Yesterday I went to a Spanx press preview in Manhattan, where Allie, one of the Georgia-based company’s lovely publicists walked me through all of the fun and flirty collections for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.
Here are a few highlights:

The new Assets Marvelous Mama line (available at Target, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Dillard’s) includes bump-boosting Assets Maternity Unbelievable Underwear ($20), Assets Maternity Terrific Tights ($18), and Assets Maternity Perfect Pantyhose ($14).

New designs and colors in Tight-End Tights for fall ($26), from luscious pink to peacock blue.

The Hide & Sleek Hi-Rise Panty Criss-Cross Cami ($42-45).

The new, wireless Bra-llelujah! ($62), now available in DD.

My Spanx goodie bag came right on time …read more

Yesterday I posted examples of how to copy Michelle Obama’s sophisticated style.  Here I break down another one of the First Lady’s memorable outfits — a sparkly champagne cardigan, pearls, a daring mint-green pencil skirt, and snakeskin kitten heels.
On paper it sounds like an odd combination of patterns and textures, but somehow the mix-and-match outfit works.  Here’s how to achieve this bold look for less:
 
 
This sleek “Dazzling Dots” pencil skirt by J. Crew is the exact skirt the First Lady wore to breakfast with the British Prime Minister and his wife.  I love that her style is so affordable and accessible. 
The glittery cardigan, …read more