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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Trend and Tips: Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!
Trend and Tips: Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!: "With the crazy lives that most of us have. Most people leave their packing for a weekend getaway for the last minute. They start to pack the..."
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!
With the crazy lives that most of us have. Most people leave their packing for a weekend getaway for the last minute. They start to pack the night before and often forget essential items. This blog will hopefully make those last minute packers lives a little easier.
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway.
1. Obviously undergarments. Try to take nude color bras and underwear. The nude color will never show no matter what you wear. Remember to pack a strapless or convertible if you are going to need one.
2. At least one summer dress for dinner out. Your choice if its long or short. Short will probably take up less space in your bag and require less ironing or none.
3. Dressy sandals or a wedge sandal to match your dress. Try to pick a netruel color sandal that will go with anything you pack.
4. Two bathing suits. Even if you are only going for 2 to 4 days, if it is hot and humid outside sometimes your suit won't dry in time for the next day. Also a good idea to take suits with different styles so you can tan evenly.
5. Top and shorts or a short beach dress that you can wear over your suit. Instead of a simple tee make it a 3/4 sleeve loose top over cute shorts. If you are at the beach you can walk accross the sand and sip margaritas at a beachside restaurant without having to change or feel underdressed.
6. Flip flops for the beach. This season has some very colorful flip flops for really good prices.
7. Jewelry. Keep it simple but fun. Make a simple bathing suit stand out with some accessories like small earrings and some great bangles. Take something more dramatic for dinner out like peacock earrings.
8. Beach bag with all of your essentials like; towels, hat, make-up and plenty of sunblock.
Take advantage of the great weather and have fun!
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway.
1. Obviously undergarments. Try to take nude color bras and underwear. The nude color will never show no matter what you wear. Remember to pack a strapless or convertible if you are going to need one.
2. At least one summer dress for dinner out. Your choice if its long or short. Short will probably take up less space in your bag and require less ironing or none.
3. Dressy sandals or a wedge sandal to match your dress. Try to pick a netruel color sandal that will go with anything you pack.
4. Two bathing suits. Even if you are only going for 2 to 4 days, if it is hot and humid outside sometimes your suit won't dry in time for the next day. Also a good idea to take suits with different styles so you can tan evenly.
5. Top and shorts or a short beach dress that you can wear over your suit. Instead of a simple tee make it a 3/4 sleeve loose top over cute shorts. If you are at the beach you can walk accross the sand and sip margaritas at a beachside restaurant without having to change or feel underdressed.
6. Flip flops for the beach. This season has some very colorful flip flops for really good prices.
7. Jewelry. Keep it simple but fun. Make a simple bathing suit stand out with some accessories like small earrings and some great bangles. Take something more dramatic for dinner out like peacock earrings.
8. Beach bag with all of your essentials like; towels, hat, make-up and plenty of sunblock.
Take advantage of the great weather and have fun!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Find the perfect bathing suit with these tips!
This is probably our most dreaded shopping experience. Some women avoid it for years but at the end it has to be done. These are some helpful tips to make this shopping experience as quick and painless as possible.
1. Give yourself some time.
Don't go shopping the day before a weekend getaway expecting to buy your perfect bathing suit. Take
your time to look around and try things on.
2. Bring a friend or a significant other.
Bring someone along, but be careful who you bring. Take someone who's opinion you respect and who
can articulate. I'll explain what I mean. You try something on and ask the person how you look. They
say they don't like it because you look fat. Whether it's true or not is not the point, they are not being
helpful. A better friend could say something like "I don't like the way it looks on you, it doesn't help your
shape. It makes your waist appear larger, how about something in a different print." That is a good
friend to take. They are honest but can explain themselves, therefore helpful. Taking a friend like this
along can make the process a lot quicker.
3. Know your body shape.
Look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Determine which are your problem areas and
which are your assets. Then buy accordingly. If you are busty find tops with enough coverage.
