In Fashion from Creators Syndicate

Picking Berries: Powerful Antioxidants for your Wardrobe for 08/26/2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

They're ripe for the picking. This fall, juicy berry colors drip with delicious richness that will delight the fashion senses. From strawberry-red satin sheaths to raspberry-pink pumps to plump blueberry bracelets, the colors of the stylish season conjure up a fruitful bounty of nature's own delights — served as powerful antioxidants for your wardrobe.

Here's how to juice up your f ...

Updated: Tue Aug 26, 2008

One Hundred Ways to Style for 09/01/2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Before you flip through another fashion magazine, step inside another designer boutique or order another pair of shoes online, pick up a copy of Nina Garcia's latest style book: "The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own" (HarperCollins, 21.95). Illustrated by famous artist Ruben Toledo, Garcia's fashion book should be at the top of every woman's shopping lis ...

Updated: Mon Sep 01, 2008

Fall Forecast: Casual Chic for 09/09/2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year when many of us cheer on our favorite teams. When the weather drops a few degrees, we begin to pull out the fall fashion favorites. Let's admit it: Some of us will sweat a little bit in order to wear something with longer sleeves, but we're not about to sacrifice comfort!

"Fashion this season is all about building a wardrobe that is updated yet comfortable-cas ...

Updated: Tue Sep 09, 2008

Vote for Style for 09/16/2008

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

As the 2008 presidential election approaches, it's time to wear your political choices on your sleeves, around your neck and even on your mouth — literally. You can speak your patriotic mind with fashion and never say a word. From shoes to T-shirts, from hoodies to lipstick, going to the polls has never been so glamorous. Even your dog can take part in the parade.

Here are a few wa ...

Updated: Tue Sep 16, 2008

Isaac Mizrahi: A Real-World Approach to Style for 09/23/2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Makeovers move over — here comes Isaac. Most fashionistas know this man by his first name ever since he brought cheap chic to Target with his quirky sense of New York style. Now, style icon Isaac Mizrahi has a guidebook that will inspire us even more.

"How to Have Style" (Gotham, October 2008, $30) is Mizrahi's answer to all those TV "makeover" shows that berate ...

Updated: Tue Sep 23, 2008

Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month for 09/30/2008

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

It's October, which in the fashion world means it's time to consider pink. With everything from pink purses to pink toenails, companies are supporting breast cancer awareness month by donating a portion of proceeds from their fashion and beauty products to various breast cancer research groups.

Now is the perfect time to stock up on these great goodies and support the girls at the same t ...

Updated: Tue Sep 30, 2008

Depression Dressing for 10/07/2008

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Don't let them get you down. When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping ... someone said on T-shirts and cocktail napkins scattered throughout consumer land over the past few years. And, yes, it does seem to be true that Americans are indeed avid consumers — we want our shopping fix whether we have a hundred dollars or a thousand dollars in our "it" handbags. At least that ...

Updated: Tue Oct 07, 2008

If the Shoe Fits ... Fall Footwear Trends for 10/14/2008

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

If there's one item that women love to buy, even in a down economy, it's shoes. Take it from Cinderella who finally found the right fit and lived happily ever after. A new pair of fabulous shoes can lift your spirits and add instant style to any outfit, even if it's the black suit that you have worn for years.

Shoe shopping is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Browse the des ...

Updated: Tue Oct 14, 2008

Legwear Trends for Fall and Winter for 10/21/2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Goose bumps be gone! This fall and winter the nude leg is no more — girls, the hosiery designers have your rear covered with terrific tights and luxurious leggings. You can update your wardrobe with new legwear and all the advantages of slimming shapewear.

Here's how to improve your bottom line this season:

— Patterned tights are hot: Luxe textures and patterns add int ...

Updated: Tue Oct 21, 2008

On Call: Fashion Advice from "The Dress Doctor" for 10/29/2008

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Think Bette Davis in that stunning off-the-shoulder cocktail dress in "All About Eve." Remember Hedy Lamarr swathed in exotic peacock feathers in "Samson and Delilah," or Grace Kelly in billowing black velvet and white tulle in "Rear Window." All three outfits point to Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer extraordinaire who won eight Oscars dressing casts of ...

