Throughout the course of her husband's campaign and presidency, Michelle Obama has started a new fashion trend: wearing belts over cardigan sweaters.  I have grown to love this fashion statement, and have purchased a number of medium to skinny sized belts in order to shamelessly copy my fashion idol.  I love this accessorizing practice because it accentuates the waistline and adds a bit of interest to an otherwise simple look.  The only drawback?  Committing to wearing your sweater all day.  I say small potatoes compared to the stylish look you will achieve!

As the days get warmer and the layers come off, fashion missteps abound.  Perhaps it's a temporary memory lapse about which summer clothes flatter one's figure.  Maybe it's the remnants of winter weight gain.  Or it may be a general lack of awareness of how to wear warm weather clothes.  Whatever the reason, the fashion sins need to cease! I've compiled a list of 5 common summer fashion mistakes.  Please take note--not only will you look even more fabulous, you'll feel confident! #1: Too Short Shorts I'm all for flaunting your assets, but please don't choose to show off your fabulous legs with too short shorts!  No matter how thin/toned you might be, you will always look trashy and/or skanky with short shorts.  Instead, try a pair of tailored bermuda shorts that hit right above the knee.  You can dress them up for work, dress them down for the weekend, and show off your sexy calves!  Put on a pair of heels, and you're rockin' a totally hot look! #2: Flip Flops Now, I...

Spring outfits are perhaps the most exciting to put together.  The weather is constantly changing (warm, cool, rainy, windy, sunny, etc.), and thus you have a great deal of versatility in your wardrobe choices.  During no other time of the year do you have such a range of outfit possibilities: jeans, skirts, sweaters, blazers, scarves, hats, dresses, and so much more! The first strategy in selecting an outfit on any given day is to first check the weather forecast.  This will determine which direction you should take your look, and help you limit your search to certain pieces.  Let's say our weather forecast is going to be 62 degrees, windy, and partly cloudy.  Next, select your foundational pieces (i.e. basic bottoms/top).  On this particular weather day, I would go with dark jeans and a long-sleeved, solid color top to stay warm in case that wind kicks up!  Finally, choose your accessories!  Since the weather will be a bit cooler, I would add a casual blazer which...

WHEN Angelina Jolie hit the red carpet for the premiere of “A Mighty Heart” last week wearing a $26 dress from Los Angeles vintage store Wasteland paired with $600-plus Christian Louboutin heels, it was official: High/low is having a moment. Saavy shoppers and celebs alike have caught on to the stylist secret of mixing high-end designer items with cheaper pieces, be they a flea-market vintage find or a fast fashion fix from Zara. Merchandise at chain stores has become so good in terms of styling, and in some cases quality, you just can’t pass it up. Now when you see paparazzi pictures of Beyoncé or Lauren Conrad, chances are you’ll recognize the H&M or Forever 21 dress with the Chanel bags and Dior glasses. But it’s not as effortless as Angelina makes it seem. We asked five New York women to help demonstrate the trend and the rules you need to follow to pull off a fabulous high/low look. PRISCILLA Freelance stylist 1 ONE MAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER...