CyberChic

September 23, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 12



~ It's a small world

~ Timeless fashion

~ Star style



------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Media trade analysis for access

In the race to be all fashion, all the time, sites with the most near

real-time

pictures and video won during Fashion Week. Or did they?

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa092099.htm



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*It's a small world

Like to learn the difference between a salwar-kurta and a sari, find

global

designers, read international online magazines and more? Go global in

this new

category.

http://fashion.about.com/msubglobal.htm



*Timeless fashion

Old money, classic chic, investment dressing. Call it what you will:

traditionally styled sportswear and dresses may not be runway glamorous,

but for

wearability and innate elegance they can't be beat.(And yes, this is the



cashmere page)

http://fashion.about.com/msubclassic.htm



*Star style

Find out more about "Sex and the City" characters' hip wardrobes,

fashion's

winners and losers at the Emmys, celebrity hairdos and more.

http://fashion.about.com/msubcelebrity.htm



*It all looks cute in kids' sizes

http://fashion.about.com/msub3.htm



*To tickle your funny bone

http://fashion.about.com/msubhumor.htm



-----------------Readers Ask------------------

Q:  I will be going to my first opera. I have no clue what to wear -

Anna,

A. There usually isn't a dress code for attending the opera, unless

you're

attending opening night, which is when the big arts patrons dress to the

nines.

In a metropolitan area, there will likely be people more dressed up than

other

parts of the country. I'd suggest you do what most of us do when in

doubt -- go

for the little black dress. If you have something sleeveless or short

sleeve,

just add a shawl, wear your hair and makeup more special than usual and

choose

appropriately dressy shoes and handbag. If it's like most events, you'll

see

people wearing everything from jeans to tuxes. - Cynthia



--------------- Cool Stuff on About.com --------------

*How does your garden grow?

Fall is the time to plant and divide perennials and Gardening Guide

Deborah

Simpson has a great list of online resources to get your garden in

shape.

http://gardening.about.com/library/weekly/aa090199.htm



*The whole enchilada

Spice up your cooking repertoire with great south of the border recipes

from

Mexican Cuisine Guide Jessica Cuba.

http://mexicanfood.about.com/msubench.htm



------------------ In Production ------------------

Just in time for cooler weather, look for the new Outerwear category to

be added

by Oct. 1 http://fashion.about.com/msubouter.htm

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CyberChic

   October 7, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 13



   ~ For fashion junkies only - Spring 2000

   ~ Dressing for two

   ~ Read all about it



   ------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Power beads make metaphysical trendy

Need more love, money or self-control in your life? Try the hottest (and least

expensive) new accessory of the season, power bead bracelets. The color chart

will help you find which semi-precious stone is associated with certain healing

energies.  http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa100599.htm



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*For fashion junkies only - Spring 2000

If you're truly style addicted, you probably can't wait until the goods hit the

stores to find out what's new for the millennium. Here are links to photos and

reviews from recent shows in New York, London and Milan.

http://fashion.about.com/blroudup.htm



*Dressing for two

You get to eat more when you're expecting a baby, so why not apply the same

principle to your wardrobe and treat yourself. Do it online with simple basics

or hipster duds.  http://fashion.about.com/msub11.htm



*Read all about it

OK, here's a shamless plug to get you to check out my bookstore. New additions

to the bookstore include "Secondhand Chic" and "The End of Fashion" -- both are

great reads.

http://fashion.about.com/msubbook.htm



*BuzzBUZZBuZz - News, stores & hot items  http://fashion.about.com/blbuzz.htm



*s*KeW*l Clothes - Fall '99

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa072399.htm



   ----------------What's up------------------

About.comers are off to Las Vegas for http://theredball.com/ This is a huge

Internet block party and on Saturday, Oct. 9, there will be demos and panel

discussions. I'm on a panel discussing "Is the Mall an Endangered Species?

Shopping 2010" with moderator Star Jones ("The View") and Kathy Najimy

("Veronica's Closet") as well as three other About.com Guides. I'll fill you in

on the results of the discussion (Hint: I don't think brick and mortar is a

goner) If you're in the Vegas area, or just need a last minute trip, come see

us!



   --------------- Cool Stuff on About.com --------------

*Digs need redoing?

Hire an interior designer to help you define your style. Here's how to find,

interview and hire an interior designer from Interior Decorating Guide Glenna

Morton.

http://interiordec.about.com/msubhiredesigner.htm



*The language of love (and Andrea Bocelli)

Learn to speak Italian the hi-tech way -- online! The best resources from

Italian Language Guide Michael San Filippo.

http://italian.about.com/education/languages/italian/msubonline.htm





   ------------------ In Production ------------------

Message boards are coming!

It will be a great place to meet like-minded fashion mavens, exchange tips, dish

about celebrity style and more. Teens and job seekers/employers will have their

own special sections. You'll get a special notice when the boards go live,

mid-October.



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CyberChic

October 21, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 14



~ A clean, well-lighted place

~ Baby luxe

~ Urban man



------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Ring in new millennium in style

Merchants are cramming brick-and-mortar and virtual aisles with loads of glitzy

holiday goods. How to find your look for the last

great parties of the century.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa101999.htm



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*A clean, well-lighted place

The Fashion Forum is open -- a 24/7 bulletin board where you can post your

opinions, get advice, join in a lively debate or just

make a new friend with the same fashion interests. Special folders for Teens,

Men, Plus Size, Jobs Offered/Wanted and New

Products/Online Stores (all in addition to a General Discussion Area) mean

there's a niche for everyone. Sign in as a guest to

read,

register (free!) to post.

http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



*Baby luxe

If Junior's developed an early taste for the good life, try the chi chi

offerings including cashmere for little ones. Don't worry,



there are plenty of real kids' clothes listed as well.

http://fashion.about.com/msub3.htm



*Urban man

Men's fashion goes contemporary with sleek silhouettes and edgy fabrics. Shop

the world for modern style: APC (France) Kelsey

Tailors (London) A-Wear (Canada) Guyshop (New York)

http://fashion.about.com/msub7.htm



*Dressing for Special Occasions

http://fashion.about.com/blspecialoccasions.htm



*Chat

http://fashion.about.com/mpchat.htm



-----------------Viva Las Vegas------------------

About.com was in Vegas for the first Red Ball Oct. 7-10. Part of the consumer

event involved panel discussions and I was a lucky

guide who was chosen to debate the future of online shopping. The moderator for

our event was Star Jones (The View) and our guest

celebrity was Kathy Najimy (Veronica's Closet) Other guides were Frank Fiore,

Online Shopping http://onlineshopping.about.com ;

Mike

Killian Credit/Debt Management http://credit.about.com and

Glenna Morton, Interior Decorating http://interiordec.about.com

Glenna has a great recap of the discussion on her site and pictures at

http://interiordec.about.com/library/weekly/aa101199.htm

(I'm the blond sitting next to Kathy)

What did I take away from the panel? (1) We all (including Star and Kathy) want

to be able to buy beautiful clothes that fit (2)

Technology will have a difficult time replacing the physical and emotional

pleasure derived from brick-and-mortar shopping (3) Ben



Nye (theatrical makeup) makes a great face powder -- very fine consistency and

good enough for everyday use (the makeup artist

that

did

my face was the best!) Look for a link to buy coming soon on Beauty at

http://fashion.about.com/msub16.htm



----------------Cool Stuff on About.com---------------

*Goodies for Fido

Online Shopping Guide Frank Fiore's directory of pet resources includes

everything from toys to food to a pet detective.

http://onlineshopping.about.com/msub9.htm



*Sharing your love

If you're thinking about adopting, Guide Sass Stanfield has put together the

best directory on the Net about how to get started.

http://adoption.about.com/msubmenu4.htm



------------------ In Production ------------------

FASHIONESE: The directory to baffling style speak

How many time do we have to hear "_____ is the new black"? I've put together a

list of tired, overused fashion phrases and words,

but I've got plenty of room for more ideas. If you've got a saying you love to

hate and want it included in FASHIONESE, please

email

me at

mailto://fashion.guide@about.com



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**Effective immediately**



Teen Fashion Chat -- Every Weekend (that's Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from

9-10 PM (Eastern Standard Time)



The rest of the week...

