Fashion

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    The Perfect Pants Fit

    What is the perfect pants fit — how SHOULD should they fit? When are they too baggy; when are pants too tight? Reader K wonders… Can you discuss proper fit of suit pants/slacks for the workplace (including trouser jeans for casual Fridays)? I can’t find anything related in the archives- I was hoping for something…

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    Beauty Wednesday: How to Apply Mascara

    This may well be one of those moments where I’m the insane one, but here’s a question for today’s open thread:  how do you apply mascara?  I’ll admit: I haven’t done a total survey of the field here, but every YouTube makeup tutorial I’ve ever seen has women applying mascara as the very last step…

  • Happy Cyber Monday! 25 Sales (And Kat’s Top 6)

    Happy Cyber Monday, ladies! As I saw on one of the sites I visited (but no longer remember which one): even your boss is shopping today. (Discuss: true or not?) There are lots of great deals to be had — which are you guys on the hunt for? 6pm – Cyber Monday Savings! Get 10%…

  • Happy Thanksgiving! 23 Great Sales (and Kat’s Top 8)

    As with last year, a lot of stores are having a ton of great sales today (online only, of course). Happy Thanksgiving, ladies! What are you thankful for? (And what are you buying?) Ann Taylor – Take 50% off EVERYTHING with code ANNTHANKS. Anne Klein – 30% off entire site, ends 12/1. ASOS – Snag…