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High-Low Hems — Who & What They’re For

The high-low trend isn’t brand new this season, but it’s HOTTER than ever before.  High-low hem dresses, tops, vests,… they’re on the racks of every fashion boutique. Should you buy?  That depends.  (Never a simple “yes” or “no” answer, right?)  … Continue reading

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The Better Business Bag

Note: This one’s from the Archives, but since this common question has arisen from a client yet again this week, it bears repeating. What’s your bag say about you? Women’s bags have long been a source of awe; what do … Continue reading

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Holiday Fashion You’ll Love – As featured on Fox 2 morning show’s Style File

I had the pleasure of joining Anqunette Jamison on Fox 2′s Style File this morning to talk about this week’s holiday style event benefiting Band of Angels. The Rochester Hills, Michigan-based foundation is the world’s largest provider of non-medical information … Continue reading

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When a “Bargain” isn’t a Bargain.

The clothes you put on your body each day have potential to make you feel good — even to infuse your day with an extra bit of energy.  Maybe a garment’s psychological color value speaks to you.  Perhaps the fit … Continue reading

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Back to School!

That first day back to school,… the anticipation, excitement, trepidation, all mixed together.   Today, my Facebook news feed is graced with countless first-day photos posted by proud (and relieved) parents.  The day creates memories and photo opportunities to be recounted … Continue reading

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Can you,… really? (Edition II)

Now here’s a trend that’s not for the faint of heart — or the fair of color.  Continuing the review of Glamour.com’s fall 2011 “most wearable” trends (http://glmr.me/Glamour_mustard_yellow), we visit the Mustard Infusion. Yellows come in many forms from the … Continue reading

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Can you,.. really?

With each new fashion season, women’s magazines and retailers inform and promote the current season’s “must have’s.”  While you’ll seldom witness the average woman on the street wearing the same dramatized versions seen on runway models, the modeled looks inspire … Continue reading

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The Vertical Rules!

While the expression, “rules” may have gone the way of “bomb,” and “sweet,” when it comes to fashion, there seems to be an unspoken expectation for “dressing rules.”  Thus, I’m willing to date myself for the sake of a teaching … Continue reading

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What Not to Miss this Summer

Your list of fashion must-have’s from my fellow contributors and myself @ FabOverFifty.com!

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Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the new Refined Images blog. I’m eager to engage in conversation with you! Please visit again soon as I will be posting image news, tips, and events, and I welcome your feedback. Warmly, Patty

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