General Fashion Chat -- Monday-Thursday from 9-10 PM (Eastern Standard Time)



The chat room is open 24/7, but if you stick to this schedule, you'll meet more

people.



I won't be at all of these chats, but will drop in on many. Please be smart

about giving out personal info in these chats

(especially you teenagers!) Report any problem users to me at

mailto://fashion.guide@about.com



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Have fun,

Cynthia



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About.com Guide to Fashion

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CyberChic

November 4, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 15



~ Cashmere, cashmere everywhere...

~ Virtually beautiful

~ Dressy goods



------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Fall & Winter, Guystyle

For the man who wants to evolve beyond the ubiquitous khakis, sophisticated

leathers, suits and knits take center stage this

season.

Need something a little punchier? Try bags, guyaberas or faux pony skin boots.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa102999.htm



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*Cashmere, cashmere everywhere...

..can you believe it's just goat hair? Where it comes from, what's hot, where to

buy pashmina shawls and more.

http://fashion.about.com/blcashmerearticle.htm





*Virtually beautiful

The buzz may be around mega makeup and skincare e-tailers like Eve.com and

Sephora, but what fashionistas really love are hip

boutiques with special finds. Don't miss Profaces, Who's the Fairest?, Star

Crazy, Beauty Habit, Beauty Cafe, Bliss Spa and Mario

Badescu.

http://fashion.about.com/msub16.htm



*Dressy goods

When only a dress will do, try this new category with links to e-tailers selling

social, career and casual dresses in lots of

styles

and price points. Tips on dressing for special occasions and more.

http://fashion.about.com/msubdresses.htm



*Sole mates

http://fashion.about.com/msub10.htm



*Fashion Forum

http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



-----------------Many thanks------------------

My favorite part of this job is talking to you one-on-one in chat, forum and

when you email me with a specific question.

I love it when you also take the time to write me a note after I've responded

and let me know how things turn out.



Here are a few of your recent success stories*:

From S.L. who needed to know about business casual dress codes for a job

interview: "Just wanted to thank you for your advice. I

went through the whole interview process, and I think I succeded. I'll always

appreciate your help."



From S.H. who was trying to find out what to do with a defective designer

handbag: "It took a  month or so to get a response (from



the merchant) Thanks so much for your help!!  (They replaced the bag with the

new version, even though I could not find my

receipt.)

I am very happy with the outcome."



From B.P. who needed some help researching a school paper: "Hello, I just wanted

to thank you for the information you gave me a

couple of weeks ago it was very helpful.  I received an A- on the paper. Once

again thanks."



Can I help point you in the right direction? My mailbox is always open -- 

mailto://fashion.guide@about.com



----------------------The list----------------------------

Designers you've been inquiring about:

Zoe Metro

Marcel Marangiu

Albert Nipon

Miguel Adrover

Lola Faturoti



------------------Cool Stuff on About.com-----------------

*Free stuff!

About.com is now offering free, web-based email with ICQ, pager integration,

vacation reply and more!

http://membership.about.com/promotion.htm



*Talk radio

Did you know About.com has its own radio show on the Net? Every Thursday from

3-4 PM (Eastern Time) there are great new topics and



guides to talk about them.

http://www.broadcast.com/shows/aboutcom/radioshow/



------------------ In Production ------------------

New Designers -- Look for up and coming designers from around the world, many

aren't exactly new, but not quite mainstream. Some

may

call them Young Designers, but that's not really an accurate description either.

If you know of anyone that should be included,

send

me his or her URL to mailto://fashion.guide@about.com

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CyberChic

November 12, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 16



~ Haute words, once tres chic, are so last year

~ Emerging talent

~ For chicas only



------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Fashion 'discovers' lush bodies

Voluptuous women and girls are demanding better selections and styles. The Net

delivers with new plus size resources and

style tips.

Forum link: add your pet peeves about the way designers and stores view size 14+

women!

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa111299.htm



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*Haute words, once tres chic, are so last year

A fun guide to the most over-used words and phrases in the fashion industry.

Cast your vote on the poll to pick the most

annoying

one ('must-have' is currently in the lead)

http://fashion.about.com/blfashionspeak.htm





*Emerging talent

Call them young, call them new, but these designers are some of the fresher

faces in the industry (most around less than

five years)

Links to profiles, home pages and collections of Amy Zoller, Tuleh, Christina

Perrin and more.

http://fashion.about.com/msubnewdesign.htm



*For chicas only

You don't want to dress like your mother - yet, anyway. So get the scoop on the

hottest teen accessory and clothing

stores, plus

advice, chat and bulletin boards, just for you!

http://fashion.about.com/msub12.htm



*In the bag -- Kate, Coach, Dooney, Prada

http://fashion.about.com/msub1.htm



*Fashion shows - Spring 2000

http://fashion.about.com/msubfashionshows.htm



-----------------Work it!------------------

I'm always getting letters from readers who are trying to break into the

industry. While there may be some genuine

prodigies in the

group, the majority of people who enter the fashion industry do it the old

fashioned way -- through education, hard

work, talent and

contacts.

I also believe you should do an apprenticeship. The job description probably

won't say it's an apprenticeship. You might

be called

an intern or an assistant. (Some people call this "paying your dues") This is a

great time to find a mentor to teach you

the ropes

-- all the ins and outs of the business that you won't learn in school. A mentor

can become your biggest champion

throughout your

career, and many seasoned pros like to pass on their knowledge to a willing

apprentice.

Of course, you may not bond with your first boss, but you can still learn an

incredible amount from him or her. (I found

out how NOT

to do business from the lousy ones)

Spend some time early in your career with someone who works directly in the

career path you're pursuing. Not only will

it give you a

clearer vision of what it takes to succeed, it will also dispel the myth that

this is a purely glamorous business.



You don't need a question to write me. My mailbox is always open and I look

forward to your emails.

mailto://fashion.guide@about.com



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What you're looking for...

Dark red bootcut pants

Drawstring ballskirt

Tuxedo

Holiday pantyhose

Sequined dresses



------------------Cool Stuff on About.com-----------------

*The search is over

Looking for a list of webcams? Encyclopedias and other reference works? Kids'

search engines? Whatever you're looking

for on the

Net, Web Search Guide Chris Sherman can show you the best way to find it.

http://websearch.about.com





*A puppy under the tree

You may be tempted to leave Jr. a dog on Christmas morning, but first read

through the buying and adopting tips from

Dogs Guide Gene

Sower.

http://dogs.about.com/msub13.htm





------------------ In Production ------------------

~A Kewl Yule~

THE wish list for gurlz and guyz. What to ask for and where to tell Santa to buy

it.





