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Marie Claire rolled out a new column directed at plus-size women, written by Ashley Falcon, a 5-foot-2-inch, 220-lb. fashion stylist, and entitled "Big Girl in a Skinny World." Of her size 18 figure, Falcon says, "I'm relegated to the plus-size racks, where trendy usually translates into 'when's your due date' empire waists and cinch-sack drawstrings. It's not easy being chic, but ...

By now, Michelle Obama has firmly established her sartorial right to bare arms. But baring thighs may be another matter. Photographs of the first lady descending the steps of Air Force One in shorts have the media in a sweat. Some are saying Mrs. Obama — on her way to the Grand Canyon for a family vacation — may have revealed ...

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn't matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning *reflects how you feel about your job* – that you take your position seriously, ...

Originally published on FashionForRealWomen.com What do your business accessories say about you? For most women (or men), they don't say much. Accessories are often an afterthought, thrown together without a plan. So when you do meet someone who's got her act together, it often leaves an impression ... a very favorable one at that. Most image experts agree that you should ...

Blog post originally appeared on savetheassistants.com. The British Trade Union Conference has suggested that stiletto heels should be banned at workplaces in the United Kingdom. While I’m not more on Team Ballet Flat than Team Stiletto, I’m not usually interested in creating office dress codes. This one, though, is kind of interesting - the proposal isn’t about telling women how to ...

AP Photo Recently, I happened to catch part of an E! Entertainment program called something like, "The 25 Hottest Red Carpet Stars." It showed some of the most beautiful women in the world as they counted down to number one. Uma Thurman, Selma Hayek, Nicole Kidman - all of the "usual suspects" were there. The youngest was Kiera Knightly, the ...

Every woman has one. It's the little black dress hanging in her closet that's a wardrobe staple. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel gave us our first little black dress in the 1920s. She designed a simple sleeveless sheath that was cut just above the knee. Before then, black was worn primarily for funerals. But today, black is worn year round in so many ...

Why do we love shoes that hurt us? In the workplace, heels are seen as a marker of professionalism. It's why so many of us come to work in our sneakers, flip flops or flats only to change into a pair of high heels upon arrival. We choose comfortable, wearable shoes to get us from point A to point B (smart!), ...

Everytime that I make something it gives me a sense of feeling like I have done something really creative. I made a foot hassock one year in upholstry class that came out beautiful. It was kind of hard to make but once it was done it looked beautiful. I learned how to make most of these things in school.

When ever that you decide that you would like one made please contact me. I can make your rug and you can either make it into a pillow, or put it in a frame or even give it away as a gift. You could even make one yourself. At your own liesure.

Is it fashionable to be frugal these days? With endless talk of economic woes, there's ample reason to scrimp and save. At every turn, cash-conserving alternatives seem to be sneaking back into pop culture's consciousness. Here are a few ways to scale back your lifestyle, while still remaining chic. [page] Buy an economical car It doesn't need to be a ...

Upscale Consignment Shops - Cheap prices for pricey merchandise Consignment stores are getting more than a second look in this economy, as people flock to higher-end towns for some high-end used bargains

A group of enthusiastic women went shopping recently, finding all sorts of fashionable outfits. What's so unusual about that? For one, they took away arm loads of clothing. For another, they didn't spend a dime. This is shop until you drop with a twist. They were members of a local Weight Watchers group participating in a clothing swap - a way ...

Thursday was a busy day. You spent all day running around the mall building a personalized cheese-soap-candy gift basket for a client, then drove to deliver it to their office across town, then were forced to stay up till midnight waiting to buy tickets to the must-see concert of the season for your boss (and getting one for yourself while there, ...

Why are these bags so hot? The pricey status bag known as the Birkin starts at $7,500 and is sold in limited numbers, much to the chagrin of wealthy style mavens and their over-extended sisters around the world. The Hermès bag, which is the theme of a new book by a local author, is often seen adorning the arm of celebrities ...

Still unsure of your look for the season? Here's our expert guide to what you must have, what you should try - and what you can stash away (for now). h4. FITTED SHEATH DRESSES [photo:14832] MICHELLE SMITH, DESIGNER OF MILLY Buy for now: A slim, black sheath cut close to the body - with or without a sleeve that nips ...

One of the biggest mistakes people make after cleaning their winter wardrobe is storing clothes in improper environments, said Steve Boorstein, a third-generation former dry cleaner, author and clothingcare guru also known as "The Clothing Doctor." We enlisted his advice for keeping clothes in their best condition between seasons. h4. *1. Clean your closet.* "Dust mites, including moth sacs, are in ...

Haverhill native Jeanette Morgan is thrilled that her three granddaughters will carry her wedding dress at two upcoming family weddings. Yes, you read that correctly. They will carry it. Morgan purchased a heavy satin, beaded dress for $300 in Lawrence for her wedding to her now-deceased husband, Ernest, on Sept. 12, 1948. Afterward, she stored the gown away hoping someone else ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 - Proper Cloth, a clothing label offering high-end, customizable men's dress shirts, launched to the public this week. As a technology driven fashion company, Proper Cloth leverages the latest in web-application, 3D modeling and mass-customization supply chain technology to offer made to measure, personalized dress shirts for the same price as mass produced dress shirts sold in ...

From '40s fedoras to '80s headbands, stars are crowning their outfits these days. USA TODAY's Olivia Barker asked Brooke Magnaghi, accessories and jewelry director at W magazine, to dissect the trend. Hats are "a great way to show individuality," but they're hard to wear, Magnaghi says. "People are intimidated (by them). When someone wears one, they're making a statement" — sometimes ...