Dear Abby My Heart Conflicts With Growing Our Family
A reader seeks guidance on whether to have a third child to try for a girl despite infertility and her husband's reluctance. Abby advises listening to reason and suggests two sons as a wiser outcome given concerns about looks and family balance.
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Layered look keeps warmth in office wear
Chicago Tribune reports that with lower office temperatures, layering warm fabrics such as cashmere alpaca Harris tweeds and shetlands offers comfort and energy savings. HS&M tests show two light fabric layers can outperform one heavy layer by 7 percent in insulation.
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Fashion previews signal fur influence and eastern trend cues
A look at future style shows Gucci leather jackets with mink sleeves and matching vests, Yves Saint Laurent’s appliqued Spencer Jacket, and Ralph Lauren mink jackets. The trend leans into faux luxury, subtle fur linings, and a chic Japanese Chinese influence. Makeup mentor Christine Valmy previews the Cloisonne Eye, while designers anticipate Imperial Vienna themes and loden cloth lederhosen in Egon von Furstenberg’s next line.
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