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About.com - Human Guides. Human Interests.

CyberChic

November 19, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 17



~Getting around

~Intimately yours

~Wrap it up



------------------ Hot pick ------------------



Gifts for a kewl yule

A crusher, Garbage lip gloss, Scott Evil's T-shirt and a feather choker are some

of the ideas for teens that rock -- all

for less

than $40. Skip the lame gifts and go to the e-tailers that stock stuff girlz and

guyz really want this year.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/weekly/aa111999.htm



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*Getting around

Check out the new organization for zippier navigation around the fashion site.

Links for her http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubmenuher.htm

Links for him http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubmenuhim.htm

Links for teens http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubmenuteen.htm



*Intimately yours

From organic cotton  to high-end French designs, the collection of links in the

lingerie section has something for every

budget this

season. Tell Santa to start here for holiday goodies.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub6.htm



*Wrap it up

If a pashmina shawl is at the top of your list, you'll find lots of variety

-http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub1.htm  Also,

don't miss the history of cashmere, plus tips and care -

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/blcashmerearticle.htm



*More advice, tips and trends

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub13.htm



*Save a buck or two

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubdiscount.htm



---------------Shop Talk----------------

It takes more and more noise for a new site to launch and make an impact.  A few

recent examples:



~boo.com -- "boo.com will revolutionize the way we shop. It is a completely new

lifestyle proposition" (from a Nov. 3

press release)

~NORDSTROMshoes.com -- "The world's biggest shoe store." (from a Nov. 10 press

release)

~Citystuff.com -- "...the first and only city specific e-commerce site which can

allow users to package a city

experience to anyone

in the world." (Nov. 13)



Find out who's coming next at http://fashion.about.com/blbuzz.htm



-----------------Moola for referrals--------------------

If you have a web site, you can make .06 per qualified click through Dec. 31 and

.04 after that by participating in the

About.com

affiliate program. If you already link back to the fashion site, be sure and

sign up for this program, so you can make

money for it!

http://affiliates.about.com/



-----------Cool Stuff on About.com ----------

*Free turkey greetings

Choose from 10 Thanksgiving designs to send a free email postcard. Also, choose

from love, birthday and other seasonal

cards, all in

the About.com post office.

http://cards.about.com/holiday/thanksgiving/index.htm



*Sweet endings

Desserts/Baking Guide Carroll Pellegrinelli has collected links to the best

mincemeat and pumpkin pie recipes to finish

off a

perfect holiday meal.

http://baking.about.com/home/baking/library/weekly/aa111798.htm



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Fashion Primer

A beginner's guide to finding tips, trends, news and stores on the Net.



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CyberChic

December 3, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 18



~Getting acquainted

~Retro nightmares

~Y2K style



------------------Hot pick------------------



Holiday shopping, cyberstyle

Have a hipster on your list? Try a groovy feather cuff  bracelet. A man that's

hard on clothes? A belt with a free

lifetime

replacement. A tot that's a budding style maven? A faux fur bear coat. Find

something for everyone online, without the

hassles of

malls or wrapping and shipping the gifts yourself.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/weekly/aa112899.htm



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*Getting acquainted

Navigating the fashion site is easy when you have the right tool -- the new site

orientation page. Discover new aspects

of the site

you may have overlooked (like Articles or ShoppingAbout) or find out the

benefits of some of the links (like Jobs or

Join)

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/blstart.htm



*Retro nightmares

Polyester leisure suits, huge shoulder pads and bellbottoms are a few of my

choices for worst fads of the 20th century.

What

fashions did you hate? Post now on the forum, it takes a sec to register if

you're not already a member, but it's worth

it to have a

place to blow off steam about bad fashion!

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/mpboards.htm



*Y2K style

Time's running out to find the perfect look for millennium parties. Get style

pointers, suggestions or find an online

store.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/weekly/aa101999.htm



*Good advice

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub13.htm



*Make money for referrals

http://affiliates.about.com/



----------------------Swell contest-----------------

Think it's about time I gave something away? Enter now to win a free copy of

Cynthia Rowley's new book, "Swell: A Girl's

Guide to

the Good Life." Email your name to me mailto://fashion.guide@about.com and put

"Entry" into the subject line. I'll hold

a drawing to

pick the winner and contact the winner by email. Read a review of the book at

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/zbookreviewz/bkr_0446524565_4396.h\

tm



-----------------------The list----------------------

You're looking for...

*Red leather pants

*Plus size maternity

*Tall sizes

*Club wear

*Silver pants



------------------Cool Stuff on About.com---------------

*Crank up the virtual tunes

Listen to what you want, when you want, from anywhere in the world! Guide Mike

Powers has the lowdown on how to get

started

listening to Internet radio. (I'm listening to Rolling Stone Radio as I write

this!)

http://radio.about.com/entertainment/radio/library/weekly/aa051799.htm



*Investing a windfall

If you need to know what to do with your year-end bonus check, Investing for

Beginners Guide Ken Little explains the

basics of asset

allocation.

http://beginnersinvest.about.com/finance/beginnersinvest/library/weekly/aa110399\

.htm



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Get fit: A foolproof guide to finding your size

A 6 is not always a 6 in women's clothing, so the only way to ensure great fit

is to know your measurements and consult

e-tailer

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CyberChic

December 10, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 19



~Get fit

~Good advice

~Read all about it



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Party quick fix

Festive style doesn't always call for head-to-toe glamor. So whether you're

caught short on time or money for holiday

celebrations,

try these fast and easy fashion ideas to help you sparkle and shine.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/weekly/aa120799a.htm





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great fit online is to know your

measurements and

consult the e-tailer's size charts. Even men's sizes, which seem easy because

size usually = measurement, get tricky

with sleeve,

inseam and waist numbers. So grab a friend and a tape measure and find out the

right way to find your size.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/blsize.htm



*Good advice

One thing you can't get too much of in fashion is good information about trends

and "how to" tips. Try new listings like



Productopia, The Trend Report and DailyFashion.

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*Read all about it

Stay in touch with the latest happenings in the fashion world with links to

major newspapers, plus weekly headline news.



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*Buzz

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*Join!

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-------------------Best of the Net----------------------

Last month I awarded the first Best of the Net award -- to Costume National for

the designer category. The company has a

quietly

elegant site that doesn't take forever to wade through or have a lot of

unrelated information. What it does have are

photos of some

of the Fall/Winter designs (displayed quite ingeniously for quick navigation),

shopping information and a brief

biography of

designer Ennio Capassa. Take a look for yourself at

http://www.costumenational.com/home.html

This month's Best of the Net award goes to a very different type of site: a

vintage online store. Vintage Vixen is an

exceptional

site and manages to do what e-tailers with whiz-bang technology and jillions of

dollars can't seem to -- offer a

knowledgeable,

entertaining and efficient shopping experience. The shopping portion of the site

is organized by size, so you don't have

to wade

through

stuff that won't fit. It includes a "rarity" rating, care instructions and

garment details. In the FAQs and history

sections there

are items of interest, from which celebrities collect vintage to details about

the different eras that Vintage Vixen

carries

(Victorian through the 1970s) This site is a must-see.

http://www.vintagevixen.com



(Note to online store owners, webmasters, etc.: Naturally, you think your own

site should be designated Best of the Net.

