Dear SM Mavens,

Do you have any suggestions for a nighttime eye cream that isn’t drying and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? I’d also be interested in a daily face regime of products that are designed for over 60 faces too.

I’ve looked high and low for the Creative Nail Design “sheer” nail polishes that you highlighted several weeks ago but with no luck. Are they out there in the metro Denver area? I found and bought the CND dark red “Decadence” and am looking forward to trying it. Your help and suggestions are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Jane V.

Dear Jane,

We have found that really expensive skin care does not out-perform over-the-counter products.  Try the Oil of Olay products, they work well and are affordable.  As for the nail polish, if you can’t find CND, then any pale/sheer polish, similar to what they use for french manicures will work. We did speak to Jeany at McCauley’s 303.752.2288 and she says she has a few bottles.

Evelinda and Judie

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Hi girls,I noticed a slightly sexist slant on your column in the News today – not one single male opinion! Is Denver really that lacking in men who care about their image? Judging by how robust our business is, and the attitude of the product we sell… I think not!For myself this fall it is all about touch and texture… flying in the face of this downturn in our economy, it’s all about luxe fabrics and unexpected colors for me this fall-Optical-white corduroy five-pockets, ivory flannel cargo pants, pearl gray cashmere sportcoats, and my favorite item for this fall: a butter-colored (and feeling!) baby alpaca trim-fit overcoat, the perfect canvas on which to contrast all my patterned silk-and-cashmere scarves… and not to forget the cashmere-knit gloves! It’s all about the accessory and the details too this fall ! 

Best of luck and continued success with the column – I was beginning to think style matters had all-but-disappeared from our local newspapers… at least the women get a little something to work with –Let me know if you ever need any interesting ideas for a men’s piece ! 

Cheers, 

Joe Augustine

Buyer, Andrisen Morton Mens

Joe, 

You are so right!  When it comes to fashion, we are sexist.  If we can ever stop thinking about us girls long enough to give you a call . . . we will!  Ladies, as you read this, remember that Andrisen Morton Mens is a fabulous store for your significant other.  We have one girlfriend that buys the very cool men’s belts for herself at this boutique.  You can multi-task, while he’s trying on, you grab a belt. 

 Evelinda and Judie

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Dear Style Matters,

Last summer, I was at an event in the street mall on Alameda and Wadsworth and you and your partner in crime were there too. (Forgive me for not recalling the name of the area - I used to live in Denver when that area was called Villa Italia).

With all that being said, I’m sure you’ve guess I’m not a youngster.  And I have a serious fashion dilema.

I work virtually, which means I have a home office and if I want to work in my sweats or skivvies, that’s okay, because no one ever sees me.  But….here’s my problem:

One of my clients (who is one of the top pageant interview coaches in the nation) has requested that I accompany her to the Pageant Beauty Competition and Expo in San Diego next month.  This is a very big gala event complete with red carpet etc.

A)What does one wear to participate in this expo when she is 52 but looks like 35;

B) What style of little black dress is best given age, etc.

C) How do I do all of this on a budget of under $500?

Thanks for your help -

Please understand, I’ve always been a jeans kinda girl.

Sherry

Dear Sherry,

 We are assuming that you are looking for a long, formal dress.  But you will find both formal and cocktail length at the stores we are recommending. All of these stores should have be within your budget.  You attended an event with us at BelMar, which is a fabulous outdoor shopping area.   There you received a complimentary copy of our book courtesy of BelMar, and our book is where you  will find all the addresses, phone numbers, sizes, etc. for the stores we are now recommeding to you.  If Belmar is the area you enjoy shopping, then visit the Cache store at Belmar.  In Larimer Square go to Mariel.  In Greenwood Village/Cherry Hills village go to Paula’s.   If you enjoy outlet shopping, go to Colorado Mills, visit Off SAKS and Neiman’s Last Call.  Of course there is Macy’s (Cherry Creek only and visit the personal shopper Lynda), Nordstrom, SAKS and Neimans.  When visiting  the last 3, then stay in the dressy dress area, don’t wonder off to couture. It’s hard to recommend a style of LBD not knowing height, body type, size, etc. but you will find something perfect at one of these locations.  Have a great trip!

Evelinda and Judie

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Help!

I recently heard you on KOSI and would like some additional information.  I
was unable to listen to the whole segment but heard something about dressing
for your type and which stores you can shop at. My biggest problem (no pun
intended) is that I recently gained a lot of weight and am having trouble
finding the right clothes.  I am a pear shape which almost makes it worse,
small on top and (very) big on the bottom.  If I go into a store, the shirts
are too loose on top and tight on my hips or too tight everywhere.  I’ve
started shopping for baggy and ugly in order to at least have something fit.
Any direction you can send me to is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Viktoria

Dear Vikotria,

 We ALL have body issues, real and imagined.   Even the super-stars have the body conerns that plague us mortals.  Look at your body pear double when you take a peek at Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce, to name a few.  Why, even Evelinda is a pear.  Dress for the pear you have now and then as you lose weight you can alter a few things. 

- Find a tailor,  you will usually have to have your pants taken in at the waist, luckily pears have defined waists. 

