tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91179513176292637632012-01-26T02:52:25.796-05:00This blog is a place for people to ask fashion questions, and get honest helpful info. I will post info on fit and trends, along with some great fashion finds. From time to time, you will also see fashion event and sale info here. The point of this blog is to be helpful - your comments will not be published if they are not helpful!Kathy Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11149916425838746531noreply@blogger.comBlogger3861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117951317629263763.post-90471728278348599602012-01-10T05:55:00.000-05:002012-01-10T05:55:00.633-05:00

I’m like you. I’ve been searching for that quick fix to instantly lose the extra pounds I seem to pick up every winter. I’m ashamed to admit how many crazy things I’ve tried. I wish I could offer a quick tip on how to lose 10 pounds, tell you something I’ve tested that worked like a charm. I can’t give you that, but I do have some ideas on how to look like you’ve already lost 10 pounds! Give

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1.      Try unexpected colors – white, winter white, light blue  A winter white and silver combo is sophisticated.  You might even try gold and chocolate brown.   Wow!  You will definitely get a second look and compliments! Bring in something unexpected like a men’s tailored button up shirt with a sequin skirt.  This will instantly take something that seems to formal and dressed up and

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1.      A little glitz is expected – so it in an subtle waySparkle is a great way to dress up jeans or a simple black skirt or pant. Faux fur is a big trend this season, wearing it with a little holiday glitz is spot-on!   Always love a statement shoe...especially with you pair it with something unexpected (like a shimmer top). Bring the whole look together with simple accessories - and you are

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Last weekend I shared some ideas on what to wear on WSBT, and this week we talked about holiday attire for parties on WFRN.  I thought I'd combine the two conversations for you here on the blog...first, let's talk about what NOT to wear!  There are some hard and fast rules about what you shouldn't wear to your company holiday gathering.  As a gentle reminder: No Santa outfits!  Nothing in red,

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www.whippycake.com~ AMAZING handmade hair accessories from AZ!

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Wear to Win has several skorts and golf shirts marked down... use code: holiday for an additional 25% off (+free shipping!)

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Here is a great deal from Kneading You Message:  Want a FREE massage? Get 3 people to schedule and you'll receive an hour gift certificate on the house :) Kneading You prides on giving AFFORDABLE, quality massages to relax your pain and tension away. $35 an hour, $25 a half hour. It isn't just a luxury, but a health benefit! NO ONE beats our prices! :) Schedual with Eberle Jones-Myers (269

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AVON Right now there is free shipping at the online Avon store There are a bunch of stocking stuffers right now, such as nail polishes 3 for $8.99, mini Glazewear lip glosses for $1, Naturals line bath and body products 2 for $5, and many more!

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JUST FOR YOU!! A coupon code SUPAHSECRET25 for 25% off anything in this etsy store - http://supah.etsy.com/ Offer is good until midnight tomorrow night, and it's exclusive to you & your friends! Purchases will ship by the end of the week.

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Every year about this time, I tighten my belt...not because of an eating situation, but rather because of a budget situation. Christmas always sneaks up on me.  I make a list of everyone I want to get something for...all those people that I love and care about; those people I want to say "thanks" to, those individuals who have made an impact on my life and business over the past year...and the

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Congratulations to Angie Antonopoulos for being the winner of my "swag bag of goodies"! Thanks to all who entered at the various events in Indianapolis over the past few months...I have something for all of you (check your email in the next week!)

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The little Elves around my office have been very busy this week...it's that time of year when we roll out our Holiday Gift Certificates!  We've put our signature touch on every single Gift Certificate...we want to be sure that the recipients of this year's Gift Certificates know they are special! This year, we've come up with 4 options for you to give the GIFT OF STYLE! The gift of a

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Changing the World One Compliment at a Time A few months ago, I put out a challenge on my blog. The challenge was simple: give a compliment to someone every day for a month. I was surprised how many people did not take me up on this challenge – and more shocked at the responses by those who did. Several people told me: “That is so nice you are doing that; I simply don’t have time.” Others

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A year and a half ago, we adopted our daughter from Russia. Our battle to bring her home has been well documented over the nearly six years it took for us to get her here. During that time, I found myself immersed in a plethora of adoption-help books. I was prepared for anything, for RAD, PTSD – you know, all of the adoption buzz acronyms. The one thing I wasn’t prepared for was a tomboy.

