tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387168252009-11-24T02:04:49.190-08:00Fashion advice for the yoga pants generation (you know who you are).Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01357388148078714151noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38716825.post-73532515862298518782008-05-01T18:16:00.001-07:002008-05-01T18:19:00.734-07:00

and this fabulous piece on Steve & Barry's:Fashion, as it has become more accessible to a generation that is obsessed with the mass emulation of celebrity style, has surpassed music (and the increasingly archaic concept of the record store) as the retail touchstone of youth. And cheap fashion has become infinitely more respectable, even cool, given the current economic climate.“It seems like

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You know how I'm always saying that you need to be ruthless when you clean your closet, that you need to get rid of EVERYTHING that you just don't wear?I'm taking a moment this week to practice what I preach. Sort of.Friday Style is going on hiatus, for I don't know how long. This is the one commitment that I can't do justice to right now, and so I'm letting it go. And honestly, it feels good,

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Reasons to love Zappos:1. Great selection.2. 110% price matching.3. Free overnight shipping.Oh, wait, those last two? GONE. Zappos, long known for their terrific customer service and sweet deals, is no longer offering price matching and free overnight shipping. And while their selection is great, their prices are, well, pricey.So where's a girl to go for shoes, especially if she's on a budget

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Look what Amy found at Target! ON SALE, even!Loeffler Randall flats, Target, currently on sale for $20.99These are the perfect day shoes: the patent makes them a little more polished and dressy than your basic flats, the rose gives them character, but the basic ballet flat shape keeps them grounded and casual. Pair with slim jeans or capris or a skirt.Also available in rose gold. For this

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Putting your best face forward: concealer basics.Five ways to wear a pin! Try one today!I haven't left the house since Monday, when I took my son to have his arm set. He seems to be on the mend, though, and hopefully things will be back to normal around here soon.God help us if they're not.

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I came home from five days on the road to be greeted by a five-year-old with a broken arm. This week I will be Mommying instead of fashionista-ing. Sorry about that.I have a backlog of emails that need to be answered, and I promise to get to them all, soon. I also promise to tell you what I saw on the streets in NYC, where women have the BEST coats ever.I will be at BlogHer and Work It, Mom!

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Still wondering about slips? So am I.Easy ways to spiff up your jeans and a tee uniform.I shop so you don't have to. Or at least I browse and then gather it all together in one place for you. Whatever.And, since I am spending today packing and tomorrow flying, a couple of posts from the archives: what NOT to wear when you travel and what you SHOULD be wearing instead.Coming later: what I'm

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Hi, Susan:Question... What is the best way for me to carry my cellphone in the office? Namely, when I go to meetings, I like to have my cellphone with me - partly so my kids' school can contact me in the event of an emergency - but also because I have a smartphone so I keep my schedule in my phone. So, inevitably at the end of every meeting, we schedule the next meeting and I need my

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I had a group of girls to the beach in February and we went out to dinner that Saturday night. Some of us were in dresses, some were in jeans or trousers. Somehow the topic of slips came up – as in, none of them wore slips. There I was, in my jersey dress -- complete with slip underneath – jaw agape, wondering if their mothers knew. Susan, I wear a slip with any sort of dress or skirt. Period. I

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Spring is almost here! Make your wardrobe work for you by layering.No more yoga pants! Pants for your work-at-home day.Hmm, what have I found for you THIS week? Well ...Like what you see? Details are at Polyvore.com.

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Recently I've been forced to go shopping for pants and jeans, because my current ones are falling apart (literally, in the case of my beloved white cords). And I've come upon quite a dilemma in that age-old issue--hems. At 5'2" and a size 0/1, the short lengths of most pants are just a TINY bit too long to wear with flats--which are, as Murphy's Law dictates, practically all I wear. We're not

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I just bought a Cole Haan ivory purse (the medium village tote). It was sort of an impulse...the purse itself and definitely the color. It is my first "expensive" purse that was not a gift. I'm usually a black/brown purse kind of gal, but I'm trying to break free of this rut. The purse comes in black, orange, and ivory. I don't think I can pull off the orange ... So I chose the ivory. Was

