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Fashion Advice: Should You Get a Stylist?

October 9, 2009 06:33 AM | Comments (3) | Posted in Advice

Juanita asks: What do you think about stylists?

Fashion Advice: The Best Colors to Wear in a Photo

October 7, 2009 07:00 AM | Comments (3) | Posted in Advice

Tessa Asks: What’s the best colors to wear in an engagement photo?

Fashion Advice: Designer Discounts at Outlet Malls

October 5, 2009 04:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyAdvice

Kristine Asks: I’ve heard a lot about the Woodbury Commons Outlets located outside of New York City and it is suppose to be a designer mecca. Do you think I could find a deal on a high-end designer bag, like Chanel?

How to Wear Clogs: Fashion Advice

September 2, 2009 01:01 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in Kathryn's BlogFree AdviceAdvice

Lindsey Asks: Here’s a challenge. Could you do an article on what looks good with Dansko clogs with some pictures? I have recently acquired plantar fasciitis and
these are the shoes everyone keeps recommending. So I have bought a pair, but I still want to look fashionable. Help Me!

Answer: Well, Lindsey the key to staying fashionable while rockin’ the clogs is to maintain balance. Clogs weigh down the bottom half of your body so you want to make sure you balance your upper half with a cool jacket or statement necklace. Another key style tip for wearing clogs is to pair them with ...

Look for Less: Marley Shelton’s Makeup

August 30, 2009 10:36 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Advice

Marley Shelton, up-and-comer/actress in the ‘09 movie A Perfect Getaway, has one of the fresher faces out there in Hollywood. Mark’s celeb makeup artist Mai Quynh let us in on how he created her stunning yet simple look, which costs under $50.

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“Marley wore a beautiful, red Grecian dress so we wanted her look to be summery with a bronze glow. I started by applying mark Face Expert Flawless Touch Makeup in Honey with a foundation brush and then dusted mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Honey with a powder brush. Then I swept mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder to her ...

Where to Find a Wrap Cardigan: Fashion Advice

August 24, 2009 09:58 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in Advice

Rosie Asks: Where can I buy (I will try to describe the sweater) a sweater you put your arms in and then you can then wrap the ends it around your neck like a
scarf?

Answer: Rosie, these sweaters are called “wrap cardigans” (although one of my dearest friends call them schmattas , which is the yiddish word for “rags” or “garment”)
You can find wrap cardigans, regardless of the season. at stores like Target, Dillards, Macys, and Bloomingdales. Here’s some of my favorites:

Where to Find a Wrap Cardigan

1. Three Dots Lightweight Wrap Cardigan- on sale for $40.80 at Bloomingdales

2. BCBG Silk Cashmere Shawl ...

How to Lock Your Zippers

October 3, 2004 01:22 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in Advice

I just learned a new trick, well, at least new for me, regarding zippers from my friend Malinda. Malinda and I have been best friends for 20 years—she was the maid of honor at my wedding and the only person I know daring enough to have a conversation with the Falun Gong folks wearing a Vivienne Tam Chairman Mao shirt. So when she headed for my crotch and zipped up my pants—I wasn’t offended. In fact, when she showed me that pulling the little zipper handle down locks the zipper in place, thus reducing the likelihood for future crotch treks on my behalf, I was elated. Not only are my ...