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Admittedly I have a lot of ‘things’. I’ll also admit that I need (NEED) my ‘things’. To me…they aren’t just ‘things’. I have a lot of ‘things’ that have meaning for me. ‘Things’ I cannot live without. ‘Things’ that bring back memories, mark a significant time in my life, or ‘things’ that tell a story. Take these shoes, for example. I love theses shoes more than I love most (MOST) people.   I

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Kathy, okay, it's Sunday morning in Texas, not cold but cooler Low 80's, do I still wear bare legs with my dress or do I go for a sheer hose, colored, fishnet? This is for church not a party so I want to be somewhat conservative but not frumpy. thanks!  Thanks, Anonymous in Texas This question made me laugh...not at you, but with you!  I can completely feel your pain with the panty hose

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Every September, I break out the black toenail polish.  This is quite a departure for me...generally I am a light pink polish or maybe a 'French' polish kind of girl.  Very rarely do I venture out into the depths of brightly colored hands or feet. Unless it is September. For the past few years, this has become important.  It is (in part) to keep a memory alive. But more than that it is to

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Meet my beautiful friend(s), Susan! I decided to make this a joint-post for my 2 beautiful friends - who are both named Susan.  Must be something about the name.  Susan - she was one of my first season clients when I started off as a designer rep for a private label clothing line.  I have appreciated her loyalty and enthusiasm season after season for about 12 seasons now! She is the most

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Meet my beautiful friend, Vanessa! Vanessa and I met through a project I did with her Dad's company a million years ago.  We became fast friends (even tho she is the same age as one of my step-daughters!)...and bonded over fashion. I honestly have struggled with this post on the beauteous Nessa...which is why you see it here toward the end of the Challenge. I knew I would have a lot to say, so

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Meet my beautiful friend, Amy Amy is a superstar.  She is something of a big deal.  It would be very easy to become jealous of Amy's success, the way she has expertly been able to manage career and family, her remarkable ability to say 'no', her talents as a Mom,  her business accomplishments, and can I just mention her creative talent?  Whew!  All that, packaged into this little petite bundle

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Meet my beautiful friend, Chellie In the interest of full disclosure, Chell isn't my friend...well, I mean she IS a friend - but she is my cousin. We are the same age, and grew up together.  Let me formally apologize to Chell for the trips we made to Florida to see our grandparents when I was just a little boy crazy.  OK, a lot boy crazy!  Oi! Chell has such a heart for injustice.  What makes

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This is why...because it makes people feel good.  No other reason.  When I started this challenge, I asked several friends and business owners to come along side me to do this. I asked for them to share the challenge with their friends. Very few did.  Honestly, it bothered me.  Why wouldn't you commit to remember others first, and compliment them. You never know what kind of day someone is

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Meet my beautiful friend, Brittani Oh, sweet Brittani - what to say about her.  Her loveliness exudes from the inside out.  I am not kidding.  She is one of the most beautiful, kind, giving people in the entire world.  I met her through our church (I think), but I have known of her through her work for a long time.  She is a photographer.  Her heart shows in her photography of life's special

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Meet my beautiful friend daughter Anya I know, everyone thinks thier daughter is beautiful...and all daughters ARE beautiful.  But, let me tell you about my daughter. My kiddo spent the first 7 years of her life living in orphanages in Russia.  She  learned to be tough.  She found ways to survive in an environment no child should have to live in. And, the thing is - the places where she lived

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I can't believe we are on to day 19 of The Challenge! Meet my beautiful friend, Betsy I've known Betsy since college - and she is exactly the same...beautiful, poised, smart, driven and full of life. Betsy is one of those friends who I cherish.  She is someone who I don't see often (all though she lives, literally, minutes from my house), and need to see more. Bets is someone who pops into my

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Meet my beautiful friend Michelle She is an author, mom, a pastor-wife, a friend.  An amazing woman with a giant heart for God's Will.  Many times, God's wisdom has come to me through Michelle.  She has a genuine appreciation for the talents of others, and a caring spirit that my words can not to justice in explaining. She and her husband are world-changers.  Literally.  The work and seeds they

