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As we all know, Valentine’s Day is only three days away. Everyone must be busy making plans for the special day. If you have not planned yet, then don’t waste time because your plans dictate what you wear. This one is for the men. If you're going big this year and planning a formal dinner date, dressing up properly and formally is a must. Plan your perfect pair of boots for these cooler days with a formal coat, shirt and pants. You need to look like a gentleman. If you're pla...
It’s Super Bowl Sunday and the Philadelphia Eagles will be facing the New England Patriots. Even if your favorite team isn't playing, and you can’t decide who to root for, there are always the commercials and halftime performance to look forward to. But even better is the halftime fashion. Not only are we hopeful for a great show but we get to critique the fashion as well. The Super Bowl starts tonight at 4:30 p.m. MST. Let the games begin. But until then, here are my top five...
Eddie Pullman was born and raised in San Angelo, Texas. He studied business at the University of Texas. He drafted into the Army for the Korean War in 1954 and was honorably discharged two years later. Pullman married his wife, Jean, in 1959. They have three children. He obtained his associates degree from University of Colorado School of Banking in 1972. He went to work for First National Bank in Clovis before moving to Farmington for work. After that, he worked for a finance...
Last week I talked about some of the looks on the runways for the menswear fashion shows in Paris that took place on Jan. 18. I gave a few descriptions of some of the looks that stood out on the runways. For example, men in pink and purple track pants and biker shorts inspired a message from my editor asking exactly what track pants are. I explained to him that they are sportswear pants with the stripes down the side of them. "Racing stripes?," he asked. "That's what you...
It's always fun to talk about menswear fashion, especially when the latest runway shows featured some of the most eccentric looks of the season. This month, the Paris menswear fashion shows brought us looks from Louis Vuitton and Valentino, among many others. There were male models in sweaters with spandex shorts and cowboy hats. On Jan. 18, designer Kim Jones sent his last showing down the runway for Louis Vuitton. His male models were decked in metallic logo leggings...
Valentine’s Day is a month away and now is the time to put in some thought about your gift to him or her. It's never too early to conjure up a great gift idea, so let's start with some ideas for him. All ages are carrying backpacks in 2018. From the monogram designer backpacks to the affordable classic looks, your guy or friend will appreciate pulling out his bag, especially if he works long hours and needs a spot to store his personal belongings to get through the day. N...
There's a coming of age when fashion starts to become deja vu. This is when you realize you're old enough to have your middle school or high school fashion choices become cool again. The next generation gets to show you their version of your adolescent fashion hits or misses. Whether it's a decade later or more, you’re bound to notice and you won’t be able to stop talking about it. Case in point, you may have noticed some looks from the early 2000's making their way into 201...
’Tis the last day of 2017. Make what you will of the top fashion trends for 2018 — with today's styles varying from paying homage to fashion's past to eccentric accessories and vibrant colors. The only style detail left to check off your list is your hair update. Elle magazine has predicted the biggest hair trends for 2018 and here's a little detail about them all. The first one is the curly shag. Believe it or not, this “Flashdance” 1980s style has been sampled by a few cel...
No one likes to feel like they've wasted a great outfit, especially after putting a lot of thought into the look. Did you look especially nice at your holiday party this year but forgot to take pictures? That's okay, because there's always an event that's equal to in dress attire waiting for you to attend. Same outfit. Different crowd. Great pictures. As an advocate of dressing trendy on a budget, I wholeheartedly support the idea of recycling a great outfit. Fashion is too...
Fashion in the new year is all about color, comfort and a multitude of trends and celebrating individuality. There are many ways to wear your fur in 2018. There are some standout features this season and one of them is fur. We've been down this road before, but the fur trend keeps getting better and better. From Ugg's new Fur Momma Mongolian Clog to fun furry handbags of all types — jackets aren't the only fur pieces you can try on this season. Fur vests are back and better t...
It's holiday party time and time to get your outfits in order. As an advocate of playing dress up as often as possible, it's never too late to come up with a fantastic look that's festive and speaks to your personality at your holiday party. You never want to look the same as the year before. Instead, you want to be the person that everyone looks forward to seeing. You want to keep people guessing what look you will come up with every time they expect to see you. When putting...
Reworking your favorite closet items is a lot easier than you think and is a lot more fun than dreadful, time-consuming shopping. And, a big benefit is saving your hard earned dollar. Don’t hit up the department store every time you have an upcoming event to attend. The more you rework your old items the better you become at it. It’s like you are your own self-made stylist. Here are a few examples of how it’s done. Rework an old pair of leather skinnies. These became popul...
The skies and streets are busy with traveling during the holidays, but what you wear to travel in doesn't have to be. In fact, your outfit is one of the first and most important to decisions you'll make at the beginning of your travel plans. For starters, you definitely want to make sure what your wear is comfortable. But sometimes even comfort is not the key. According to the November 2017 issue of Town & Country magazine, there are ‘19 Things You Should Never Wear While T...