But please

don't bother emailing me to tell me how much you deserve the award. I tend to be

tremendously put off by self-promotion

and hype. If

you are truly the Best of the Net in fashion, don't worry -- I'll find you.)



-----------------And the winner is-------------------

Congrats to Elly, who won the drawing for "Swell," Cynthia Rowley's new book.

Thanks to everyone who entered. You'll get

other

chances to win because, I'll be giving more stuff away (maybe some makeover

software) next month. Stay tuned and watch

for the

announcement here!



------------------Talking About------------------

*How to get started in the Hollywood costume biz

*Pet peeves

*Favorite outfits

*Why leather is acceptable when fur is not



You can enter the forums as a guest to check it out, but go ahead and take a

second to join (free!) and post your

thoughts!

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/mpboards.htm



--------------- Cool Stuff on About.com -------------

*Win a million bucks!

Need I say more?

http://sweepstakes.about.com/trivia/index.htm



*Ground zero

Nobody knows About.com like Editorial Director Jake Levich. His site is a great

starting point to getting the most out

of the

service (don't forget to sign up for the newsletter, About Today, a daily email

digest of news and comment)

http://today.about.com/medianews/today/index.htm



------------------ In Production ------------------

Q & A

Finally, a chance for you to read some of the questions and answers that have

been piling up from emails. I'll edit the

questions

and answers and only choose the ones with general reader interest (no names or

initials from the readers will be

divulged)



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CyberChic

December 23, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 20



~Century's best

~Famous fashion

~On topic



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Readers ask

From pantyhose colors to finding clothes for full-figure teens, here's a

collection of general interest Q & A from 1999.



http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/library/weekly/aa122199a.htm



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*Century's best

Spice girl shoes, sequined tube tops, the trench coat, the brassiere, wash and

wear hairstyles. You may not agree with

the list

that's going for the best fashions of the past 100 years, but you can join in

and post your thoughts on the boards!

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?msg=35.1



*Famous fashion

Three women are trading on their celebrity to peddle fashion. Can you find the

two who are known because of their past

romantic

associations and the one who is an actress? (Hint: Their names are Monica,

Shoshanna and Tracey)

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub1.htm

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubnewdesign.htm

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*On topic

Find articles from the past year the easy way -- organized by topic (like tips,

trends, online shopping)

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*Search

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubdirectories.htm



*Dresses

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubdresses.htm



--------------------It's a wrap--------------------

Thanks for a great year. I hope 2000 brings you much happiness, all the love you

need and the courage to follow your

dreams. Happy

holidays. See you again January 6, 2000.



------------------Cool Stuff on About.com-----------------

*Lucky beans

Southern Cooking Guide Diana Rattray has a variety of recipes for black-eyed

peas -- a traditional New Year's Day dish

that is

supposed to bring good luck.

http://southernfood.about.com/home/southernfood/library/weekly/aa123198.htm



*Holiday blues

It may be stress or it may be seasonal depression, but Panic/Anxiety Disorders

Guide Cathleen Henning has links to the

best

resources to help you cope.

http://panicdisorder.about.com/health/panicdisorder/msubholidays.htm



------------------ In Production ------------------

Find your look

Would you consider your style casual or classic? A primer to help you find your

look, tips for maximizing style and

online shopping

resources.



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CyberChic

January 7, 2000 - Vol. II, No. 1



~Style race

~Precious baubles

~Fast forward



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Designers' humble beginnings

Think all big name designers were born in New York or Paris and instantly handed

the golden keys to their own fashion

house? Think

again. Ralph Lauren hawked ties, Coco Chanel peddled hosiery and Manolo Blahnik

was a jeans buyer. Early jobs, schools

and

birthplaces of your favorite designers.

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*Style race

Are the U.S. presidential candidates all sartorially challenged or is there a

best dressed man in the lot? Nominate your

stylish

fave and tell why he is winning the image race.

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?msg=70.1&ctx=1



*Precious baubles

Blue Max sells contemporary 14K charm bracelets, Me & Ro makes trinkets for the

spiritually hip, and Wendy Brigode

creates ethereal

pieces. Fine jewelry online doesn't just mean a triple strand of pearls, as

modern designers reinterpret  metals and

gemstones.

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msub1.htm



*Fast forward

New goods will be hitting the stores soon, so it's time to review the fashion

shows to get a jump start on Spring style.



http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubfashionshows.htm



*Fashionese - updated with reader additions

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/blfashionspeak.htm



*Outerwear

http://fashion.about.com/home/fashion/msubouterwear.htm



-----------------Intriguing Interviews--------------------

Not everyone in fashion can be a designer or model. In fact, the

behind-the-scenes pros are the ones who really make the

biz run

smoothly. Check out these two new interviews:

-Paul Cavaco, Creative Director of Allure Magazine, interviewed by The Look

On-Line

http://www.lookonline.com/cavacotext.html

-Julieanne Mijares, Costume Designer for TLC, interviewed by Fashion Finds

http://fashionfinds.com/december99/pages/julieanne-mijares-1.htm





----------------Cool Stuff on About.com ---------------

*Warmer destinations

If the winter chill has you dreaming of sunny beaches, Miami Guide Audrey

Parker's links to getaways in Key West may

prove tempting.

Find a bed & breakfast, learn about the restaurants and more.

http://gomiami.about.com/travel/gomiami/msubkeywest.htm



*New car fever

Cars Guide Phillip Powell has the updates on roadtests for 2000 models --

including Porsche Boxster and BMW M Coupe.

http://cars.about.com/autos/cars/library/testdrive/bltestdrive.htm



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A guide to avoiding ripoffs on the Net.



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CyberChic

March 4, 2000 - Vol. II, No. 5



~Sound off!

~Spring vs. Fall

~From the message boards



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

How low can you go?

Jennifer Lopez's revealing Versace dress at the Grammys is just one example of

the skin-baring trend. Are you ready?

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*Sound off!

What would you tell designers and manufacturers if you had their ear? Would you

ask them to give you better fitting styles? More choices? Cast your vote on the

fashion poll.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/blpoll2.htm



*Spring vs. Fall

Still mulling over current trends? Want to know what's next? New links to Spring

and Fall 2000 fashion shows will give you lots of visual inspiration.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/msubfashionshows.htm



*From the message boards...

"I am a freshman in high school and am interested in a career in fashion design!

If any designers or students in the design field are out there could u please

respond and tell me how you got into the field of fashion or fashion designing."

Can you help?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?msg=159.1&ctx=1



*Chat

http://fashion.about.com/mpchat.htm



*Vintage

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/msubvintage.htm



-------------------Contest Winner-------------------------

Congrats to Liz Ashford who won the pashmina scarf contest. Thanks to all of you

who sent in your entries detailing your favorite fashion item. They were lots of

fun to read, and now you can check out what your peers love at

http://fashion.about.com/blfavorite.htm From favorite jewelry to overalls, it

seems we all have a different idea of what a fashion essential should be (and

that's great!)



----------------In Production----------------------

Casual Style

Designers and editors may be hot on frills and dressed up glamor all the way

through the end of the year, but many of us will be just fine and comfy in our

casual standbys. Find out how to look your relaxed best for corporate casual,

dorm room chic and more.