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Meet my beautiful friend, Rebecca Rebecca is a makeup artist, and her job is to teach women how to bring out their natural beauty.  Isn't that cool? She owns a makeup store called Camellia. I love Rebecca.  I met her years ago when I was having serious face / skin / makeup problems. She was so kind, and really took time with me to make sure I understood and got the kinds of things I was looking

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Meet my beautiful friend, Vincy Ya know, it is pretty cool when you can say that someone who is famous is a friend.  I mean...a real life friend.  Vincy is one of those people.  We have a lot of 'in common' pals, and they had been telling me that I HAD to meet her, that I'd love her.  And I do! Vincy is the morning DJ on WFRN.  She is so talented on the airwaves, and as a singer. She is on the

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Many thanks to my beautiful friend, Heather! Heather is hilarious.   I am not kidding - you can not be in a room with this girl without completely cracking up. She blogs over at Live Your Love Out Loud - and she is helping to spread the word about The Compliment Challenge...far and wide!  And for that, I want to publicly say "hey, thanks!" Check out her blog - you will be glad you did! 

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Meet my beautiful friend, Angie What can I say about Angie.  The only thing that compares to her stunning beauty is her huge heart...and maybe her talent :) If you are privileged enough to know this beautiful woman, then I don't have to tell you how special she is. She has an ability to make you feel like you are the most important person in the room.  Her huge heart for people is shown through

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Meet my beautiful friend, Sue Sue - what can I say about Sue?  She is one of those friends I need to see every so often...and someone I don't get to see enough.  Sue is stunningly beautiful.  She should be a model.  Not kidding. She always looks great...even when I've caught her in sweats and a t-shirt.  She still looks adorable! Sue's beauty is more than skin deep.  She is so kind, and always

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There are things that I worry about. Guys who have pics of their sportscar as thier profile picture on Facebook rather than a pic of his kids (or himself!), women who don't wear the right undergarments, people who try. so. hard..., kids that desperately try to find ways to control, finding the perfect handbag... Oh ya, and world peace, hunger, homelessness, poverty, education...all that too.

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Meet my beautiful friend, Tammie I met Tammie at the same time I met Wendy - and instantly I knew I liked her, and that we'd be friends for a long time. Our friendship has gone from meeting up on Friday night and staying out WAY too late to sharing in each others joy as we both become Moms to little princesses from the same city in Russia.  Tammie is one of the most generous, kind and giving

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Meet my beautiful friend, Wendy What can I say about Wendy...a true beautiful woman - who just learned to love mascara and to hate hair scrunchies (kind-of an inside joke). I met Wendy through a guy I used to date a thousand years ago.  Who knew the guy wouldn't last, but the friend would!  Love that!  Wendy has a heart of gold.  Every time we had a fundraiser for the adoption - she was there.

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Meet my beautiful friend, Stacy! I've known this beautiful woman since college, and she is one of my dearest friends.  Stacy and I have been through some STUFF together! I remember in college seeing her and being jealous (in a good healthy way, just to be clear!).  She just seemed so cool.  Like one of those girls who had it all together.  She was a good dancer, had an adorable boyfriend, was

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Meet my beautiful friend, Nina! I am seeing a theme here.  Seems all of my friends are smart and beautiful! I honestly have never met anyone like Nina. The more I get to know her, the more I am an awe of her...her spirit, her heart, and her wise counsel. For all practical intents and purposes, I call Nina my business partner. Let's face it, she is good for my ego! Nina's list of

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Meet my beautiful friend, Cinnamon Yes, that is her real name!  Unless you are my daughter, then you call her Cimmmmmmonnnn.  Cinnamon is my brother's girlfriend.  They've been together, hummmmm, a long LONG time (let's just leave it at that). Of course she is beautiful.  Of course she is smart.  Of course she has a HUGE heart, and is quite possibly one of the kindest people you will meet.  She

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Meet my beautiful friend, Valerie Valerie is a red-headed beauty that I met online.  Yes - this is another of my friends who I have never met in person.  But let me tell you about Valerie...we're exchanged birthday gifts and she has done favors for me that most (who know me) wouldn't do. We bonded over fashion (she also worked for a designer). I love that she embraces who she is.  She

