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Here’s the Trick to Pulling Any Outfit Together
July 4, 2025

Okay, I know I have shared this tip with you before, but now I’m spotting it in every mail order catalog I see. It can be found on page 58 of our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE. Take a look at these […]

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HOW CAN YOU FIND CLOTHING FOR HUNDREDS LESS? YES, I SAID HUNDREDS
June 11, 2025

If you’re looking for super-stylish clothing at reasonable prices, I have two words for you: DUPES and FILTERING. Now don’t be confused. I will explain. The summer season is here and we all want to look en vogue, but it’s […]

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Personal Style  / Summer dressing

I Asked AI What to Wear on an 8-Day Cruise…This is What She Said:
April 15, 2025

“Give me a navy capsule wardrobe for an 8-day cruise, that will fit into one carry-on suitcase.” That was the question I asked Chat GPT before a recent trip. You will be so surprised by her answer. Here is what […]

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What’s “IN” for Spring? We ask the Expert.
April 3, 2025

For Salado boutique owner Darla Reeder, changing seasons is even more exciting for her than for most of us. Darla views the latest style trends–in showrooms and from market vendors–many, many months before they ever appear on her racks. You […]

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“But, I’m Ready to Wear My Spring Clothes,” I whined.
March 22, 2025

Is anybody else itching to pull out their spring clothing and ditch the heavy coats? But, alas, the morning temps are still in the 40’s, then it warms to the 70’s at mid afternoon. The answer: A Third Layer Piece. […]

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“I Would Like My Legs to Look Shorter”…Said NO ONE EVER!
February 19, 2025

Ladies, trends come and go, but line and design concepts are not the same as trends. Concepts of line and design can actually “trick the eye” (trompe-l’oeil as the French say). These tricks can give the illusion that you are […]

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Line and Design

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Makeup Brushes?
February 10, 2025

Be honest…when was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? I’ll be honest and tell you I had never cleaned mine until I wrote Q Style’s chapter on “Makeup Design.” Brushes are an investment, and good-quality brushes can last […]

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Makeup  / Personal Style

After Almost 400 Blog Posts, I’m making This Resolution for 2025…
January 29, 2025

It’s almost the end of January and I haven’t made a new year’s resolution. What’s wrong with me? Hmmm. I’ve always prided myself on engaging my readers with some kind of inspiration for the fresh year ahead. Ten years ago […]

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My one word

Before You Buy Boots For Winter, Consider This…
November 20, 2024

‘Tis the season for mail order catalogs, ladies. I don’t consider them a nuisance, because they are a quick guide into the newest style offerings. And it is, after all, the season for boots. Boots can be pricey, so choose […]

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Color  / DRESS WITH INTENTION

The Secret to Amping Up any Outfit
October 28, 2024

Susan Street is one of my favorite style bloggers. You can find her at Susanafter60.com. The other day, I read one of her posts that reminded me of Chapter 5 in Quintessential Style–“Wardrobe ABC’s.” The “A” in that acronym refers […]

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  • Sharon White is an award-winning author who lives and writes in Central Texas. She is a former teacher and has written for literary publications and Texas regional magazines. She is co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate and Communicate Your Signature Look.
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