Try one of the all day formulas in a thin coat, let it dry. Then add your favorite lipstick over it. It will last all day!  Don’t forget to experiment with new colors, too.  Sometimes we get stuck in a rut….a new color can brighten up your face!

Wrap coats and skirts have one thing in common–too much fabric!  If you are very slender, you can wear this look effortlessly.  If you are short waisted or thick in the waist, don’t do it. The coats have too much fabric for you to wear open-they add width.  They both add more fabric around your body (never good), and draw attention to your waist.  The skirts often open when you’re walking or sitting–too much work.  It’s also hard to find a top that works with a wrap skirt–you already have the opening flap in the front and often a buckle or belt–go with a simple pullover sweater or plain tee.    Stick with a pencil skirt–always great!

Absolutely! Mixing your silver and gold jewelry together is a great look, and it allows you to wear more of your treasures more often.  Lots of jewelry designers now mix gold and silver all the time.  Look at David Yurman and Scott Kay. Beautiful stuff–all gold and silver combined!  Try to keep the scale similar when you pile on the pieces–a fine chain will be lost when worn with a chunky one.  Experiment–you may find you’re wearing your favorite pieces a lot more.  And yes–you can mix fake and real–who can tell??

Lots of fake fur this season–and it’s a good thing!  A coat may be more than you are comfortable in (although there are some cute ones), but try out the accessories.  Fur trimmed gloves, a fur scarf, or a fur vest (all fake fur), are just enough to take your outfit up a notch! We are women, and we like a little glamour!  Enjoy!

We’re seeing a lot of bright colors this year, but sometimes less is more!  If you feel good in a hot pink sweater-wear it and you will be beautiful! Iif that much color is intimidating, try some of the new nail polish colors–black, navy blue, teal, fiery red, even green-or purple!  It’s fun, fashion forward , and it will make you smile! Feeling bolder?  Try a red, or purple or yellow purse–or a vivid scarf. Wear it like you own it

Lace blouses and dresses are very current, but often tricky to wear.  Here are a few tips! Keep it simple.  Just one lace thing–a lace blouse with a simple skirt, or a pair of jeans.  If you’re wearing a lace skirt, the top shouud be simple and sleek.  Remember-opposites attract! This way your pieces are not competing!

Change your stud earrings for something larger with movement-or with more shine–it’s like a facelift!  It updates your look.  Try a scarf in a bold pattern or color-don’t be shy or you’ll look matronly.  Try a shoe with a bright color or leopard print–a purse in an unexpected color is smart and fresh! Small things can make a huge difference in the total look–be bold and have fun! Try changing just one thing today and see how it feels.  I think you’ll like it!

The trend this year is to pile on the bracelets–it’s fresh and fun! Mix it up!  If you’re timid-start by mixing only one color or metal-but wear three or more!  We’ve seen arms with tons of bracelets-ands it looks amazing!  Do you have a bracelet you love, but never wear? Maybe it just needs to be worn with a few more!  The secret is to be bold and have fun–there are no rules.  Try it!

We can all use a little help now and then. Shape wear is usually the solution when it comes to getting dressed. There Are many different pieces available out there from various manufacturers. The trick is to find the ones that deal with your problem the easiest and quickest. When you buy shape wear size does matter if you are a medium try the medium. These pieces are made to fit your size. Have a muffin top? Then you need a shaper that reaches from your thighs to the bottom of your bra. Also available are high waisted panties and pantyhose that smooth that muffin top. They make panties that lift your backside or rounded it out. A minimizer bra can reduce your bust size by 1 inch. These things are all worth trying to create a smoother silhouette, but you have to experiment.
Some labels that work: Nancy Ganz, Spanx ,Barely There, Miraclesuit, and Hanes.