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Meet my beautiful friend Allie! Since we're all friends here, I can be honest.  I am a little jealous of Allie.  She is beautiful, smart, has an amazing family, knows everyone and above all...is a really REALLY good dancer! Allie is the kind of friend who really cares.  She is the kind of person who sends you a note, and says exactly what you need to hear...exactly when you need to hear it. She

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Meet my beautiful friend, Jayme. Jayme, also known as Mrs. Barcus recently got married...and I think you will agree from this picture, that she is THE most beautiful bride...EVER! Jayme is the epitome of girl-next-door true beauty.  I could go on and on about her beautiful blonde hair, or hear amazing figure...but what is truly beautiful about Jayme is how she cares about her friends.  Jayme is

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Meet my beautiful friend, Tracey. I'm not exactly sure how long I've known Tracey.  I know FOR SURE we became life-long pals one night in my kitchen over a glass of wine (with another one of my beautiful friends, Lynette).  We met through our mutual love for fashion, and have worked for several of the same designers / companies over the years (and I mean YEARS...like maybe 18?) What can I say

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Meet my beautiful friend, Tami. Yes, this is another of my long-distance friends. Tami lives with her family in Irkutsk, Russia. They have lived there as missionaries for 11 years. I get a little teary eyed when I think about Tami and her family; they helped us in so many ways when we were living in Russia.  As a matter of fact, we stayed with them for a while.  Tami is one of THE MOST kind and

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Meet my beautiful friend, Lisa. Lisa is one of my long-distance friends.  And, in the spirit of complete transparency and honesty...I've never met her in person. I "met" her through the adoption process - she too has a child from Irkutsk, Russia (the same place our daughter is from). There is so much I love about Lisa...one being that she and I are so different, but exactly the same. She is

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Meet my beautiful friend, Kathy. I've known Kathy for years...seriously, she was one of my first private-label clothing clients...she watched the house (and the cats) on our FIRST trip to Russia back in 2004.  OK, I just did the math on that - I guess that isn't SO many years, but it is a long time, and a LOT of water under that bridge! Last week, I got a call from Kathy's sister, Pam (who

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I've spent most of the day preparing for our big camping weekend.  To answer some of your questions... No - we're not camping in a tent, it is like a pop-up thing My food plan?  Pretty simple...lots of Starbucks Via and junk food - see the pic?  Those are 2 bags of junk food (and other necessities) No, I don't plan on hiking, I plan on heading to the beach Yes, I have my old flip flops and my

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 Meet my beautiful friend, Debbie. Today I want to publicly compliment my friend, Debbie. She is always looking for ways to brighten other peoples day...at least, that is the way she makes me feel.  She is just one of those beautiful women who doesn't know it.  Seriously...look at her!  STUNNING! (she is the one in the middle...by the way!) Funny thing is, she is my friend who can wear those

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Last week on WFRN, I challenged listeners.  The challenge was simple: give a friend a compliment each day. I issued this challenge because in my line of work, I see and hear women criticizing their appearance over and over again. Admittedly, I do it too. I have often joked that if I were able to pop my eyeballs out so that my clients could see themselves as I see them I would be a very rich

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Apparently I agreed to go camping next weekend...4th of July weekend. Before your uncontrollable laughter completely takes over your day, you should know that I: - Have lived in Russia, not the glamorous Moscow, but the harsh Siberia, Russia (kinda like camping) - Have gone on mission trips and had to sleep in the floor of an old church where I could hear the rodents scampering about in the

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It seems that everyone at WSBT-TV is pregnant...especially in the weather department.  I promise the inspiration for this segment has NOTHING to do with anyone I've worked with, seen or am friends with at WSBT (yes, that was my disclaimer).

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Terrified of bathing suit season? Here are some tips to help you!

