Have you been watching Dancing With The Stars? If not, you are missing one of the best seasons. Why? It has the oldest star on it. Who? 82-year-old Cloris Leachman.

Cloris Leachman is unpredictable, funny and a little cranky. You never know what she'll say or do. Of course, it all makes for good TV. However, what I love most about Cloris Leachman is her style.

Like many women over the age of 45, Cloris Leachman has the belly pooch and extra hips. Yet neither one of these curbs her style. She dresses glamorously anyway, showing every woman with a similar body type and age how to do it. Here's how she pulls it off.

Cloris Leachman:

• Wears solids - Yes, she may have an elaborate headpiece or silk material, but it's normally one color. By wearing solid colors, her hips and stomach look a lot smaller.

• Flaunts cleavage - Cloris Leachman has beautiful breasts. So her dresses on Dancing With The Stars normally have v-necks that show her cleavage. By playing up one of her best features, it detracts from her less attractive ones.

• Switches hairstyles - Leachman has a great haircut that she isn't afraid to cover up with a wig in the name of style. It gives her a flexible look. Leachman's hairstyles complete the outfits she wears on the show.

In a nutshell, Cloris Leachman doesn't let her age or body shape stop her from being stylish. She is bigger than life. So take a peek at Dancing With The Stars the next time is comes on TV. You'll be surprised to see that an 82-year-old is stealing the entire show.

In the first edition of "Brandis R. Paden's Love Advice," she tells Joe from Las Vegas how to get a girl from the office to notice him. Her advice ranges from flirtatious twitter notes to macho swagger. Of course, since it's all done at the office, Joe faces the HR man after each situation and gets fired. It is a dual example of love and office etiquette. However, there was one tip missing. What was it? Paden's advice to Joe to change his clothing.

Without a doubt, what you wear in the office affects both your future career and your chances of meeting your future spouse. You just never know when you might encounter that person, which means you always need to be prepared for him or her to be around the next corner, whether that's a street corner or a cubicle corner. So how do you dress for love and still stay professional? Here are a few tips:

Guys:

Casual

• Black jeans
• Crisp white or black shirts
• Tanks under shirts that show pecs
• Leather sneakers or casual shoes

Professional

• Tailored suits
• Cuff links
• Modern ties

Ladies:

Casual

• Short skirts (knee to low thigh)
• Boots up to the knee
• Black jeans
• Fitted blouses

Professional

• Figure flattering suits
• Colored suits (pinks/oranges)
• Patterned tights

This type of attire is appropriate for the office but also attractive if worn in a certain way. To add to this fashionable office attire's allure, you should add a dash of cologne or perfume.

Now, don't ever say I didn't try to help you. I just gave you some reasonable ways to spruce up your office attire and get the attention of the man or woman of your dreams. Who loves you baby? Me.

Do you have a favorite fall jacket? If you are like most people, the
answer is "yes." It's that funky blue jean jacket or black leather one
that you pull out each year when the weather starts to cool down. You
got it several years ago on sale or as a gift from a loved one. Oh
sure, a few buttons are missing, and it's kind of tight. Of course,
there are a few tears (not really noticeable.) And, unfortunately the
hemline isn't straight anymore. But - you just can't let it go. Well .
. . it's time.

It's time to realize that a well-fitted, contemporary jacket
is one of the best accessories you can have in your fall wardrobe. Not
only does it set off a pair of pants or skirt well, it also highlights
and de-emphasizes figure flaws. Below are a few examples.

Example
1: A superhero with a tendency to leap tall buildings and wear tights
wants to hide his identity from the rest of the world. So what does he
do? Invest into a suit and long trench coat. Now, no one can recognize
who he is, not even the girl of his dreams.

Example 2: A pig
with a love for pearls wants to impress a certain frog on a dinner
date. As a result, she throws on a satin purple jacket with a large
belt. Walla! Her voluptuous figure is now cut in half and she's
vivacious.

So, you see. A fashionable jacket can do wonders for you. It can literally transform a person. All you
have to do is pick one or two fashionable ones that fit your needs and
life. Here are a few rules. Buy jackets that:

• Match the theme of your wardrobe
  
• Flatter your overall figure and skin tone
  
• Fit you (not too loose or too tight)

By
doing these things, you will be able to march into fall with a great
jacket and a whole lot of style. Also, you'll be able to let go of an
old friend (your old jacket) that really isn't stepping up to the plate
these days anyway. Have a going away party and toss him in the trash.

"I like big butts and I can not lie. You other brothers can't deny that when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist and a round thing in your face . . ."

• Rapper Sirmixalot

Are you struggling with a badonkadonk? The junk in your trunk is so full that there is barely room for it in a pair of jeans? Your booty is so high that you could put a saucer and teacup on it without spilling a drop? Of course, in some circumstances, it can come in handy. You never have any trouble getting a free bag of apples from the old man at the fruit stand. But, in other situations, it's a deficit. When you want to come across as wholesome, serious and business-like, some people refuse to take you seriously. They can't seem to get their mind off of you or your backside. So you need a few solutions.

