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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog April 2005 Archive

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

Fashion Picks Under $40

Friday April 29, 2005
Why spend big bucks on fast fashion when trendy items are available for less than $40? Shop for our favorite picks this season for a steal.

DIY Fashion Makeover in Five Days

Wednesday April 27, 2005
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

Always Have Something to Wear

Monday April 25, 2005
Always buying clothes but never have anything to wear? Step-by-step instructions on how to develop a wardrobe.

10 Foolproof Special Occasion Dresses

Thursday April 21, 2005
Which formal dress will look best for your special occasion? Browse through 10 special occasion dresses -- including halter, cocktail, sheath and embellished styles -- that work for most ... Read More

Tracy Reese's New Collection

Wednesday April 20, 2005
Ladylike coats, sweet dresses and rich fabrics in pretty colors appear in Tracy Reese's newest collection for Fall 2005. Browse through this talented designer's runway looks to get creative ... Read More

10 Ways to Update Mom's Style

Tuesday April 19, 2005
Is your mom stuck in a fashion rut? This Mother's Day give her the gift of style with quick-change items that will give her look a boost.

Celebrity-Look Dresses

Monday April 18, 2005
Want to get the look of Sarah Jessica Parker's tulle ballerina dress from the opening credits of "Sex and the City?" What about a pretty dress like Cate Blanchett or ... Read More

Aspiring Fashion Designers

Sunday April 17, 2005
Our readers have talent! Check it out for yourself in the photo gallery of aspiring fashion designers. See some of the industry's possible new talent.

Frequently Asked Special Occasion Questions

Thursday April 14, 2005
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a party or wedding guest like being left with trying to figure out what to wear. Is it formal? Is it casual? You're ... Read More

Plus Size Styles for Spring

Tuesday April 12, 2005
Don't hide your curves under baggy clothes this spring. Show off shapely calves in a pretty, knee-length print skirt like the one from Liz Claiborne (left) or try a pretty ... Read More

How to Develop a Signature Style

Monday April 11, 2005
Easy tips for adding a special item to make your look unique.

Hosiery FAQs

Thursday April 7, 2005
Are knee-highs (right, seen on the Cynthia Steffe runway) with skirts adorable or atrocious? Can you wear hose with sandals? Get answers now to these frequently asked hosiery questions and ... Read More

10 Great Designer Handbags

Wednesday April 6, 2005
If you are really into fashion, you'll know the feeling: lusting madly over a gorgeous new designer handbag each season. We're not talking about logo standbys, but really fun, fresh ... Read More

Designers' Humble Beginnings

Tuesday April 5, 2005
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 fashion designers got ... Read More

What to Wear to Work

Monday April 4, 2005
Getting dressed for the office doesn't mean leaving your personal style behind. Find out which looks give you a polished, professional look and which fashions can be a career killer.

David Rodriguez Collection Photos

Friday April 1, 2005
Designer David Rodriguez channeled two different women from the '30s for his Fall collection: the strong, powerful (and androgynous) Amelia Earhart and the priveleged, fluid silhouette of Mona Von Bismarck. ... Read More

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