In Fashion from Creators Syndicate

Return to Woodstock: Fashion with a '60s Twist for 07/07/2009

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this August and still humming the tunes of Janis, Jimi and Joe, then you're probably a grown-up hippie disguised in corporate clothing. You most likely even booked those tickets to the Broadway revival of "Hair."

Well, this summer you can still channel your inner hippie, no matter what your age. Many fashion designers are ...

Updated: Tue Jul 07, 2009

Slim Fast Fashion: How to Look 10 Pounds Thinner for 07/14/2009

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

OK, we know it's summer, and it is more difficult to cover up all those extra pounds compared to the winter months when coats are our best friends. So, why bother? In a country where more than half the women wear a size 12 or above, it makes sense to just take a deep breath and appreciate our bodies no matter how many swimsuits we've tried in the past month. Instead of sweating the small stuff ...

Updated: Tue Jul 14, 2009

Fashion Intuition: Celebrity Style on a Budget for 07/21/2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Low on cash, but high on style? Don't worry. Instead be happy. Retailers and designers are making it easy to get Hollywood style at affordable prices. Just ask Jaye Hersh. Known for her high-end trendsetting boutique, Intuition, in Los Angeles, Hersh has partnered with Target to launch the latest accessories collaboration, Hollywood Intuition. Stars such as Paris Hilton, Amanda Bynes and Jenna ...

Updated: Tue Jul 21, 2009

Back to School with Teen Idols for 07/28/2009

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Shopping for back-to-school clothes can suck the cash right out of the family budget. But even if teens want to dress like their favorite movie-star vampires, they can still find bargains that won't drain their wallets, according to wardrobe stylist Art Conn, who has worked his fashion magic on TV's popular "American Idol" series.

When teens head back to school this fall, you c ...

Updated: Tue Jul 28, 2009

Back to School on a Budget: Shopping Tips for Parents for 08/04/2009

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Talk about the biggest "B" word this fall? It may be time to head "Back to School" for many parents, but the biggest "B" in their bonnets will be "Budget."

"It's evident that parents are more financially conscious than ever before, budgeting for groceries, family trips and now back-to-school shopping," says Katherine Hurley, vice presiden ...

Updated: Tue Aug 04, 2009

Fast Forward: Fall's Top Fashion Trends for 08/11/2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you're just raring to slip out of those flip-flops and into your ankle boots, then it's time to put on your comfy ballet flats and get ahead of fall's fashion game. With the season's latest merchandise arriving in stores now, it's not too soon to start scouting out the newest fashion trends.

And if you've been in a little bit of a black mood like I have, then it is a great time to get ...

Updated: Tue Aug 11, 2009

Fall Fashion Accessories: Details That Count for 08/18/2009

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Want to give your wardrobe some high impact this fall, but a little low on cash? Then it's time to shop for a major accessory, girls. And forget those studs; we're talking some heavy-duty hardware on a handbag.

Here are some ways you can add newness to your wardrobe with statement-making fall accessories:

— Start with a new handbag. It's an instant way to make every day (and ...

Updated: Tue Aug 18, 2009

The Shoe Show: Fall's Top Shoe Trends for 08/25/2009

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This fall, they're irresistible. Ladies are definitely going to want a new pair of shoes, maybe two or three or more. Step out and take a platform on bold shapes and colors. One new pair of boots that stretches over your knees or a pair of purple suede pumps can do wonders for your wardrobe.

Here are my top shoe picks that you'll fall head over heels for this season:

— The p ...

Updated: Tue Aug 25, 2009

Chanel: The Fashion Legend Continues for 09/01/2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Look around your closet. See any little black dresses? Twin set cardigans? A-line skirts? Two-tone pumps? Quilted handbags? Jersey anything? Gold chains? Or long ropes of pearls? Well, if you see any of these stylish classics peeking out at you, you have bought into the century-old mystique of one of the most famous fashion icons of all time. You may have heard of her — Coco Chanel.

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Updated: Tue Sep 01, 2009

Multitasking Men: Men's Fall Fashion Trends for 09/08/2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

What do we all try to do best these days? Even when it comes to what we wear? Multitask! Given the state of the economy, we're all trying to do more with what we already have and what we invest in for our wardrobe. Fall 2009 menswear is a study in what's smart, enduring and functional.

