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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog September 2006 Archive

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

Look for Less: Strapless Black Gown

Saturday September 30, 2006
Carmen Marc Valvo's sexy strapless gown (pictured left) gets its impact from a textured, tucked bodice and silky fabric. Find out how to get a similar look from a dress ... Read More

Designer Spotlight: Peter Som

Thursday September 28, 2006
You know you've made it when Vogue editor and high priestess of fashion Anna Wintour comes to your runway shows. For fashion designer Peter Som, his vision of femininity and ... Read More

Spring 2007 Shows: London, Milan

Wednesday September 27, 2006
Runway shows from Europe's biggest designers are in full swing as fashionistas moved from London to Milan this week. Miuccia Prada, showed her version of Spring 2007 which (not surprisingly) ... Read More

Top Plus-Size Looks for Fall

Monday September 25, 2006
Don't hide your curves under baggy clothes this fall. Instead, opt for all the latest trends like curve-hugging jersey dresses, skinny jeans (yes! skinny jeans work in plus sizes when ... Read More

10 Easy Ways to Update Your Fall Style

Friday September 22, 2006
No need to buy complete, head-to-toe ensembles to look like you have a fashion clue. Any one of these 10 easy pieces -- including flat boots and black, like ... Read More

Before You Buy Fall Clothes

Thursday September 21, 2006
Learn how to stretch your fall wardrobe further with tips on which styles are most enduring, what type of fabrics and patterns show up season after season and which shoes ... Read More

Designer Spotlight: Carmen Marc Valvo

Monday September 18, 2006
He's known for spectacular eveningwear that brings out the best in each woman's beauty, fitting a variety of celebrity figures like Queen Latifah to Lucy Liu. Designer Carmen Marc Valvo, ... Read More

Fashion Week: 3 Signs You Have FW Overdose

Friday September 15, 2006
It's been a blast, but Fashion Week needs to end soon. Here's how I can tell: I actually heard myself tell someone in the tents "Y'know, I'm not really feeling long ... Read More

Fashion Week: Mommy + Fashion = Fabulous

Thursday September 14, 2006
Nanette Lepore, who consistently turns out sweet, pretty collections, brought her adorable daughter (clutching mommy's hand for dear life) down the runway after the Spring '07 show. I love the ... Read More

Fashion Week: Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Wednesday September 13, 2006
There are designers who are master craftsmen, great merchandisers or true visionaries. Then there are those designers who are just plain fun. At 60-something, Betsey Johnson (pictured, left, dancing with ... Read More

Fashion Week: Easy Chic

Tuesday September 12, 2006
As silhouettes loosen up -- gone are the skin-tight bottoms, cinched waists and corsets -- the looks for Spring '07 take a turn to the relaxed side of fashion. Already ... Read More

Fashion Week: The Mini Returns

Tuesday September 12, 2006
Skirts and dresses for Spring 2007 have two lengths: short and shorter. Hemlines for almost every designer have risen well above the knee for next season, with a variety of ... Read More

Fashion Find of the Day: Silk Houndstooth Dress

Monday September 11, 2006
Menswear prints aren't just for tailored pieces, and this silk houndstooth dress by Samantha Treacy proves how a bit of softness -- controlled ruffles, blouson top, a bow tie -- ... Read More

Sneak Peek at Fashion Week: Imitation of Christ

Friday September 8, 2006
Wonder where designers get their inspiration? For Imitation of Christ designer Tara Subkoff, it's off the streets of Tokyo, as seen in the inspiration photo, right. The Sept. 10 show ... Read More

Sneak Peek at Fashion Week: DDCLAB

Thursday September 7, 2006
Creative forces Savania Davies-Keiller and Robert Crivello of DDCLAB push the design envelope with both earth-friendly and high-tech designs. We talked with Savania about the duo's inspiration, trend-chasing and experimental ... Read More

What is Fashion Week?

Wednesday September 6, 2006
Twice a year, fashion types descend on temporary tents in New York City's Bryant Park to see the styles you'll be offered in stores next season. Right now NY is ... Read More

Look for Less: Black Satin Top and Skinny Pants

Sunday September 3, 2006
Black makes a big comeback for fall, and one of the easiest ways to wear it is head to toe. Designer Jill Stuart presented a sleek version of the all-black ... Read More

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