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How to Shop in a Hurry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:08:39 +0000

I'm strangely fascinated by women who enjoy strolling casually through the stores and seem like they have nothing better to do than shop. I am not one of those women, even though my job requires me to spend a ridiculous amount of time shopping. I like to get in a store, and get out. Shopping fast = shopping smart in my book. For example, I never shop during peak shopping hours (sorry, Black Friday retailers, but you'll never see me.)

How to Shop in a Hurry originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 10:08:39.

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What Not to Buy Mom for Christmas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:23:56 +0000

Kids and husbands: It's not that we don't appreciate the effort you put into holiday shopping. We do! It's just that, well, the economy is still somewhat shaky and we'd hate to see you waste your hard-earned money on something we moms don't really and truly want.

What Not to Buy Mom for Christmas originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 11:23:56.

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Western Style: It's a Wrap!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:28:17 +0000

This weekend my fabulous video crew and I wrapped production on how to add a personal style stamp to your wardrobe. This first video is about how to work your passion into your unique look, and since my passions are horses and the Western lifestyle, I just had to show you some ideas for this first. In this shot, I'm wearing a sumptuous brown velvet shirt, vintage turquoise and insanely cute turquoise cutout boots (shirt and boots from Sheplers.com) Believe it or not, I actually catch a gun on the video, but you'll have to wait to see that in the final version to be published here. Or you can Fan me on Facebook for more behind-the-scenes pics. (Photo Credit: Angela M. Patterson)

Western Style: It's a Wrap! originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 18:28:17.

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How to Walk in High Heels

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:01:28 +0000

Oh, if only I had been able to use this video about How to Walk in High Heels as a guide earlier in my stiletto-wearing career. I could have avoided a broken foot, the occasional tripping (seeing Anna Wintour trip in heels outside a fashion show has helped me get over this, though) and other klutzified moments in heels.

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How to Walk in High Heels originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 14:01:28.

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What to Wear If You Are Hosting Thanksgiving

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:49:04 +0000

I can't remember the last time I actually let someone else do the Thanksgiving cooking for me (OK, so I cheat a bit and cater most of it.) But I do usually host a famly Thanksgiving at my house. One lesson I've learned is to save the droopy bows and long sleeves (gravy bowl casualty!) for events where you won't be stuck in the kitchen most of the day.

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What to Wear If You Are Hosting Thanksgiving originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 13:49:04.

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Leggings: Warmth, Comfort and Chic

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:34:09 +0000

I have this theory that the colder it gets, the more we crave comfort everything: comfort food, comfy home environment and definitely comfy clothing. That's where leggings come in. As a layering piece, leggings are perfect to transition your warm-weather clothes to winter-ready outfits. Just layer leggings under tunics and dresses to instantly warm them up. But beyond the warmth factor, leggings add another benefit: they are so comfy and cozy. Although I love my jeans, I have to admit that nothing compares to the comfort factor of a stretchy legging. (Photo Credit: Pricegrabber.com)

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Leggings: Warmth, Comfort and Chic originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 11:34:09.

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What to Wear Now: Oversized Cardigans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:53 +0000

The one purchase I've already gotten the most use out of this season is my oversized, chunky cardigan. I like to wear mine with skinny jeans and tees, but it would go just as well with leggings. If you haven't tried this trend yet, you will surprised at how a simple shift in proportion -- to a longer sweater -- makes your basics look new again.

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What to Wear Now: Oversized Cardigans originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 12:03:53.

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How to Wear Ankle Boots

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:01 +0000

The trick to pulling off ankle boots is to make sure the proportion of your outfit is right by pairing ankle boots with pieces that really work: short skirts, leggings and skinny jeans. Jennifer Lopez (left) pulls off the look by topping it off with a black jacket (balances out the harshness of the bootie) and bare legs (sexy!) I like to wear ankle boots with skinny jeans and black tights because, well, it's easy and flattering. But there are so many ways to pull off ankle boots that there's something for every girl. (Photo Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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How to Wear Ankle Boots originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 12:41:01.

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Fashion's Chic Past in Pics

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:56:51 +0000

If you love the rich history of fashion from houses like Dior and Pierre Cardin, you'll love Life's online gallery of their best fashion photos. Also, view galleries of vintage Christian Dior and vintage Yves Saint Laurent (amazing how modern his 30+ year-old designs look today like these sexy tall boots and fur coat.)

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Fashion's Chic Past in Pics originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:56:51.

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5 Things You Should Never Wear

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:31:41 +0000

Lots of things bother me: Uggs, white shoes of any kind, long print maxi dresses. But there are only 5 things I say you should never, ever wear as a grown woman. See what my fashion pet peeves are (Hint: I hate overalls on grown women. I don't even care that Martha Stewart thinks it's a good look for her.) Then chime in with your own ideas about what grown women shouldn't wear. (Photo Credit: Plush Studios/Getty images)

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5 Things You Should Never Wear originally appeared on About.com Women's Fashion on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 12:31:41.

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