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All Wrapped Up
It’s December in Texas and one needs a crystal ball to determine what to wear. Temperatures could be 80 degrees…
Recessionista Meets Barista
It used to be that simply holding a mermaid-stamped coffee cup was enough. This cup announced to the world that…
Dress & Be Merry
Casual Cocktails/Open HouseAnything goes, but a dress trouser paired with a dramatic sweater or cardigan is a surefire winner. I…
Go Big, Go Bold, Just Accessorize!
This fall, the clean lines, classic shapes and daring colors of the ready-to-wear collections offer the perfect backdrop for spotlighting…
Fabulous Flats
Snag a pair of flats to add fashionable comfort to your fall closet.
Cutting Edge Hair
It’s finally fall – the season style guru Simon Doonan warned me about a few months ago as I hung…
The Hottest (Hair) Styles for Fall
“It’s finally fall,” the seasoned style guru Simon Doonan warned me a few months ago, as I hung onto his…
Fall … Fabulous Fall
This fashion season is all about variety. Design houses have pulled together collections that address every figure type, age and…
Seize the Summer Sales (Without Regrets)
Nancy shares advice for navigating the sea of sales (without regrets!).
A Memorable Makeover
Nearly 300 moms applied for our makeover, but one, submitted by her husband as a surprise, stole our heart.
Spring Trends 2008: Think Florals
Bold colors and flower motifs were hot on the spring runways…now bring some into your closet. We’ll show you how.
The Right Swimsuit for Every Body Type
By going directly to a suit that is right for your figure type, the cringe factor is greatly reduced.
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…
Call to Arms
Fashion Q&A with Nancy Klompus, wardrobe stylist
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….