Introducing Try This Thursdays
Today I’m launching a new weekly series called Try This Thursdays. Each week I’ll bring you something new to try in your style life, like an item to wear or buy, a specific outfit combination to...
View ArticleTry This Thursday: Wear one item you’d never dream of wearing
Do you ever see an item in a store window or a magazine spread and think, “Oh, I could never wear that”? Well, why not? Maybe it really isn’t the right color or shape or style for you. Or maybe you’d...
View ArticleWhat to wear for Thanksgiving
J. Crew cardigan / J. Crew turtleneck / Faux leather jacket / H&M bootcut jeans / TOMS wedge boots / Modcloth leaf earrings / BCBG scarf / Zara star belt Figuring out what to wear for Thanksgiving...
View ArticleHow to wear Emerald, 2013’s Color of the Year
Every year the hue gurus at the Pantone Color Institute choose a Color of the Year. Last year was Tangerine Tango, a frothy reddish orange. For 2013, the Color of the Year is Emerald, a jewel tone...
View ArticleEase into spring: How to brighten your winter wardrobe with color
How to add color to your winter wardrobe by franticbutfabulous River Island peplum tank / Prabal Gurung for Target pumps / Moschino Cheap & Chic gloves / Banana Republic floral scarf / Enrico...
View ArticleThe Core Wardrobe: How to build your wardrobe foundation
“Core wardrobe.” “Wardrobe essentials.” “10 (or 15 or 20) items every woman must own.” These phrases are talking about the same thing: your wardrobe foundation. After all, the foundation is the best...
View ArticleTry these quick fixes to make shoes fit (and feel) better
Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that felt fine when you tried them on in the store, but discovered that they weren’t quite comfortable–after you’d worn them and could no longer return them? Don’t...
View ArticleHow to apply self-tanner without staining your hands
Fab mamas, if you wind up with stained hands after applying bronzer or self-tanner, even after dutifully scrubbing your palms, this tip’s for you. Use a kabuki brush. It applies the self-tanning liquid...
View ArticleTailoring for the top half: What’s worth the money (and what isn’t)
A reader wants to know about tailoring for the top half: I’ve embraced tailoring investment pieces and work wear (pants, skirts, suits, premium denim), but have never dipped my toe in on blouses,...
View ArticleBargain shopping tips roundup: More ways to save
More ways to save when shopping: Coupon codes, cash back and sales alerts. One of the subscribers to the Frantic But Fabulous email newsletter, The Style List, had a succinct request: “More bargain...
View ArticleThe Core Wardrobe: How to build your wardrobe foundation
“Core wardrobe.” “Wardrobe essentials.” “10 (or 15 or 20) items every woman must own.” These phrases are talking about the same thing: your wardrobe foundation. After all, the foundation is the best...
View ArticleTry these quick fixes to make shoes fit (and feel) better
Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that felt fine when you tried them on in the store, but discovered that they weren’t quite comfortable–after you’d worn them and could no longer return them? Don’t...
View ArticleHow to apply self-tanner without staining your hands
Fab mamas, if you wind up with stained hands after applying bronzer or self-tanner, even after dutifully scrubbing your palms, this tip’s for you. Use a kabuki brush. It applies the self-tanning liquid...
View ArticleTailoring for the top half: What’s worth the money (and what isn’t)
A reader wants to know about tailoring for the top half: I’ve embraced tailoring investment pieces and work wear (pants, skirts, suits, premium denim), but have never dipped my toe in on blouses,...
View ArticleBargain shopping tips roundup: More ways to save
More ways to save when shopping: Coupon codes, cash back and sales alerts. One of the subscribers to the Frantic But Fabulous email newsletter, The Style List, had a succinct request: “More bargain...
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