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The Best Gift of All...the gift of youI saw a bumper sticker once that said, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy!” As much as I hate to admit it, I know how true that statement is. And, I think that most Moms would candidly admit that they know it, too. What I also know to be fact is that most Moms don’t take time for themselves. They feel guilty about taking an hour every so often for a

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 It's that time of year, isn't it.  That time when our skin changes seasons, and NOTHING that we put on it seems to be working.  If you are like me, I keep piling more and more on; trying this potion and that mask in an effort to get the look I want. Stop the madness my fashioney friends!  Call the experts at Camellia Cosmetics and schedule a Spring Trend Makeup Update! When you call

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ChallengeGo to your closet and pull out everything that…You haven’t worn in the past 12 months That doesn’t fit That you don’t like and can’t understand why it’s in your closet Now, add up how much you spent on that pile of clothes you’re not wearing. Shocking, isn’t it? What to BuyWomen tend to shop out of habit. We shop for the same kinds of things we’ve always shopped

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Welcome back to the Fashion Days at Goodwill! Tomorrow will be a special day at the Goodwill store in Granger.  I will be there from 11-2...there will be a Kids Fashion Parade at Noon, and I will be offering all kinds of great fashion tips...I'll also be on hand to act as your personal shopper! Stop out and see me!

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I have often said that my vice is shoes. To know me is to understand that I have a very real love affair with shoes--all shoes really--heels, boots, flats. Beverly Feldman and Poetic License (shoe brand names) are my drugs of choice. My ‘shoe-thing’ isn’t new. I’ve always been this way. My husband knew this when he married me. As a matter of fact, for my first Mother’s Day, he wanted to get

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Do you love design?  Love clothes?  Have a knack for creating original pieces?  If you said YES!  Then you MUST get involved with this event! ...announcing PEERS COSMETIC RUNWAY SHOW! This is a designer competition that joins forces between Goodwill and Peers.  Designers are asked to re-purpose garments from Goodwill into an all new collection.  The designers new collections will be

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I thought I should give you a little update about the dancing.  And since this is a fashion blog...let's talk about the wardrobe. One of the most exciting things so far has to be these shoes.  Yes, these are official, real dancing shoes.  Aren't they pretty?!  I didn't think I was going to buy my own pair, but I found these at a local shop, the price was right, and they have a little blingy

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This is big, really big. You know that I am helping the Center for the Homeless raise money by dancing in the Dancing With Our Stars 2011 Miracle Auction - well, as with about everything I do - I try to reign in all of my friends to everything I do so that everyone wins.  This notion inspired this great deal... The latest greatest thing in hair treatments is hair straightening.  Processes (kinda

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For more details, find Verandah on Facebook

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Are you ready for Big Announcement #2?  This is the second year for the GOODWILL LITTLE BLACK DRESS FASHION SHOW. It is a great luncheon that hundreds of people across the community look forward to every year.  This year, we're implementing a Goodwill Model Search!  Enter NOW to be one of our fab models for this event!

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On Monday I talked about some BIG NEWS. Well, over the coming days, I will be letting you in on all the scoop. Today - I am ready to share some BIG NEWS...hold on to your hats...or seats...or really cute shoes. Starting this Friday, March 11, at about 8:30am until about 9am - I will be making my debut on WFRN Radio on the Doug and Vincy Morning Show.  Assuming I don't do anything too stupid,

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You've heard about it - you were sad you missed it last year...be sure not miss out on THE event of the season! Goodwill's Little Black Dress Fashion Show! Check out the video below for every reason you need to save the date for this year's event!

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I have so much I want to share with you all!  But I can't!  Ugh!  I hate it when BIG THINGS are coming up, and the time just isn't right yet to let you know about it. OK, OK - I'll give you some hints... 1. What about some "Friends of Kathy Friend ONLY deals"? 2.  A regular on a popular radio program? 3. What would you say to a 'fashion-ish' IPhone app?  4. Remember that book?  It's coming! 5.

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A year or so ago I decided to start reading.  Not that I didn't read before, I just didn't find 'reading' enjoyable...at all.  The reason I made this one of my New Year's Resolutions was simple...every woman I aspired to be more like read...a LOT.  Therefore I too was going to read...a LOT. It started with a book I thought I should be reading. I had a comfy chair, a glass of water...and then 4

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When you think of me, I am sure the things that come to mind don't include "good dancer" or "can cha-cha like no one's business".  Never have I heard anyone introduce me and say something like "Kathy Friend is known to be an excellent dancer, and when she starts the rumba, well, others clear the dance floor".  Nope - never happened. The truth is I am a master at the"stand in one spot" dance. 