----------------Cool Stuff on About.com --------------

*Get political

Election 2000 is About.com's campaign headquarters for your input for questions

and polls, as well as great Guide articles and news.

http://voteoutloud.about.com/index.htm



*Filing taxes online

Links to the best online tax filing options, from your Guide to Tax Planning,

Shellie Moore.

http://taxes.about.com/realestate/taxes/msubwebfile.htm

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CyberChic

March 18, 2000 - Vol. II, No. 6



~Fashion FAQs

~Celeb frocks

~From the boards...



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Who wants to be a stylish millionaire?

Tom Ford may be hipper and Donatella Versace may be flashier, but Giorgio Armani

can console himself with the fact that he's just plain richer. Armani tops off

the list of fashionable millionaires in Forbes latest Celebrity 100.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/library/weekly/aa030700a.htm





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*Fashion FAQs

Need answers to your fashion questions? Check out this archive of questions from

real readers. Choose from categories like Travel Wardrobes, Men's Fashion --

even Special Sizes!

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*Celeb style

The fashion show of the year, otherwise known as the Oscars (March 26) is right

around the corner. Brush up on shows past and present and more star-studded

fashion events.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/msubcelebrity.htm



*From the boards...

"My 18'th birthday is coming up and I'm getting a lot of money as my gifts. I

want to get some new clothes and am just wondering what girls like or prefer."

Join in the lively discussion over prep versus Ts and jeans, what labels mean,

etc.

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---------------A day in the life...---------------------

Do you work in fashion? You can be a high-profile editor or someone who is

paying his or her dues as an assistant store manager -- any type of apparel

retail, wholesale, modeling, photography, fashion journalism or public

relations, etc. will qualify for my new feature -- "A day in the life..."

I'm looking to build a database of as many applicable jobs as possible so that

the many young seekers on the Web who want to get into this business can get a

brief glimpse at what it's really like to work in the biz.

If you're interested, I will have a few questions for you to answer (I'll keep

it very short) and I will be happy to link to any appropriate web site or list

phone or other contact info for your business in return for your participation.

Please email me for more info: mailto://fashion.guide@about.com (Put "Day in

the Life" in the subject line)



----------------Other business-----------------------

Some of you have asked for a reminder about when my Dallas Morning New column is

published online. If you are interested in getting an email reminder, send "DMN"

in the Subject line to mailto://fashion.guide@about.com



-----------------In Production------------------------

Getting technical

Thanks to Sue Chastain, About.com Guide to Graphics Software, I'll be adding a

new category of net links about textile design software and plug-ins. Look for

it to go live as http://fashion.about.com/msubsoftware.htm  by April 1.



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*Oscar vote

Hollywood Movies Guide Sperling Reich lets you vote on your favorites in each

category.

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0oscarnoms.htm



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April 28 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 9



~In the news

~Designers A to Z

~Don't forget Mom



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

10 great trends to update your wardrobe

You don't need to go out and buy a "Minimalism is Dead" T-shirt or ditch

everything black in your closet (it's going to be the No. 1 color again for

Fall). However, you might want to splurge on a touch of fuchsia, maybe a beaded

sandal or an embellished denim handbag -- fashion right now is having an

exuberant moment, so have some fun for a change!

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*In the news

Get your fashion fix your way -- via free magazines, newsletters or email

updates. Here's a comprehensive list of the best online media outlets.

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*Designers, A to Z

New and improved! Now you can look for info on fave designers in the

easy-to-reference A to Z list, aphabetized by first name. There are 80 designers

so far and counting -- everyone from Agnes B to Yves Saint Laurent.

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*Don't forget Mom

She might appreciate a lavish beauty treat, a new dress or a trendy bauble, so

start shopping now.

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*Guy style

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*Help yourself

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----------Vote for your fave site---------------

The Webby Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars of the Internet, are slated for May 11. Here

are the nominees for fashion:

Fashion UK, http://www.fuk.co.uk

Hint, http://www.hintmag.com

Solemates: The Century in Shoes, http://www.centuryinshoes.com

Paul Smith, http://www.paulsmith.co.uk

Todd Oldham, http://www.toddoldham.com



Judges will pick the big winner, but you can cast your vote in the People's

Voice Award -

http://www.webbyawards.com/peoplesvoice/



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Vacation in Venice

PC Magazine calls the Venice pages at the Europe for Visitors website "The

premier visitors' site for Venice, Italy." Check out Guide Durant Imboden's

impressive index and start planning your travel today.

http://goeurope.about.com/travel/goeurope/msub28_venice.htm



Mom's Day Roundup

Find out how to handpick a rose bouquet or pamper Mom with a spa experience at

home, in this special Mother's Day Shopping Guide.

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May 12 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 10



~Stylist for a day

~From catwalk to cyberspace

~Get fit!



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

How to shop like a fashionista

No need to jet to New York or London to spiff up your wardrobe with great

boutique finds. For international panache for him and her, all you need is a

credit card and a few choice clicks. Let's go!

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*Stylist for a day

Log on and chime in with your good fashion sense to answer these questions on

the forum. Fashion's not an exact science, so let's see how many different

opinions we can get:

--- Are hose with sneakers OK?

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--- Can I wear white sandals with dark jeans?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?msg=219.1&ctx=1

--- How do you know if something is worth buying and for its price?

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*From catwalk to cyberspace

Claudiaschiffer.com launches this summer as an e-commerce site featuring her

personal picks for sale. Cindy Crawford dishes baby fashion advice on

Babystyle.com. Niki Taylor and Iman dispense advice on Style Experts at

Fashionmall.com. Seems the supermodels have mastered cyberspace. Find out more

about fashion models.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/msub8.htm



*Get fit! Find your size

Before you start shopping online, you need to know your measurements to get

great fit. So grab a tapemeasure and a buddy, and start measuring up.

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*All about shoes

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*Day in the life

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----------------Style snippet-------------------------

The weather's hot, but the calendar stills says it's spring. What to wear?

Seasonal fashion like white shoes, seersucker suits and linen styles baffle more

people than just about any other sartorial uncertainty. Technically, if you go

by the old rules, you're OK wearing white shoes now (after Easter, before Labor

Day). As for linens and seersucker, these are just fabrics, so use your common

sense -- if it's warm, it's OK to wear them. Nobody ever asks when it's

acceptable to do fuzzy wool sweaters -- you just know! My vote's on applying the

same logic to warm weather wear. Disagree? Put your two cents' worth on the

forum,

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------------And the Webby Goes To...------------------

Last night's Webby Award for Best Fashion Site went to Paul Smith,

http://www.paulsmith.co.uk and the People's Choice

Award went to Todd Oldham, http://www.toddoldham.com

Find out what I really think about the five nominees in my latest Dallas Morning

News article,

http://dallasnews.com/lifestyles/77426_WEBSTYLE.html



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Coming up roses

Guide Ted Bissland shows the newcomer how to plant the perfect rose garden.

http://roses.about.com/homegarden/roses/library/weekly/aa112299.htm



Say cheese!

If it's time to go high-tech, try these digital camera resources from the Guide

to amateur Photography, C. Elizabeth Vest.

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May 25 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 11



~Best dressed

~Stylist for a day

~Tips, tips, tips



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Cyber Couture: Fashion for a market of one -- you!

Do you hate to shop because nothing ever fits? Is it impossible to find

the exactly what you're shopping for?

Mass customization enables online merchants to offer personalized styles,

even made-to-measure garments for not much more than off-the-rack prices.

