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What to Wear: Hottest Swimsuits for Summer 2010

3. June 2010

If you’ve been procrastinating buying swimwear to the last possible minute to lose just a teeny-bit more, sorry to tell you: time’s up. I’m not poking fun…I’m riding this train with you. After having a baby earlier this year, I’ve been holding off, hoping to shed at least one more pound before I have to evaluate myself [...]

Q&A: Best Dress for Curvy Figure?

12. May 2010

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Q: What style of summer dresses would you recommend to flatter pettite but curvy figures when you want to wear a dress but not show off too much leg & if you want to wear with a flat sandal too? A: I’d recommend dresses with an A-line shape to flatter a curvy figure. A-line dresses [...]

What to Wear: How to Wear Horizontal Stripes Without Looking Fat

22. April 2010

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The title says it all. Horizontal stripes, for better or for worse, are in big time for spring; but let’s face it: we all know horizontal stripes can make a girl look wider. Who wants that? Certainly not me! In today’s What to Wear, we’ll take a look at how to wear stripes, or at least [...]

Q&A: Which swimwear styles work with my body type?

3. March 2010

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Q&A: Which swimwear styles work with my body type?

Q: I’m leaving for spring break soon, and am not sure which styles I should buy? I’m slightly pear-shaped, but also little bustier. I don’t really like swimsuits with shorts/skirts. A: Well the good news is if you are looking to camoflauge the bottom half, having a larger bust will help draw the eye upward. It [...]

What to Wear: "Flaw" Hiding Outfits

18. February 2010

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So are you still sticking with your New Year’s Resolutions? Assuming one of them was to lose weight, have you slipped up recently? Valentine’s Day candy is always so tempting. I know I ate my fair share this year… Perhaps you’re not as far along as you thought you’d be by now, but don’t sweat [...]

Q&A: Slimming Jeans

13. January 2010

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Q: What type of jeans will make you look slimmer or appear taller? A: Typically boot cut or flared jeans tend to give a slimmer, longer look. You don’t want them to be too tight so it looks like you’re spilling out of them, but not too loose as that will make you look bigger. [...]