Stacy London is famous for transforming slovenly, dowdy and otherwise style-impaired women into color-coordinated, accessorized and age-appropriately dressed ladies on TLC’s popular show “What Not to Wear.” In November, she shared her expertise at Westfield Topanga’s Style Tour, hosting a fashion show featuring apparel from Westfield’s own stores – Forever 21, H&M, Bebe and Macy’s, to name a few – highlighting the season’s hottest fashions in wearable, affordable outfits.
London — whose mother is of Sicilian descent and whose father is Jewish — is an expert at translating runway trends into styles that women can wear to the office, for a weekend brunch with girlfriends or on a date. Here are some of the sassy style maven’s tips for incorporating the latest fashions into your wardrobe.
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