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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog May 2006 Archive

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

Star Style Scoop: Sienna Miller

Wednesday May 31, 2006
As the boho princess, Sienna Miller takes things that would make most of us look like urchins and mixes them to perfection. Find out more about Sienna Miller's knack for ... Read More

Fashion Find of the Day: Cotton Voile Skirt

Monday May 29, 2006
What's breezier than a pretty cotton skirt swirling around your legs? Cotton voile is one of the coolest fabrics around, and this one comes in four colors, sizes S-XL, for ... Read More

Designers' Humble Beginnings

Sunday May 28, 2006
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

Fashion Find of the Day: Sassybax Torso Trim

Friday May 26, 2006
Banish back fat with this innovative bra/camisole from Sassybax. See the nasty bra bulges in the "Before" photo (left)? They disappear in the "After" photo (right)! The bra is $68, ... Read More

8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure

Thursday May 25, 2006
There are lots of fancy methods for determining your body type. Some compare you to fruit (apples, pears) while others pigeonhole you into a geometric shape (triangle, rectangle).My method is ... Read More

Fashion Find of the Day: Luxe iPodŽ Holder

Tuesday May 23, 2006
Why not make your portable tunes as chic as the rest of your accessories? This hammered suede case ($165) with silver lacing and crystals fits all iPods (except Shuffle). It's ... Read More

Can't Do Bare Legs? Try an Alternative

Tuesday May 23, 2006
If you love the look of bare legs, but don't think your legs look good enough to go without pantyhose, try these alternatives to bare legs for summer.

Celeb Trendsetter Nicole Kidman Engaged

Sunday May 21, 2006
Country music singer Keith Urban -- and fellow Aussie -- popped the big question to red carpet queen Nicole Kidman. Now, let's pop the really big question: Who will she ... Read More

Fashion Find of the Day: Comfy Heels

Thursday May 18, 2006
I didn't have to look very far to find these great shoes; they were in my closet. Usually I run from high heels (these are 3 1/4") but these ... Read More

Dress to Impress

Wednesday May 17, 2006
Get ready for all of your summer occasions -- graduation, weddings, parties, vacations -- by shopping now for a new dress. 6 Steps to Buying a New Dress Photo Gallery: 10 Foolproof ... Read More

Hot or Not? When Fashion Trends Die

Tuesday May 16, 2006
It's a fashion follower's worst nightmare -- worse than looking fat, more humiliating than wearing the same dress as another party guest -- it's the dread of looking last year. ... Read More

No Time to Shop? 6 Stylish Solutions

Tuesday May 16, 2006
Whether you're a high-powered exec or a stay-at-home mom, you've probably found that as your responsibilities increase your shopping time has suffered. Before you resort to drastic measures like buying ... Read More

Fashion Find of the Day: Plus Size Tiered Dress

Monday May 15, 2006
Nothing's more versatile this summer than the strapless tiered dress. Wear it as a skirt, over a swimsuit or with jeans. This ombre dress comes in sizes 1X-4X so ladies ... Read More

Haute News Flash: Viktor & Rolf for H&M

Thursday May 11, 2006
If the latest attempts to bring designers to the masses left you scratching your head (uh, who is Tara Jarmon and why is she designing for Target?), you'll love that ... Read More

Fashion's Perfect Piece: The Little Black Dress

Tuesday May 9, 2006
Since Coco Chanel introduced it in 1926, the little black dress has become the epitome of timeless fashion. It is the answer to every "What should I wear to..." question ... Read More

Fashion Find: Rockin' PJs

Sunday May 7, 2006
I love Betsey Johnson: she always looks like she's having a blast with fashion. Betsey wears tutus, pigtails and does a cartwheel at the end of her fashion shows. That ... Read More

10 Updated Looks for Mom

Thursday May 4, 2006
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.

Famous Fashionistas: Celebs to Design, Stars Getting Sued

Monday May 1, 2006
Boho icon Sienna Miller is reportedly set to design a new line of jeans for denim maker Pepe. She's been the face and body of Pepe since last year. Actress ... Read More

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