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Off Shoulder Trend

May 25, 2016 by Cynthia

Spring is in full swing and summer is on the way! With the warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to install your arsenal of lightweight, seasonal pieces. Off Shoulder looks are a superb and flattering choice that many designers are showing. They are easy to wear and look good on most people. Off Shoulder dresses, worn with different footwear and accessories, go dressy or casual and the tops are great with jeans, skirts, shorts, trousers – everything!!

One of my favorite designers for feminine but chic clothing is Rebecca Taylor and all of the selections below are hers – some are already marked down. Click on a link and check them out.

Off Shoulder Cotton Dress

Ella Fil Coupe One Shoulder Dress

Consider updating your Spring and Summer wardrobe by adding a versatile, comfortable, feminine and chic Off Shoulder piece. It may become your new favorite.

Thanks for stopping by…Cynthia

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White Dress – Look Cool, Classic, Comfortable

August 8, 2015 by Cynthia

So, this is what I mean by looking “cool”! I’ve been checking out some of the Fall clothes in store, however, I am still focused on Summer and dressing for the hot and often humid weather in New York. For me, summer dressing = comfortable dressing! I enjoy wearing clothes that make me look like I feel cool and comfortable (even if I am not). The Gap Dobby Fit & Flare white dress is perfect for those reasons – easy, comfortable and cool! Moreover, it can be worn with flip flops to shoes like my JCrew Seville espadrille wedges.

Sunglasses are by Gucci

Lipstick color is my go-to summer red – Portofino Red by Laura Mercier

In the summer I also like to keep accessories at a minimum and in this case modern – simple silver studs by Michael Kors and a silver cuff with mother of pearl.

Nail color is by Essie in Clambake.

Handbag is the Ann Taylor Mini Pebbled Signature Tote – perfect small-sized tote.

Are you looking cool and comfortable in a white dress this summer?!

All photos are by Carola Muis – carola@carolamuis.com

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Welcome to Cynthia Hudson Style

July 24, 2015 by Cynthia

Hello and Welcome to Cynthia Hudson Style!

I am a 40-something (ok, pushing 50), married, mom of 4 kids and a toy poodle and I’m a personal stylist/shopper. I have always loved and had fun with fashion, beauty products and shopping! Most importantly, I enjoy helping women build their confidence through what they wear and help them build a wardrobe that works!

Cynthia Hudson Style will focus on fashion and beauty for the 40+ women. Through a mix of original photography, things discovered on-line, in-store or out and about, I will bring you outfit ideas, shopping links, latest trends in fashion, beauty, accessories, shoes, jewelry, styling ideas, new products, shops and things that inspire me (and, hopefully you)!

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The dress I am wearing in the photos that follow is Madewell’s Flutter-back Overlay Maxi Dress. I fell in love with the ease, color and comfort of this dress. And, adore the open, but not too open back. It is also versatile. By changing up the accessories, makeup and shoes it could work for day or evening. It is available at Madewell stores and at Nordstrom. (click on store names for link to store.)

Keep scrolling down and thank you for reading!

All photos are taken by Carola Muis…carola@carolamuis.com

I accessorized for a casual day event by wearing a beaded bracelet and beaded hoop earrings, as well as, my grandmother’s ring. Sunglasses are by Chanel. My lip and nail color are my go-to summer reds: Nail color is Essie in Clambake and Lip Colour is by Laura Mercier in Portofino Red.