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In the Black

To some, black signals a “creative,” a woman who is scared to use a little color in her wardrobe or…

All Wrapped Up

It’s December in Texas and one needs a crystal ball to determine what to wear. Temperatures could be 80 degrees…

Dress & Be Merry

Casual Cocktails/Open HouseAnything goes, but a dress trouser paired with a dramatic sweater or cardigan is a surefire winner. I…

Cutting Edge Hair

It’s finally fall – the season style guru Simon Doonan warned me about a few months ago as I hung…

Fall … Fabulous Fall

This fashion season is all about variety. Design houses have pulled together collections that address every figure type, age and…

Bento Bonanza

Local moms are discovering a hip new ally against brown-bag boredom: Japanese bento boxes. Resembling school pencil boxes divided into…

MacBook Air

Technophiles will clamor for Apples latest prodigy, the almost-pocket-sized powerhouse called MacBook Air.

All Dressed Up

Mom: I keep reading about how popular dresses are for fall. I have a large bust and kind of a…

Pants Panic

You: I’m a young mom with my mother’s body. What should I look for in a pair of pants to…

Cankle Camouflage

You: Help! I have cankles (thick calves and ankles), and with spring coming, I can’t hide in my tights and…

End-of-season Sales

Mom: Regrets, I’ve had a few, unfortunately too many to mention. Please help me make sense of the end-of-season sales….