Everyday bags just can’t make it into that special event. But you don’t need to spend a lot of money on a bag that carries just a few essentials. • Check the children’s department. They have adorable versions of the most popu­lar styles, perfectly sized for evening events. • Use a cosmetic bag as an […]

ADD SOME SPARKLE You can get away with dressing up just about anything you own with a little glitter. For exam­ple, a gold halter top dresses up a suit. Stick to one embellished piece. Wear it with something simple. For instance, wear a sequin top with black pants. You don’t need much jewelry when wearing […]

Curls are always in style for special events. So are up dos, just make sure they don’t have you looking like you’re trying too hard. Twist your hair up loosely and pin it in place, leaving ends loose and pieces out around your face. SEXY LOOKS FOR LESS Look for inexpensive tube tops at malls […]

A SILK FLOWER IS A GREAT way to dress up your hairdo. Use it in a ponytail or to pull back an unruly section of hair. MAKING UP LIGHTEN UP Matte is for day. Your makeup should be as bright as the lights you’ll be under. Dip a wet brush in a bright eye shadow […]

If you own a basic black skirt (and who doesn’t?), then there’s never a need to stress over what to wear to that special event. Add a matching V-neck top for simple sophistication. Match hose and shoes. DRESSING UP ON THE RUN So many of us have to go from the office to that last-minute […]

YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND A FORTUNE You can still look like a million bucks with just a few changes. You don’t want to spend a lot on special occasion clothing because you won’t get enough use out of these specialty items. With a few adjustments you’re on your way. You can easily use your […]

A great accessory, but you’ve got to look at more than the style. Plastic frames are less likely to pop out but scratch easily. Polarized lenses filter out glare. Mirrored lenses reflect it back. Green works well in low and bright light. Brown and amber are good for high glare or haze. Gray, rose, and […]

The quickest way you can change your look is with jewelry. It’s like a punctuation mark at the end of a sentence. The very same dress can become dressy with crystal jewelry, or go casual with wooden accessories. EARRINGS You can actually change the shape of your face with the right pair of earrings. Larger […]

Here’s a great way to show off your style. Your glasses can make a major statement. A long narrow face looks best in oval frames. Cat’s eye frames add width at the cheekbones. Heart-shaped faces look best in oval or square frames, which hide width and create balance. A round face is most flattered by […]