Sandy Dumont
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Camel, tan, brown, khaki - no matter what you call it, this color shouldn't be worn by anyone with greying hair. First of all, the two colors are jarring when seen together. Secondly, this color very often makes the skin look yellow as well as very washed out. Check it out in the mirror. Put …
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be in my city, Norfolk, Virginia today, and it's so exciting! She'll be speaking to the World Affairs Council, of which I was a member for many years. This is one of my favorite photos of Mrs. Clinton. She looks dynamic and powerful in red - and also …
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A recent survey taken by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) revealed that 56% of the respondents said that they wore black to work most of the time. Eight per cent wore gray, brown or another neutral. Only 1.61% said they wore something bright most of the time. The four women in the …
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Those blue ties simply don't make a statement - except to say "I don't want to rock the boat." Those pastel shades of blue are meant to pacify and calm. Furthermore, wearing a blue tie with a blue suit is simply unimaginative. Think about a yellow tie, any color in the red family so your …
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Like love and marriage, a white dress shirt and a tie go together like a horse and carriage. And you shouldn't have one without the other. Unless you're Tom Ford in a sexy ad. My advice, Mr. Romney: plan ahead. If you're at a place where you know you'll get down & dirty and …
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Octavia Spencer both looked spectacular in white. Gwyneth's understated ensemble from Tom Ford was just perfect for her. It's got the look of Old Money. Octavia's gown was both spectacular and classy. These women prove that everyone can wear white if you get the makeup right! Viola Davis and Glen Close both …
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Last night, watching the Oscars in Hollywood, I was struck by the number of beautiful women who made themselves look nearly invisible because of the colors they wore. This is the one night you don't want to look blah. You want to stand out! If you want to own the room when you enter it, …
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Last night at the Oscars, as expected, I saw many celebrities and stars wearing pale "blush" colors, and they aren't doing themselves any favors. When you have pale skin, you make yourself look even paler. And when you forgo lipstick for the so-called "natural" look of today, you even begin to look sickly. Too many …
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Apparently, fashion Guru Tim Gunn hasn't updated himself about color. A lot of famous designers are in the same boat, so it's no surprise. The first rule of color is that you never match your clothing to your superficial appearance, or you'll blend into your garments and look washed out. So, if you have grey …
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It may seem unfair when the press takes hundreds of words to talk about Secretary Clinton's hair. When it comes to image, the devil is in the details. You get one thing wrong and that's all they notice. That having been said, the sum total is greater than all its parts. And that sum …
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