Fashion

Faux Pas: Wearing clunky, chunky, take-me-snowshoeing boots for daytime. Sure, your boots need to protect your feet from snow, ice, and slush, but they don't need to be big, bulky, and totally un-chic to do so!

Fix: Choose a stylish but warm pair....

The Coat: Down Parka

The accessories: Rugged and whimsical. Try a ski-inspired knit cap in stripes or a colored solid. A pom-pom on top is a fun bonus! Then add a similarly sleek long scarf and knit gloves for an outdoorsy vibe. To make the....

Don't Pull out the cleavage-baring, super-sexy clothes for your holiday office party. Do Think festive instead of sexy. Slip a lace-trimmed camisole under your office suit, or swap your regular blazer for a velvet one. Add chandelier earrings and strappy heels for an elegant (not too-sexy) look.

Don't Go overboard with holiday-themed accessories like appliqued sweaters, jingle-bell earrings, Santa pins, and candy-cane-patterned socks. DoConsider getting in the holiday spirit with color instead: Wear a red, green, or blue sweater over dark slacks; or sport a scarf in red-and-green or....

Bohemian inspired velvet fashions are here

The romantic layered look continues into winter. Keep the camis in your closet – just add a flowing blouse embellished with sequins or rhinestones. Finish the look with a jacket, shrug or cape. Look for micro capes with a satin ribbon tie, shrugs or fur trimmed capes.

Velvet....

Layers are the look

Camis, tanks and t shirts embellished with sequins or gemstones are perfect under a jacket, shrug or cape. Look for micro capes, shrugs with a satin ribbon tie and fur trimmed capes. Brocade jackets are stylish and luxurious, this is the fabric of the season.The brocade....

Bright Colors

Textured fabrics, whimsical floral printsTextured fabrics, whimsical floral prints, and sparkling sequins add interest and excitement to any outfit. A bold, vibrant palette of rich ocean turquoise, crisp salad greens and shades of golden and mango orange paired with beautiful pink lipstick are the colors to keep an eye out for.

Fun, Feminine Skirts

Nothing says summer like a skirt—a great way to keep you....

The Full Skirt

If you're a woman with curvy hips, ample thighs, or a bit of a belly, you probably stay away from voluminous bottoms for fear that they'll make....

Let your inner goddess shine in a divine metallic suit. This trend shows up in the briefest of bikinis as well as beautifully constructed one-pieces, so it will work for any body type. And for that extra touch of glamour, cover up with a sheer chiffon wrap or dress.

Tribal Chic

Don't have room in your budget to plan an African safari this summer? That doesn't mean you can't bring a little taste of the Serengeti to your beach vacation. Deep, rich hues and strong prints are what make this trend - and its wearer - stand out. To complete....

While her tips on completing the look — beauty tips on how to customize a pair of shoes or tips on what to wear with them — are noteworthy, the writing is riddled with too many clichés and assumptions.....

* Funky sandals are a must! Clear acrylic, beaded, and bright, colorful sandals make excellent choices.

* With the emphasis on your feet, now is the perfect time to pamper yourself with a pedicure.

The breeze of romance is in the air. The look is clean, simple and ultra-feminine.

Internationally known beauty expert Diane Irons has the top secrets for putting some flair into your fashion sense.

Here are some of the best ways for you to go from blah to bombshell in just a few simple steps.

1. Style is not being afraid to stand out. You can accomplish your own personal style by taking an article of clothing and wearing it in an innovative way.

2. Style is having a having a trademark and being recognized for it. It could simply mean that you're never seen without red shoes or a red purse!

3.....

1) The wide-legged pant, preferably khakis – CK Khaki and Gap will do

2) The tunic – shirt or a dress – to be worn over slim capri and Bermuda shorts

3) Something feathery: a belt, a cap, some detailing will do

4) Platform shoes: the hippier, the better

5) Bermuda shorts in classy shades of ecru, beige, black or khaki

6) The tiered skirt with LOTS of embellishment

7) Something python to clutch

• Fun & Funky

• Urban Chic

• Free Spirit

• Professional

• Vintage

• Fit & Strong

• Preppy

• Daytime Sexy

Fun & Funky

The way you dress, the jewelry you love, the perfect haircut -- all help create confidence, command respect and turn heads. Just ask these eight style-savvy women.

Shelly Bomb, 36, costume designer and a creative director for Anti-gravity, a performance group.

What does your look say about you? That....

And now: Time for a brush-up on caring for the things that

matter, so they'll always look as new as the day you brought them home.

The first rule: Dry-clean. As expensive and hard on the environment as it is, professional care is key if a garment calls for it. Hand-washing usually doesn't work as well, and neither do those DIY dry-clean products (they don't let you immerse fabrics in a solvent....

Style is subtle. It’s the mode that makes you stand out in a crowd. If you have style, it doesn’t matter what’s in style. The clothes and accessories you wear will stand the test of time.

That means bypassing the racks of trendy clothes. You know how it goes: in one season, out of your closet the next.

Think of all the styles that have come and gone. If you closely examine the contents of your closet, do you find that most of your outfits are out of date?

Well, I’m going to....

They're the words most women long to hear. Who doesn't want to be complimented for a fabulous figure? Even if you haven’t reached your goal weight, you can still look slim and trim. The secret is using a bit of fashion sense, which is where I come in.

I've got the dressing dos and don’ts. You’ll appear sizes smaller … without ever shedding a pound. It’s as simple as knowing what’s flattering and what’s not. Because when it comes to fashion, a little flattery will get you everywhere.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled feature, your five free beauty....

Of course, that was before Botox and step aerobics and antioxidant face creams. It was before hair weaves and hair extensions and extra-hold mousse.

And it was definitely before country music queen Loretta Lynn sailed into her 70s with black hair falling decidedly below her strong shoulders, and author Toni Morrison accepted the 1993 Nobel Prize for literature (at age 62) with a wreath of silver dreadlocks gently gathered....