Try a Turban!

Turbans and scarves are a glamorous and inexpensive way to add pizzaz to your outfits this spring. A throwback to the 1940’s, women used scarves to hide a bad hair day, or to keep their hair back when they were working in factories during the war. Wearing a turban today must be done [...]

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A Week at The BirchCreek Retreat Weigh Loss & Detox Center

I just completed a week at the Birch Creek retreat weight loss and detox center. I lost 5lb in 6 days!  I thought I knew all about the latest on food and health. At Birchcreek I learned so much more, it was fascinating. Their program is well run and tailored for each guest. I did [...]

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Purple with Envy

This season have fun with color!  … and not just color in you clothes and makeup.  Women everywhere are adding dashes of ethereal color to their manes: green, pink, grey, and especially purple.
The new trend is fun, cheeky and, depending on how daring you are, you can add just a few streaks or douse your [...]

Why are we so afraid of throwing out old clothes?

That floral dress reminds you of blissful walks in the park with your ex, but its hemline is totally wrong. He’s history- it should be too.
Maybe those skinny leg jeans fit you circa ’99- but you have to admit they haven’t zipped up in years.
That fluoro top was so cute a few seasons ago- but [...]

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Cheap and Chic

Being on a tight budget might mean you have to work a little harder for awesome style- but it’s likely to pay off and your results can outshine a top-to-toe designer ensemble. Think: eclectic, creative, innovative.

Get thrifty- trawl op shops, vintage boutiques and markets for one-off finds.  Not only will you save money, you can [...]

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Key Trends for Fall 2010

Scholastic Aptitude
The rounded collar is a big trend to watch out for in Fall 2010. Seen at Celine, YSL and Miu Miu, the look is prim and pretty. Wear with a low ponytail and natural makeup for true schoolgirl style.

Animal Magnetism
Big bold leopard spots were featured heavily in the Emanuel Ungaro, Balmain, Rochas and Dries [...]

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Image Experts Help Job Hunters Dress to Impress

Deal Makers Don’t Wear Plaid (Well, Maybe Warren Buffet Can)

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This is Britney’s Future, ‘More’ or Less

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Keep Appearance Blunders from Ruining Your Chances

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Fashion Week Report: Christopher Kane Fall 2010

Christopher Kane worked the sense of irony and revelation he is famous for in his Fall collection, juxtaposing elements of naughty and nice.
Black lace, patent leather and dominatrix-style lace up shoes were teamed with girlish silhouettes and quaint floral embroidery for a quirky look: think Gothic schoolgirl with tongue firmly in cheek.
Capped sleeves, collars and [...]

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Fashion Week Report: Michael Kors Fall 2010

At Michael Kors, comfort and sophistication reigned, with relaxed pieces that could take you from the woods to Manhattan.
A restrained palette of olive, khaki, taupe and charcoal complemented the relaxed draping and knitted layers.  Extreme cowl neck sweaters and fur coats and clutches lent a touch of Dr. Zhivago while military influence was noted with khaki [...]

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Spring: The perfect time of year to focus on you.

In a couple of months spring will no longer feel like a light year away and you’ll finally be able to ditch that winter coat you feel like you’ve been wearing for an eternity. Spring is always an exciting time of the year for a million different reasons, and my favorite one happens to [...]

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