tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post178897630014561584..comments2010-03-03T09:11:53.395-08:00Reachel Bagley, Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918018659208075428reachel@cardiganempire.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-56354589489923479012010-03-03T09:11:53.387-08:002010-03-03T09:11:53.387-08:00Dear Empress, <br /><br />I&#39;m still confused about accessories. How do I know when enough is enough? Or when I have too little on. I tend to always feel like I&#39;m wearing too much. <br /><br />Thank you, <br />Plain JaneMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066803845546736646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-30301164105833278082010-02-23T08:21:22.100-08:002010-02-23T08:21:22.100-08:00Dear Empress,<br /><br />Your blog is utter inspiration and my thanks will be extended into the net decade. <br /><br />My issue is this: I need a &quot;uniform&quot; that I can go to when work or pleasure calls me in the truncated amount of time it always does. I spend HOURS in front of my closet to finally give up walk out of the house with the usual boring t-shirt and jeans.<br /><br />I&#39;m a petite kinda-sorta hourglass that needs your wise assistance!<br /><br />xo,<br />WrenWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00619678813459102193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-58611407600182168312010-02-22T12:00:53.356-08:002010-02-22T12:00:53.356-08:00I&#39;m a petite 5&#39;1&quot;. Am I restricted in the lengths of skirts I can wear?daysofserendipityhttp://daysofserendipity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-26266399378644090162010-02-19T09:51:02.136-08:002010-02-19T09:51:02.136-08:00I am loving the boyfriend jean look and just purchased myself a pair. Now i don&#39;t know what to pair them with for late winter and spring looks. HELP!Landon and Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01913559346908377072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-65984063927168644392010-02-19T07:21:12.928-08:002010-02-19T07:21:12.928-08:00Dear Empress<br /><br />Can you advise what is best to wear with shirt dresses? A jacket, a cardi? What works?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Helenhelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769218088892220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-21544249454705080442010-02-18T11:20:12.494-08:002010-02-18T11:20:12.494-08:00Which part of a linear slightly lower figured body would you focus on?Dustin and Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889917788365447599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-75063550834790668012010-02-18T10:41:02.146-08:002010-02-18T10:41:02.146-08:00I&#39;ve always had a problem with shoes. I have insanely high-arches and wide feet...making it extremely hard to find great shoes...especially boots and and definitely anything with heels. Since they&#39;re the only thing I can find that fit, I&#39;ve resigned myself to the fate of wearing skate-shoes and my Chaco sandals for the rest of my life...do you have any advice as to where I could find shoes?Sirianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06685172324399622276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-13351430732296848342010-02-17T12:57:46.931-08:002010-02-17T12:57:46.931-08:00I have broad shoulders and back and large muscular arms. I am a total apple shape who is well endowed up-top, but have great legs (at least). <br /><br />I have no idea how to balance hiding the squishy middle, covering the boobage, and finding tops that fit over my swimmers back and arms. I am also an elem. teacher, so clothes that work for work is a hard balance. I want to look professional, covered and not bigger then my actual size.Farmer Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577202695246519792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-64323219829892140032010-02-17T09:14:38.862-08:002010-02-17T09:14:38.862-08:00I&#39;m a lower figure, 35 year old mom. I&#39;ve learned how to wear skinny jeans in winter (long sweater/cardigan, boots over jeans to draw attention away from the hips and thighs) but how does someone with my shape and at my age wear skinny jeans in the summer. Especially what shoes do I wear???Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07155042286165966395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-39786991400443685822010-02-14T20:17:54.614-08:002010-02-14T20:17:54.614-08:00I have really enjoyed reading everyone else&#39;s queries and look forward to the reply since I find myself in the same boat as many others. My comment, however, is not about my apple figure or what boots to get but of how to make my clothing ensembles more interesting. I tend to wear only solids but love flower patterns and other designs and was wondering how to shop for such clothing and how to wear it. Thanks!Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02447479670256999446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-47758224439101182572010-02-11T13:34:05.077-08:002010-02-11T13:34:05.077-08:00I, like many others, am now (after 2 children) an apple shape. I&#39;m so frustrated, because frankly, I&#39;ve never been like this in my life. I don&#39;t know what exactly I&#39;m looking for when it comes to color or cut, and don&#39;t even get me started on the rise of my jeans. And while we&#39;re on the subject, how do I even get rid of this stomach? The fat is one thing -the baggy skin another! And one more thing, tell me what to do with my boobs. they are huge, and yet so flabby. Do I cover them with ruffles or just find a good sports bra? oh, me. What is a girl supposed to do?<br />Thanks for listening:)KIThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09474479587436077349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-32333546041294451902010-02-11T11:20:32.404-08:002010-02-11T11:20:32.404-08:00Dear Empress,<br /><br />Please help! I&#39;m in search of an outfit to wear to my intimate and simple courthouse wedding next month - just my 5-year-old daughter and fiance - followed by dinner? <br /><br />I&#39;m an hourglass shape, 5&#39;7&quot; and a size 2-4. I love Anthropologie and vintage pieces(1960s). <br /><br />I would very much appreciate any suggestions. <br /><br />Thank you kindly!