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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog October 2005 Archive

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

Sweater Coats

Sunday October 30, 2005
Cozy sweater coats travel great, give you lots of warmth and go great with everything from jeans to workwear. Shop for the best styles now.

Fashion Designer Pronunciation Guide

Friday October 28, 2005
If you've ever been stumped by designer names, this nifty audio tutorial will help you master pronunciations faster than you can say Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

Top Trench Coats

Wednesday October 26, 2005
Top your style off with a sharp-looking trench coat. Short, long, belted or loose, trenches are the most versatile outerwear choice for women.

Heavy Metal Handbags

Tuesday October 25, 2005
Add some edge to your wardrobe with the season's hippest look: handbags embellished with grommets, studs and chunky hardware. Shop now! (Photo, right, Maxx NY brown studded leather bag, #5 ... Read More

How to Wear Gauchos

Monday October 24, 2005
Gauchos are such a smart idea -- a combo of skirts/pants/shorts/crops -- that you'll wonder why they ever went out of style in the first place. Here's how to wear ... Read More

How to Wear Tweed

Saturday October 22, 2005
Worn right, tweed looks modern and hip. Worn wrong, tweed looks stuffy and matronly. Find out how to wear this nubbly fabric right. (Tweed look, right from Cynthia Steffe. © ... Read More

Before You Buy a Sweater

Friday October 21, 2005
Before you head to the stores to buy a cozy sweater, do a quick read on the difference between cashmere, cotton and wool sweaters to find which fiber suits you ... Read More

Splendid Shrugs

Thursday October 20, 2005
Shrugs are those adorable little sweaters or knit pieces that top everything from T-shirts to silky camis. Whether you choose an open-weave look or a velvet embellished shrug, you'll love ... Read More

Party Perfect in Five Days

Wednesday October 19, 2005
Get ready for a fabulous special occasion with our five-day class. You'll learn how to decide what to wear, how to shop for a dress and more. (Photo, left, Monique ... Read More

Fur Pieces

Tuesday October 18, 2005
Fur, both real and fake, adds instant glamour and elegance to everything from scarves to boots this season. Find affordable and chic pieces to accent your wardrobe and you'll discover ... Read More

Reader Fashion Question of the WeekQ. I haven't updated my wardrobe in 15 years. How do you define "jeans" now?

Monday October 17, 2005
A. Jeans used to just be denim, but now you’ll see manufacturers defining jeans as pants which have five pockets and a zip front. The five pockets are: two back ... Read More

Top Animal Print Pieces

Thursday October 13, 2005
Show your wilder side with fun animal-print pieces this season. Plus learn how to wear animal prints.

How to Wear the Latest Trends

Wednesday October 12, 2005
Do you think shrugs are just for flat-chested girls and premium denim just for size 0s? Think again! There's a way to wear even the most baffling fashion trend if ... Read More

Classic with a Twist

Tuesday October 11, 2005
The beauty of a great shirt is that it pairs with everything from a work-ready pantsuit to jeans; a button-front shirt is also universally flattering. Dallas designers Finley Moll and ... Read More

Plus Size Styles for Fall

Saturday October 8, 2005
Show off your curvy figure in romantic blouses, sexy skirts and sleek jackets. Learn how to look great for fall and winter at any size.

Behind the Scenes at Fashion Week

Tuesday October 4, 2005
Wonder what it's really like to attend a fashion show? Guest writer Casey Lewis shares her impression of attending Fashion Week for the first time and gives you the scoop ... Read More

Name That Fashion Designer

Monday October 3, 2005
Who puts red soles on his shoes? Which designer is famous for wrap dresses? Test your fashion designer IQ with this quiz, then pass it on to friends (use the ... Read More

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