash. Sonya Cosentini, spokesperson for T.J. Maxx and Marshall's, has lots of tips on finding the perfect party outfit at budget prices.

"Springing for a new dress or a fun, festive top that can be paired with othe ...

Updated: Tue Dec 20, 2011

Shaping up for the Holidays for 12/13/2011

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

You may think that little red number you saw in the store window would be perfect for the holiday cocktail party you're planning on attending. Before you even try it on, though, there's something else to consider: Will the style of the dress flatter your own unique body shape? You'll save yourself time and frustration by following a few tips from California designer Kirstie Kelly whose collecti ...

Updated: Tue Dec 13, 2011

Some of My Favorite Fashion Things for 12/06/2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...well, maybe not so much. Warm woolen mittens? Now we're getting closer. Some of my favorite things to give for the holiday season usually, of course, have some sort of "fashion factor" to them, and this year, my list of favorites is long. However, in the interest of Santa's budgetary constraints, here are just a few of my favorite fashion t ...

Updated: Tue Dec 06, 2011

The Do's and Don'ts of Holiday Style for 11/29/2011

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Whether it's a casual neighborhood drop-in, a festive dinner at the boss's house or a formal affair at the local art gallery, there's always a reason to dress up and celebrate during the holiday season...even if you're just going out to eat at your favorite restaurant with your best friends. But don't let what you wear be ho-ho-hum and spoil the holiday mood. Instead, take a cue from these dos ...

Updated: Tue Nov 29, 2011

The Frugalista's Holiday Shopping Guide for 11/22/2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

We all want to look like fashionistas over the holidays. But in today's tough economy, sometimes we have to achieve that fashion savvy on a frugalista budget. The good news is that with some intelligent pre-planning, you can spend less and still make a big impact, according to New York City image consultant Vicky Oliver, author of "The Millionaire's Handbook: How to Look and Act Like a Mil ...

Updated: Tue Nov 22, 2011

A Colorbook for the Century for 11/15/2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"We see color with everything we are. What starts as a signal passing along the optic nerve quickly develops into an emotional, social and spiritual phenomenon that carries many layers of vivid meaning," note the authors of the new book, "Pantone: The 20th Century in Color." Written by Pantone color experts Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker, this rich visual tome takes reade ...

Updated: Tue Nov 15, 2011

Signature Style: Statement Pieces for the Holidays for 11/08/2011

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

All I want for Christmas is a gorgeous lace dress, a shiny new pair of boots and a fabulous fur coat ... that's all. Well, some of us may have big dreams when it comes to finding the ultimate fashion gift (for ourselves, of course!), but there are ways to give yourself the gift of style without going into debt to Santa for years to come.

Let's just say that you need to keep in mind that ...

Updated: Tue Nov 08, 2011

Fashion Therapy for 11/01/2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

This is my favorite time of year. Why? Window shopping is at its best. When the holiday season rolls around, it's always cause for celebration in my closet. It's time for some fashion therapy. I hit the stores. Not just in search for gifts for friends and family, but I'm on another mission, too, updating my own wardrobe with something new. I consider it retail research.

Here are a few ti ...

Updated: Tue Nov 01, 2011

The Party Circuit for 10/25/2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

With holiday festivities right around the corner, it's time to party. But when an invitation to dress up arrives, it can often cause a fashion panic attack. Now is the time to start shopping. It pays to be prepared to party, and that means early intervention. You don't want to find yourself at the mall the afternoon before a big event with nothing to wear.

The possibilities for finding ...

Updated: Tue Oct 25, 2011

Earring Style for 10/18/2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Listen up, there's one accessory that can transform your face. That's right, you heard it — earrings. Did you know that large earrings make a nose look smaller? Or that silver hoops cool down a ruddy complexion? Or a pair of gold button earrings warm up pale skin tones?

"There are few accessories that can have as much effect on the face as a pair of earrings," says healt ...

Updated: Tue Oct 18, 2011

Fly the Fashion Skies for 10/11/2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

She was one of my last Barbie dolls. I'll never forget her. It was 1966, and I was getting a little too "old" to play with Barbie, but something about the "Pan Am" Barbie thrilled me. I had never been on a plane at that young age, but I had dreams of being a stewardess myself — traveling all over the world, wearing that blue twill suit with the perky blue hat, white gl ...

Updated: Tue Oct 11, 2011

Coat Check for 10/04/2011

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

When the leaves start to fall and there's a cooler nip in the air, it's time to take a coat check. Whether you live on the mild West Coast, the chilly East Coast or anywhere in between, this season there are coats for all reasons — from casual ponchos to glamorous faux fur, swing coats. Here are a few of the newest ways to cover up this fall no matter where you live:

— Cape & ...

Updated: Tue Oct 04, 2011

Fall Fashion Budget Busters for 09/27/2011

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Think you have to have a big budget to get big style? Think again. This fall, major mass retailers are bringing in top celebrities and designers to give fashion followers a big bang for their buck. Yes, you do have to do your homework and visit the store's websites to know when and where these designer collections will launch. You may even need to visit a store out of town to score a deal if th ...

Updated: Tue Sep 27, 2011

Dressing Sexy for 09/20/2011

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Forget your size, forget your age...every woman can be sexy, says designer Bradley Bayou who has dressed dozens of Hollywood stars. "Celebrities use red carpets as advertising," says Bayou, who shares his style secrets in his book, "The Science of Sexy." "They have to think carefully about what they're going to wear, because what they're selling is their image. The same ...

Updated: Tue Sep 20, 2011