- Balance your shoulders to your hips by wearing jackets and tops with details at the shoulders.  As an example, if you are wearing pants/skirts and a tank top, you will throw on a cropped jackets. The defined shoulders that jackets provide you will balance your hips. 

- If you are a larger pear in size, go for a loose fitting longer jacket and pants in the same color, make your blouse a color statement. 

- Empire waist dress that accentuate the upper body and skim over the hips are figgure flattering.

- Put all color in the area of your body you want to feature.  This means color at your shoulders/top and not on your bottom. 

- Depending on your size, try wearing the super-flare pants, this cut tends to focus on the waist and minimize the hips.  The boutique Rebel has some great ones by Georgie, ask for the store manager Leicia to give you a hand.  Also, Barbara & Co. in Tamarac square will provide good advice. 

Keep checking our calendar for when we present public seminars that you can attend.  We go over body-types at these events.

Enjoy looking for your pieces during the summer sales!

Evelinda and Judie
 

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I would like to get on your list for any of the upcoming Fashion Seminars; however, your website does give any details as to dates and times for these.Could you please provide me with more information?

Thank you!

Donna

 Most of our seminars are sponsored by corporations for their staff or meeting planners for conventions.  These are private events and we don’t publish.  Periodically we do seminars opened to the public that are hosted by women’s groups, non-profits, radio stations, etc., but are so busy writing our new book that these seminars have been on hiatus.   We hope to begin these public seminars soon. 

Evelinda and Judie

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 Dear Style Matters: 

I always read and enjoy your weekly Rocky Mountain News column!  In the June 12th column (tips for aging stylishly), you gave lots of good, common-sense tips that I seem to pretty much instinctively follow.  The one that gives me the most trouble is finding a bra that “raises the girls” (I am a 43-year-old mom of two, ages 13 and almost 6).  Can you recommend specific brands/styles or do you know of a “bra whisperer” in the Aurora area who can help with a proper fitting?

I look forward to your future columns and to hearing from you.

Thanks!

Dear Stylish Reader,

 HAAA!  You are too funny.  There is no one brand fits all, you are going to have to spend some time in the dressing room with a good fitter.  We suggest you go to Nordstrom (Park Meadows Mall) and/or Pampered Passions which is a lingerie boutique across County Line Road from the mall.  Your clothes will fit better once the  girls are in the right position.

Good luck!

Evelinda and Judie

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Dear Style Matters GODDESSES,
     bought and devoured your fab book! if anybody can help me, it’s you. do you know where a 50 year old babe (me) can get a professional makeup lesson? i don’t want to go to the teenagers at the mall, i want someone who will spend an hour with me and teach me how to make the very best of my face and features. i looked online but all i came up with was high-end spas.is this the way i should go, andor can you recommend anyone? you guys rock, and thank you so much!

  Allison

Dear Allison,

 Thank you for your kind words.  If you go to our partners link on the homepage of our website, you can go to Michael Moore’s website.  His studio gives instruction based on your lifestyle and time alloted to putting on makeup, you will have to ask them about fees.  At the Sephora’s in Park Meadows, there is a makeup artist we know and like, her name is Laurie McElroy, make an apoitnment with her.  Finally,  the makeup counters at department stores can be good.  Look for a sales person/makeup artist that is in your age range and whose look you like. 

 Good luck!

Evelinda and Judie

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Dear Style Matters, 

While reading Charla Krupp’s book, How Not to Look Old, I ran across the rule of 3 bling (p. 144). I had never heard of this and neither had anyone else I’ve spoken with. Does this mean that if I wear my wedding ring, engagement ring, and ring guard, I’m done? That means no watch, earrings, necklace or bracelet? Help!

Kim L

Dear Kim,

We don’t agree with everthing in the book and this is one of them.  Go for balance.  If you are wearing big earrings, you may not need a necklace.  If you are piling on the bracelets, you may only need earrings.  If your necklace is your statement piece, then take off the bracelets.  Make sense?  Your wedding set and watch are always there.  If you happen to have a huge, diamond watch that you wear daily, you may not want to pile on the bracelets.   Right now, big, bold jewelry is in, enjoy.

Judie and Evelinda

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Hi Ladies

I always look forward to your Thursday columns.  Today I read the article about nail polish, etc. and I am having no luck finding anyone who carries Creative Nail Design products.  I would very much appreciate it if you could help me with this search.

Thanks.

Sylvia

Dear Sylvia,

CND is sold at participating nail salons. If yours doesn’t sell it, call Irene, owner of Third Avenue Studio 303-355-8480 and she can get you any color you want.  You can also google CND and on-line retailers are available.

Good luck.

Evelinda and Judie

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Judie & Evelinda- I am not sure if you have heard about File N Style yet.  I shop all over

File N Style,

720-941-8822 

Best,

Nikki

Dear Nikki,

What a small world, just a few weeks ago we heard about File n Style and interviewed the owner for an upcoming nail story in our Rocky Mountain News column.  Our column runs every Thursday in the Spotlight section, or go to this website’s home page and you will find a direct link to our column.  Thank you for sharing the information. 

Stylish readers, please share your new boutique and/or beauty finds with all of us by posting your comments right here!

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