some people are born fashionistas, the rest of us just need a little help
Hi there! I’m sure that many of you have already been to the movies to see the Sex and the City movie. For those of you who haven’t had the chance to check it out, I won’t ruin it by discussing what happened. What I will say is that it’s a lovely movie that will please the fans of the show and create new fans.
What I would like to talk about are the fashions that are a major part of the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie yet, you should have seen the ads and commercials for the movie. You will notice that the ladies ALWAYS look fab-u-lous. I have a suggestion for how we can work on adopting the Sex and the City style into our own wardrobe on a realistic budget. As I watched the movie two things stood out to me most. The ladies wore to most wonderful dresses and accessories.
What’s the lesson here? You can make your wardrobe more fabulous by expanding your accessories and adding bright, colorful dresses. You can visit stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Target to find reasonably priced dresses of all types. These stores also sell a wide variety of accessories along with stores like Claire’s and Wal-Mart. Don’t feel pressured to go out and buy everything all at once. Take your time and add to your wardrobe slowly. Keep things manageable so that you don’t become overwhelmed. Fashion shouldn’t be overwhelming (unless you’re in the tents of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, which would be a wonderful type of overwhelming). It should be enjoyable. Go out, and enjoy shopping for your dresses and accessories!
I’ve begun to notice a common problem among men and women of all sizes. As I go through my day and observe the different types of people that I see, I am noticing more and more the presence of the dreaded muffin top. For those that aren’t familiar with that term, here is a definition.
Muffin top-adjective, a word used to describe what happens when someone wears bottoms that are too small and cause a spillage of flesh over the top of your pants, skirt, shorts, etc.
Typically this problem was something that was more often seen on people that tend to be deemed overweight, however I’ve begun to notice it on a much broader variety of people, including those people that would be considered skinny. It really bothers me because this issue can be taken care of by just wearing larger bottoms or a longer belt. Just because your pants can be buckled doesn’t mean you should wear them. Take a moment and look at yourself in a full length mirror (this is a must for any fashionista to have). If your lines are bumpy in any way, make some adjustments. If you see any portion of your stomach or waist bulging over the top of your pants, skirt or shorts, make a mental note to visit your nearest store and try on some of those pieces in a larger size.
It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing, if it doesn’t fit properly, you will not look your best. Let’s work on eliminating the dreaded muffin top. If you don’t want to move from a size 8 to a 10, do something about it. Make some lifestyle changes. Start working out. Eat better. Accept that you’ve gained a bit of weight and while you are making those changes, suck it up and move up a size. It’s ok. No one will judge you if you wear larger clothes that fit you well and make you look fabulous. They will judge you if you insist on wearing clothes that are too small and make you look sausage-y.
Don’t do this.
I any of you watch America’s Next Top Model as faithfully as I do, you are fully aware of the current winner of cycle 10 was the resident full figured model, Whitney. Whitney was 5′10 and a size 12, which is definitely on the larger size of the fashion industry that typically leans towards women sized 2-4. She made it through the long competition and lasted through the weekly panels of being judged alongside models that were clearly more befitting of the fashion industry’s standards without doubting herself or losing confidence. She represents the further expansion of the fashion industry. It’s wonderful to see the industry embracing models that represent the majority of the population of women. Check her out in her glory!
Long, lovely lashes are a sure fire way to glam up any look at any time. If you want to go from cute to fab, just add lashes! I found this video on youtube by one of the experts at Sephora that shows you a really easy way to apply false lashes. Check it out! I plan on working in some of the tips myself. I can’t wait to test drive my lashes.
Nothing makes an outfit look more polished than a well placed piece of jewelry. However, some of use don’t have the deep pockets to purchase that lovely Harry Winston bauble. Don’t fret. You can still add the sparkle and glimmer of jewels, golds, silvers and bronzes to your wardrobe as you work on creating your dream shopping nest egg. Here are two websites that will feed your jewelry longing without emptying your bank account.
Overstock.com is a website that sells different types of discounted goods such as clothes, bedding, purses and jewelry (of course!). Check it out. I’m sure you’ll find something you like. Overstockjeweler.com is a site that specializes in selling designer inspired jewelry. I recently purchased a ring that was inspired by a Tiffany ring that would normally retail for about $900. The ring I got was a little under $60 and it looks great. It came fairly quickly and was in a lovely little box. One day I will be able to purchase that Tiffany ring (their gold jewelry is SO much more expensive than their silver jewelery) but for now I will be working it out with my Tiffany inspired ring.