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We are all a little sick of cold weather and the snow, so what better way to get out of the Winter blues than to start thinking Spring? Check out some tips that I shared on WSBT First Thing in the Morning last week!  

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I have often said that my vice is shoes. To know me is to understand that I have a very real love affair with shoes – all shoes really…heels, boots, flats. Beverly Feldman and Poetic License (shoe brand names) are my drugs of choice. My ‘shoe-thing’ isn’t new. I’ve always been this way. My husband knew this about me when he married me. As a matter of fact, for my first Mother’s Day,

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 (originally printed in the February edition of The Family Magazine) What I Love. I’ve always wanted to do a giveaway like Oprah; one where I give my friends my favorite things. But, what if they didn’t love those things like I do? A few months ago I mentioned to one of the girls I was working with that I loved this new portable clothing rack. I thought it was ingenious. It is lightweight,

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Last week (right before Christmas) I hit the wall.  An old friend had asked for my help.  She is the morning DJ for the local country music station, and the station was granting Christmas wishes to those in our community who were in need.  They got a letter from a Mom who simply wished for coats for her 3 kids.  My super-star-radio friend asked me to help. And I agreed. It seemed easy enough.  I

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Are you wondering what to wear this holiday season?  Wondering where to buy them, how to wear them?  But, you have no time to call me and make an appointment for a seasonal consultation, and really don't want to pay for a consultation this time of the year? I HAVE AN ANSWER! This quick e-Book / Workshop will walk you through the best of the best for this holiday season.  For only $1 you will

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I am curious about all things plastic surgery / dermatological.  I always have been.  I live under the rule that if there is something about yourself that you don't like, something that causes you to be self conscious to the point of it inhibiting your every day activities...and if you have the means to fix it...then FIX IT! I've never been shy about sharing my dermatological experiences.  So in

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The Eye Site, Inc if offering 30% off on Friday - Sunday. Brides A La Mode in City Plaza in Granger is having a sample sale on all bridal gowns in their store on Saturday, up to 75% off, and 20% off any gown ordered that day. They also have a great gift idea, the Lollia “In Love” body products and candles – a perfect romantic gift for that special someone! Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart

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Elkhart Bicycle Shop will actually be closed on Friday and Saturday so you can enjoy your family and grab some specials at the LOCAL stores. They will reopen on Monday with some great discounts through Christmas. Imagine That! Is having their traditional sleep-in and shop from 2 - 8 P.M with 25%-75% OFF – one of the great holiday gift ideas is the SPOT IT Game, get it – it is great for kids of

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Local deals GALORE!   

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CINNAMON STICK in Middlebury will be open from 9-12 with a "Fill your bag sale" - anything that fits in the bag provided will be 30% off! All day we will have Christmas 20% off and selected sales up to 50% off! Also free FLOURISH Boutique in Granger is offering 30% off storewide. They are open at 8am. A great gift idea there are the rubber band watches…under $30. CAMELLIA the MAKEUP STORE

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CHICKADEES in City Plaza is having a drawing for their discounts on Black Friday, up to 40% off of selected items. GIRLY GIRL GIFTS - Everything is 20% off! Plus, when you check out, you will pick an ornament with an additional amount inside HERITAGE SQUARE is offering a $20 gift card for every $100 spent with Heritage Square merchants.

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Not every day can be fashionably fabulous.  As much as I would like to say that every day is filled with perfectly coiffed hair and an outfit accessorized to the 9's - it just isn't the case.  Take today for example... 6:30am - get daughter ready for school.  Today was Grandparent's Day at school, so I thought it a good idea to wear something nice to school...8 year old daughter didn't

Kathy Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11149916425838746531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117951317629263763.post-18790577106900610802010-11-18T12:19:00.000-05:002010-11-18T12:19:36.144-05:00

I can't believe it is almost Black Friday - again!  I am working on collecting some good stories to pass along to you with gift ideas and sale info.  Got a great insider tip you would like to share?  Let me know!

