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Interview attire-quality please!

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I just read an article on Forbes.com titled The Perfect Interview Outfit. There was a lot of great information, including a few quotes by my fellow AICI colleagues. However, I have to say I disagree with some of the information the author gave about dressing within your budget. The author, Leah Bourne, states, “Finding that perfect interview outfit that is put together and sophisticated doesn’t have to break the bank.” I agree. She goes on to mention, “The best strategy is to shop at several low-priced retailers to find chic basics that mix and match with more expensive signature pieces.” [..] read more

Begging for blouses

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Something from Clinton Kelly’s Makeover America show at Macy’s last month has been weighing on my mind. Before the fashion show started,  Clinton mentioned to us that as women, we should try to wear some blouses. He was rather comical when he tried to imitate a woman, “Ooh, but that’s so fancy!” To which he replied, “No, it’s not. A blouse is just a shirt for women.” This got me to thinking; I hardly have any blouses in my wardrobe. There are a couple of reasons. One, I have a hard time with fit. My back is very wide, so [..] read more

Clinton Kelly Makes Over Denver

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I just got back from seeing Clinton Kelly (from TLC’s What Not to Wear) “Makeover America.” at Macy’s. The turn-out was amazing and even more amazing were the transformations that Clinton performed on 15 Denver women! The show started out with C.K. offering to do a couple of audience member style critiques. First to jump up on stage was a blond haired woman wearing a black zip up hoodie with kangaroo pockets and black jeans. He first told her that black was not “her” neutral. She was washed out in the black and needed to look for a softer neutral [..] read more

Fashion for all ages

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Just within the last week, I’ve heard the comment, “I’m not a teenager anymore, but I don’t want to dress like my grandmother, either–I can’t find any clothes,” several times. I can understand how women don’t think there’s anything out there for them between the ages of 23 and 97, but really you have the largest number of chic, wardrobe options. Here are a few tips to follow for finding stylish clothing that feels appropriate for your image. Extremes in styles tend to be the trendiest. You may feel more comfortable in classic styles in modern shapes. If you prefer [..] read more

No One I know Likes to Shop for Blue Jeans!

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Shopping for jeans usually ranks right up there with shopping for bathing suits. As women, most of us hate it! Often times, if we find a pair of jeans we love, perhaps they fit but they don’t really flatter. More often than that so many pairs just don’t fit. There are so many to choose from it’s overwhelming. Finding the perfect pair can take on the feel of a full time job. Now there’s a web site with a tool that can help you find your perfect jeans, www.zafu.com. You simply answer a few easy questions about your body and [..] read more