Happy jewelry shopping!
Now that we’re officially into the warm weather, with the occasional snow storm in the mountains, it’s time to pull out those sandals and flip flops. Before you slide your winter weather feet into those cute pair of strappy gladiator sandals that are so hot right now, take a moment and assess your feet situation. You have been wearing boots and other shoes that cover your feet. This typically means that you have taken a break from getting regular pedicures. For those of you that haven’t…kudos! You can go ahead and slide those pedicured toes into those cute sandals. For those of you that have…stop before you put on those sandals. Run don’t walk over to the nearest spa or salon and get yourself a mani/pedi. You may ask why you need a manicure. You really don’t but I think it adds to the whole relaxing experience to have someone beautifying your hands and feet at the same time or in the same visit.
If you are a fashionista on a budget, don’t fret. You can still get those hands and toes whipped into shape. Do some research for massage/beauty schools in your area. These students often have a professional or professor overseeing their work and the prices are usually less than what you would pay at a regular salon/spa. Let’s just make sure we’ve done more than just slap some lotion on those winter toes. Nothing kills a fierce pair of sandals quicker than unappealing feet.
I promised that we will tackle those thicker eyebrows next so here it is. As someone with extremely thin eyebrows I definitely have a bit of eyebrow envy when I see those ladies with thick brows that don’t have to be filled in with an eyebrow pencil (I try not to leave my house without filling in my brows…it’s become one of my vices). I do understand that the grass isn’t always greener and those ladies with thick eyebrows need love too. I found a video by those wonderful folks at Expert Village and another one by Michelle Phan that I’d like to share with you. The first one is really just a general tutorial on how to choose the best tweezer to use on those brows. I know some of you may fear the pain of tweezers and prefer wax but wax comes with some risks that I can’t comfortably suggest you take. Tweezers won’t burn you and I use them myself!
How to Shape Eyebrows-Expert Village
This next video is a tutorial on how to shape your eyebrows featuring Michelle Phan and some interesting background music. Before you attempt this, I suggest having a white pencil and a piece of ice along with your tweezers nearby. It looks fairly simple. I plan on trying it out myself the next time I refresh my brows.
Good luck ladies and let’s keep those eyebrows shaped up!
Ok ladies! We all know how a good makeup job can improve your overall appearance, but a good eyebrow can do wonders as well. Even Oprah Winfrey herself will extol the virtues of a good eyebrow. Here is a video for those clueless fashionistas with not so thick eyebrows. A good eyebrow fill-in can really improve your appearance and help enhance your make up situation.
How to Fill In Eyebrows-Expert Village
Next we tackle those ladies with the thicker eyebrows…
I know that some of you breathed a sigh of relief when cute, ballerina flats became popular and flatter heeled boots made a strong comeback. I do agree that flatter shoes making a comeback was definitely a good thing for those of us who needed a break from those 4 inch stilettos. Well the break is partially over…flat shoes are still very popular, however nothing is more sexy than a pair of high heeled sandals. It’s officially spring time and a great pair of high heels is a lovely compliment to a spring dress.
Wearing high heels isn’t something that always comes naturally, and that is totally understandable. For those of you who don’t feel comfortable throwing on a sexy pair of high heeled sandals, you can advance slowly from flats to heels. If you’re a rebel that throws caution to the wind, you can start out with two inch heels until you get totally comfortable in them and move up to three inch heels and so on. If you’re a bit more cautious, you can start with a cute pair of kitten heels and go from there.
Don’t shy away from those high heels! Besides, this spring thicker heels are coming back so you can make your way down the path of stilettos much easier. Once you’re comfortable wearing thicker three inch heels, you will find it easier to transition into those super thin stilettos in no time!
Plus, you may want to step into something like these babies!
I saw these beauties on this fabulous blog called Haute Mimi. This is a wonderful blog that us clueless fashionistas can benefit from. Haute Mimi will definitely expose you to a wide variety of fashion and beauty tips.
Well it’s March 22, 2008 and we’re officially into spring. Soon the weather will get warmer and it will be time to put away that dark, winter makeup. One of the best ways to cheerfully enter into the warm weather season is by introducing bronzer into your makeup arsenal. If you don’t have a makeup arsenal, now is the perfect time to start one! Bronzer is a great way to begin making makeup a regular part of your beauty routine. The wonderful thing about bronzer is that when applied correctly, you can wear it with some mascara and lip gloss. Simple, pretty and quick! Here’s a short video about how to properly apply bronzer. Remember, less is always more!
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