Underwires and wide straps can help with support. If you are small busted try triangle tops or
underwire tops with padding to add a little something. If you are hippy a smaller bottom with adjustable
ties draws the eye up. If you are straight up and down ruffles, rushing and diagonal lines help create
curves. A banded midsection draws in your waist and vertical lines make you look long and lean.
4. Know what prints you are looking for.
There are many print styles this season; tropical, boho, stripes, florals, nautical and glamorous (camels,
browns and black). Remember soft colors and small prints look better on fair skin. Brighter and bolder
colors tend to look better on dark skin. Keep your print style in mind this will help you look through
a sea of racks a lot quicker.
5. Don't be your worst judge.
Let's be honest, most of us don't have a supermodels body. Know your flaws and try to find a bathing
suit to disguise them and play up your assets at the same time. At the end be content with the choice that
you make. Remember the beach and pool suppose to be about relaxing, exercising, spending time
outdoors and being with the people we love. Your bathing suit is just something you wear to be there.
Don't forget to accessorize! Add a hat, sunglasses, simple jewelry and cute sandals to complete your look!
Have fun and don't forget the sunblock!
1. Give yourself some time.
Don't go shopping the day before a weekend getaway expecting to buy your perfect bathing suit. Take
your time to look around and try things on.
2. Bring a friend or a significant other.
Bring someone along, but be careful who you bring. Take someone who's opinion you respect and who
can articulate. I'll explain what I mean. You try something on and ask the person how you look. They
say they don't like it because you look fat. Whether it's true or not is not the point, they are not being
helpful. A better friend could say something like "I don't like the way it looks on you, it doesn't help your
shape. It makes your waist appear larger, how about something in a different print." That is a good
friend to take. They are honest but can explain themselves, therefore helpful. Taking a friend like this
along can make the process a lot quicker.
3. Know your body shape.
Look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Determine which are your problem areas and
which are your assets. Then buy accordingly. If you are busty find tops with enough coverage.
Underwires and wide straps can help with support. If you are small busted try triangle tops or
underwire tops with padding to add a little something. If you are hippy a smaller bottom with adjustable
ties draws the eye up. If you are straight up and down ruffles, rushing and diagonal lines help create
curves. A banded midsection draws in your waist and vertical lines make you look long and lean.
4. Know what prints you are looking for.
There are many print styles this season; tropical, boho, stripes, florals, nautical and glamorous (camels,
browns and black). Remember soft colors and small prints look better on fair skin. Brighter and bolder
colors tend to look better on dark skin. Keep your print style in mind this will help you look through
a sea of racks a lot quicker.
5. Don't be your worst judge.
Let's be honest, most of us don't have a supermodels body. Know your flaws and try to find a bathing
suit to disguise them and play up your assets at the same time. At the end be content with the choice that
you make. Remember the beach and pool suppose to be about relaxing, exercising, spending time
outdoors and being with the people we love. Your bathing suit is just something you wear to be there.
Don't forget to accessorize! Add a hat, sunglasses, simple jewelry and cute sandals to complete your look!
Have fun and don't forget the sunblock!
Friday, May 27, 2011
How to put together a great summer outfit for every occasion.
Work- For work it's best to have some basic pieces; slacks and/or skirts in some different neutral colors like brown, beige, gray and black. These colors are very easy to match with almost any color top. I personally love men's style button shirts. If you have some in different colors you can match them with almost any of your neutral bottoms. Add a scarf, change your jewelry (keep it low key for work), change your shoes and you can have a totally different outfit without spending a fortune. For the summer feminine tops are also in style. If you wear some casual wedge heels with your same neutral color bottoms you can go from day to night with little effort.
Date Night- If you have a date night to a nice restaurant, the theatre or a party it's always nice to dress up. I personally love the look of dark wash jeans. This summer season wear them with a 70's style top. Try a one shoulder top or a strapless one. Wear a long thin necklace in silver and gold and a cuff to add some glitter to your look. Grab a clutch handbag and you are ready for a night on the town.
