by Candace Sanborn | Jul 30, 2022 | Body Types, Dressing for Illusion, Makeovers, shopping, Women's Clothing
Because of my profession, I pay a lot of attention to fashion news, books and blogs. I see quizzes and suggestions all the time that try to help women find their authentic “style.” You know how it goes…you answer a bunch of multiple-choice questions...
by Candace Sanborn | Apr 10, 2022 | Body Types, Dressing for Illusion, Makeovers, shopping, Women's Clothing
With so many clothing retailers closing their brick-and-mortar stores, online shopping is becoming more and more of a necessity. My experience is that few women like this trend as nothing beats seeing a garment in-person and trying it on, particularly since there are...
by Candace Sanborn | Dec 12, 2021 | Body Types, Dressing for Illusion, Makeovers, Plus-size dressing, Women's Clothing
Many women love to wear stripes. However, the direction and location of the stripes can change your appearance pretty drastically, so it’s important to understand what they do and how to pick ones that flatter your body. Look at these striped dress style...
by Candace Sanborn | Sep 7, 2021 | Body Types, Clothing Colors, Makeovers, Women's Clothing
Are you a proud woman under 5’4″ who doesn’t need to be taller but doesn’t want to look shorter either? As a 5′ 2.5″ woman (yes, I count that half inch!), I understand the pros and cons of being a shorter person. I never have to...
by Candace Sanborn | Jul 27, 2021 | Clothing Colors, Makeovers, Women's Clothing
It’s no secret that colors evoke emotional responses. If you walk into a home or office that is painted all white with gray trim, you may get a cool, somewhat austere feeling. By contrast, if you walk into a room that is painted in a cinnamon color with a cream...
by Candace Sanborn | Feb 26, 2021 | Face Shapes, Glasses, Hairstyles, Makeovers, Makeup, Women's Clothing
Are you feeling a bit frumpy? Wearing comfy clothes with slippers or moccasins is nice, especially these days when more of us are working at, and spending more time in, our homes. It’s easy to stop caring how we look or take the time to “spruce up”,...
