By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Back in 1947, when a then-42-year-old Christian Dior brought out his first collection of women’s fashion, the couturier wanted to create a classic, sensuous line of garments that were feminine, sophisticated and — most importantly — made women resemble inverted flowers. Dior’s unprecedented New Look revolutionized the world of fashion, with his newly opened Parisian design house
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Seductive Beauty in the MeToo Era By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Fashion trends may come and go, but seductive elegance has always been a mainstay of catwalk chic. Even in this hazy #MeToo era, where overt provocation has given way to more elusive feminine sophistication, alluring sybaritic beauty is still a key element of fashion-forward style. Fashion, makeup and perfumes are intentionally
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS If there is one word that describes the spring/summer fashion trends for 2019, it is femininity. From soft, flowing wrap-around dresses with full pleated skirts and giant floral prints to indulgent pastels to sandy neutrals in pulled-together suits with expansive bellbottom legs and oversized Sophia Loren-style tops in satiny silks, this is definitely the season of ladylike
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AWESOME ACCESSORIES By THÉRÈSE MAROLIS It would be great if all of us could afford an entire new wardrobe every season, but sheer economics tend to make that an unlikely possibility for most women. I know my wardrobe is primarily stocked with recyclable classics that can be worn year in, year out, and then temporarily retired for a fashion
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BEAUTY AND THE BEACH By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Easter Week is almost here, and that means a lot of Mexicans will be heading to the beach to soak up the sun’s rays and relax along the oceanfront. But sun and sand can wreak havoc on your complexion and hair, as can the chlorine in pools and salt in the ocean air. When
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TWEAKING YOUR STYLE By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Whether you are going for sophistication and elegance or playfully casual chic, the clothes you wear and the beauty products your use express your individual style and are a vital part of your personal brand and recognizable identity. From that hauntingly memorable perfume that becomes your signature scent to those oh-so-chic, wear-anywhere, wedgies that
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s the biggest trend in makeup in the United States and Europe, but for the Latin American woman, cozying up to the no-makeup makeup look is not all that easy. And when it comes to adapting the natural makeup look, the hardest thing for Latino women is often giving up their eyeliners. Most Hispanic women love their
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