You don't have to wait for Christmas to create the ultimate holiday ugly sweater. Celebrate at your Thanksgiving holiday party or family gathering with an ugly sweater theme this year and make your own sweater. It can be fun to do and can lead to a lot of laughs. Have your guests make one, too, for a great conversation starter. It all starts with a casual crew sweatshirt. Here are a few creative ideas you can use to create your holiday ugly sweater with just the click of your...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you're probably getting your fat pants ready. It’s time for good eats and even better Thanksgiving fashion. With all the demands of daily life and yoga pants all week long, a little bit more fashion for the holidays isn't a bad idea. So far, the weather seems to be fair and will continue on through Thanksgiving. It’s best you layer up though. You'll want to be prepared for both the sunshine and rain. A fair prediction of Tha...
We all have our favorite go-to outfit if all else fails after trying to choose an outfit for a social event. In most cases, jeans are appropriate for just about any occasion. If you're a jeans and tee person, putting outfits together should be an easy task. One fun way to dress up your jeans and tee outfit this holiday season is to pair your favorite jeans with a less traditional top. Take, for instance, a two-piece suit. Break it down by mixing and matching your suit bottom...
Even though we’re newly into our fall clothing lineup and just thinking about prepping for the chill of winter, the fashion industry is always one or two steps ahead of us. While you're matching up your oversized sweaters and boots for the season, the runways are already showing us what the biggest trends for spring will be. So, what is the look ahead? Well, the fashion predictors say 2018 is about bright hues, interesting materials and basically accessories that you've a...
Halloween is next week and each year there's the new hottest costume that you can't avoid seeing. Entertainment Weekly compiled a list of costumes they think you will see this year. Here are a few. Handmaid's costumes are expected to make hit after the gained popularity of Emmy Award winning “The Handmaids Tale” streaming series. The magazine said this costume should be "… the easiest you could scrape together in a pinch: A sheet of red fabric, a pair of flats, one of those...
Fall fashions are across the board for revamping throwbacks and the November issue of InStyle magazine covers a few with a visual rundown on the seasons hottes trends. From patterns, accessories to jewelry, here are some details for the looks you may want to try this fall. Military style: Military style fashion is nothing new but the looks update every year. From military trenches lined in fur to patches, sailor buttons and combat boots; you can mix and match your favorite...
Are you getting cold yet? We're approaching coat season quickly and in case you're undecided on what cozy looks you'll be displaying this year, here are a few coats and jackets trending and growing in popularity this fashion season. First is the puffer jacket that you’ve probably noticed falling off the shoulder of your favorite household names since last season. Well, the puffer jacket made it another season. Not only are you guaranteed warmth when sporting this jacket but if...
It's boot season and the 'no rules' rule of today's fashion applies to footwear too. One blogger said to "pause your search for the basic black ankle boot." I'll add to that: Pause your search for another pair of regular riding boots to go over your leggings. This fall, opt for something different and something new. One fun boot to try is sparkly and shiny. You may look like a walking disco ball, but that's OK. Sample a look reminiscent of the Saint Laurent Niki Crystal...
Whenever I'm out running errands, carpooling or whatever outings the day brings, I always catch myself glancing at a random woman's purse or other accessories. I'm a person who loves good style. Accessories are my favorite things to work with and I'm constantly observing those of others. We know fashion is an outward expression of how we see ourselves and for the most part how we want others to see us. Last week, my observations extended beyond the random woman. This time, it...
Would you let your significant other dress you for a week? That's what one woman did when she decided to do a styling experiment surrendering a week of outfits to her husband's whims. She said at first it sounded like torture, but credits his experience with a stylish mother and sisters for raising her confidence in the experiment. Also, she has been with her husband for 11 years so he has a pretty good idea of her taste in style. When shopping his wife's closet to find an...
There's nothing that I'm more fond of in fashion than mixing and matching accessories with old and new fashions. Here are some trendy favorites that have taken notice this season and why they are the cool factor for fall: Layering necklaces — Low-cut blouses and plunging necklines could not have a better fix than the layering of necklaces. A delicate choker mixed with a few braided chains is a timeless look and is always stylish. Charm necklaces, beads and Casablanca chains a...
We are just about two weeks away from autumn equinox on Sept. 22 and summer will officially be over. Although you may have some warm days left to wear your summer favorites, it’s time start switching it up for fall. Better yet, it’s time to start weeding out and re-inventing some old pieces to mix with the new. Some trends you may want to pull inspiration from starts with your schoolgirl pieces. Plaid pants, bow blouses and edgy jackets are all trending for fall. Also, an emb...
