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What would you wear to a lunch date in the winter? Didi (host of Channel Ascension) needs some fashion advice so I’m telling her how to stay cute - but warm! - on a casual lunch date in New York City!

I’m also introducing a new segment called “Retail Therapy” in which I release what's currently weighing heavy on my heart. Hear me out!

Want to see some examples of the types of dresses/ shoes I suggested Didi wear? Check out these selections (be sure to sign up for Ebates first so you get cash back on all your purchases!) :

Winter Day Date Boots:

Chinese Laundry Krush Over the Knee boots

Calvin Klein Polomia Platform Over the Knee boot

Christian Siriano for Payless Thigh High Boots

Winter Day Date Dresses:

Express V-neck Ruffle Hem Fit and Flare Dress

Express Plunging Tiered Fit and Flare Dress

Parker Maje Floral-Print Silk Mini Dress

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Did you know certain hair types shouldn’t use permanent color?

Me neither. Then Jersey-based hairstylist Barri, aka Ruby Red Roots, schooled me all about dyes, porosity, and other things you need to know to maintain healthy hair.

Barri tells me about how she decided to turn her lifelong passion for hair care and styling into a career and became an Aveda Institute trained stylist. We also chat about the changes you should make to your hair care routine as the weather gets colder and how to choose the best shade color based on your hair type and undertones.

These are the shampoos Barri mentioned:

Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo

Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo

Aveda Smooth Infusion

Mizani Fiberfyl

Follow Barri on Instagram at @rubyredroots; Book an appointment with Barri on StyleSeat. Visit her salon at 313 Irvington Ave in South Orange, New Jersey.

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