Wardrobe Clothing Styles and Hints for Women

It's the long holiday weekend that kicks off summer. What will you be doing this Memorial Day weekend? If you are going to be shopping, here's a cute outfit to carry you through the season.

Dear Deborah, I'm going to a summer afternoon wedding and I'd like to wear a maxi dress, but I have no idea what kind to choose. Also, I'm 5'3″ and wonder if this style would even work for me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

She may not have a huge closet full of clothes, but she's sure big on style. Meet Carelia Moran, the creative force behind the popular blog, My Small Wardrobe. Originally from Honduras but now living in North Carolina, Carelia has attracted a large following by showcasing her vibrant outfits and high energy style.

How do you celebrate Mother's Day? In my family my sisters, parents, aunts and cousins all go out and have a big, leisurely buffet brunch. I always like to dress especially pretty for the occasion, so I usually wear a floral dress, heels or tall wedges and some dainty jewelry.

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan Don't you love that quote? I do, because it perfectly sums up what a loving and giving person my mom truly is.

We've all fallen into the trap of relying on a salesperson to talk us into buying something, that deep down, we're not crazy about. While there are some good salespeople out there, most are on commission. Although they mean well, they subconsciously do want you to buy, so always keep this in mind.

"When did this happen?" Do your pants suddenly feel tight? Is your tummy turning to jello? Blame it on that annoying middle age spread that is starting to creep in. Sure a better diet and the gym can help, but most times it's hard to totally get rid of a muffin top.

Her style is simple and chic, and she has the same kind of je ne sais quoi that French women are so famous for. Meet Susan from Une Femme d'un Certain Age. This 57-year old California blogger with a passion for Paris is famous for her signature style that's rooted in clean lines, streamlined silhouettes and the subtle use of color.

I've been writing a lot about spring coats and a few of you have asked what to wear with them, so here are a couple of great ideas for outfits that are casual, yet sophisticated. Relaxed Trench The trench, a button up favorite, has a new laid back look and feel.

You're running out to pick up some groceries, or you've got a doctor's appointment and you don't want to wander in wearing yoga pants. What do you throw on that's casual, unfussy but looks modern and stylish? This spring it's all about flared jeans.

This seems to be the year of the cropped pant. It's the one thing that can really make you look current and fresh. I wrote about wide leg cropped pants recently, which can be hard to wear, but here's a better option. Slim leg crop pants are more mainstream and more flattering to a wider range of bodies.

If you like the idea of color blocking but you can't see yourself in a whole outfit then there are other easy ways to get the look. Even a nod to the trend will make you look current and the easiest way to do that is with an accessory.

If you want to look fabulous in an obi belt, it's important to give it the spotlight. This means no busy prints, big accessories or super-loud colors in the rest of your outfit. By letting your belt be your statement piece you achieve a pulled-together, chic look with an artsy edge.

It's barely spring and the flowers are already blooming... in the stores at least. Feminine dresses in pretty floral patterns are everywhere. One of the most popular styles is the classic sheath. Sheath dresses are elegant, fresh, modern and youthful. They've always been my personal favorite!

Whether you're 24 or 54, it really doesn't matter. Looking stylish at any age is about knowing who you are. Glenda Harrison is proof of that.The "49- years-young" fashionista and creator of the popular blog So What to Twenty has a confident, modern style that is winning rave reviews with followers.

Are skinny jeans still in? Have boyfriend jeans been replaced? What's the coolest denim this spring? If these questions leave you scratching your head, then it's probably time to update your jeans. Here's a look at the latest jean trends for spring and some popular styles that are holding their own, + ideas for what to wear with them.

Spring is on its way which means it's time to pull out the cute sundresses and light airy tops. No need to worry about gaping buttons, underarm skin bulges or middle-age back fat showing through, because a fabulous new bra that takes care of all that.

They say there's nothing like a man in a uniform, and this spring that goes for women too! A military mood is sweeping through fashion. The Utilitarian trend, half army- half safari, has been deployed! Here's how to get the look.

On her blog, Mama in Heels, Janise inspires moms to stay fashionable by showing them how to score big on designer brands. Lately, with she's also been sharing her passion for home decorating and design, applying many of the timeless, classic strategies she follows for fashion to the re-design of her new home in Los Angeles.

I recently posted about the newest spring color trends, but there's one other gorgeous shade I didn't mention and that is Poppy Red. When sexy crimson meets cheerful orange, you get this stunning poppy red. What type of Red is Poppy Red?