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Kathryn Finney (you know her better as the Budget Fashionista) needs your help. Take her annual shopping survey and tell her how YOU shop. "Every year since 2005, we've asked a series of probing, shopping-related questions to friends and readers to get a clear understanding of what folks buy, how much they spend, where they shop, etc. Kathryn analyzes these results and writes a series of

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Are you dressing up for Easter? I want to know why -- and what you're wearing.What are you wearing to work at home? Please don't say your husband's sweats. Just don't.Diane Von Furstenburg wants to give you five grand and a trip to NYC! Woo! And this week is DVF week at Fashion Find.

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Shannon has a question that I think ALL of you have asked once or twice:Can a curvy girl ever wear a pencil skirt? And by curvy, what I mean is small, petite, short, and fairly slender, but with at least one size difference between waist and hip. I always think pencil skirts look so classic and nice, and then I think, How would I ever find a straight skirt like that to fit my non-straight lower

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Like what you see? Details are at Polyvore.com.What to wear when you go out.What to pack when you travel.Plus, I'm still finding cool stuff for you! You're welcome!

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Ah, capri pants: the uniform of women everywhere who don't want to wear shorts any more but don't want to die of heat exhaustion during the spring and summer. Chances are, you own a pair (or three) and wear them often. So how do you know if you're wearing the right length and style? No matter what length hemline you are considering, keep the basic rules in mind: look for a mid-rise, a flat

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I teach third grade in a private school, and during the spring, many of my co-workers wear capri pants. I have several pairs, but I've never felt as if the shoes I wear strike the right balance between professional and casual. Our dress code is basically "look sharp"-- no open-toe sandals, and dressy jeans are allowed about twice a year. Obviously, I'm on my feet most of the day, so I need

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Hello! My name is Susan; I am 39, and I work at home. I have two school-age sons. I live in a part of the country where the winters are mild and the summers are miserable.I don't wear heels; I do wear a lot of vintage and OOAK jewelery.Okay, seriously, the whole point of this exercise was to look at the ways our wardrobes are tied to our lives -- to who we are and where we live and what we do

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All grown up and still breaking out? Stop using that kid stuff on your face -- it's not designed for your skin or your breakouts. You need a cleanser with salicylic acid, which is gentler on your skin than typical benzoil peroxide treatments. Use daily, ideally at bedtime; follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer designed for your skin type. And for heaven's sake, don't sleep in your

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Got a blog? Got a closet? Put them together and tell us what you're wearing!Proving that I'm not totally down on lists: Five ways to work your curvy figure.And it's Navy Week at Fashion Find.

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We've been talking about Oprah's Top Ten Basics list, and while most of you took issue with the white denim jacket, Mara got to what I think is the heart of the issue:I think a lot of these lists don't work that well, because they're too general. You make a good point with the turtleneck-- not everyone looks good in them-- but what about the color? I look bad in black, and the closer the black is

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I am enjoying your comments on the Oprah Shlumpadinka recap posts immensely, primarily because you have me thinking (which is a feat this week, let me tell you). Let's go back to Oprah's Ten Must-Haves and talk about how to make them work for you.1. Trench coat. Shauna said that she has been searching for a trench that doesn't make her look matronly. I understand that; the right trench is the

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Oprah says that every woman needs the following ...1. Trench coat. 2. Black (or white) turtleneck.3. Black trousers.4. Tunic.5. White jeans.6. Dark jeans.7. Black dress.8. White denim jacket.9. Black skirt.10. Timeless cashmere sweater.Add fabulous flats and a great over-sized bag. In WHITE! Excellent.How many of these do YOU own?

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Someone (Pamela? maybe?) emailed me the other day with a heads up: Oprah was doing a makeover show where she got suburban moms to give up the sweatpants and get dressed.I literally RAN to set my DVR. Because THANK YOU OPRAH!(Also, if it will get me on Oprah, I may stop getting dressed every day. Honestly.)Yesterday I finally got around to watching the show, which was titled Are you a

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