For those that like to show a little leg, this little H&M dress is perfect! For Saturday with flip flops or to watch the kids soccer game, or Thursday night dancing at some little hot spot, or Sunday strolling through the park with your new beau…go with the tie or go wide with a black, raffia belt to snazz it up. Note: the draping on either side makes this ideal for those trying to hide hips as well as those
Let’s continue — with these kelly green Paule Ka wedges you can go jeans and tee, or all black, or all white, or whatever. They are the outfit!
A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pregnancy: Women who embrace pregnancy and the associated weight gain, inevitably look better and feel better than women who try to hide it. Grab that full-length maxi dress, toss on a wide belt above your belly, and strut your stuff — tummy first! Full-Figured Women: Not every woman who is larger than a size 12 wants to be draped in a sack or hide what God gave
Swimsuit Care: this is swimsuit season (like it or not) so, if you’ve invested in one or two of these little dohickies then take care of it… the best way to wash swimwear is by hand with mild soap. If you like it, don’t put it in the dryer because it may pull the fabric, and/or shrink or stretch it out in weird places. Most gents have swim trunks and they’re fine to machine wash and toss in the dryer
Monochromatic is the answer to looking slimmer…but in summer, let go of ‘funeral drab’ black and opt for a natural/earth tone color and show skin or shape!!
It’s always better to fold and store sweaters than to hang them…the hangars typically create false shoulders or points and over time they are very difficult to remove and ruin the fit of your garment.
Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats. So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!
Stand out for your stylishness by using contrast! One of the simplest ways to get noticed is to wear colors or textures that contrast….dark colors with bright red accessories, monochromatic brights, or lighter top half with darker bottoms
When you get a stain on an item, ♥ place a cloth underneath the stain to absorb the stain, ♥ use cold water, ♥ and dab don’t rub the stain! Last note: if you’re going to try to treat and remove a stain, do so before washing because that essential sets the stain in your clothing!! Our pick: White House Black Market’s Stain Remover, (866-636-5227); it gets out grease, blood, grass, red wine and the list goes on….
Ladies and gentlemen ahem…attention: COLOR anywhere gives you more vibrance and depth, and makes you look younger!
One of the questions we’ve heard repeatedly focuses around how to go from day to night, how to handle summer business to evening drinks, or how to make business attire pop. So today, we attempt to answer this question as modestly as possible and with as little fuss as possible….taking into consideration everyone’s budget! Uses black/cream as the basic colors T-strap heels work great from day to evening Top is flattery and forgiving to most shapes (can also be belted) Cream
First of all, “your status” does not just mean the assembled details that indicate how much money you have. Instead, it’s the way you display to everyone else your place in the world and your inherent value. How you carry yourself is just as important as what you’re wearing, and only one of those things can be flat-out bought with cash….
To highlight your legs: cover your top half to avoid competition, and knee-length pencil skirts with sheer or textured tights. Avoid capris and midcalf skirts that shorten your legs!
To highlight your arms: use decorative necklines, multistrand necklaces, and moisturizing lotion to hightlight sleek biceps and triceps. Avoid tops that cover your assets!
Any dress or outfit that’s beautiful likely has an (unseen) supporting cast making it all possible. In this post, we’re peeking at the trappings that cover our breasts: a convertible bra, adhesive bra, and nipple covers. Convertible bra: asymmetrical necklines are all the rage! A convertible bra lets you work with a halter, one shoulder, and asymmetrical necklines using the multiple straps and strap hooks. Adhesive bra: backless styles are extremely sexy! An adhesive bra features lightweight foam cups and supportive underwire
To highlight your butt: use butt ruching, pocket designs, and tops that hit above the waist. Avoid pants/jeans with flap pockets because they increase volume but not shape!
To highlight your chest: use deep v-necks, unbuttoned collared shirts, and a well-fitted, seamless bra. Avoid turtlenecks and shirts that hide your collarbone…
To highlight your waist: use sharp color contrasts (instead of muted combos), waistline details or a great belt cinched at the midriff! Avoid unstructured dresses, chunky knits and baggy blouses…
What is vintage? Is it just old or is there something more to it? Well, “vintage” does have a slightly loftier connotation than old – it appears to denote something old that is of value or was, at some point, in demand. Fair enough….. If that’s the case and you like clothing with a vintage flair then you should bookmark this site that I happened upon recently- Chic&YouShallFind. The site is full of vintage and retro items from designers and
I love the 2011 resolutions provided by Neiman Marcus — many are after my own heart (click the pic to see what the resolutions really means) Revel in the little things Invest in a work of art Commit to daily leg lifts Brush up on your Italian Use up those vacation days Take your vitamins Spend more time in nature Learn to play the blues
So, I am just back from a conference in Miami, Florida for the week and as much as it’s a vacation location and the weather dictates something “light”, there was no reason to forego the basic tenets of business attire and professionalism. Enter your friendly (and knowledgeable) Image Consultant whose job it is to focus on development of a framework for managing your personal style.
Ok, so as of yesterday, I am just returning from a vacation in Cancun and this post comes out of necessity — I have been witness to a few fashion/style crimes that make this post fun to share! Mismatched but matching tops and bikini bottoms are a YES…at least you have something on! Men in speedos is very European — and some style tips we can leave there! One piece bathing suits can be sexy — you just need to show
These should be no-brainer tricks of the trade you should live by, male or female (PRINT and SAVE): Undergarments are to be worn but not seen (as in low-slung pants or panty lines). The sum off all the parts is greater than the individual pieces–that’s why it’s called an outfit! Style does not have to equal the outfit off the runway or on a celebrity. The golden rule is show “skin” or “shape” but never both. Black shows wear fast
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