I'm finding as I age, I use Readability on a lot of pages. Can I make a local style sheet that overrides the native one upon first load of a page that does what Readability does?
posted by usermac
on May 14, 2013 -
5 answers
Is placing certain adverbs like "however" and "nonetheless"
after the first clause in a sentence an actual stylistic best practice, or just a personal preference I made up?
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posted by threeants
on May 6, 2013 -
16 answers
It's warm weather season. I want to wear shorts, but I also want to up my style.
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posted by garlic
on May 2, 2013 -
33 answers
I aspire to write beautifully -- what is some great writing that uses colorful, creative language and style?
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posted by switcheroo
on Apr 29, 2013 -
52 answers
Help me find women's fashion blogs and shops that emulate a certain quality I enjoy in men's fashion and accessories, namely the emphasis on craftsmanship and timeless style.
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posted by third word on a random page
on Apr 21, 2013 -
11 answers
My goal is to keep up with fashion. This is sort of broad, so I'm looking for good blogs and news sources to keep up with what people are wearing, and what people think people should be wearing...or will be wearing, etc.
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posted by wooh
on Apr 18, 2013 -
12 answers
So, summer's rolling around and I think I need a hat. Unfortunately, I don't 'know sports' or have high enough style to pull off a fedora/habana/or whatnot.
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posted by tmcw
on Apr 15, 2013 -
32 answers
I like to knit in meetings; it actually helps me to listen better! But the bag I have for my projects doesn't look particularly professional. Most craft bags are so cutesy, which is not at all my style. What can I get that would look simple & respectable?
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posted by epersonae
on Mar 26, 2013 -
16 answers
I'm looking for information about working with a personal stylist or personal shopper, especially as a plus-size woman. Could I? Should I?
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posted by subbes
on Mar 24, 2013 -
26 answers
I am just coming off a very long period of hardcore work crunch. Before I can get myself physically back on track, I am going to spend a short period of time meeting a lot of people and rocking the connections I've made. I know that attitude is 90% of people's impressions of you, but I just don't feel confident these days from the short-term toll the stress has taken on my looks. I need some tips!
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posted by pazazygeek
on Mar 23, 2013 -
29 answers
I work for an advocacy organization and we're getting ready to send out a press release. I know this will make me sound old fashioned, but I'd like to include an infographic we've developed and I'm not sure what the right way to do it is. I know sending images and graphics with press releases is very common now, but I've never needed to do it before. I usually send things like that as a follow up to interested reporters. In this case, we want to send the graphic to everyone off the bat.
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posted by dottiechang
on Mar 1, 2013 -
6 answers
When addressing a formal or business letter to multiple parties, say, A, B, and C, is there a rule for the order, e.g. by how important people are? I.e. if A is more important than B is more important than C, is it:
Dear Mr. A, Ms. B and Dr. C: or
Dear Dr. C., Ms. B and Mr. A:
and are there style guides that I can reference for this?
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posted by raspberry jam and clothes iron
on Feb 9, 2013 -
5 answers
I am trying to remember a website I vaguely remember. It was like lookbook.nu but everyone had their height/weight/body shape in their profile, so you could search for fashionable style posts/outfit of the days with people with a similar body type to you?
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posted by Huck
on Feb 1, 2013 -
6 answers
I have a job interview next Friday. Yay! But I have questions about what is a setting-appropriate choice.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2013 -
11 answers
I need supportive shoes for lots of walking, but I want to look good too. What's a young lady in an old lady's body to do?
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posted by Dilemma
on Jan 22, 2013 -
25 answers
Just woke up from a figurative 4 year coma called back-to-back babies. What NOT to wear?
What are the big no no's? What should I just discard? I'm thinking terrible ie. Crocs or Ed Hardy.
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posted by kristymcj
on Jan 22, 2013 -
27 answers
What are some minimalist blogs that link to something interesting (article, video, etc), and offer minimal explanation but for a concise remark about it?
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Jan 19, 2013 -
13 answers
Stylefilter! I love my new puppy. I love my boyfriend. I love that my boyfriend loves waking up early and taking the puppy outside. However, he doesn't love getting fully dressed at 6 am in his normal clothes, and I don't love things like track suits and crocs. Help!
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posted by amoeba
on Jan 19, 2013 -
27 answers
I participate in a play-by-post fantasy roleplaying game and my character fights with two daggers. Can you help me find resources from movies, books, or video games of characters with a similar fighting style, to help develop my own character's skills?
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posted by wintersonata9
on Jan 17, 2013 -
23 answers
Can you wear a scarf with a hooded jacket or sweatshirt without looking like a jerk?
posted by rmttws
on Jan 4, 2013 -
14 answers
I'm looking for examples of fiction that heavily involve transcripts of online communication - forum posts, website content, emails, IM conversations, the more and more varied the better.