<br />ElizabethElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02854760196262796064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-50597309447379610742010-02-11T01:01:58.471-08:002010-02-11T01:01:58.471-08:00Fortunately, I do not have any questions. I booked and had the most wonderful fashion session with the empress herself. I do look forward to hearing the answers to all these ladies&#39; questions. <br /><br />I love my fashion look book! Have fun dressing that sweet subject - she is adorable!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13270295373229593121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-24364062627182093972010-02-10T14:28:01.941-08:002010-02-10T14:28:01.941-08:00I have been interested in getting a pair of skinny jeans. But where can I find a good pair and who should where them?Dustin and Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889917788365447599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-9398941479803634692010-02-10T12:39:25.591-08:002010-02-10T12:39:25.591-08:00I am a former hourglass who is now an apple girl post-baby (and probably will be indefinitely since exercise doesn&#39;t seem to change my proportions). With a closet full of fitted shirts and dresses, what&#39;s a girl to do? Can you recommend the top 5 items we should all invest in if we want to start dressing right but can&#39;t afford to totally overhaul our wardrobe?<br /><br />Thanks! I love your body type advice and share your blog with all my friends!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11441230191355086825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-33371505939356600952010-02-10T11:24:14.787-08:002010-02-10T11:24:14.787-08:00no question here.....but that is the prettiest baby doll you have in your arms!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08019945594077078227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-59468854646140240702010-02-10T11:03:37.193-08:002010-02-10T11:03:37.193-08:00With my pregnancy weight gain still hanging around, I am now at the upper end (sometimes exceeding) the available sizes at traditional stores. (Not my favorite thing to admit.) I need to cover my frame but am at a loss for cute, fashionable, flexible clothing to do so. I am working to shed the extra lbs, but want to dress my current body rather than squeeze into clothes from my past.<br /><br />Thanks!H HoopThielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657004227850737865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-47121114453852576442010-02-10T09:50:46.310-08:002010-02-10T09:50:46.310-08:00I have a question about accessories. How do you decide whether you have too little or too much on. I&#39;m the type who always feels like I&#39;m wearing too much when maybe I&#39;m probably not.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08066803845546736646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-14804267102115119242010-02-09T22:12:42.528-08:002010-02-09T22:12:42.528-08:00I know I&#39;m not the Empress... But, to all you ladies with wide calves (like my own)... I have a suggestion for a great boot that I bought this winter.<br />The Naturalizer &#39;wide shaft&#39; Bradbury boot... It&#39;s on Zappos, along with a few other styles that I cannot comment on (because I don&#39;t own them).Jenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995997443609728322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-13384928113882209242010-02-09T17:51:22.489-08:002010-02-09T17:51:22.489-08:00My dearest Friend,<br />What do I do with a linear shape that isn&#39;t so skinny? And occasionally I experience theigh growth. Do I wear pants, etc, on my hips or my waist?<br />Love,<br />Living the Linear Lifemelmckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14877635577974861997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-75618656833240443172010-02-09T16:29:38.112-08:002010-02-09T16:29:38.112-08:00I do have a problem finding boots that fit my calves. I&#39;m a pretty average size, but I guess my calves are bigger than normal. I adore tall boots and I wish I could find more to fit me. Any suggestions?<br />-FringeGirlthedomesticfringehttp://thedomesticfringe.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-90782530090460661612010-02-09T15:06:02.356-08:002010-02-09T15:06:02.356-08:00As others have posted, &quot;The Mommy Tummy&quot; such and issue, muffin top, do I really have to wear spanx every day or are their jeans that will not let me spill over the top without being &quot;The mom jeans&quot; (have you seen that skit on SNL)<br />ps I do exersize but the skin well it just does not behave!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03932982842179356381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-75439588091470784322010-02-09T14:43:59.717-08:002010-02-09T14:43:59.717-08:00I&#39;m young and an hourglass and I need a way to flatter my little waist with my limited budget and closet full of jeans and t&#39;s. I have fallen in love with waist high skirts but I need a quicker solution that doesn&#39;t mean buying all new bottoms!Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13862302323296372552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-77649688239719224002010-02-09T12:42:35.470-08:002010-02-09T12:42:35.470-08:00Dear Empress,<br /><br />I&#39;m a negating the upper figure flattering V-neck if I wear a straight neck camisole under it? Because with this much chest, V-necks are scary.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391783768493414674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185810928260821171.post-58269599021799454262010-02-09T12:34:27.878-08:002010-02-09T12:34:27.878-08:00What modest shorts flatter my lower figure?*nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11080100564281836000noreply@blogger.com