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By the Fashion Team, REDBOOK

Not only are breezy, mid-length skirts ladylike and chic, their shape is super forgiving and works on every body type (giving you a reason to shelve that uncomfortable shapewear!).

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3 Reasons to Love This Look:

1. It's an elegant, ladylike look that also manages to feel downtown cool (bonus bonus).

2. You can break up with your thong and that shapewear that squeezes you like an anaconda: The A-line shape of these is super-forgiving.

3. They make you feel great. Thanks to soft fabrics that move when you move, these give off more romance (and, frankly, more sex appeal) than a show-it-all mini.

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On model: Skirt, H&M, $34.95; hm.com for store locations. Tank, J.Crew, $49.50; jcrew.com. Jacket, Muubaa, $499; Boca, Los Angeles, 310-459-7259. Necklace, Anna Beck, $125; annabeckdesigns.com. Cuff, Anna Pellissari, $37; annapellissari.com. Socks,

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By Perri O. Blumberg, REDBOOK

It might not be the Royal Wedding, but hype about Kim Kardashian's is certainly the most buzzed about topic this week. So we decided to ask our readers what advice you'd give to Kim before her big day. While a fair share of you had some warnings for Kim like "Make sure you're marrying him for love, and not the attention from the public" (submitted by Melissa T.) we loved the great advice many of you sent out to the dashing Kim K. Here are some of our favorite nuggets of wisdom:

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1) "Always remember there are three sides to every story or problem; yours, his and the unbiased one. Always go to bed with a kiss and a smile-never mad!' -Kayla D.

2) "Communicate!...It doesn't matter what you do for a living, marriage is hard work. There are amazing things about it...but it takes a lot of effort, compromise, honesty, communication, trust, understanding, compassion and love. Make sure all doors have

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By Charlotte Hilton Anderson, REDBOOK

Kids: you love the pants off them, but sometimes you'd like it if they weren't trying to pull yours off. (Anyone else accidentally get de-pantsed by a clingy toddler? No? Maybe I need better fitting pants.) All of our responsibilities can make getting some "me" time really difficult, but we moms are known for our ingenuity. Here are 10 ways real moms use to get a little break:

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1. Go to the bathroom. Bring your Kindle or a crossword puzzle, and sit on the floor until little bladders need to use the room. Time off: 10 minutes, depending on when the last sippy cup was downed.

2. Grocery shopping. It's like retail therapy you don't have to feel guilty about (Look at all that fresh produce!) as you stroll up and down each aisle-whether you need anything in "International Foods" or not. Time off: 1 hour, or until Target closes.

3. Give yourself a time out. Time outs aren't just good for

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Get a gold star for being the coolest mom -- and for staying on budget!

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By Julia Malacoff, REDBOOK

Stock up on these stylish classic pieces that will flatter your shape while carrying you through all four seasons.

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By Perri O. Blumberg, REDBOOK .

To change your last name or not to change your last name...that is the question! Well, the question many newlywed women grapple with figuring out (post-honeymoon bliss, of course). While the age-old institution of taking on your husband's last name is far from gone, many women are opting to keep their maiden name after marriage, go for a hyphenated last name, or even creatively merge both last names together into a new surname (Helloooo, Mrs. Kardashumpries!)
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With Kim Kardashian's marriage quickly approaching (this Saturday!), the million dollars question is whether or not Kim will give up her (multi) million dollar name and take on that of her soon-to-be hubby's and become Mrs. Humphries. With the estimated value of Kim Kardashian's empire hovering at $12 million a year, it will certainly be a tricky decision for Kim to make. Financial experts are speculating that a simple name switcharoo could

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By Amy Levin-Epstein, REDBOOK

School anxiety is on the rise, says Diane Peters Mayer, a psychotherapist in Doylestown, PA - and it can show up in children as headaches, stomachaches, or other reasons to stay home sick. "A lot of the increase in kid angst I've seen is linked to family stress from a tough economy," she says.

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If a family moves because of a job change, or parents are stressed by juggling work and child care, that can make a kid feel scared and unstable - which can turn into a fear of going to school. Here's how to deal.

1. Preschoolers and kindergarteners:
Reassure them with facts. "Tell them who's dropping them off and picking them up and when," says Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., author of Freeing Your Child From Anxiety. "And every time you drive by school, wave and say, 'Hi, swing set! Hi, preschool!' to make it something to look forward to."

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2. Late

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By Cristina Desposito, REDBOOK

Pair the season's hottest boot trends with their perfect bottoms. From booties to knee-high black boots and leopard-print skirts to casual jeans, it's the season for style.

1. Show off sexy ankle booties with a pair of cropped trousers.

"Pasadena" booties, Jessica Simpson, $129; endless.com. "Jenica" cropped pants, BB Dakota, $90; estreetdenim.com. "Equinox Tweed" jacket, J.Jill, $159; jjill.com. Shirt, Express, $40; express.com. Skinny belt, Toneka, $30; 877-8-TONEKA for store info.

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2. A sophisticated dress that hits just above the knee is a chic topper for tall black boots.

"Jonesboro" boots, Dana Buchman, $110; kohls.com. Cheetah print dress, Jessica Simpson Dresses, $128; jessicasimpsoncollection.com. Opaque tights, Kushyfoot, $8; kushyfoot.com.

3. It's no surprise that classic cowboy boots feel right at home with broken-in boot-cut jeans.

Boots, Durango Boot,

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