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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog May 2008 Archive

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

Do or Don't: Kim Cattrall's Dress Sexy or Strange?

Friday May 30, 2008
Kim Cattrall wore a skin-tight pewter Vivienne Westwood dress to the New York premiere of Sex and the City: The Movie. The strapless silhouette was accented by lace panels that ... Read More

Fashion Find: Yellow Marc Bag

Thursday May 29, 2008
I would never dream of wearing this color close to my face, but have no problem with bright yellow dangling from my arm. This Softy Sloane bag (Buy Direct) from ... Read More

9 New Looks for Summer

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Nobody says you need to give up summer standbys like flip-flops and shorts. But you can also make just a little effort and look great during the warmer months with ... Read More

Too Much Dress for Even the Material Girl? You Decide.

Thursday May 22, 2008
Madonna chose a cold-shoulder Chanel couture look with open back for the Cannes red carpet. Did she strike a pose or cross the borderline with this beaded confection? You decide. ... Read More

Fashion Find: Bra Strap Solution

Wednesday May 21, 2008
One of my pet peeves is a visible bra strap hanging out of a sleeveless top (and, I'm sorry, but clear bra straps don't cut it either.) Bra straps slipping ... Read More

Dresses Under $40

Monday May 19, 2008
Even girls on a tight budget can afford to add one of these cute dresses to their wardrobes. At less than $40, these stylish, affordable dresses span all of the ... Read More

10 Secrets of Timeless Style

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Trend-proof your wardrobe and develop a lasting, timeless style with essential pieces that will keep you looking fabulous. Designer and fashion expert Gayla Bentley has helped thousands of women find ... Read More

Fashion Find: Tropical Nightgown

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Some girls try to live and dress like celebrities. Me? I just dream of lounging in my gown drinking a cup of coffee like this model. After all, it's that ... Read More

Sex and the City World Premiere Pics

Monday May 12, 2008
You didn't expect Sarah Jessica Parker to show up wearing just any old frock, did you? In true Carrie Bradshaw style, the actress wowed the crowd at the London World ... Read More

Fashion Find: Glam Swimwear (and It's Flattering!)

Friday May 9, 2008
Some swimwear manufacturers just don't get it: instead of using good design they give us ineffective choices like swimdresses (what girl ever looks better with a bunch of wet fabric ... Read More

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala Pics

Tuesday May 6, 2008
This year's party for the opening of the Met's "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" exhibition let fashion's biggest names -- and the celebrities who wear their designs -- parade gorgeous dresses ... Read More

It's Sale Time! Save on Designer, Bags, Shoes,Dresses

Tuesday May 6, 2008
The silver lining of a slow economy? Retailers are slashing prices earlier so we'll save more on wear-now fashion. Here's a run-down of what stores are offering: Saks Fifth Avenue -- ... Read More

Add Free Designer Splash to Browsing

Friday May 2, 2008
How often do you see the words designer and free in the same sentence? But at iGoogle.com you can select wallpapers from some of the world's top designers -- Oscar ... Read More

Scrimp or Splurge? The Strapless Maxi Dress

Thursday May 1, 2008
The maxi dress continues to be one of those fringe trends we see on starlets and stylists (mostly Rachel Zoe), but pretty much baffles anyone larger than a 00 or ... Read More

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