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The Autumn Winter 2006 catwalks from Paris to Milan to London black rules! On its own, paired with jewel tones or neutrals, black is the background on which many outfits are built. Not surprising though as black is visually slimming.

Black is by far the safest color you could wear for any occasion. A black dress is about the most versatile piece of clothing you own. It goes with anything and in many ways, an LBD is like a blank canvas. It can look subtle, paired with a neutral jacket, or ultra-glamorous on its own with chunky earrings, a bag, shoes and a belt studded with jewel toned rhinestones.

Throw on a gauzy shawl for an ethereal look. Wear it with pearls for a ladylike look. That little black dress is like a chameleon. It switches from day to night, from demure, to sexy with a switch of accessories.

Wear it to the office with a gray jacket and pumps and stud earrings. At the end of the day, take off the jacket, switch to chandelier earrings and stillettos, touch up your makeup for the Christmas party at night, or a dinner date.

When it comes to the party season, that little black dress can give you a different look for every party you attend. Change your hairstyle with each combination and wear your makeup differently each time for a completely different look.

Here are some ideas.

1. Wear your black dress with a gold chain belt and an armful of gold bangles and gold hoop earrings. Finish off with black or gold kitten heels.
2. Wear the dress with a jewel toned short jacket and opaque stockings and high heel shoes.
3. Wear your dress with sandals and chandelier earrings and a belt studded with jewel colored gemstones.
4. Wear the little black dress with a strand of pearls. Drape a lace white shawl over your shoulders and wear stiletto heels.
5. Wear the dress on its own with boots and leather bracelets and piercings.
6. Wear the dress with shoulder length earrings and put your hair up in a chignon. Wear the highest heeled sandals you can find.
7. Wear the black dress with ribbons around your waist and a stunning necklace with matching earrings and ballet pumps.

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Inexpensive and Creative Christmas Decorating
By Michelle Bery

Christmas decorating doesn’t have to be a bank- breaking event. There are plenty of ways to create a warm and festive environment with limited resources. Begin by pulling out all the family favorites. Homemade ornaments made throughout the years are far more special than anything you could buy in the store. Display them on your Christmas tree or on top of your mantel; perhaps line them up on your mantel by year as a creative and nostalgic timeline of Christmases past.

When it comes to your Christmas tree, Christmas decorating can be as simple or ornate as your tastes allow. But either way, it doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor. Use popcorn garland to adorn your tree; this can be a fantastic project to do with kids. Depending on their ages they can help pop and string their own fancy garland. Dried fruit slices also look beautiful for Christmas decorating.

For Christmas decorating around your home, the ideas are endless. Head outside to collect pine cones – another great activity for the kids – then paint and spray with glitter to construct your own wreath or mantel garland. Or make garland with strips of colored paper or material. Loop the strips through each other and staple together. You can even paint and string small pasta tubes for a unique rope of garland. Suspended from the garland you can attach Christmas cards that you receive throughout the season or holiday pictures from past and present.

Or take your outdoor treasures and fill baskets with pine cones, and branches. Tie ribbons around the basket and add candles of varying heights into the center. You can create a beautiful centerpiece for any holiday table or a beautiful showpiece for other Christmas decorating.

For further ideas on Christmas decorating log on to the Internet. There are virtually thousands of low- cost, creative ideas for Christmas decorating. Many are projects you can do with children as you all prepare for the holiday season ahead.

Christmas decorating is only as limited as your imagination. Let the kid in you come out this holiday season and see where your imagination takes you.

For advice and tons of ideas about the upcoming Christmas visit our ezGuide 2 Christmas.