Get more details about the three best e-commerce spots to pick up

everything from jeans and pants made in your exact measurements to the

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Summer weddings, class reunions or other special events have you stumped?

Try the new tips for buying dresses, and the expanded online shopping

category.

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*Stylist for a day

Use your fashion savvy to help these posters to the forum. Enter as a

guest to browse, register (quickly and for free) to participate.

Skirts for men - cool or creepy?

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Does your husband tell you what to wear?

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How do you dress feminine for riding a Harley?

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*Tips, tips, tips

So much advice, so little time. From dressing casual to decking out for

special occasions, this revamped index is a gateway to the best fashion

tips online.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/msubtips.htm



*Buying beauty

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*Just for teens

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----------------Style snippet-------------------------

I have just one gift suggestion for the fashionable dad this Father's Day

-- a tropical print camp shirt.

It wasn't too long ago that fashion types would have sniffed over the

suggestion of a Hawaiian print shirt as a must-have, but vacationing men

everywhere have always liked them for their colorful personality and

perfect-for-shorts styling.

The best way to wear a tropical camp shirt is untucked and layered over a

Tshirt in a complimentary color. (Hint: it hides extra pounds that way)

Where to find it: any department or specialty store -- everybody's hopping

on the camp shirt bandwagon this season. Online, try Graham Harris for

authentic styles - http://www.grahamharris.com



---------------------Shoe museum---------------------------

1979's cork pump; 1985's rhinestone trimmed bootie; 1990's "Mary Poppins"

boot -- Stuart Weitzman's new online shoe museum will take you on a

delightful and stylish trip down virtual memory lane with these styles and

more. There's also lots of behind-the-scenes shoemaking quips from

Weitzman integrated into the narrative like this: "Why do I love shoes?

Because any woman can look as good in a shoe as the most beautiful girl in

the world."

http://www.shoesasart.com



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Macy Gray's barbecue music

R & B Guide Jianda Johnson has the scoop on this Grammy-nominated star

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In the swim

It's time for the family to hit the pool, so dig in to Swimming Guide Mat

Luebbers' links to the best info.

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CyberChic

June 9 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 12



~Kors, of course

~Stylist for a day

~In the past



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

5 style blunders (and how to fix them)

Have all your "finds" created a closet of odds and ends and left you with

nothing to wear? Do you rely too heavily on "must have" lists from the

glossies? Improve your fashion sense by correcting these five easy-to-make

mistakes.

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*Kors, of course

Introducing a new monthly feature: Design Byte, which will feature a new

designer, with bio information, new collection links and more. June's

designer of the month is Michael Kors, who brought unabashedly ladylike

sophistication to the Fall 2000 shows.

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*Stylist for a day

Use your fashion savvy to help these posters to the forum. Enter as a

guest to browse, register (quickly and for free) to participate.

Help! I messed up my favorite shirt!

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Need help pulling together an equestrian wardrobe

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What's 'creative' formalwear?

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*In the past

For research, for entertainment or for style tips -- the newly updated and

expanded History & Costume section has great new info, from Queen

Elizabeth (the original dress-for-success woman whose fondness for silk

knitted stockings kicked off the trend) to Christian Dior's "New Look."

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*Swimwear

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*Buzz

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----------------Style snippet-------------------------

Swimsuit season is officially in full swing, but if you need more

inspiration on what to wear, check out this article from The Trend

Report.com's creator, Judy Gordon, who is a style consultant and "Today"

show contributor.

http://www.msnbc.com/news/407917.asp#BODY



------------New on the Net ----------------

Need a designer fix? Vogue.com has teamed up with Chanel to offer Net

viewers the opportunity to reserve their favorite pieces from the 2001

Resort Collection in an online trunk show.

Even if you have no intention of buying, it's fun to get a sneak peak at

what could be next for 2001.

Offerings include apparel, accessories and shoes like the jersey halter

top with gold ring ($445), little black dress ($2,065), alligator tote

($18,980) and rose toe thongs with the famous "CC" logo ($395).

The reserve system means you'll get a crack at the goods, which are cut to

order based on pre-order quantities, before they hit boutiques stateside.

Chanel isn't guaranteeing any specific delivery dates (just a window of

early November to late January) So don't buy that amazing $675 bikini with

a special holiday vacation time in mind.

http://www.vogue.com/shows/cruise2001/chanel/index.html



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Fancy face plates

Want to project style all the way down to your cell phone? Guide to Cell

Phones/Pagers Paul Fyfe has the latest info on changing colors on your

phone.

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Dad's Day

Check out this multi-guide tribute to Father's Day.

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CyberChic

June 23 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 13



~How do you say that?

~Men in skirts

~Stylish tip-offs



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

American Fashion Awards 2000

The Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded top honors to Oscar de

la Renta, Helmut Lang, Miguel Adrover and more. Take the "Fashion Pop

Quiz" to see if you know which nominee set off a trend that appeared on

every wrist.

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*How do you say that?

If you've ever been stumped by designer names, you'll love this nifty new

resource on the site, in collaboration with the French Guide, Laura

Lawless. Listen to the audio to get the correct pronunciation down pat on

Jean Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Balmain and more. Look for Italian designer

names to be added soon.

http://fashion.about.com/blpronounce.htm



*Men in skirts

It started out innocently enough: a poster in the forum asks about a male

musician spotted in a skirt. As all really good discussions usually go,

this one has gotten heated, insulting, and downright interesting. Is it

cool for guys to wear skirts? Is this the next big thing? Is a kilt a

skirt? Should employers discriminate against skirt-wearing guys? A sample:

"I am a male, I am hetero, I have a girlfriend, and I WEAR SKIRTS." Check

out the hottest thread we've ever had and put in your two cents'worth.

http://about.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=203.1



*Stylish tip-offs

Do you know how to get a red wine stain out of your favorite silk blouse?

Is there a magic formula that's worked for you in organizing your closet?

Think all you need for summer is a tan and some bright lipstick?

It's time to share the wealth of your fashion knowledge with the rest of

the readers by submitting your favorite fashion tips. It only takes a

minute and what you know may be just the thing to help someone else spiff

up their image.

Just go to this page --

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/blsubmission.htm -- and fill out

the info. Then check out the brand-new Fashion Tips page at

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/uctips.htm



*Shoes

http://fashion.about.com/msub10.htm



*Handbags

http://fashion.about.com/msubaccessbags.htm



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Remember the old days when you had to go out and buy magazines to keep up

with fashion gossip, news and trends? Now,you don't have to do anything

but sign up to have the goods delivered to your "In Box" each morning. A

few of my favorite mailing lists:

Daily Candy -- http://www.dailycandy.com

Fashion Net -- http://www.fashion.net

Vogue UK - http://www.vogue.co.uk

Just sign up for the daily email updates to stay in-the-know.



------------------ Gotta have it  ------------------

Skin jewelry, especially stick-on crystal tattoos. Buy it on eluxury.com

http://www.eluxury.com and find out who's wearing it by reading Fashion

Dish, http://www.fashiondish.com/issues/jun1600/weeksdish.html



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Turquoise, vintage, pearls

Check out Costume Jewelry Collecting Guide Isabelle Bryman's scoop on the

latest trends.

http://costumejewels.about.com/msub32.htm



Heirloom linens

Antiques Guide Pamela Wiggins details how to care for your cherished

textiles.

http://antiques.about.com/library/weekly/aa031900.htm



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July 9 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 14



~School cool

~Design Byte: Opulent Oscar

~Stylist for the day



------------------ Hot pick ------------------

Get a handle on designer bags

Ready to add a splash of logomania to your wardrobe? Louis Vuitton,

Christian Dior, Kate Spade, Lambertson Truex and more handbag designers

are now available online. Find out where to buy them (and find off-price

sources, too).

