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Cynthia's Women's Fashion Blog December 2008 Archive

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

10 Tragic Fashion Deaths

Wednesday December 31, 2008
Remember the shocking murder of Gianni Versace in 1997? Unfortunately, Versace was just one of many fashion names who have met tragic ends through murder, suicide and untimely death (including ... Read More

Start Off the New Year Looking Younger

Monday December 29, 2008
Go ahead and make all of those well-meaning and important resolutions like volunteering more or taking time to be a good friend. But don't forget to save a resolution or ... Read More

How to Handle an Ugly Gift

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Did your mother-in-law give you an incredibly ugly sweater? Or a co-worker gift you with a hideous pair of earrings? We've all been stuck with gifts that weren't our taste ... Read More

Christmas Sweaters: Too Cute or Tacky?

Friday December 19, 2008
If you're in a competitive mood this season, send pics of your tackiest Christmas sweater to CNN.com for their iReport.com contest. While some women hate glitzed-out Christmas sweaters, others -- ... Read More

6 Fashion Trends I'm Happy to Say 'Goodbye' To

Tuesday December 16, 2008
The worst fashion trends of the year all started out as a gleam in some designer's eye, but ended being so over-exposed and saturated that the mere thought of gladiators ... Read More

Little Black Dresses

Friday December 12, 2008
From cocktail parties to elegant holiday dinners, the little black dress can take you there with ease. Here are 5 little black dresses (from budget to designer) that will work ... Read More

8 Worst Dresses of '08

Wednesday December 10, 2008
From the merely strange to the incredibly bad, this year's list of ugly dresses includes some of celebdom's most stylish celebs gone wrong. Don't believe that Gwyneth Paltrow could make ... Read More

5 Holiday Fashion Mistakes

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Are you dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree? The your holiday look may be a bit heavy on the glitz. Learn how to avoid common holiday fashion mistakes ... Read More

Fashion Words I Hate

Thursday December 4, 2008
Just when I thought fashion speak couldn't get any more annoying, the newest catch word -- recessionista (a girl who dresses well on a budget) -- starts popping up all ... Read More

Inaugural Dress: What Should Michelle Obama Wear?

Wednesday December 3, 2008
WWD.com asked that question of designers and got 35 sketches of proposed outfits to cover Michelle Obama's dress choices at the inaugural ceremonies. I hope she'll pick a New ... Read More

5 Holiday Fashion Mistakes

Monday December 1, 2008
Are you dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree? If your holiday wardrobe is a bit heavy on the glitz, learn how to avoid common holiday fashion mistakes and look ... Read More

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