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posted by restless_nomad
on Jan 3, 2013 -
37 answers
I've been invited to interview with a few grad schools for biochemistry and biophysics doctoral programs. Hooray! What should I expect? How do I prepare? And what the heck do I wear? Complications: extremely poor and wardrobe consists of t-shirts and blue jeans with one proper "job interview" outfit.
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posted by schroedinger
on Jan 2, 2013 -
22 answers
A couple of years ago I read about a book of contemporary men’s fashion from the 70’s. It is considered a classic by some and I believe fetches a fair price. It featured a lot of mixing of styles.
Any idea what this might be?
posted by bongo_x
on Dec 25, 2012 -
4 answers
In Chicago style, or barring that, in Generally Accepted Historical Practice, how should one capitalize the following sentence, which discusses the "Isthmus of Panama" (which is undoubtedly capitalized when it appears in full): "The canal crossed the
isthmus." or "The canal crossed the
Isthmus."? (My CMS subscription has lapsed and I can't afford a re-up, alas.)
posted by flibbertigibbet
on Dec 5, 2012 -
8 answers
Book about style/clothing for a woman in her mid 20s wanting to look her age and put together a new wardrobe
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posted by Ideal Impulse
on Dec 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm trying to decide whether or not to cut my hair (as well as how to cut it), and I think I'm boring everyone around me with my endless dithering.
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posted by PussKillian
on Nov 20, 2012 -
19 answers
Where should I look for information on becoming a bespoke tailor (through books/self-education, training, and/or apprenticeship) in the United States?
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posted by faeuboulanger
on Nov 18, 2012 -
9 answers
Do you have any suggestions for a fun, short haircut for straight hair that will look good on both a guy and a girl?
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posted by Pwoink
on Nov 11, 2012 -
7 answers
Where am I NOT looking for great women's clothes which aren't too expensive? I'm a UK size 18 (US size 16, I think), and shop in all the usual UK high street places that go up to that size. I'm looking for clothes which are a little quirkier and more interesting than what you can find there.
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posted by Ziggy500
on Oct 31, 2012 -
13 answers
Are there any books out there in the vein of The Artist's Way and Apartment Therapy, but for clothes?
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posted by sheprime
on Oct 11, 2012 -
7 answers
Where else can I shop for structured, simple-but-fashiony basics? I am a woman in my late-20s.
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posted by lxs
on Oct 7, 2012 -
8 answers
The era of skinny women's jeans has been here for a while, but I've still got a closet full of my perfectly good boot-cut and flared jeans. Can I wear these judiciously (even among young people) without looking embarrassingly out-of-touch? If not, should I try to alter them, or is there a chance they'll come back into style in a year or two anyway?
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posted by Bardolph
on Oct 3, 2012 -
51 answers
I recently realized I look, dress, and act like my mother. No, my grandmother. I'm 26 and I need help knowing how to look my age. Help?
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posted by Syllables
on Aug 31, 2012 -
39 answers
I volunteered to do my own makeup for a wedding in which I am one of the bridesmaids. I don't typically wear much makeup, but I thought, how hard could it be? I got a bunch of nice stuff from Aveda and am testing it out, watching tutorials, etc. but I seem to be having an eyeshadow fail (and maybe some other stuff).
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posted by iadacanavon
on Aug 20, 2012 -
15 answers
Any recommendations for rain boots that look good while not killing my feet?
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posted by suki
on Aug 9, 2012 -
10 answers
Hi all,
I have long caucasian wavy-curly hair, and I'm looking for a stylist who really understands (ideally specialises in) curly hair. Someone who can work with the natural texture and not expect I'm going to straighten it or blow-dry it (complete masochism in a rainy climate...) I'm willing to travel for a good cut so can anyone recommend me a stylist or a salon in London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam....?
posted by EatMyHat
on Jul 26, 2012 -
4 answers
Please help me figure out cute outfits when wearing athletic running shoes all day in the summer. I have to wear these for my severe flat/ pronating feet and cannot wear sandals in the summer but still want to look cute and sporty. I am a healthy middle aged woman who travels a lot, walks a lot, lives in a small town and generally has a casual lifestyle. (I would not wear them out to dinner--don't worry) just errands, housework,yard work,family bbqs)
I don't need help figuring out my fall and winter outfits because sturdy cute boots are my lifesaver but since in summer I cannot wear sandals I need help with cute sneaker outfits.
Please don't suggest Converse or other "fashion" sneakers because they are not sufficient. (i tried!).
thanks so much for your help!
posted by seekingsimplicity
on Jul 25, 2012 -
31 answers
Pajama jeans: Where and when can I rock them? If at all? And will casual third party observers be able to tell in wearing fake jeans?
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posted by slateyness
on Jul 22, 2012 -
45 answers
I want to find my personal style, but I don't want to be categorized as fashionable or trendy in any way. You might not be an independent film costume designer, but maybe you can help me find blogs or sites for inspiration.
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posted by okay-quiet-time
on Jul 16, 2012 -
13 answers