Kathy Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11149916425838746531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117951317629263763.post-17552986581346476662010-11-13T08:57:00.000-05:002010-11-13T08:57:33.898-05:00

It's A Contest! Win a great new book ...and a gift basket full of goodies! Early 2011, a new book will hit the shelves.  Yes friends, it's true - I am working on a book. The book will be your ultimate guide to a complete wardrobe and style overhaul.  It will include "how-to's" on a wardrobe audit, finding your style, what clothes look best on you, how to accessorize, a shoe guide, getting

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QUESTION:Hi Kathy,I recently lost some weight, and am in need of new clothes. I want to look attractive and show the weight loss, but don't want to bring any undue attention to myself. I like to dress in layers (I seem to be cold, then hot), but the layers I have tried just make me look, well, fat. I am most comfortable dressing modestly, the trends seem to be so skin-baring, and I am just not

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It seems people fall in one of two categories: those who love Halloween and love getting dressed up, and those who don’t. I live in the middle of nowhere, so we don’t get trick-or-treaters. (The notion of dressing up and meeting trick-or-treaters at the door is foreign to me.) This year, however, I am sure we will be full-on in the spirit of the candy-giving holiday. Having an eight year old will

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QUESTION: Ali from South Bend asks, “I can never find skirts that look right on me, what am I doing wrong?”ANSWER: Length is what most women struggle with when it comes to skirts. The most flattering length is at the bend of your knee (knee pit)…a little longer and your leg can look heavy, and a little shorter can look inappropriate. Also, a-line skirts are a universally flattering style.

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I try to not post too much "sale-y" stuff on this blog -but every now and again, there is a sale that is worth talking about!Verandah (my fav shoe shop) is having an Emu Boot tunk show. The thing is, these are great boots (just like Ugg - exactly as a matter of fact) that never NEVER go on sale...so I had to tell you about it.And, here is the best part, you don't have to be AT the sale to get

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QUESTION: Cindy asks, “I finally let myself go gray and the brown tones that predominate my wardrobe no longer seem to flatter me. Should I be wearing more grays and silvers? What other colors seem to compliment gray hair?ANSWER: Well, you are right! Stay away from brown! Try Ocean colors: blue, purple, soft pinks. Red, Grey and black are also good colors for you...and that palate is very

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I asked my Facebook friends about questions - what fashion questions do you have?I took those questions to WSBT - TV this week, see the answers here!...and for those questions we didn't get to, I will post the answers here on this blog in the coming days. 

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Trends That Stand the Test of Time - Defining Fashion 1. Classic jean and a white shirtDEFINITION: A jean without distressing or color; one that is of a dark wash, straight leg and traditional tan or gold stitching. Beware that some brands call their jeans “classic,” which refers to the original style they offer. A true classically trend jean is one with a straight to

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It's true...the thermostat does say 94-degrees...and the humidity is about 98% - and yes, the calendar says 'early Fall'. This time of year bums me out - I get in a style rut, I am tired of wearing summer clothes and am all excited about the new fall/winter season.This morning, I went to WSBT TV to share some thoughts on how to wear those great new Fall looks now. Check it out HERE!Featured in

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Expert: It’s not hard, if you know how to look By Alicia EbaughStaff Writer Published: Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:08 PM CDTfrom The News Dispatch: http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2010/08/16/news/local/doc4c674aefc77bf107953181.txtPICTURED:Kellen “Bubba” Hicks, 6, shows off a new school outfit of polo shirt and shorts he found at Goodwill for $3 on Saturday. He modeled them as part

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The Back to School WardrobeA tale of the overspent Mom with new focus (from the August edition of Michiana Family Magazine) This is my first back to school shopping season with someone in our house who is actually going back to school. Getting into this really threw me for a loop! I mean, what should I be buying? I’ve found that I tend to be an impulse shopper when it comes

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In my line of work, I try very hard to be authentic. It would be simple to just read every style / fashion book out there, and couple it with the STYLE channel on TV and call myself a stylist. I don't do that. I am very careful that what I say is my own; that the advice I give is from years of experience, hours of training and mind-numbing sessions in the fitting room.Well, there is a new

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Ever wonder how you could go on a long weekend getaway...with just one dress?Check this out from the WSBT morning show: http://www.wsbt.com/home/video/97839934.html?video=pop&t=a

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