The two most obvious solutions to anyone dealing with a large posterior is to cover it up or minimize it. This feat can be accomplished in several ways. All are fashionable and won't completely lose your lovely shape. They are as follows:

(Cover-ups)
Long Sweaters
Thigh-length Jackets
Shapely Tunics
Colorful ponchos

(Minimizers)
Pocket-less Jeans/Slacks
Black/Beige Spanx
Flowing Skirts

These items can work for any woman who's trying to tone down her backside. It will help take the focus of attention off that area when you are in more conservative settings. Of course, you an always ignore these fashion tips when you want to strut your stuff. You know - like when you're at a good club, wearing an outfit designed to flaunt every curve and Sirmixalot hits the airwaves. Then, you dance with your boyfriend or husband like it's the early 90's when the song was first released. It's a time in which shaking your badonkadonk is appropriate, fun and able to get you the attention from the one person you really want it from.

Fall is just around the corner and soon Mother Nature will start responding to its call. Leaves will fall. Lawns will look colorful. Temperatures will drop. And people, well, we'll start changing too, but not necessarily in a nice way. For some reason, cool weather convinces some people to forget all about their fashion sense and start doing a few wacky things.

You won't notice it at first. The change will be gradual. It'll happen a little bit at a time. However, the end result will be large groups of people breaking fashion rules because they refuse to accept that the season is changing and they need to let go of summer. Of course, I understand. I love summer too. But when something you love leaves or takes a sabbatical, you've got to let it go. So the following are a few fashion no-no's that you shouldn't do at all in the fall or at least stop by October 1st.

Fall Fashion No-Nos

• Mini Skirts and Bare Legs
• Sandals and Socks
• Tank Tops and Sweater Wraps
• Shorts and Bare Legs
• Sweats and Blouses/Shirts

These things are the common fashion blunders that people do in fall because they refuse to accept that summer is over. However, these ideas are just partly right. There are ways to fix a few of these things with just a change of piece of attire. Here's some help.

Fall Fashion Fixes

• Mini Skirts, Tights and High Boots
• Penny Loafers or Boots and Socks
• Turtlenecks, Long Sleeved Tops and Sweater Wraps
• Shorts, Tights and High Boots
• Tweed Pants, Tweed Skirts and Blouses/Shirts

As you can see, by switching a few things around, you can turn your fall fashion no-no into a yes. It's just a matter of buying a few additional items and putting a few others back into the closet. Do these things and you won't be walking around this fall wondering why people are giving you weird looks. You'll be fashionable, warm and appropriately dressed for cool weather.

Labor Day is over and I am sure that one question is on your mind. It's plaguing you like an old lover who refuses to believe your relationship is all over. Well, don't feel bad. This question is one that has boggled the mind of many fashion scholars sparking ugly debates and fits of fashion rebellion. What is it? "Is it okay to wear white after Labor Day?"

Now, this question is a valid one. Every year, the information released by fashion gurus on the topic is sketchy at best. Oprah sends out the word that it's perfectly okay to wear white after Labor Day while her competition Tyra Banks says it isn't. So who is right? The answer is both. Certain clothing attire are okay to wear after Labor Day while others or not.

The rule of thumb to follow after Labor Day is not to wear anything white below your waist. So that means that you should store away all of your white pants, skirts and shoes. Wearing them after Labor Day will make you look like a fashion reject. Instead, replace these items with beautiful fall colors: greens, blacks, blues and browns. These colors will make you look festive and ready for Fall. And, if you are really into white, you can top them off with a nice white or crème sweater.

Feel better now? I know you do. The question of wearing white after Labor Day is a big one. It can ruin holidays and other festive events because the fashion police are always lurking around reading to give you a verbal ticket. However, now you know enough information to fight it. You can wear white after Labor Day as long as you follow a simple rule and be the bell of the ball.

"Would you like some butter and jelly with that muffin?" I'd like to ask this question to a portion of the women I see walking around these days. Their "muffin top" is so fluffy that it looks like they just baked it fresh that morning. All they are missing is the condiments that go with it.

For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, a "muffin top" is the excess flesh spilling over the waistline of a pair of pants or skirt that resembles the top of a muffin spilling over its paper casing. It is a phenomenon that has reached mass hysteria with women after the reintroduction of low-rise, hip-hugging bottoms and midriff-baring tops back into fashion. Although many people blame this problem strictly on this latest trend, there are really other issues going on with women who flaunt muffin tops. What is the biggest one? DENIAL.

Most women who have muffin tops don't want to admit to themselves that they have gained weight. They can't accept the fact that their clothes haven't shrunk in the washer. These women are stuck on a certain size - a size too small. For this reason, their body must reapportion itself every time they slip on a pair of pants or skirt. It's a sad situation that requires only one solution. What is it? THE UNADULTERATED TRUTH.

So to all of you young and old women who want to wear the latest trends and have the muffin top to prove it, it's time to go back to your favorite store and do one more thing. Get measured! That's right. Let the lady behind the counter measure all of your dimensions and find you an outfit that encompasses your entire belly without showing one single roll. Trust me. You will feel much happier because you won't have to walk around with a waistband stuck into the circumference of your gut. Also, you'll look slimmer. Make it a rule to get measured on a yearly basis and you'll never flaunt another muffin top again, except on your kitchen table.