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Rompers Reloaded

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:52:58 EDT

Rompers and jumpsuits catapulted back onto the fashion scene in 2006 and have been trending steadily for seasons since. It’s a trend that many women feel is best reserved for the very young and very thin, but rompers come in a wide variety of styles, with options to suit every age and size.

Lightweight, comfortable and versatile, like the perfect little dress, rompers too can take you from day to night. To add to its appeal, it’s an all-in-one outfit. Throw it on, toss in some simple accessories and a great pair of shoes and you’re out the door.

Many fashion writers have relegated the romper to the Do Not Wear category - but if you’ve been thinking about adding this fun and sexy item to your collection...

Top 6 Sunglasses Trends for 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:15:22 EDT

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet! Bob Marley said it best, we’re in the heart of spring approaching summer and the days are long and beautiful. With these blissful days of sunshine comes the need to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays.

Luckily, there is no need to sacrifice style to stay protected thanks to one of our most beloved accessories - sunglasses!

I sat down with ophthalmologist Dr. Duranda Ash at the Ash Eye Institute in Nassau to learn how to best protect the eyes during the summer and of course the rundown of the hottest eyewear trends for 2012.

Organize Your Closet With Style

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:52:13 EDT

If you’re feeling inspired to do a little spring cleaning, the perfect place to start is with your wardrobe. Getting your closet organized will have you feeling light and excited to get dressed, so stop putting it off and get it done!

If you’re going to jump into this task, you will need to have at least two hours dedicated to tackling it like a pro. It can be a long process, so if you’re going to do it sans a professional – invite some girlfriends over to help make the process less tedious...

How to Wear Ethereal Eyelet Lace

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:11:38 EDT

Vintage meets romance in this hot spring trend that adds a heavy dose of femininity to any wardrobe arsenal. Eyelet lace is one of the most common types of lace. Typically made out of cotton, modern eyelet features a screen cut design that places decorative holes in the fabric is then embroidered to prevent fraying with a buttonhole stitch.

From spring tanks and dresses to kaftans and even sneakers, eyelet is popping up everywhere and at every price point making it an affordable trend to incorporate into your spring wardrobe. Here are four ways to rock this trend...

Take a Chance with a Chic Tapered Pant

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:08:27 EDT

Oh how I love the femininity and ease of wearing a great dress. Alas, separates are having a go in the spotlight as well. Though it was highly popular several years ago, my current separate silhouette of choice is the tapered pant.
Don’t let the tapered pant of yesteryear scare you away from trying out this chic yet comfortable look that is au courant and uber flattering when worn the right way.

Highly popular during the 80s and 90s, the traditional tapered pant typically sits high on the waist, balloons at the hips and tapers at the ankle - think Duran Duran, Annie Lennox and of course MC Hammer...