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Inexpensive gifts for roommates

November 30, 2005

Q. I have recently moved to a cold state and thought it would be a great idea to get robes for my roommates for Christmas. Now, I don’t want to spend a ton ($50 max) and one is for a girl and one is for a guy, so unisex options are great! Can you think of a good place to order them from or any other great gifts for the roommates?
-Warm Them Up

A. You can find your roommates not only cozy fleece robes, but you can add in slippers or PJ bottoms all for under $50 at oldnavy.com. I recently received a pair of PJs with Noel emblems on them and they‘ve become my instant favorite for winter. Check out these great Old Navy finds:

women’s
Performanc Fleece
robe, $29.50

Women’s Charm
Slippers, $10

Men’s Performance
Fleece Robe, $29.50

sleep bottoms, $12.50

moccasins, $12.50

Trendy but affordable websites for juniors

November 30, 2005

Q. What websites can I shop for trendy but affordable apparel for juniors?
-Junior Budget

A. You have so many choices, many of which you can find on our sweet sites section. Check out delias.com, alloy.com, urbanoutfitters.com, fashionbug.com, rampage.com, espritshop.com, buckle.com, asos.com, and laredoute.com. Have fun shopping!

Is it acceptable to wear socks with low-heeled mules?

November 30, 2005

Q. Is it acceptable to wear socks with low-heeled mules? The shoes are Rockports, black, and they look like loafers (without the back half, of course).
-Cozy Cover

A. It’s kind of like how we all own a few pairs of “granny panties” - comfortable underwear that we hope no one will ever see. The key to wearing socks with mules is that your shoes need to be casual and your pants should be long enough to cover the back of your pants so only the front part of your loafers are seen. What others can’t see (your socks) doesn’t matter and you’ll have warm feet this winter.

Questions regarding color

November 30, 2005

Q. I was just wondering if nail polish color and purse color should be in contrast to one another? Also can multi-colored purses be carried everyday? And should light colors or dark colors be worn during fall/winter?
- Purse-onal Questions

A. To answer your multiple questions:

1. Don’t bother with questions about nail color matching your bag unless it’s a specific event that you’re dressing up for. We’ve headed into Fall so give your toe color a break and keep to light colors since few people will see your tootsies. To avoid garish looks with your fingernails, choose colors that aren’t too dark and no funky colors like blue or green.

2. Your everyday bag can be multi-colored, but if the colors are pastel you should hold off and carry in the Spring.

3. When it comes to colors for Fall and Winter, it’s most important to find colors that look best with your skin tone.

Tea length dresses for black tie affairs?

November 15, 2005

Q. I am attending a black-tie event in November. I don’t feel comfortable in floor-length dresses. Is tea-length acceptable? If so, what do you suggest? Help…and hurry!
-Black-tie challenged

A. If celebrities can walk the red carpet for the Oscars and Emmys in sophisticated tuxedos (a la Greta Garbo and Diane Keaton) and sweet tea length confections (think Sarah Jessica Parker), then it’s certainly fine for you to attend a black tie event in a dress that doesn’t skim the floor. Here are a few favorite finds:

velvet dress
Laundry by Shelli Segal
$265 at edressme.com

BCBG Max Azria
´D Esprit´ Trimmed Point Strapless Dress
$400 at nordstrom.com

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