The hourglass silhouette
I am going through silhouettes on my blog, and have already talked about the Pear Shape, also known as bigger on the bottom. This time, I am looking at the hourglass, or the proportional shape. If you have this shape, you’re lucky! Your shoulders and hips measure about the same, and your waist is about […]
Discount stores have gems!
If you are like me and love a bargain, I have to recommend a local store: Nordstrom Rack. True, you have to take time to shop and go through the racks…but I like this store for expensive basics such as underwear and shoes. Once in a while you also find some pretty tops that are […]
Know Your Best Silhouette: Pear or Round Shape
When you shop for dresses, certain styles and shapes look better on you. It’s good to know this so you can buy the most flattering silhouette! This guide from Nordstrom is a good one. For instance, I have an pear shape (also known as the “d” shape), which means I am larger on the bottom […]
How to Improve Your Laundry!
Clinton Kelly, former co-star of What Not to Wear, recently wrote in a magazine article how much he enjoyed doing laundry, and gave a host of tips for the rest of us. I agree with Clinton: There is a sense of accomplishment when you completely wash several piles of clothes. Here are some of Clinton’s […]
Style Mistakes that will make you look older
Many women wear styles that make them look older … Here is a list of the top things to avoid (sources: Cynthia Nellis, women’s fashion expert, About Style, and B.Divine, Personal Stylist) Wearing black pants/tops constantly. Don’t get into the black pants light/bright top look. It is an outfit wrecker. Here is why: the light […]
Spring Break Cuties!
It’s that time of year. Many of us are on spring break, or about to go on a spring getaway…It’s time to amp up our accessories or buy some inexpensive swimsuits, coverups, shorts, T’s and other fun additions. I always like going to Target to buy some of these items, especially swimsuits. Then I don’t […]
Leggings can flatter all women!
Leggings continue to be a fashion staple, and I like to wear them myself. Just a few things to think about as you wear them: – Leggings are not pants. When you wear leggings, cover your hips — completely. While it’s hard to sometimes find a top that completely covers your hips, it’s worth the […]
Vests Making a Comeback!
We’re all seen or had a quilted vest. Many times they had a hood, were quilted and had an elastic waist. They seem to be popular for a while, then you don’t see them. Vests are making a comeback. This time around, however, the quilting seems to be less puffy, the fit is more sleek […]
Vacation is a page away…
About this time of year, in the Midwest anyway, we get really tired of the cold and snow. If you are lucky enough to take a little trip to a warm place, good for you! If not, try a little escape…in your mind…with spring and summer catalogs, magazines or planning your upcoming trip. I especially […]
Make Your Eyes Look Bigger!
Do you have smaller eyes as I do…without a lot of space above your lids for the elaborate eye looks popular right now? Don’t despair: here are some tricks to enhance your eyes! This is a great video by Allure magazine: http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/tips/g8278/how-to-get-gigger-brighter-eyes/?slide=4 Try it out! I like to use green, teal, navy and plum eye […]
