Bags for Back to School
The Style Aficionado reader Sammy recently wrote in with the following: Hi Cynthia, I read your blog regularly and love the useful tips. I’m a college student and will be going back to school at the end of the month. I’ve been trying to find a stylish and affordable bag that i could fit my [...]
How to wear tapered, pleated trousers (peg leg pants)
Since the resurrection of the skinny jean, long gone are the days when women cringed at the word tapered. We embraced tapered jeans, and now trousers. For Spring and Summer the pleated tapered trousers aka peg leg trousers [also, incorrectly known as chinos or tailored harem pants (I still cringe at the word harem)] is a [...]
Makeup Monday #MM: Where to Apply Blush
Blush is one of those finishing touches to your makeup routine that can completely transform your look. In fact, it is my number 2 must wear makeup item for when you feel like crap (Concealer is #1) Although it is not rocket science to apply, one should consider their face shape before just swooshing it [...]
Spring 2010 Trend Report: Florals
A lot of fashionistas are reluctant to jump on this trend, and with good reason. Done incorrectly you could end up looking like your Grandmother’s sofa. Done right, florals are a great way to liven up your Spring wardrobe. The fun flirty print is a welcomed change from Fall’s badass leather and studs, and can [...]
A Crash course in Signature style + Recap of The Real McCoy
I caught the premier of Lisa Raye’s The Real McCoy on TVOne last night, and while I hate to get attached to another reality TV show, I think I will give this one a chance. I’ve always known LisaRaye for wearing white. There are only a few people that I can associate with a color, and she is [...]
Wardrobe 101: The Basics of starting a wardrobe
With the arrival of Spring, time for a little Spring cleaning. This is also a great time to reevaluate your image goals and start fresh. When establishing your image and wardrobe the most important things are: Proper Maintenance Quality over Quantity Organization Whether you are just starting out, or already have a closet full of [...]
Ask the Aficionado: body shape advice
Reader Odie voiced her dilemma on this post, stating: This is NO help for me! I am 5’5 and my torso is 3 inch longer than my legs, but I am very short waisted! My hips are so high that my waist hits right below my breasts (which are proportionally big too, making my waist [...]
Tips on how to buy designer brands for less.
A friend of mine told me that the Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy is the most replicated designer hand bag out, and that 75% of the ones you see are fake. Now, I have long moved past my logo loving stage in life, but I still heart the LV Damier Azur Canvas with all my heart, but [...]
Wear The Trend: High Socks
From the looks of the runway, thigh high and knee high socks are here to stay. I have jumped on the trend and now love it, but recognize that it can be a challenge to style. Y’all know I don’t believe in fashion rules for the most part, but here are a few pointers to [...]
Casual Valentines Day Outfit Ideas
Instead of the normal Casual Friday posts, since V-day is this Sunday, I decided to post some (wearable) Casual Valentines day outfits. Unfortunately for me, my Sunday is already planned and it does not involve wearing heels. I will likely be painting and remodeling. Romantic huh? So, This V-day I will live vicariously through all [...]
The look 4 Less. Kim K. @ Superbowl 2010
Kim Kardashian @ Superbowl look by The Style Aficionado featuring Christian Louboutin shoes Kim Kardashian @ Superbowl 2010 Look 4 Less by The Style Aficionado featuring TopShop jackets Get The Look H&M Shop Online BALMAIN – HEAVY CANVAS MILITARY SYTLE JACKET, 3.215 EUR BALMAIN AW09/5715 BLACK COTTON -, 735 GBP Christian Louboutin Bianca suede platform [...]
Fashion Army: The soldiers
For us ladies, our closet is like our army. The right pair of heels paired with the right outfit can win any war. We have the very important generals like our go to jeans, and classic everything bag; the trendy lieutenants that pull it all together, and the soldiers that put in all the hard work. [...]
Do Dump or Marry: Over the Knee Socks
Ever play the game do, dump, or marry with your girlfriends about guys? Well, I do the same thing with clothes. Do items that are cute but don’t fit the standard of your everyday style. Don’t invest too much time or money because they won’t stick around. Dump, you know that one item you wouldn’t give the time of [...]
The Working Girls Guide to Winter clothes.
Dressing for winter is one thing, but when you have to report to a office that requires business attire, your warm Ugg’s and over sized sweatshirts (no matter how fashionably fabulous they are) must be left at home. (Yes, even if you belt them and wear tights.)(… Yes, even on casual Friday.) Keeping warm inside an [...]
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