Matching patterns are chic again
It's official, readers: I've said everything I can say about dressing in cold weather. And I must confess that at this point, I've given up. Today I had to commute...
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Don’t let frigid winter temps cramp your style
As I sit writing this week's column, I'm watching the snow fall outside my window. Again. I happen to like snow, but this winter has been brutal. Weather like this...
What’s in store for the holidays? Jobs for seasonal workers
Although the seasonal hiring forecast for 2011 wasn't as favorable as some may have expected, it may not be dire, either. According to data from outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray &...
Tips for riding — and conquering — the neon wave
A friend and I recently discussed the challenges of neon. This particular friend happens to be blond, blue-eyed and fair-skinned. She was actually wearing a lime green shirt, but not...
Small discounts make a difference too
Any savvy shopper knows that making an amazing purchase almost always involves an amazing sale. The finds you rave about most often are the ones where someone says, "Great shoes!"...
Here comes the fabulously dressed bridal shower guest
Fall weddings bring summer showers, and as a bridesmaid for some upcoming October nuptials, I've found myself attending several bridal showers this summer. Many of the topics I cover in...
This summer, resolve to get rid of your swimsuit worries
Whenever I write about topics that relate to body image, I get a lot of grief. I enjoy getting email from readers. The glowing reviews are, of course, more enjoyable,...
This summer, resolve to get rid of your swimsuit worries
Whenever I write about topics that relate to body image, I get a lot of grief. I enjoy getting email from readers. The glowing reviews are, of course, more enjoyable,...
Getting serious about stripes
It was specially requested that I tackle in a column the challenges of wearing stripes. My friends ask for particular topics all the time, but frankly I was a bit...
The long and shorts of a summer staple
I believe that shorts are the item of clothing most subject to discrimination in our fashion society. I'm typing this column while sitting at jury duty at the criminal courts...