Fashion

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The Jean Generation
Alicia Veglia
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
People may not remember the origin of blue jeans, but no one can forget James Dean strutting across the big screen sporting jeans, white t shirt and black leather jacket in Rebel Without a Cause.  Other heartthrobs such as Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley sporting those sexy denims helped spawn jeans' popularity in the 1950's. After generations of being considered sturdy work clothes worn by factory workers and miners, they became part of the off-duty American wardrobe.  Considered controversial and rebellious, some establishments banned them.
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Making the Most of Your Clothing Dollar
Harriet Kelly
Tamara Mattison
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Andrée Putman, the acclaimed French designer and interior architect, once said, "I love America, and I love American women, but there is one thing that deeply shocks me......American closets. I cannot believe one can dress well when you have so much."
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Blue Jean Baby
Tamara Mattison
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Most of us think of blue jeans, or denim pants, as truly American. Levi's® certainly are, but denim fabric was used long before 1776.  In the 1600's a cloth called "dungaree" was being made in India, and was imported to Europe by Portuguese sailors who wore pants made from this material while sailing.
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The Color of Style by David Zyla
Alicia Veglia
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
After attending a presentation by David Zyla at Saks last week on his new book, The Color of Style, I just had to leave with the book in hand. It seems everyone felt that way, as the books were nearly sold out by the end of the night. Zyla’s philosophy on style sounds simple: wear the colors that look the best on you, and avoid colors that are not flattering.
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National Wear Red Day
Tamara Mattison
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Dig out that fabulous red dress. Pull on those red cowboy boots. Grab that flashy red leather jacket. Today, February 5, 2010, is National Wear Red Day®. It's not just for Valentine's Day anymore. I may not look like Christina Hendricks wearing a gorgeous form fitting Carolina Herrera red dress, but I can show my support for heart disease awareness in my own way!
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Saving Your Soul With Style
Harriet Kelly
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Something magical happens when a woman wears something she loves, whether it's a great pair of shoes, a tailored blouse, or a treasured necklace. Yes, she looks beautiful, but her smile also glows brighter and her steps become more powerful. While the right clothes and accessories make us lovely on the outside, that transformation is nothing compared to what happens inside.
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Swip Swap: Trading Out Your Clothes
Alicia Veglia
Monday, January 25th, 2010
While I have yet to actually attend a clothing swap party, I think the idea is brilliant. It plays on the old adage that one man’s trash is another’s treasure.
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The LBD In Analysis
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
If you're always the last one standing at baggage claim waiting for giant bags that require a stevedore to lift, you need help from the little black dress. Packing for the long trip does not require steamer trunks with the packing space of a New York apartment closet.
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Day 24 - The LBD That Could
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Yesterday we drove to Dijon. Had a fabulous lunch at La Maison Milliere, a small cafe in a fifteenth century building just behind the Eglise Notre Dame. This was perfect because the famous owl of Dijon, La Chouett, is on that church's north wall. Legend has it that rubbing the owl's stomach with your left hand brings luck and makes your wish come true.
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Day 23 - The Little Black Dress In Burgundy
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
We're staying in Le Richebourg Hotel & Spa just outside Nuit Saint George. It's a very nice place with huge rooms and comfy beds. We're finding that while traveling in early January comes with a few issues, there are some definite advantages.
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Day 22 - The Essence Of the LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Today we drove through the lovely towns and villages of the Rhone Valley and into Burgundy. Everything was covered in snow until we reached Macon and then there was nothing at all. It didn't diminish slowly--there was a lot of snow and then none at all.
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Day 21 - The Art of the LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Dropping off Alex and Erin meant dropping off the monster van. We were sorry to see the kids go, but the relief of seeing the end of that van almost made up for it.
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Day 20- Dining Out In Style In the LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
The last full day for Alex and Erin to be with us. We had big plans. Got up early and went to the Saturday morning market. We checked out all the cool stuff they had for sale.
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Day 19 - Sur La Pont D'Avignon
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
Fabulous day touring Avignon. We visited the Pope's Palace and learned more than anyone ever really needs to know about the popes in exile. We had coffee with the truckers in a shady little cafe off the square. Then we went to see the bridge.
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Day 18 - It's A New Year For The LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Thursday, December 31st, 2009

This morning early I went over to put money in the car parking meter. As I walked through the town, shops were opening, people were beginning to move around, and it reminded me of the town in Chocolat. We're in the old town which is quaint and small, but it's surrounded by a larger new town with real roads and lots less charm.

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Day 17 - Road trip in the LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

We left Nice and Cagnes Sur Mer today and headed west. We started out on the scenic route only to find ourselves up in the hills with roads so tortured that hairpin is too straight to describe them.

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Day 16 - Nice is Nice in an LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
We spent the day in Nice. Overcast and cooler than the forecast, it never rained and we had a great time. In the photos the sea and water look very much the same shade, but there's so much beautiful color in the ocean that in person, the difference was clearer.
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Day 15 - The LBD Is A Good Gamble
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Monday, December 28th, 2009

We went to Monaco today and toured around town. The skies were overcast, but the sea was a beautiful blue-green and we managed to miss the rain. Today was the ultimate LBD success--for walking the town, I wore a burgundy cashmere sweater and scarf over the LBD with tights and boots. For going to the casino, I changed into a fur-collared black sweater, added a great jeweled necklace and I looked amazing.

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Day 14 - La Petite Robe Noire
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Our trip from JFK to Nice took all day, but it was worth the journey. After all the weather forecasts we'd been watching for weeks featuring rain and chill temps on the coast, we arrived to full sunshine and mid-sixties temperatures. There are five of us traveling and I rented a large vehicle to hold us and our luggage. When we arrived at the rental place, all they had left was a scraped up 8 passenger van.

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Day 13 - The Terminal with the LBD
Judy Dedmon Coyle
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Our last day in New York was warmer, but the rain was steady. We left early for the airport thinking the combination of holiday traffic and the latest airline security issues would require extra time.
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