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Accessories To Pair With A Purple Party Dress

December 17, 2008
Q. I’m attending a Christmas party. I have a satin violet party dress with a cowl neck and is knee length. I’m 5’4”. What color and style shoe would you suggest?

Sounds pretty! Black and silver are your best shoe options for a purple party dress (so chic!).

Here are a few looks for you:

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Chic Vegan Boots

November 26, 2008
Q. It’s getting colder, and I really want to purchase a pair of boots. However, as a vegan, it is hard to find a stylish pair of non-leather boots. Do you have any suggestions for a cute pair of vegan boots?

A. Nowadays, it’s easier than you might think to find vegan shoes and boots from mainstream designers, just look for labels that say 100% synthetic or man made materials. We can’t vouch for the environmentally-friendly nature of these mostly plastic products, but you can rest assured they don’t contain animal products. Just take that extra step, be a good consumer and check out the labels that list the materials.

Without knowing what style of boot you are looking for, we’ve found a good variety of casual, dressy, tall and short styles:

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Looking For The Perfect Affordable Everyday Bag

November 21, 2008
Q. I have been looking for the perfect bag for quite a while. The problem is when I find one I like, it’s always very expensive. I would like to find a bag that I can use everyday: medium sized, slouchy, over the shoulder, and preferably brown. I would like to try to spend less than $200, if it’s possible. Any suggestions?

A. Thanks for the challenge, this one was fun! We found a slew of brown slouchy everyday bags for you, check them out below. By the way, you need not feel boxed in by brown - a dark red or even dark purple offers the same neutral versatility but with a bit more “pop”.

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Are Backpacks Out Of Style?

November 6, 2008
Q. I just returned from a wonderful (but all too brief) getaway to Montreal, and it seemed like every woman there was carrying a small, chic leather backpack instead of a purse or handbag. What a great alternative for a long day of travel or shopping! Most looked like they measured about 7.5” by 9.5” … and none of them would be mistaken for a kid’s or student’s backpack. Where can I find something similar?Is this trend just a Canadian thing, or can something similar be found in the States?

A. Backpacks may not exactly be a “trend” in the States right now, but that’s no reason for you not to wear one if it is convenient for you. A small chic leather backpack like the ones you saw in Canada is a far better choice than a bulky student’s backpack. We found a few cute options for you:


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Hats For Short Hair

November 5, 2008
923207_fpx.jpgQ. I just got a short hair cut, (Mia Farrow short) and I love it-but I also like to wear hats in the winter, do you have any suggestions on styles of hats that would be flattering?

A. The trick to wearing a hat with a very short cut is to make sure some of your hair peeks out, whether it’s your bangs or the back of your hair, otherwise you risk looking bald. With a retro-inspired cut like a pixie, opt for a retro hat style like a beret, fedora or cloche. Here are some chic hats worn stylishly by short-haired women for inspiration:



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