To get to the bottom of what the essence of star quality is and how we can capture it in everyday life, Patty Fox, Fashion Coordinator for the Academy Awards® and best-selling author of the Star Style book series, brings you behind-the-scenes fashion secrets to keep the glamour flowing. Fox is also Chief Creative Officer at myShape.com, an online fashion retailer that creates a Personal Shop™ for you that matches your measurements, reflects your style and flatters your body shape.

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Do you have any tips for the everyday woman for “what not to wear”?

Fox: Do not fall victim to over-trending: too much, too grand, too bold. Remember, runway shows and magazine editorials are fashion theater to make a bold artistic statement and not meant to be worn on the streets as is. Translate using your “signature style” filter.