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*School cool

You weren't seriously thinking about hitting the malls to shop for back to

school, were you? Get a jump start on the coolest fashions for your kids

by shopping online:

Children: http://fashion.about.com/msub3.htm

Teens: http://fashion.about.com/msubteenclothes.htm



*Design Byte: Opulent Oscar

He's famous for show-stopping eveningwear designs, feminine perfumes,

Barbie dolls, china and linens. Find out more about Oscar de la Renta, the

designer who took home the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award for

2000.

http://fashion.about.com/bldelarenta.htm





*Stylist for the day

Use your style savvy to help other readers solve their fashion dilemmas by

answering these posts to the forum.

Bra straps showing under tank tops. Cute or tacky?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=258.1

Where to buy matching shoes for a coral dress from Neimans?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=265.1

If you're not a member of the forum yet, take a minute to get a password

at http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm

The discussions range from educational to enticing and in the popular

"Skirts on Men" folder, Mike from Chicago even posts pictures of his

version of "dress for success."



*Teen Accessories

http://fashion.about.com/msubteenaccess.htm



*Men's Apparel

http://fashion.about.com/msubmenshop.htm



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Men may act like they don't care about fashion and grooming, but they may

be secretly scouring the Net for answers to their style questions on these

sites that cater just to guys:

AskMen.com, http://www.askmen.com

A Man's Life, http://www.manslife.com

The Man, http://www.theman.com

Guyville, http://www.guyville.com

Find out more about "Guy Talk" in my Dallas Morning News column:

http://dallasnews.com/lifestyles/88195_GUYTALK31.html



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Home swapping

Tired of the scenery around your digs? Then try a service that lets you

swap homes with someone else for a while, from Guide to Vacation Homes

Janet Wickell.

http://vacationhomes.about.com/library/weekly/aa070100a.htm



Keep learning

If you've always said you wanted to continue your education but never

found the time for it, consider Guide to Distance Learning Kristin Hirst's

primer on using online courses and more to accomplish your goals.

http://distancelearn.about.com/library/weekly/aa052200a.htm



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July 21 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 15



~Fashion flashback

~Notable quotes



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*Fashion flashback

Do you remember your favorite back-to-school outfit? Maybe it was a

special first-day pair of acid wash jeans. Or brand new Doc Martens.

Celebrate your inner child by submitting your fashion flashback today. The

URL of the submitted flashbacks will appear in the next newsletter.

http://fashion.about.com/blsubflash.htm



*Notable quotes

Some of the best advice online comes straight from the posters to the

Fashion Forum. Here's what you can expect:

"Have confidence in who you are, and people will like you because of that-

NOT because you dress "cool". -

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=278.4

"I wish that people could forget what everyone else is wearing and wear

whatever style they want to. Now that would be cool."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=82.27

"Too many women think that if they dress "too young" they will look

ridiculous. I think that if a woman has the figure, then go for it!"

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?msg=241.11

If you're not a member of the forum yet, take a minute to get a password

at http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



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No more shopping in the basement of department stores or trying to

decipher the glossies' fashion advice for plus size style! Get Net-set for

plus size shopping and advice:

Alight.com - http://www.alight.com

Modestyle.com - http://www.modestyle.com

RealSize - http://www.realsize.com

Extra Hip - http://www.extrahip.com

For more on plus sizes, http://fashion.about.com/msubplussize.htm



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Frozen refreshers

Cocktails Guide Kathy Hamlin has the perfect blender recipes for poolside

fun.

http://cocktails.about.com/library/weekly/aa062598.htm

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July 28 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 16



~Fitting in: back-to-school shopping for plus-size kids

~Aspiring designer showcase

~Fashion flashback

~Poll: Judging a book by its cover



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*Fitting in: back-to-school shopping for plus-size kids

For the millions of children who are too large to wear standard sizes,

back-to-school style can be a challenge. Try a fresh approach by using

fashion to build self-confidence, and find the best shopping resources to

help plus-size kids and teens fit in.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa072400a.htm



*Aspiring designer showcase

Wanna be a fashion designer? Submit a few sketches today for the brand-new

aspiring designer gallery to be posted on the fashion site. Let the world

see your talent!

http://fashion.about.com/blsubdesign.htm



*Fashion Flashback - Readers share

Stop in for a trip down memory lane as your fellow fashion site readers

look back at their own back-to-school style. Add yours today!

http://fashion.about.com/ucbts.htm



*Poll: Judging a book by its cover

Place your vote today on this question: "Do you judge others  by the way

they dress?" It's all anonymous so, so tell the truth.

http://forums.about.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=285.1

If you're not a member of the forum yet, take a minute to get a password

at http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



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Wonder how cool you'll look in frosty green eyeshadow? With new software

and online tools you can try makeup and clothes on without the hassle of

traipsing to the cosmetic counter or dressing room.

http://www.EZface.com

http://www.Makeoverstudio.com

http://www.VirtualMakeover.com/

Seventeen Style Studio, http://www.gtstore.com/seventeen/Seventeen.asp



-----------Cool Stuff on About.com ------------

Dear diary,

Guide to Journals Catherine duCuir details the best ways to get started

recording thoughts, dreams and events in your life.

http://journals.about.com/library/weekly/aa092299.htm

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CyberChic

August 11 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 17



~Haute Hollywood wedding

~Aspiring designer showcase

~Stylist for a day

~Coming attraction: Luxe deluxe!





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*Haute Hollywood wedding

In case you missed it, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston had a very

fashionable wedding on July 29 in California. Some of fashion's hottest

designers, including Lawrence Steele and Hedi Slimane provided the styles

that contributed to a $1 million bash. Find out more about Steele, Slimane

and the actors' wedding.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/library/weekly/aa073100a.htm



*Aspiring designer showcase

Click on through to preview styles by new talent in our exclusive showcase

dedicated to emerging designers.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/ucshowcase.htm



*Stylist for a day

Use your fashion savvy to help answer these reader questions in the forum:

-Need suggestions for LA chic for Oct. wedding

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=294.1



-What should I buy for back-to-school?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=296.1



-Clamdiggers/capris on plus sizes: Faux pas or fab?

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=272.1

If you're not a member of the forum yet, take a minute to get a password

at http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



*Coming attraction - Luxe deluxe!

Don't miss the new feature about Fall's focus on luxury to be launched on

Monday, August 14. In addition to luxe essentials for your wardrobe, we've

put together a special called "About Luxury: Expert Picks," which features

recommendations from Guides with different topics like Cars,

Cocktails,Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways and many more. Swanky stuff!

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa081400a.htm





--------------Style snippet  ------------------

Tired of boring department store offerings and designer threads you can

never afford? Try something different and go with hip sites that feature

styles for sale from up-and-coming designers:

SoWear.com, http://store.yahoo.com/sowear/index.html

Left Gear.com http://www.leftgear.com

CityStuff.com, http://www.citystuff.com

Girlshop.com, http://www.girlshop.com

Guyshop.com, http://www.guyshop.com

InToFashion.com, http://www.intofashion.com



-----------Cool Stuff on About.com ---------

School Days

Ease August angst with About's Back-To-School Special.  More than 200

articles cover fashion, health, coping, homework help and education news

and issues.

http://specials.about.com/channels/education/school/index.htm



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August 18 , 2000 - Vol. II, No. 18



~More is more for Fall 2000

~About Luxury: Expert Picks

~Love that attitude!

