Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

Feb 11, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

As Fall/Winter Fashion Week in New York gears up to take over the city and our news programs for the next few days, I thought it was a perfect time to do a round-up of the Spring 2012 fashion trends from the September fashion week season. So, without further ado:

1. Flowers/Florals

2. Color blocking

3. Pastels

4. Orange and Tangerine (the color of the season)

5. Metallic pieces

6. Wrist candy (large statement bracelets or multiple bracelets)

7. Clutch purses

8. Rhinestone/sparkly shoes

9. Western inspired shoes

10. Sheer booties (shooties)

Stay tuned for another round of “How do I wear that trend”!

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How to choose your glasses-Guest post by Louise Ryan

Feb 2, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

How to choose glasses that complement your image and suit your face shape

When choosing a pair of glasses it’s important to select frames that will complement your image and flatter your face. Find out what face shape you’ve got below and buy prescription glasses that will look great.

1. Square face

If you’ve got a square face then it’s wise to opt for glasses that are round or oval. Curved frames will help soften a square jaw line and will work well with a larger forehead. Because your face is as wide as it is long, you should avoid square or rectangular shaped frames as these could accentuate rigid lines.

Always take your time choosing the right frame and opt for something you feel comfortable in.

2. Round face

A round face shape is significantly different from a square face shape as you’ll have neatly rounded cheeks and a wide forehead. Your face will be in proportion, but it’ll probably be rather short in height. If you think you fall into this category then you can wear square or rectangular frames as they’ll give your face more definition. Be bold by selecting a dark-colored frame, but avoid round glasses like the plague.

3. Oval face

Most glasses suit people with an oval face shape, so it’s time to head down to the opticians and buy a decent pair of specs. Because your face is well-balanced you’ll find that most frames look great, but take your time selecting something you feel comfortable in. Check out the latest Gok Wan glasses or take a look at the Karen Millen range.

4. Heart-shaped face

If you’ve got a heart-shaped face, you’ll be happy to know that you can wear both round and square frames so long as they’re slender and don’t swamp your face. Because you have a wide forehead, but a small chin, it’s advisable to avoid designs with extra width at the top. Choosing the right specs will help balance out your face shape and enhance your looks.

5. Oblong face

If you’ve got a long face with high cheek bones and a deep forehead, you’ve an oblong face shape. The great news is that you can go for thick, wide frames that can really spice up your look. Avoid subtle frames and instead opt for bold frames that accentuate the width of your face. Take a look at the fabulous specs by Jasper Conran or check out FCUK Vision.

Choosing glasses should be fun no matter what your face shape, so head along to your optician and select your frames carefully.

Currently living in Manchester, England. Louise has been a writer and a blogger for over 3 years currently specializing in health, beauty & fashion.

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Shoe Candy-Black Breckelle Over Knee High Riding Boots

Jan 29, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

As a big fan of shoes, I enjoy staying on top of the trends and watching what shoes make the runway during fashion week. However, trendy shoes aren’t unlike trendy clothes. If you don’t have a huge shopping budget, it’s not always wise to pay a lot of money for pieces you will wear sporadically. I’ve been keeping an eye out for a great pair of thigh high boots for a while. Initially, when they returned to popularity, you could only find them being sold for $100 and up. And even though they come in black, thigh high boots aren’t something I see myself wearing regularly. Those are statement boots and not many people wear statement pieces on a regular basis. Here is a pair of great thigh high boots that are black leather with lots of cool buckles on them. Plus, they’re only $39 from this awesome website that I recently discovered, www.shoes19.com

I suggest you take some time and poke around this site. Since I just discovered it, I haven’t had an opportunity to make a purchase but I will be doing so in the near future and I’ll keep you updated on my experience. In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you. Have you tried www.shoes19.com? If so, what was your experience?

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Back to Basics: Lipstick vs Lip gloss

Jan 20, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

My mom was a consistent lipstick wearer when I was growing up. In fact, that was really the only makeup she wore. She would often put on dark red or burgundy lipstick and go. It looked cool on her but when I tried lipstick myself, I didn’t like it. It felt too thick for me and heavy on my lips. Plus the color was often jarring. Now this could be because my mom is a few shades darker than me and I was often trying her lipstick but it always looked too dark/bright.

Eventually, I stumbled across lip gloss and fell in love. I enjoyed the shine and the flavors. I liked how it made my lips look without all of the extra color. I’ve been wearing lip gloss ever since. Whenever I go shopping for lip gloss, it’s an adventure. I enjoy browsing the different glosses and colors and figuring out which will work best on me. Now, I have friends who feel the same way about lipstick. In fact, one of my good friends can’t wear lip gloss because they often dry her lips out so she wears lipstick instead. I recently realized that the world is made up of two groups; lip gloss wearers and lipstick wearers. Many women choose a side as young girls and stick with it as they grow up. But for those of you who didn’t experiment early on, here are a few pros for both.

Lipstick

1. Deep, pigmented color
2. Often acts as a moisturizer
3. Dark colors can be used as a teeth whitener
4. Great as a pop of color

Lip gloss

1. Great shine
2. Can be worn alone to add polish to a bare face
3. Cool flavors
4. Light color for those intimidated by a lot of color on the face

Now those are just a few positives on the side of both lipstick and lip gloss. You can also combine the two for double benefit. If you have a bright or deep colored lipstick, a shimmery gloss can tame the color and add some shine. This is for you daring ladies who don’t mind really experimenting with your makeup (which I encourage wholeheartedly). And now I want to hear from you. Do you prefer lipstick or lip gloss and why?

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How to properly apply lip liner

Jan 13, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

While I’m not a personal fan of actual lipstick (I’m such a lip gloss girl), I do appreciate a well done lip. I will sometimes put on colored lip gloss and I often feel like my lips would look more polished if I had a liner. I don’t really own one, but I do plan to add them to my makeup wardrobe this year.

With this in mind, I wanted to find a good video that shows the best way to apply lip liner so you don’t look like a clown. I found this really cool one from Expert Village. I plan on trying this technique myself. The lady in the video explains and shows how to apply the liner in a very easy to understand way to ensure that the liner truly does its job.

Let me know how this works for you and if you have any other liner tips for us newbies.

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Product Review-Kushyfoot Microfiber Crew

Jan 3, 2012 by Clueless Fashionista

The lovely folks over at Lipton Publicity sent me some very interesting socks. They are the thin crew socks that you can wear with dressy shoes but they have one extra feature; padded soles. Now they’re not fully padded to the point where your shows won’t fit properly. It’s a very slight padding but noticeable when the socks are on.

Recently, I was filming an event so I decided to wear the socks with my new wedge boots. The boots are casual but since there is about a two and a half/three-inch wedge, they could have ended up not being very comfortable. Plus, I was going to be standing and holding a camera.

I put on the socks and they felt fine. They didn’t feel odd or out-of-place and they fit nicely in my boots, which were brand new. My feet felt great as I got to the event but I knew the real test was in front of me. I filmed two 10 minute segments of the event and only sat down for a few minutes in the beginning and my feet felt alright as I left the event about four hours later. The shoes were fairly comfortable but the socks gave an added protection that I wasn’t expecting.

I would definitely recommend adding these to your sock collection. They’re less than $12 at the kushyfoot website.

I do not support painful feet so I am always open to anything that can help keep my feet pain-free. These will help with that. Let me know your experiences with the Kushyfoot Microfiber Crew. Post a comment or send an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

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