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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog August 2004 Archive

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide to Women's Fashion since 1999

DIY Fashion Makeover in Five Days

Monday August 30, 2004
Makeover shows are huge right now, but you don't have to resort to plastic surgery or using a professional stylist to get a totally new look. Give yourself a fashion ... Read More

Hobo Bags

Friday August 27, 2004
Find your perfect hobo bag for Fall and Winter with our top picks of the best looks in big handbags.

Dress 10 Lbs. Slimmer

Wednesday August 25, 2004
Diets? Exercise? Who needs 'em when you can dress away 10 pounds by using a few visual tricks.

Brooches

Monday August 23, 2004
Find a gorgeous brooch -- real or fake -- to round out your individual style.

All About Fall '04 Fashion

Friday August 20, 2004
Get a handle on fashion trends for Fall 2004, including matched suits, tweed jackets, fur trims, pencil skirts and blouses. (Image, left from Carmen Marc Valvo Couture, Cashmere Cable Knit ... Read More

What to wear when you're broke

Wednesday August 18, 2004
Tired of missing out on new clothes just because your bank account is empty? Try these innovative ways to stretch your wardrobe dollar.

The Fall Mags

Monday August 16, 2004
Before you run to the newsstand, take a look at which fashion mags the New York Daily News says has the goods for fall.New York Daily News - Daily Dish ... Read More

Six steps to buying a new dress

Monday August 16, 2004
Don't let shopping for a special occasion dress intimidate you! With a little help and a plan, you can start early and find the perfect dress for your next occasion.

Keep your look up to date

Friday August 13, 2004
No time/money/patience for a head-to-toe new look? Then try these simple tips to slip in updated styles each season.

Ponchos

Wednesday August 11, 2004
Fall's best topper is a cozy (and chic) poncho. Find the five best looks in ponchos here.

Designers' humble beginnings

Tuesday August 10, 2004
Ralph Lauren peddled ties on the road, Marc Jacobs was a stock boy and Manolo Blahnik was a jeans buyer. Read about how and where your favorite designer got started ... Read More

10 Best Fall jackets

Saturday August 7, 2004
The fitted blazer takes center stage this season as fall's best topper. Look for rich tweeds reminiscent of Chanel, shrunken schoolboy styles and more. Find the 10 best styles now.

Blogging the wife's shoes

Thursday August 5, 2004
A UK man decides to chronicle his shoe-loving (400 pair!) wife's ways in a daily blog. Check out his unique observations and designer histories about Charles Jourdan, Gucci and more.BLOGGER ... Read More

Learn the lingo

Thursday August 5, 2004
Is your fashion lingo passe? Do you say things that are of the moment or sooo last century? Take a look at our snarky guide to the most overused fashion ... Read More

Are you a snob?

Wednesday August 4, 2004
We all have our stuck-up moments, but has all that fashion gone to your head? Take the interactive quiz and see where you rate on the snob-o-meter!

Shop smarter

Tuesday August 3, 2004
Clothes shopping doesn't have to be an impossible chore. These tips for smarter shopping will help you buy a better wardrobe by spending less time and money.

Faking It

Sunday August 1, 2004
Counterfeit fashion items are a huge business worldwide. Find out how to spot a fake (it's getting more difficult!), why you should rethink buying knockoffs, and how to make sure ... Read More

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