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BIG Designer Clothing Fun

Saks Fifth Avenue is about to become the only major retailer in the city to carry plus-sized womenswear by names like Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. Coming very soon to the department NYC store’s super high-end third floor, fall and winter plus-sized pieces will be mixed right in with existing stock—most of which would formerly have only been available in sizes ranging to a 10. Stock will reach size 14 across the board, and in some cases—depending on the brand—will

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Manly Monday Style Meter

A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Planning: Men believe women are “wired” to be planners and men do some much “planning” during the week and believe that’s where it ends.  Low and behold, women are in the workplace too and are required to do the same “planning” for their professional lives so, what makes men think women want to come home and plan every weekend activity too?! Ready, Set, Go!: It should never take a man longer

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Singing in the Rain: I can’t stand wet weather but, it’s not excuse to look frumpy.  Choose a wide hat, colorful slicker/trench, fun umbrella, or wellies that make you smile in spite of the nasty weather outside!  The Best, Free Accessory: Smiles are great for dressing up funeral-drab attire, going from work to play, or when you just can’t seem to locate the best item (in spite of

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Traveling in Style: Bags

The cool part about writing this segment on traveling in style is that it’s less about the clothes you wear when you get where you’re going, and more about how to look good getting there!  Yesterday we discussed the best kicks to sport to ensure you look stylish yet can be fashionably functional moving along planes, trains and automobiles.  Today, it’s all about what you’re packin’ as in what you’re packing your clothes in. For all parties, stick with carry-ons.

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Shoe Travel or Stay Put for Men

Somewhere in your closet, you have a few tins of shoe polish, several stained rags, and some half-used bottles of shine – forget all of that!  The Draper Shoe Shine Kit ($46.50)

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Traveling in Style: Shoes

Question: How can I look fashion moving through the airport?  Quiet as kept, flip flops are not only not comfortable but, they make it difficult to run in if necessary.  And high heels are my life but, again, for quick layovers, a slip or broken heel is an easy way to lose cool points! Answer: The range of answers we fielded included flip flops, high heels, wedges, sneakers and slippers.  The correct answer and most style-appropriate answer depends on what

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The Best Choo Shoes

Get a look at the Jimmy Choo’s that Tamara Mellon recommends for your closet…and that’s saying a lot since she’s the Jimmy Choo founder – click the pic! Note: I’ve checked out Tamara’s Choo shoe recs, and I’m on board with 5 of the 23 as must-haves for fall! Metallic snake-embossed pump, $525 (pictured above) Patent round-toe pump, $665 Fitted almond-toe boot, $965 Fitted suede boot, $1150 Open-toe snake slingback, $770

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How Do You Look Terrific in Tulle?

Read mystyle.com to get the key tips to wearing tulle and looking terrific! Think balance, shape on top and volume on the bottom, high heels, and minimal accessories… 411: MyStyle.com, “What’s the Secret to Looking Terrific in Tulle?“

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Blueprint for Style in the Washington Post

Today, the Washington Post‘s Capital Business section featured Blueprint for Style.  The Capital Business section provides a fresh perspective on local business and is a weekly publication. Click here and check out the insights provided on how Blueprint for Style can stand out in a sea of stylists by Benjamin Hallen, assistant professor of management and organization at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and former entrepreneur and Judy Frels, marketing faculty lecturer and executive director of marketing communications

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Manly Monday Style Meter

A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Ice Cream: It’s a fabulous way to stay cool in the summer heat and a easy backdoor way to a woman’s heart… Tees to Tee Up: T-shirts are a part of every man’s life but when they become a wardrobe staple, then we need to talk.  What ever happened to polos, button-downs, henleys, short-sleeve rugbys, jerseys, etc?  In Miami, I saw way too many men in tees…on purpose…as if they were

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Singing in the Rain: I can’t stand wet weather but, it’s not excuse to look frumpy.  Choose a wide hat, colorful slicker/trench, fun umbrella, or wellies that make you smile in spite of the nasty weather outside!  The Best, Free Accessory: Smiles are great for dressing up funeral-drab attire, going from work to play, or when you just can’t seem to locate the best item (in spite of

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Next Week: We’re Getting Ready to Travel!

All next week, we’re dedicated to getting everyone ready to ‘hit the road‘ in style.  Get ready – we’re gonna be in motion next week… Send all of your questions before Monday so we can try to field as many as possible throughout the week!

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