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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog May 2005 Archive

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

7 Secrets of Highly Successful Sale Shoppers

Tuesday May 31, 2005
After-Memorial Day events hold great savings for smart shoppers. Snatch up summer looks from pretty sundresses to crops to swimwear and wear them for the next three months! Find out ... Read More

Trend FAQs

Monday May 30, 2005
Who starts trends? What does Boho stand for? What's the "Hemline Theory?" Find the answer to these frequently asked fashion trend questions now.

Do You Need a New Look?

Sunday May 29, 2005
Is your hair/wardrobe/makeup in serious need of updating? Find out with this handy quiz!

5 Summer Looks You Didn't Know You Could Wear

Thursday May 26, 2005
If the thought of lots of bare skin this summer makes you want to hide under a baggy cardigan, take a fresh look at how to make fashion work for ... Read More

Best White Jeans

Wednesday May 25, 2005
Get the chicest jeans of the season -- white denim -- and pair with everything from T-shirts to pretty camisoles.

How to Shop

Tuesday May 24, 2005
Clothes shopping doesn't have to be an impossible chore. Our quick tips for smarter shopping will help you buy a better wardrobe by spending less time and money.

Little Black Dresses

Monday May 23, 2005
We've taken the legwork out of shopping for the perfect little black dress. Whether you're going to a class reunion or going on a cruise ship, you'll love the no-fail ... Read More

The Season's 'It' Shoe: The Wedge

Thursday May 19, 2005
Sky-high and funky, wedges bring a substantial heel and a lot of fun to footwear fashion this season. Try a splashy print on the heel, a bit of sparkle on ... Read More

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Wednesday May 18, 2005
Are you invited to a June wedding this year? How about outside nuptials? Find out to what to wear to a summer wedding now.

Top 10 Tiered Skirts

Sunday May 15, 2005
The only skirt that practically any body can wear -- the tiered skirt -- is back for summer as the hottest look around. From Boho-long tiers to flirty mini tiers, ... Read More

Stella McCartney to Design for H&M

Thursday May 12, 2005
If you've ever wanted to own an affordable piece from fab designer Stella McCartney, you may get your chance this November. Stella McCartney is the latest designer to sign up ... Read More

Sneak Peek: Fall 2005 Bags, Shoes & Jewelry

Wednesday May 11, 2005
The hottest handbags -- from makers Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade and BCBG -- and accessories for Fall 2005 are rich and luxurious. Preview them for yourself and get a ... Read More

6 Sandals to Own

Tuesday May 10, 2005
Wedges, metallics, color and flats make news this season. In general, flatter heels (1 1/2" and less) look best with shorts, minis and ankle-grazing skirts; wedges and stilletos pair nicely ... Read More

The Season's Best Ethnic Tunics

Monday May 9, 2005
Beautifully embroidered, silky, colorful or sheer, the season's best top is the tunic with ethnic influences. Shop for yours now.

Are You a Snob?

Friday May 6, 2005
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!

Find Your Size

Thursday May 5, 2005
Unfortunately, there isn't a standardized sizing system in the United States for women's apparel. You may wear a size 12 in one brand, a 10 in another, and a 14 ... Read More

Hot or Not? When Fashion Trends Die

Wednesday May 4, 2005
If you're wondering whether that great poncho you bought last year looks, well, a little too last year, we'll help you decide when a trend has died.

What's Hot in Swimwear

Monday May 2, 2005
Bandeau tops, cute hip details and more modest cuts make swimwear news this year. Get a head start on finding out what's hot in swimsuits with swimwear designer Cindy Alpers' ... Read More

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