Updated: Wed Oct 29, 2008

Coat Check for 11/04/2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A great coat is the ultimate winter fashion essential. First impressions count: If you have a stylish coat this winter, you'll be way ahead of the fashion game. Wear it over just about anything, and you can transform your wardrobe.

Now's the perfect time to browse the outerwear sales and buy the best you can afford. Hopefully, you'll wear that new coat for years to come.

Here are ...

Updated: Tue Nov 04, 2008

Lacing It Up for 11/11/2008

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Got a special holiday party on your calendar this season and nothing to wear? Start looking now for a lot of lace. Much has been made of Miuccia Prada's fall 2008 collection with its runway overflowing with lace, lace and more lace.

As the Italian designer, who so often starts the style trends rolling, unfurled a modern take on the old-fashioned elegant look of lace, other designers and ...

Updated: Tue Nov 11, 2008

Get Stylin': A Designer's Guide to Mixing It Up for 11/18/2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Let's face it, a true fashionista wants to look and feel stylish even during a financial crisis. It's tempting every morning just to stay in bed, pull the covers over your head and think about never getting out of your flannel pajamas.

But now's not the time to let your wardrobe snooze. It's time to get creative, says Adam Yankauskas, designer of the contemporary dress line Maggy London ...

Updated: Tue Nov 18, 2008

A Winter Wonderland of Fashion Gifts for All for 11/25/2008

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

When you're creating your holiday gift list this year, make it easy on yourself and give a gift that they won't want to exchange — one that fits your favorite friend or family member no matter what size they wear. While budgets may shrink this year, you can still give a great present with big style to everyone on your list.

Here are some hints for fashionable gifts that Santa guara ...

Updated: Tue Nov 25, 2008

Evening Elegance: Tips on Holiday Dressing for 12/02/2008

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Special occasions call for dressing in a special way. Whether you're in search of a great new cocktail dress or you just want to give your jeans a more festive touch, we all want to look our best, especially during the holidays. That calls for wearing clothes that fit the bodies we have. That's why Stacy London and Clinton Kelly — hosts of TLC's "What Not to Wear" — promot ...

Updated: Tue Dec 02, 2008

Fashion Gift Books for 12/09/2008

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

You might not be able to buy a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels this holiday season, but you can indulge in a gift of high style for the fashionistas on your list. Pick up a great book that will provide endless hours of enjoyment for pop culture aficionados.

Here are a few of my favorite picks:

— "Suck Your Stomach In & Put Some Color On!" (Berkley Books: 2008, $14 ...

Updated: Tue Dec 09, 2008

Rules for Holiday Dressing for 12/16/2008

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

'Tis the season to be stressed out ... but you also need to dress out at least for a few special occasions, right? While you may have fewer invitations stuck to your refrigerator this year, it only means that the parties you attend are even more cause for celebration and you should dress the part. So how do you keep everything — including your nerves and your budget — under control ...

Updated: Tue Dec 16, 2008

Color My Hair: Back to Your Roots for 12/23/2008

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

You may not consider missing your hair salon appointment when your bangs start to get in your eyes (Hey, longer bangs are "in"). But as more of us are trying to find ways to save money, we may just stretch that all-important visit past the usual four to six weeks, especially when it comes to expensive coloring. Are we talking roots, anyone?

There are ways to make sure your hai ...

Updated: Tue Dec 23, 2008

The Best and The Worst of Fashion 2008 for 12/30/2008

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

OK, there was a lot that we have to dish about ... especially when it comes to fashion trends in 2008. I'm not sure we're talking about the greatest year when it comes to setting the world on fire style-wise, but there were some interesting developments that caught the attention of our pop-culture crazed society. Here are my picks for the "most-significant" trends that hit the fashion ...

Updated: Tue Dec 30, 2008

New Year, New You: Fashion Resolutions for 01/06/2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

We may all know that the biggest New Year's resolution most of us make is to lose weight ... after all we've spent the past few weeks filling ourselves with turkey and all the trimmings, making champagne toasts and generally indulging our every sweet tooth. But now at the start of a new year, it's time to bite into another project that also affects appearance and our self-esteem — our fas ...

Updated: Tue Jan 06, 2009