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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog May 2007 Archive

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

10 Summer Formal Dresses

Wednesday May 30, 2007
Raised-waist dresses are a newer addition to the after-five lineup: sassy babydoll dresses are perfect for cocktails and slenderizing empire dresses work on most body types. Find your from our ... Read More

Never Too Rich or Too Thin?

Tuesday May 29, 2007
Get the skinny on summer fashions with this clever take on fashion and the skeletal types that wear all the "It" styles, from Radar Online. It's social commentary and ... Read More

Fashion Find: Lucite Hoops

Friday May 25, 2007
If you've ever been accessorized to the hilt in 90 degree-plus weather, you'll know what I mean when I say that it's better to skip the armful of bangles and ... Read More

Designer Spotlight: Nanette Lepore

Wednesday May 23, 2007
Forty-something designer Nanette Lepore has a vision that's entirely her own. Unlike other American contemporary designers that flirt with girly looks, Nanette Lepore relies on more than just ruffles and ... Read More

Fashion Find: Feminine T-shirt

Monday May 21, 2007
The one thing I'm always on the lookout for in my wardrobe? Great T-shirts to wear with everything from jeans to shorts. This pretty style from Calvin Klein Jeans fits ... Read More

7 Styles to Make You Look Up to a Size Smaller

Friday May 18, 2007
Skip a few workouts this spring? You can still look fabulous in shorts, dresses and camis this summer thanks to the latest body-wise styles that have control built right in. ... Read More

Can't Do Bare Legs? Try Alternatives

Thursday May 17, 2007
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.

Fashion Find: Two-Piece for Less-Than-Perfect Bodies

Monday May 14, 2007
Think you can't still wear a two piece? Try Lands' End flattering bikini, which features a clever ruched waist that you can roll up or down to adjust coverage. The ... Read More

Quiz: Are You a Fashion Expert?

Saturday May 12, 2007
Fashion is a funny thing. Unlike other professional pursuits, you'd be amazed at how many people think they are experts because they can don a pretty dress. I can ... Read More

Mommy and Me: Just Say No!

Tuesday May 8, 2007
There are many, many healthy ways to express your style. Dressing your child to match is not one of them. US Weekly reports that chatty TV host Kelly Ripa and ... Read More

10 Wearable Trends

Sunday May 6, 2007
One word for fashion right now? Dresses. And lots of them. In fact, in recent trend cycles dresses have never been hotter. There are babydolls (I guess we can thank ... Read More

Mother's Day for Hip Moms: Kooba 'Charlie' Bag

Wednesday May 2, 2007
In my bag: assorted kids' snacks, Dove chocolate (immediately scarfed, of course), Calvin Klein glasses, a wallet, two checkbooks, a Nacho Libre pen, Sponge Bob party invite, Lorac "Kiss" lip ... Read More

6 Sandals to Own

Wednesday May 2, 2007
Metallics, bright patent and flats make our sandal picks this season. In general, flatter heels (1 1/2" and less) look best with shorts, minis and ankle-grazing skirts; wedges and stilletos ... Read More

Kate Moss' TopShop Collection Bows Today

Tuesday May 1, 2007
Can you buy chic? Kate Moss thinks so, and she's hawking her unique mix of vintage, boho and edginess to the size 6-16 UK masses (2-12 US) through a Topshop ... Read More

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