There is no reason to look dowdy in denim, but if you want to, go ahead and try faded, pleated, tapered jeans, ... Who makes these and how can we stop them? They instantly add 10 years and 10 pounds. Do wear dark denim boot-cuts or straight-legs.

It [the Martha Stewart poncho] was a present, ... so it symbolizes friendship, kindness and many other things. It's [the poncho] not fashion forward.

The worst thing you can do is mix animal prints. Giraffe, leopard and zebra all at the same time is a hideous Glamour Don't. We do LOVE animal print, but the key is to incorporate only one piece (a jacket, coat, skirt, shoe, dress, bag) at a time.