Ellen Warren – Page 9

Polka dots are a classic pattern that can go high fashion from time to time, as with this Christian Lacroix dress.

Polka dots: Chic enough to keep or time to give them up?

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have an expensive dress that simply does not fit correctly. Answer Queen, please tell me if polka dots are trending for spring. Or should I...

Removing makeup can be a challenge, but some products work better than others.

Keeping those makeup smears off the pillowcase

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m on the hunt for a foolproof method of removing makeup at bedtime that doesn’t leave me feeling greasy, oily or like my face is still...

Chrissy Teigen looks fantastic at the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party — but could she get away with wearing this dress again?

Put that dress on repeat: When formal looks work, can you wear them again?

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was invited for the second year running to a gala event in my community. The same people who were there last year will be at...

Overwhleming perfumes and scented products can be a nuisance — and an allergy risk — for many people, leading some public events to impose a fragrance-free policy.

Skip the scents for fragrance-free events

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I recently received an invitation to a public event which included the following paragraph: “This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or...

Pants that graze the ground can be chic — but so can an ankle-length pair.

Pants that touch the ground or graze the ankle: Which ones are your kind of chic?

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am confused about pants length. Models in ads for Ferragamo, Armani and many other designers wear pants that completely cover their shoes and sometimes drag...

Even if someone's gorgeous hair is fake, your admiration is real — and your compliment should be too.

‘Your wig looks amazing!’ And other ways not to give a compliment

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m in a dance class with a woman who wears a different wig every week. She looks great in them and clearly likes to change up...

The pashmina fad passed years ago — did the trend gain classic status, or is it now a fashion faux pas?

Does your pashmina make you look dated?

May 12, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have always considered pashmina shawls to be, in addition to versatile, also beautiful and stylish on women of all ages. I was wearing one in...

Helping someone furnish a starter apartment? Try shopping thrift stores first.

How to furnish your apartment with Marie Kondo castoffs

May 12, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Great news! Our adult son got a good job, moved out of our house, rented his own apartment and is, finally, on his own (and out...

The best way to preserve your nail polish is not to refrigerate — but rather to keep bottles clean and tightly sealed.

Should you keep your nail polish in the fridge?

May 12, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I opened my friend’s refrigerator the other day and was surprised to see that is where she stores her nail polish. I asked her why, and...

Changing stylists can be nerve-wracking, but a visit to the salon shouldn't be all about drama.

Drama at the hair salon — should she switch stylists?

May 12, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My regular hair stylist, A., has been out sick, and it seems as if she won't be coming back soon. I went to another stylist, B.,...

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