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Style Resolutions

Happy 2012, “Foxy” ladies!  With the holidays now behind us (and Valentine’s goodies overtaking the aisles at local stores), it is time to reflect on the year ahead of us. New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap because they are given up on quickly, or only tried half-heartedly. The truth is, a resolution is simply [...]

The Great Slim-Down (Part II)

“Where Am I Going?” Musicals were such a big part of my young life. I was a “theatre kid” from the age of five, and I eventually taught drama for several years as an adult. I can never get enough of West Side Story, Oklahoma!, Cabaret, Chicago, RENT, Wicked, Hairspray, On the Town…if jazz hands [...]

The Great Slim-Down (Part I)

“How I Got Here” Even though I have a fashion background, I have never obsessed over labels. Being a true believer in fashion democracy (style for all!), I know very well that you can look like a million without having to pay a million. That said, I do have a few labels which get my [...]

Comfort and Joy

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the bend, it’s time for some of our favorite traditions. You know—the turkey and stuffing, the stockings hung by the chimney with care, the reindeer sweaters… Hold up, hold up, hold up! Set down the appliqued sweater and back away slowly. In this day and age, unless you are [...]

Good Jeans (Part I)

The simplest items are sometimes the hardest to find. The perfect shade of red on a fair-skinned brunette looks very different on a blond with a deep tan. A 4″ heel might feel back-breaking on one woman but just right on another. For modern moms, finding the most simple of simple garments—jeans—can be anything but. [...]

Transitioning into Fall

Hello, readers! I am thrilled to be the newest part of the Foxvalleymom.com family. This site already offers so much for local women; by adding a weekly peek at fashion, style, and how to look fabulous for every budget, we can learn to present the best version of ourselves to the world around us. Before [...]