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Fashion and Style Trends: Accessorizing

Fashion and Style Trends: Accessorizing

10/22/2012 - 1:47pm

 

 By Style Guide Erika Lehmann

I know they say “you’re never fully dressed without a smile”, but I firmly believe, smile or not, that you’re never fully dressed without accessories!  Accessories are the absolute best way to change up...

Fashion and Style Trends Fashion Forward Fashion and Style Trends: Dresses

Fashion Forward Fashion and Style Trends: Dresses

10/22/2012 - 1:44pm

 

By Style Guide Erika Lehmann

Let’s face it, ladies -- regardless of the temperature outside dresses are a wardrobe staple.  They are easy, breezy, and can be dressed up or down.   Add a sweater in cooler weather or go sleeveless as it...

Fashion and Style Tips Bring on Belts

Fashion and Style Tips: Bring on Belts

09/19/2012 - 4:31pm

By Style Guide Whitney Wingerd   Nothing can totally change an outfit up completely the way a belt can.  One tiny belt can take a drag dress and make it stylish!  One belt can put the finishing touches to an amazing outfit.  ...
Fashion and Style Jewelry Guide

Fashion & Style: Jewelry Guide

09/19/2012 - 4:20pm

By Style Guide Whitney Wingerd

Nothing finishes off a look better than that last finishing touch – the icing on the cake – a great piece of jewelry.  I always put my jewelry on last and it’s amazing how much the right piece can really...

Fashion Style and Trends Spring Handbag Styles

Spring Handbag Styles

04/20/2012 - 9:08am

By SmartStyleGuide Whitney Wingerd

A girl’s gotta have a stylish handbag, am I right, ladies? And of course they MUST be changed seasonally. Using your winter purse in the summer is like wearing your ski parka to the beach – it’s just...

Fashion and Style Trends Spring Fashion Trends

Spring Fashion Trends

04/02/2012 - 9:12am

By Style Guide Nicole Feliciano

Whether your closet is ready or not, spring is here!  This doesn’t mean it’s time to panic and go into shopping frenzy mode. Adding a few key pieces to your wardrobe is all that is required to stay trendy and...

Fashion & Style Trends In the Trenches

In the Trenches

03/13/2012 - 2:55pm

Spring has sprung – early in most cities – which means you’ll need a great, lightweight jacket to weather spring’s chilly – and sometimes unpredictable - temps.  Trench coats are a classic must-have that take you from day to night.     

Bold Color –...

Fashion & Style Red Carpet Recap

Red Carpet Recap

02/27/2012 - 4:04pm

Lots of looks walked the runway during the 2012 Oscars.  Here’s how you can incorporate these red-hot trends into your wardrobe: 

White and Light – Light colored – especially white – gowns were uber popular and ruled the runway this year.  While eye-...
Fashion & Style Spring 2012 Trend: Peplum Power

Spring 2012 Trend: Peplum Power

02/14/2012 - 11:01am

For Spring 2012, the bold peplum silhouette – a flared ruffle added to the waist – is striking a chord in the hearts of fashion designers and making a splash on catwalks.

Why We Love Peplum – This added ruffle adds a perfect ladylike flair to your...

Fashion & Style Yearly Fashion Turnover: What to Keep from 2011

Yearly Fashion Turnover: What to Keep from 2011

02/03/2012 - 2:01pm

For some, a new year means new everything. From fashion to hair to makeup to boyfriends, a new year equals a clean slate. This can sometimes cause trouble in the bank account, however. To keep expenses from astronomical heights, keep a few key wardrobe items from 2011. These...

Fashion & Style Fashion Forward: Captivating Capes

Fashion Forward: Captivating Capes

02/03/2012 - 10:30am

That’s right, ladies: capes are no longer the exclusive wear of your favorite superheroes and legendary leaders. They have burst onto the fashion scene and are populating catwalks and high streets alike. And really, what better way to keep warm during the winter than with a...

Fashion & Style How to Get Sexy Style in a Snappy Fashion

How to Get Sexy Style in a Snappy Fashion

01/04/2012 - 12:49pm

These cold winter months will have nothing on you when you try these tips and tricks to looking hot all year round. Read on for some simple and seductive tips on sizzlin’ style.

• Let the lingerie slip….but only a little. Nothing says sexy like a...

Fashion & Style New Year: New Style

New Year: New Style

01/04/2012 - 11:40am

By Style Guide Nicole Feliciano

Ring in the New Year with an infusion of fashion and style. No, not a break-the-bank shopping spree. Instead use these simple ideas to pump up your look and make this the most stylish...

Fashion & Style Fashion for Your Legs: Leg Warmers

Fashion for Your Legs: Leg Warmers

01/03/2012 - 4:20pm

What better way to maintain your trendy fashion sense during the cold months than keeping your legs happy – and stylish – with leg warmers. Once you try this contemporary winter accessory, you’ll never want to go back! Here are a few tips on how to make the best outfits even...

Fashion & Style Trends Fad Hatter: Trending Hats for 2012

Fad Hatter: Trending Hats for 2012

01/03/2012 - 4:08pm

Hats may be a necessity for some during these long winter months, but when you take a look at these warm and fashionable hats you’ll be wishing you could wear them all year long!

Fedora-ble – Women are taking cues from the unexpected style...

Fashion and Style Ablaze with Style Blazer Jacket Trends

Ablaze with Style: Blazer Jacket Trends

12/22/2011 - 2:02pm

Blazers and light jackets have made themselves a name in the fashion world, due to their easy style and re-invented modern charm. The perfect addition to a dress or jeans and blouse combo, a blazer jacket will keep you warm and stylish through these cold winter months.

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Fashion and Style Your Guide to This Season's Cute Coat Styles

Your Guide to this Season's Cute Coat Styles

12/18/2011 - 2:50pm

By Style Guide Nicole Feliciano

Coats aren’t just for keeping you warm. They also are a fashion and style statement. From faux fur to sweater coats, why not update your look this season with a coat that’s as trendy as...

Fashion and Style Hottest Holiday Trends

Tips for the Hottest Holiday Trends

12/16/2011 - 4:56pm

It’s the holiday season; a time for love, generosity, compassion, and yes, your favorite flamboyantly sequined dress. This year, loud and flashy is in, from off the shoulder gems to bejeweled LBD’s. So ditch your conventional pinstripes and throw on your sizzling stilettos,...

4 Style Tips to Steal from Kate & Pippa

12/09/2011 - 9:39am

British mania has ascended on the U.S. once again and this time we aren’t talking about The Beatles. The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, and her sister, Pippa, have become fashion icons the world over. Everyone from Madonna to school teachers have found inspiration...

Fashion and Style Trends

Patterned Hosiery: Styling Tips for Tight Fashion

12/07/2011 - 4:13pm

Patterned hosiery began its trending ascent this past fall and shows no sign of slowing as winter approaches. Adding visual appeal and dimension to your outfit and creating an easy wardrobe update, it’s no wonder this style has taken the fashion world by storm. Read on for...

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