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Mar 19, 2016
Fall Fashion Trends: Understated Style Is Your Key to Winter 2015 Fabulousness
Fall fashion trends express understatement from A-line dresses and skirts and belted wool coats with simple lines, to sweater outfits and designer athletic clothes.
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Mar 17, 2016
Spring Fashion Trends: Themes for Every Taste and A Few to Lambaste
Spring fashion trends 2016 includes pastels, bold Spanish colors, Games of Thrones tribal chic, and more
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Dec 01, 2015
Women's Down Jacket: Five Good Reasons to Treat Yourself to Experience Ultimate Warmth
Women's down jacket or down-filled coat is warm, washable, crushable, water-repellent, sleek, and versatile.
Sep 14, 2015
How to Dress With Ageless Style: The Mature Woman's Guide to Fashion
How to dress, fashion, & style for over-50 women. Express your inner goddess. Free fashion archetype quiz, wardrobe planning, trends, gifts, and more.
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Sep 07, 2015
Fall Fashion Clothing: Eight Key Trends to Follow from Boho to Victorian
Fall fashion clothing includes retro Boho from the Seventies and Eighties, tantalizing Victorian sheer fabrics, shaggy faux fur, bold prints, and uber-feminine white blouses.
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Jul 15, 2015
Great Comfort, Great Prices at Naturalizer Shoes
Naturalizer Shoes, a well-known brand for comfort and style, is offering up to 70% off on select items.
If you take advantage of these prices and order enough, they will even throw in free shipping.
Jul 15, 2015
JC Penney Sale on Levis Jeans
July 15, 2015 -- J C Penney's isoffering sale prices on Levis Jeans for all members of the family -- men, women, juniors, young men, and boys. I have included only one link; you can get the rest of the deals on the site.
As well, this special offer is good only for today, July 15.
Levi's Women's 535 $32.99 now at jcpenney.com! Valid 7/15 - 9/7.
Levis has long been an iconic brand in jeans wear.
Jul 13, 2015
Cater to Your Inner Hecate
Hecate is the original Bohemian gal, but lots of fashion archetypes enjoy mixing colors and textures.
Peruvian Connection offers quality items -- at least the ones I received were -- and ships in a box. That is so rare among clothing retailers, today, and means that garments may not arrive in a mess of wrinkles that need immediate professional attention!
These sales and more are good through Sept. 30, 2015. Please check the site.
And more!
Apr 29, 2015
Fabrics and Textiles: Choose Wisely to Feel Comfortable, Coordinate Smartly, and Achieve Style
Fabrics and textiles, from durable denim seductive silk, how to choose wisely to feel and look your best.
Apr 24, 2015
Cute T-Shirts Are Tops for Comfortable Cotton Chic at Affordable Price
Cute T-shirts offer comfort of cotton, affordable price, colorful variety, for women of all ages.
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Apr 10, 2015
My Leather Handbag Weighs a Ton
I have handbags in colours to go with my wardrobe colour schems. However I cant seem to figure out just what to take with me when I leave for business
Mar 09, 2015
TravelSmith and BodenUSA Gets Reader's Approval
Have had great experiences with both. Nice quality. Refunds prompt.
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Feb 07, 2015
Norm Thompson.: Poor Quality Zipper Front Sweatsuit Pants Set
My husband ordered this for Christmas. It appears attractive enough, but the quality of the material was not good. It was more expensive than other sets
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Jan 30, 2015
QVC Gets Reader's Thumbs-Up
QVC has several lines that fit my 64-year old figure, plus they have a great return policy. Some lines to try are Denim & Co. and Susan Graver. The clothing
Sep 30, 2014
Love of Loafers for Comfortable Shoes
I wear pants most work days, so I have begun to indulge in fashion-forward loafers (with lots of arch support) such as a purple pair of LL Bean suede loafers.
Sep 30, 2014
Lord & Taylor
My first choice for special occasion dresses, formal or weddings. You can count on the quality and ease of tailoring. They are also great for bathing suits
Sep 30, 2014
Lands End - Dresses, Sweaters, Shirts, Pants
I am happy with the fit, look, and quality of several Lands End garments I have purchased. I have not had any problems with refunds and returns. These
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Mar 29, 2014
Fashion Dresses: How You Can Choose A Flattering Frock in Three Easy Steps
Dress shopping demystified so that you get the right fit and style for your figure.
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Mar 29, 2014
What Colors Go With ?: How to Use Hues to Create Fabulous Fashion Combinations
Learn what colors go with each other so you can create fabulous fashion combinations from your closet.
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Dec 11, 2013
New York Street Style: A Little Bit of Paris
New York street style for winter 2013 favors draped scarves, warm vests, and sweet low-heel shoes.
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Dec 02, 2013
From Combat Boots to Heels
Hello, I am Donna 54 and about to leave the military. Now leaving combat boots and moving onto heels. I am wanting to change my wardrobe from casual to
Oct 04, 2013
Winter Fashion: 12 Hot Styles to Keep You Warm
Winter fashion from the Rocky Mountains emphasizes infinity shawls, ankle boots, and a fresh color palette.
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Aug 31, 2013
Liminal Space Fall Equinox Is A Between for Alchemical Processes
Liminal space is a container for magic and alchemical processes for transformation. Discover your inner goddess.
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Aug 04, 2013
French Clothing: How You Can Achieve French Chic
French clothing styles emphasize neon accessories and attention to the smallest details.
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Jun 14, 2013
Striped Clothing: Chic Fashion Find with Fascinating History
Striped clothing has come a long way from garments for social text to trendy fashion must.
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Jun 02, 2013
You Don't Have to Be Rich to Find Perfect Fathers Day Gifts
Perfect Fathers Day gifts include handcrafted items for your one-of-a-kind dad, hobby and sports-related.
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Apr 14, 2013
How to Look Taller in Platform Shoes
If you want to look taller to look thinner, consider platform heels. I am comfortable if the platform is less than two inches. You can get another inch
Apr 07, 2013
Feminine Symbol: Water of the Unconscious Is Source of Emotional Healing & Spirituality
Feminine Symbol: Water, the unconscious and depths of the unconscious where we find emotional healing and spirituality. Fashioning our older selves.
Mar 27, 2013
Small Mountain Town without Retirees
What are appropriate fashions for my age (57) for going to dinner, events, and for outdoor casual. I live in SW Colorado, a sunny place with a lot of outdoor
Feb 27, 2013
Hope Symbols Transcend Cultures to Inspire, Motivate, and Embody Female Energy
Hope symbols abound from the Easter egg with its promise of new life, to shooting star with its fiery trail across the sky. Inspiration and fashion advice for over-50 women.
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Feb 24, 2013
Edit Your Outfit for Best Effects
I am over 50 and still working as a designer for a national furniture design center. I want to project an image of being put together, and still fun