Weekend Casual- For the weekend you have many options depending on what you are doing. The key is to be comfortable. Jumpsuits are very popular this season. Complete the 70's look with gold tone jewelry, wedge heels and a hobo bag. If jumpsuits are not your thing try a long Maxi dress, remember to wear them with a heel or it will drag on the floor and make you look a lot shorter. I personally can live in shorts in the summer. Try something unexpected and get a pair in an unexpected color like yellow or green. Complete the look with a loose fitting feminine top and flat sandals.
Play around with separate pieces. Try to match pieces in unexpected ways. Pieces that you would have never thought to put together might look great if you change the accessories. Have fun!
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Date Night- If you have a date night to a nice restaurant, the theatre or a party it's always nice to dress up. I personally love the look of dark wash jeans. This summer season wear them with a 70's style top. Try a one shoulder top or a strapless one. Wear a long thin necklace in silver and gold and a cuff to add some glitter to your look. Grab a clutch handbag and you are ready for a night on the town.
Weekend Casual- For the weekend you have many options depending on what you are doing. The key is to be comfortable. Jumpsuits are very popular this season. Complete the 70's look with gold tone jewelry, wedge heels and a hobo bag. If jumpsuits are not your thing try a long Maxi dress, remember to wear them with a heel or it will drag on the floor and make you look a lot shorter. I personally can live in shorts in the summer. Try something unexpected and get a pair in an unexpected color like yellow or green. Complete the look with a loose fitting feminine top and flat sandals.
Play around with separate pieces. Try to match pieces in unexpected ways. Pieces that you would have never thought to put together might look great if you change the accessories. Have fun!
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Which jean style looks best on me?
Once considered strong pants for gold miners trying to strike gold in 1800's California, jeans have become a part of our lives.Dress them up or down they are great for many occasions it just depends what you pair them with.
Since there more than 150 year history they certainly have evolved. All new cuts, washes and styles begs the question, Which style of jeans looks best on me?
Bootleg- This is a great cut. Looks good on every body shape. They make everyone look leaner and longer. Great when worn with a higher heel. They tend to make a person look shorter when worn with flats.
Flare, Wide Leg- Once popular in the 70's, these are back. These jeans make someone look slimmer because they draw attention downward, to the flared leg. Best worn with fitted tops. Great for pear shapes (bigger butt and hips) because they help balance you out.
Skinny- These jeans have a great look but they are not easy to wear. Because they are so clingy they are best for boyish figures. They draw attention upward to your top half. If you are an apple shape (larger bust and stomach) try wearing them with loose tops to balance out your shape. If you are pear shape (larger butt and hips) trying wearing them with a longer top to cover your rump, they tend to accentuate larger hips.
Remember darker washes make you look longer and slimmer. But have fun in the summer and get a pair of white jeans or be really adventurous and rock a pair of color wash jeans like red or purple.
There are no perfect jeans. Try everything on and be patient. Eventually you will find a great pair of jeans!
Since there more than 150 year history they certainly have evolved. All new cuts, washes and styles begs the question, Which style of jeans looks best on me?
Bootleg- This is a great cut. Looks good on every body shape. They make everyone look leaner and longer. Great when worn with a higher heel. They tend to make a person look shorter when worn with flats.
Flare, Wide Leg- Once popular in the 70's, these are back. These jeans make someone look slimmer because they draw attention downward, to the flared leg. Best worn with fitted tops. Great for pear shapes (bigger butt and hips) because they help balance you out.
Skinny- These jeans have a great look but they are not easy to wear. Because they are so clingy they are best for boyish figures. They draw attention upward to your top half. If you are an apple shape (larger bust and stomach) try wearing them with loose tops to balance out your shape. If you are pear shape (larger butt and hips) trying wearing them with a longer top to cover your rump, they tend to accentuate larger hips.
Remember darker washes make you look longer and slimmer. But have fun in the summer and get a pair of white jeans or be really adventurous and rock a pair of color wash jeans like red or purple.
There are no perfect jeans. Try everything on and be patient. Eventually you will find a great pair of jeans!
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