9/12/03 - Seven wearable fall trends
Talk about seasonless dressing! This fall designers borrowed traditional spring staples -- skirts, feminine looks, dresses, black and white -- and moved them into the fall lineup. But don't worry: they may have scrambled the seasons, but you'll love how wearable some of these trends really are.

8/20/03 - Before you buy fall clothes
Every year fashion designers tout new trends to entice you to buy their clothes. Discover which fall looks are timeless classics -- menswear prints, pants, boots -- to stretch your wardrobe dollar from year to year.

8/11/03 - Designers' humble beginnings
Ralph Lauren peddled ties on the road, Marc Jacobs was a stock boy and Coco Chanel clerked in a hosiery shop. Read about how and where your favorite designer got started in the industry.

7/15/03 - How to find your favorite brand
Do your favorite labels disappear from store racks? Are you trying to replace a cherised item? Then learn how to track down apparel manufacturers, contact them and find what you're looking for!

7/08/03 - Glove chic
Marilyn Kirschner spotlights fashion's return to ladylike looks, starting with the must-have accessory for Fall '03, the glove.

6/07/03 - Celebrity apparel lines: From J Lo to Hilary Duff
It's not enough to buy their music or watch their movies: stars want you to dress like them, too! Find out who has new lines coming (Gwen Stefani, pop's fashion icon, for one) and where to buy the collections.

6/02/03 - Top picks: Silver updates
Silver goes great with everything from summer whites to pure black. Find out how to add a metallic touch to your wardrobe for an instant update (and it's not just silver jewelry anymore!)

6/01/03 - Silver streak
Silver accessories and clothing take center stage as fashion turns its head to the futuristic metal. Marilyn Kirschner shows you what designers have in store for next season and what you can do now to add silver to your wardrobe.

5/15/03 - Faking it: Spot a knockoff, rethink buying it
Counterfeit fashion items are a huge business worldwide. Find out how to spot a fake (it's getting more difficult!), why you should rethink buying knockoffs, and how to make sure you're buying the real thing.

5/8/03 - Fashion 101: Who decides what's 'in' and more
Wonder why everyone cares about what they wear? Can't figure out why fashion matters anyway? Find out exactly what fashion is, where trends come from and why it's still relevant today.

5/1/03 - Designer tricks for mixing it up
Marilyn Kirschner's insider tips for taking a fresh look at your wardrobe. Borrow designer tricks and find out how to wear a lace shell under a masculine suit, wear white shoes in the winter and much more!

4/10/03 - Is it really 'designer?'
Your mall and online purchases are more likely to be moderately priced, mass market or contemporary rather than a true designer label. What's the difference? Find out now and be ready to distinguish budget from bridge next time you hit the stores.

4/3/03 - From faux pas to fab
Turn your fashion flubs into fabulous, up-to-the-minute looks with fashion editor Marilyn Kirschner's tips to get you looking your best.

3/24/03 - Oscar fashion 2003: Tried-and-true glamour
The Academy Awards were business as usual for celebrity fashion (minus a jewel or two): bright hues, sexy shoulders and statement earrings stood out from the crowd.

3/18/03 - No splashy red carpet for 75th Academy Awards
The Academy preempts any discussion of fashion being frivilous in light of current world events by eliminating the circus-like red carpet arrival, interviewing and photographing of celebrities.

3/12/03 - Spring prints and colors
Dots, stripes and mod colorblocking take center stage this season. Click through to our favorite prints and colors this spring.

3/01/03 - All about Spring '03
Designers went feminine with beautiful dresses, sexy minis and soft silhouettes. Find out what's hot in spring fashion with our trend overview (and don't miss our "Pack away" section to find out which looks are over for now).

2/21/03 - Off the cuff: Dressing for the shows
Go behind the scenes with Marilyn Kirschner to Fashion Week in New York City to see what fashionistas are wearing, including fur, military and label trends.

2/12/03 - Style scoop: Short stories
The micromini returns in full fashion force this season. Find out how (or if) to wear one, which designers did it best and who pioneered the look.

2/5/03 - Lingerie buying 101
Tips for finding the right style, size, color and label. Forward this article to your significant other just in time for Valentine's Day gift-giving!

2/2/03 - Off the cuff: A fine notion
Don't miss the first column from guest writer Marilyn Kirschner, a well-known New York fashion editor. Marilyn shares her secret for looking runway fresh at a fraction of the cost: you can find ribbons, flowers and buttons from notions shops and add them yourself.

1/19/03 - Golden Globes fashion
Florals, bare shoulders, touchable hair and soft makeup: this year's award show was all about looking feminine. See who wore what and cast your vote on the best and worst dressed.

1/15/03 - What kids can teach us about style
Imagination, wit, fantasy and individuality: kids really get fashion. Cynthia shares photos of her kids and how their fashion choices offer style lessons for us all.

1/11/03 - Dressing for special occasions
Get ready for proms, weddings, reunions and other special occasions with this guide on what to wear. Definitions (what "Black Tie" means, etc.), tips (don't wear white to a wedding) and much more.