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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Hi Evelinda and Judie,
I have an 80s party coming up and I’d prefer to shop in Denver instead of online, if possible (a great excuse to grab a couple girlfriends and make a day of it).  Rather than just go poking through random thrift stores I wondered if you knew of any great vintage shops that would have some fun and funky 80s clothes? 

Thank you!
  Rachel

P.S.  I LOVE the Style Matters column!

Dear Rachel,

 The thing with vintage shopping . . . you never know what’s on-hand at the moment.  You may have to hit several.  We like to go snooping in the Capital Hill area (along 13th between Washington and Sherman).  This is a fun area to lunch and meet a diverse crowd.  Step into The Buffalo Exchange, FashioNation (sells new clothes that are music inspired) and then forget the theme and splurge on a new ring at Pandora’s (affordable green store).  The store owners/emloyees in this area  may know where to direct you if you don’t find any 80s Spandex. 

Have fun!

Evelinda and Judie
 

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Dear Judie and Evelinda:

Several weeks ago on KOSI, a discussion about the best blow dryer was announced.  I would like to know which dyers were part of the sampling and which one was your top choice.  I wrote down the T3 Tourmaline, I believe.  Could you please give me the specifics of your findings.  Thank you!!  Enjoy your columns.

Jill

 Dear Jill,

 We think the KOSI conversation was about Valentine’s Day gifts and the Bespoke T3 pink blowdryer and flat iron.  We have reviewed a variety of blowdryers over the years, from cheap to expensive, but after a certain period of time, we no longer keep the columns.  The particular coversation you heard was about the great pink color and how much we personally love this product.  We discovered the T3 wet-to-dry flat iron and blowdryers at Fashion Week in New York.  They are light, dry fast, leave you hair silky smooth, and reduce frizz.  Here is their website: ttp://www.t3micro.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18

 Good luck in your search and let us know what you think of the T3.

 Judie and Evelinda
 

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Dear Evelinda and Judie, 

 I just bought a royal blue dress at JCPenneys.    It is sleeveless, tea length, and styled after the 30’/40’s vide.    What shoes do I pair with this dress?    I’m taking it on a cruise in April and also thinking about wearing it for Easter.   Can you wear black shoes with it, or should I go with a flesh or taupe colored shoe?    Please help. Thanks,

Alexandra

Dear Alexandra,

You can ususally wear black shoes any season, but it’s spring and let’s enjoy the season.  Bone/neutrals and over-the-top color will be the rage in footwear and purses this spring and summer.  Buy a colorful pair of sandals for your cruise (you’ll be able to wear them with other outfits) and enjoy. For Easter Service, wear bone/nude shoe with sheer hose.  Look for a shoe with an unusal heel for your Easter Service.  The dress sounds wonderful and we hope you have a great time. 

Evelinda and Judie

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I was at the Mile Hi Church Tea Talk when you spoke last Sunday. I purchased one of your books but didn’t have to time to stay and talk to you. I would love to have the name of the tailor you mentioned in your presentation. I would appreciate if you could e-mail me his name and number.
 
Thanks,
Mary Francis
mjfrancis87@msn.com

Our new favorite tailor is located at Arapahoe and Dayton, around the parking lot corner from Vitamin Cottage.  Ask for John or Elias at United Custom Tailors, 303-662-1000.  Please mention Style Matters, Judie and Evelinda.

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Hello,I attended your workshop this past Sunday at Mile High Church and enjoyed it.  Although I didn’t purchase one of your books, I wish that I had; do any of the boutiques or stores  have them available to purchase? 

Cathy,

We are so glad you came to the seminar.  The book is available at participating boutiques.  We don’t know where you are located, but here are some ideas:

Mariel’s:  Larimer Square; Molly’s of Denver:  downtown, Barbara & Co.:  Tamarac Square; The Perfect Petal:  Highlands area.  It is also available at major bookstores such as Tattered Cover, Borders, Barnes & Noble (not on-line for them); you can buy it at our website at www.stylematters.us.

Evelinda and Judie

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Hi,

You mentioned trench coats this week in your column - but where do you find them?  I have looked at Macy’s, Dillard’s, and J.C Penney’s (all SW Plaza) and noone had them.  I am looking for my mother-in-law who is 92 and doesn’t want to pay a lot of money for one(i.e. not Nordstroms, Saks etc.) - we will check out the one pictured at Old Navy(maybe I’ll even try Target)  Any suggestions?  Thanks. 

Susan

Dear Susan,

You don’t give us your mother-in-law’s size or taste (conservative, young at heart, classic, etc.), so here are some ideas:  Definitely look at  Target, Kohl’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, Marshall’s, Ross Dress for Less and TJ Maxx.  We suggest you call the Penny’s, Macy’s, Dillards and Nordstrom’s Point of View Department at Park Meadow’s.  The Point of View Department has a more reasonable price point.  We find that the Park Meadows’ stores have a broader selection than Southwest Plaza; phone calls will save you the drive. By the way, all  numbers and addresses are listed in our book. 

If she is a smaller size and likes to be current in her fashion, don’t overlook Forever 21, Old Navy, Limited and Express.  Again, you can call them before you drive around. 

It’s wonderful to know that at 92 we will all still be fashionistas!  Good luck.

 Judie and Evelinda

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