"This season's offerings are very purposeful from workwear reinterpreted for function and style to ...

Updated: Tue Sep 08, 2009

All the Gossip About Fall Fashion for 09/15/2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

They're TV's hottest "it" girls — Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa — and they're all fashion stars on the CW Network's hit show, "Gossip Girl." Costume designer Eric Daman has done an outstanding job of making us drool over his unique approach to dressing each personality on the show every week.

But now you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on Misso ...

Updated: Tue Sep 15, 2009

Fashion for the Chic and Cheap for 09/22/2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

When the chic go shopping on the cheap, it can be tough — but you don't have to be rich to look great, says Amanda Brooks, a fashion expert who is a regular contributor for vogue.com and former creative director of Tuleh.

"True style doesn't have a price tag," says Brooks, who has just finished writing her new style guide, "I Love Your Style: How to Define and Refine ...

Updated: Tue Sep 22, 2009

Jackets Required for 09/29/2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you only buy one thing this season to add to your wardrobe, make it a great jacket. It's the starting point for fall fashion and the foundation for every major statement. But don't think you can get away with wearing just any old thing. The jackets this year are getting personal; they've got loads of individual style. In other words, find one that you love and you'll end up getting your mone ...

Updated: Tue Sep 29, 2009

It's a Mad, Mad Fashion World for 10/06/2009

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The mad men and women from the hit TV series, "Mad Men," may be all about the slick suits and sexy secretaries, but flash forward 40 years, and you'll find the professionals of today's business world are anything but uptight when it comes to fashion in the workplace. A sense of "cool" chic still, however, presides over the likes of Madison Avenue and other bastions of corpor ...

Updated: Tue Oct 06, 2009

Shopping in the Pink: Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month for 10/13/2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

When you get the chance to shop and support a great cause at the same time, there's no reason why we should not all take advantage of the opportunity — when we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October.

Here are some ways to think pink and get a jump-start with your holiday shopping list:

— Check out Key To The Cure. The annual charity shopping event takes p ...

Updated: Tue Oct 13, 2009

The Fall Beauty Beat for 10/20/2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Get your glow on by putting on a new face for fall. The latest makeup trends offer something for everyone from outrageous cat eyes to luscious red lips, so you can face the new season with a fresh outlook.

This season's beauty routine starts with a foundation that shows off your natural skin tone. Then add a hint of shine on the cheeks and a little light glow with your powder. Now you're ...

Updated: Tue Oct 20, 2009

Tricks of the Trade for 10/27/2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The trick to dressing stylish is not just wearing all the latest looks from the fashion runways. You may end up looking like you stepped out of a Halloween costume shop if you insist on being a slave to the popular trends du jour. Think huge shoulder pads, ripped jeans, cat eye makeup and teetering stilettos ... and you get the picture of the ultimate fashion victim.

Real style is all ab ...

Updated: Tue Oct 27, 2009

Sugarcoating the Classics: Coat Check for Fall and Holiday for 11/03/2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Buying a coat may be a rite of fashion passage this time of year, but don't think you have to settle for any boring basic. Think of it like an accessory — sort of like the handbag you wear every day. It always makes a first impression, so why not make it special?

And yes, buying a coat can be a major investment, so shop around. Whether you need a casual workhorse like a peacoat ... ...

Updated: Tue Nov 03, 2009

Festive Holiday Must-Haves for 11/10/2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Let's face it, we may not be quite as vampy as our favorite heroine, Bella, but when the holidays roll around this year and the sun starts to go down, I think many of us will definitely be ready to howl at a new moon. It's also time to take a bite out of those boring basics in our closet. We can give them a new afterlife for those evening soirees in the months ahead.

Here are my favorite ...

Updated: Tue Nov 10, 2009

Fashion We Can be Thankful For for 11/17/2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

It's that time of year when our thoughts turn to the things and people that we appreciate. And that also goes for the clothes we wear. No, in the big scheme of things, the latest fashion trends don't really mean all that much -- but life is too short to not love ourselves enough to be the very best we can be and to look our best, too.

Here are some current fashion inspirations that I ...

Updated: Tue Nov 17, 2009