Fashion Tips

Swimsuit Tip: If you are boy shaped

Friday, May 29th, 2009

To creative the illusion of an hourglass figure opt for a suit with an all over pattern.  Prints create curves and bright colors draw the attention to the swimsuit rather then the body. 

Swimsuit Tip:If you want to hide the belly

Friday, May 29th, 2009

If you are not comforable wearing a bikini an ideal alternative is a tankini because it is not too revealing.  Other option include picking a suit with a keyhole which is effective at drawing the attention away or a low cut style will draw the eye to the decolletage instead of the the mid-section.

Don’t let the winter blues effect your waredrobe

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Some advice to spice up your wardrobe. 

Shots of color - try a bright purse or belt to add alittle zest.

Easy Pants - yoga inspired, mix well with everything from sweaters to swimsuits.  Or try them with an off-the-shoulder top for casual dinners out.

A natural colored shoe lightens up a wool suit.  So does a camisole in an amazing print.

A bold necklace in subtle matte gold or natural materials like bone or wood can transform a simple suite .  Pieces with a handcrafted feeling are nice but avoid the bohemian look. 

Strategies for buying pants for any body style

Sunday, February 17th, 2008
  • Try buying one size larger which will usually give you the right not too tight fit.
  • Stretch fabric is crucial for comfort especially since at different times of the month you may need more ease.
  • Uncluttered look - flat front, no pockets or embellishments, is a very flattering look and prevents bulk around the hips.
  • Be careful with low rises on slim pants because you always have to be careful with how your walk or sit. A relative medium rise will give you more flexibility.
  • Apply a sense of proportion to your look. For example it is difficult to wear fitted on both the top and the bottom. Try soft blouse, easy fit jacket or long sweater with fitted pants. If you choose to where fitted on top and bottom remember that wearing the same color on top and bottom elongates the frame.
  • Avoid light colors or patterns on the bottom as they tend to add pounds. Unless you are a twig save those beautiful prints for the top or wear menswear type patterns on the bottom.
  • Heels always make your pants more flattering
  • How do I make my butt look smaller?

    Sunday, February 17th, 2008

    Choose pants that ride low. Pants that ride higher will create the appearance of more surface area on the rear end. Chose pants with a wide waistband. This will help optically dissect the derriere horizontally and that will also give the illusion of a smaller fanny. Make sure the pants are a straight leg with a boot cut. Never wear a tapered leg. If you wear a blazer get one that ends around the center of you tush. Again this will optically cut your posterior in half.