~Coming attraction: Trend test





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*More is more for Fall 2000

Flashy logos, plush furs, high-wattage gold -- how do you like your

conspicuous consumption? Find out which designers do luxe best, what items

are key, how to justify the expense, even how to do luxury on a budget.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa081400a.htm



*About Luxury: Expert Picks

In celebration of fashion's infatuation with all things swanky, the

experts from across the About service pitched in with luxe recommendations

related to their topics. Get ready to dream about the ultimate car,

romantic getaway, cocktail and much more.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa081400b.htm



*Love that attitude!

The fashion forum is teeming with a modern take on fashion and what we all

really think about the "rules." A sampling:

"I'm 46...I wear what makes me feel good."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?lgnF=ymsg=241.20



"The only person who should tell you how to dress is yourself."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?lgnF=ymsg=278.9



"My butt is REALLY big, and I find that I get complimented more when I

wear clothes that accentuate it because...we're women, and a large round

perky butt is our trademark over men. You guys need to quit being so self

conscious."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages/?lgnF=ymsg=272.7



You can visit the fashion forum as a guest, or take a sec to register for

free to give a piece of your mind to the world.

http://fashion.about.com/mpboards.htm



*Coming attraction - Trend test

I'll be the style guinea pig and test the waters each month on trends to

see how well they translate to real life. First up -- big handbags.

Experience firsthand how much they really hold, how they work with

different parts of your wardrobe and whether or not they'll break the bank

or your back!



------------Back-to-basics ---------------

It's the start of a new season, and that means a fresh start on style.

Take a refresher course on the basics (no, you're not being graded):

*How To's (look slimmer, makeover your man, shop in a ritzy store and

more)

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/c/ht/How_index.htm

*Simple Style Rules

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa031099.htm

*5 fashion blunders (and how to fix them)

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa060900a.htm

*Laid-back style

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa032100a.htm

*Fashion FAQs

http://fashion.about.com/blaska.htm

*Do's and Don'ts from Readers

http://fashion.about.com/uctips.htm

*Dressing for Special Occasions

http://fashion.about.com/blspecialoccasions.htm



------------Cool Stuff on About.com ----------

Are your dogs barking?

Chiropractic Guide Neil Tarvin looks at some of the causes and treatments

for foot pain.

http://chiropractic.about.com/library/weekly/aa071900a.htm



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subscribe today!

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CyberChic

August 25, 2000 - Vol. II, No. 19



~Design Byte: Calvin Klein

~Brush up on your Italian

~Thongs: Nice or nasty?



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*Design Byte: Calvin Klein

His unwavering devotion to spare, modern styles has earned Calvin Klein a

spot in every urban sophisticate's closet; his innovative approach to

making men's underwear sexy and a unisex fragrance hot make him popular

with men and teens as well.

Find out more about this legendary designer and how to get the Fall 2000

look for yourself.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/library/weekly/aa082300.htm



*Brush up on your Italian

Drop by the "Designer Pronunciation" page and hit the new Italian audio

additions by Italian Language Guide Michael San Filippo. It's free and

easy and it'll up your style IQ faster than you can say Ermenegildo Zegna.

Don't miss the French designers on the same page, too.

http://fashion.about.com/style/fashion/blpronounce.htm



*Thongs: Nice or nasty?

     Pros: "Even with jeans, I find the thong very comfortable and very

sexy."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=277.13

     Cons: "Thongs are so nasty.....on most people they look bad, like the

person is obviously trying to get men to notice them, which is cheap and

tasteless in my view."

http://www.delphi.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=277.36

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If you need a New York fix, why not just jet around cyberspace picking up

authentic Big Apple goodies. Food and fashion can be delivered to your

doorstep in a few days and the zines are free.

*Pizza

     Citystuff.com http://www.citystuff.com/NewYork/Vendor.asp?vendorID=8

*Fashion Zines

     Hint http://hintmag.com

     Look On-Line http://www.lookonline.com

*Shopping

     Patricia Field http://www.patriciafield.com

     Saks Fifth Avenue http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

*For more NYC info, try NY for Visitors Guide Julie Altebrando's site,

http://gonyc.about.com



---------------Gotta have it ---------------

Those huge flowers that are popping up on fashionistas like the "Sex and

the City" gals add a touch of girlie glam to everything from suits to

shoes to sweaters. Purpleskirt.com's $42 style is a clip-on silk blossom

with a beaded center, available in five colors.

http://www.purpleskirt.com/collections/buy.cfm?productid=am00141



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September 8, 2000 - Vol. II, No. 20



~Trend Test: Big Handbags

~Fashion in your neck of the woods

~Short hair: Love it or leave it?



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*Trend Test: Big Handbags

Are you ready to trade in your precious little bag for something more

substantial? Now's the time because handbags this Fall are bigger and

bolder. Get a first look at what's it like to own one, what to wear it

with and the pros and cons of this trend.

"Trend Test" is a new monthly feature that gives you a firsthand look at

what it's really like to own a must-have. It's a pretty simple setup: I

buy an item and then take it out for a spin to see how it works for real

women. I'll tell you what I think, give you some ideas how to integrate it

into your wardrobe and point out some good online resources to purchase

the item.

http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa083100a.htm



*Fashion in your neck of the woods

Here in Dallas, women tote Kate Spades, bleach their hair a creamy golden

"Dallas blond," wear capris and sandals and cruise around town in

bigger-is-better SUVs. Texas fashionistas yawn at trendy Western revivals

like turquoise and cowboy hats and cringe to think that people around the

world actually believe all Texans live on ranches, wear cowboy boots and

drive Cadillac convertibles with Longhorns on the hood.

So what's fashion like in your neck of the woods? Share a bit about your

region's style, the biggest misconceptions others hold about your fair

city, maybe even point out major trends that never seem to fly where you

live. Submit today!

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*Short hair: Love it or leave it?

     Pros: "When I went short, I got lots of flattering remarks. (Even from

men) The best one was 'you look so much younger'."

http://forums.about.com/ab-fashion/messages?lgnF=y&msg=321.18

     Cons: "I think women cut their hair short to feel liberated from

controlling men. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my opinion."

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Garmentos are finally getting wired, with business-to-business sites for

fashion industry pros. Now's the time to open that store you've always

dreamed of (no need to actually travel to buy goods), stock up your

existing retail or virtual space with fresh product or find someone to

manufacture your line.

http://www.thethread.com

http://www.7thonline.com

http://www.e7th.com



---------------Get the gear ---------------

Great coats, hot leathers, faux furs, exotic animal prints and skins,

ladylike suits, business-ready tweeds, sexy boots, amazing handbags. Don't

miss this exciting fashion cycle. Grab your credit card and shop!

Shop for Apparel http://fashion.about.com/cs/shopapparel/index.htm

Shop for Shoes http://fashion.about.com/cs/shopshoes/index.htm

Shop for Accessories http://fashion.about.com/cs/shopaccessories/index.htm



Worried about overspending on fashion? Learn how to set up a budget from

Credit/Debt Management Guide Michael T. Killian:

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