Category Archives: Style How-To’s

Haute Holiday Hostess: Dressing for a Party

Q- I will be a guest, but a working one, at an upcoming holiday bash. What do I wear to ensure maximum style with minimum wardrobe mishaps in and around my host’s bar and kitchen ? A- Great question! You definitely want to look cute and presentable for the party, yourself, and your guests. You…

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Burberry Chain Necklaces

Q- Can you please help me find this necklace? It’s on the girl in the Burberry Brit ad as you can see haha. To me it’s completely and utterly awesome. A- Looks to me like it’s two Burberry necklaces layered together. Of course, going with that option would cost you a darn fortune. Here are…

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How to Style a Tweed Skirt for Fall

Q- I was shopping in Toronto last week and came upon a sweet little store called Preloved. I bought this “Quin” skirt, except mine has a navy/dark grey (almost black) theme to it. I already bought tights that look like the ones in the pic (without even noticing they were in the picture), but what…

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Help a Reader Out: Nicole from Top Model

Q- I’m not sure if you’re a Top Model fan, but I am. My money’s on Nicole. Not only is she talented, gorgeous…but she’s also stylish. Who said wearing the typical model uniform of a white tank and jeans to panel (and go sees) was required?! (Remember my email about Allison? Well, style wise, Nicole…

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Leggings 101: How to Wear Leggings

Q- So I give up. What’s the secret to wearing leggings so that it doesn’t look like you forgot your pants? Otherwise wearing overly long tops just looks sloppy and is unflattering from the rear. 26 yo/5’9″/140 A- Honestly, I think that leggings are now so widely accepted as pants that really anything goes.You have…

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Help a Reader Out: Who Makes These Shoes?

Q- I need these shoes … Please help me find them!! A- Ugh, I feel like I know how makes those shoes. I feel like I have recommended them on ThisNext in the past but I can’t figure it out. Readers, help a fellow reader out if you know who makes these shoes … just…

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How to Wear Christian Siriano for Payless Out on the Town

Q- I am going to the club because I didn’t go out much so I thought that I should go. But I don’t know what to wear with these shoes. I am age 21 and I live in Chicago and it’s getting very very cold now. A- If I were you, I wouldn’t wear the…

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Edgy 101

Photo credit Q- How would you define edgy? What makes a person look edgy? What are the key pieces needed in your closet if you want to be edy? A- Edgy is one of those fashion words that you can’t really define. Well, I can’t anyway. Everyone has a different definition. There are different degrees….

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How to Dress for Thanksgiving at the Boyfriends

Q- I am going to my boyfriend’s house for Thanksgiving. His family is pretty casual. But, I want to look cute for Thanksgiving dinner. What should I wear that is cute, comfortable, and casual? A- You’ve gotta look cute and you cannot look sexy! Not even the slightest bit. You don’t want his dad or…

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What to Wear to an Art Exhibit Opening

Photo credit Q- In a few weeks I’m going to an art exhibit opening at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. It’s a private corporate cocktail party followed by an art viewing. I am recently out of college (and sweatpants) and have no idea what to wear! I already have a date to the…

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