How to Flatter Any figure
- Go with patterns. They flatter every figure, but make sure they’re proportional to your body type. Petites should wear smaller ones to avoid feeling engulfed by the print.
- Everyone can benefit from a fitted blazer. They hide the tummy and bisect your bottom.
- Consider mono-chromatic colors. Long, lean lines from head to toe always look great.
- Nude heels are a must. They elongate your legs, and neutral tones are really hot this season.
- Use accessories for visual distraction. They not only draw attention to your assets but also create visual distractions to draw the eye away from your problem areas. For example, stacking bangles help make arms look more toned.
- Maxi-dresses are shockingly flattering for all body types, even petites. Just make sure it’s hemmed properly for the right length.
- If you’re really busty, keep things simple and clean on top. Show a little skin to avoid looking like a mono-loop. If you’re less endowed, add embellishments on top. This will help balance your frame.
How to Boost Your Bust
- For a special day or evening out, you may want to add a little cleavage to your ensemble. The key element, of course, is the bra. A bra with chest-boosting memory foam will instantly increase your chest by two cup sizes. Also, even if you have ample cleavage, the key to looking your best is wearing a bra that fits correctly. Remember to swap out your bras every six months.
- Wear a top or blouse that creates visual volume by using ruffles or an asymmetrical detailing and a vibrant color.
Get the Look: Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Pushup Bra, $52; victoriassecret.com, H&M plunging v-neck dress, $34.95; hm.com
How to Look Taller
- Avoid the super trendy ¾-length skirt. Sure, it’s been a huge trend this spring and summer, but the look won’t help anyone appear longer. On a shorter person, it tends to cut your legs off and make you look stumpy. Instead, try a monochromatic colored dress. It’s visually slimming and lengthening, and you can add a pair of heels for an added lift.
Get the Look: Blue asymmetrical dress, $49.99; tjmaxx.com, silver peep-toe platforms, $39.99; tjmaxx.com
How to Look Slimmer
- Avoid jeans with lots of details. Techniques like whiskering, stonewashing and fading are used to make jeans look worn, but if they fall in the wrong places, they can make your thighs and hips look wider and your stomach bigger.
- Look for jeans that have built-in slimming properties and stretch. Also make sure the right rise is the right length to cover the tummy. Add a fun top and accessories because when you look slim below, you can add volume above.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
How to Care Your a Dress
With proper care, custom dress shirts can last many years, so please follow the care instructions provided below. We recommend a wash and press before your first wear.
Option #1: Professional Laundry
Your local dry cleaner is a great option. It will result in minimal shrinkage and keep the ironing board in the closet. However, this is not “dry cleaning” as the cleaner will use water and detergent unless you specifically request dry cleaning for the shirt. We don’t recommend actual dry cleaning unless your shirt has an oil-based stain.
Option #2: Wash at Home
We recommend a cold water wash for darker fabrics, but warm or hot water is okay for white shirts or lighter colors. To minimize shrinking, we recommend letting your shirt air dry on a sturdy hanger. If you do use a dryer, we recommend low heat and you should remove the shirt while it is still damp. Regardless of which option you choose, it’s best to iron the shirt while it is still damp. It makes ironing easier and keeps shrinkage to a minimum.
Other Important Tips
Remove collar stays before washing or ironing
Pre-treat or alert your cleaner to stains
Hang your shirt on a wooden hanger when it’s not being worn
Option #1: Professional Laundry
Your local dry cleaner is a great option. It will result in minimal shrinkage and keep the ironing board in the closet. However, this is not “dry cleaning” as the cleaner will use water and detergent unless you specifically request dry cleaning for the shirt. We don’t recommend actual dry cleaning unless your shirt has an oil-based stain.
Option #2: Wash at Home
We recommend a cold water wash for darker fabrics, but warm or hot water is okay for white shirts or lighter colors. To minimize shrinking, we recommend letting your shirt air dry on a sturdy hanger. If you do use a dryer, we recommend low heat and you should remove the shirt while it is still damp. Regardless of which option you choose, it’s best to iron the shirt while it is still damp. It makes ironing easier and keeps shrinkage to a minimum.
Other Important Tips
Remove collar stays before washing or ironing
Pre-treat or alert your cleaner to stains
Hang your shirt on a wooden hanger when it’s not being worn
How to Choose a Belt for Every Look
Both functional and stylish, belts do so much for your wardrobe. You can wear a belt simply to help your pants fit or you can wear fashion belts as accessories to your outfit. Most people will have both types of belts to fit the different styles of clothing in their closets. Pairing the right belt with an ensemble can be difficult sometimes, but the following tips can help you choose a belt for every look.
Accessorizing with Belts:
Dressy and professional: When you need to look sharp, a refined leather belt is always best. Men and women alike should always choose a traditional leather belt for the office or other business and for dressy occasions. Black leather belts as well as brown leather belts are always classic. This doesn't mean you can't have some variety, however. Look for men's belts and women's belts with matte, shiny and croc-embossed finishes to complement your business wardrobe.
Classic casual: If you're going for an easy, classic look for your casual wardrobe, stick with classic belt styles. Black and brown leather always work well, and you can mix things up with a red belt or worn leather looks. Women's belts with rhinestone or stud detailing add a little dazzle to your casual ensemble, and men's belts with unique belt buckles can also draw attention to your accessory.
Contemporary urban: Hype up your urban outfit with a look both men and women can pull off. Add a splash of color with a brightly colored or metallic leather belt. Graphic-printed belts and bright studded belts will amp up your contemporary look as well. Choose a belt that accentuates your ensemble rather than one that overwhelms it. If you choose a bright belt, downplay the rest of your clothing.
Feminine accents: Women's belts can be as fashionable as they are functional, acting as accents or accessories to a certain outfit. Try a skinny braided belt worn high around your waist over a cardigan and T-shirt or a wide beaded belt slung low around your hips. A wide belt cinched around your waist can give a favorite dress a new look as well. You can even find fun fabric belts and sashes to highlight your wardrobe.
Western: Belts are an important part of the western look. From belt buckles to highly detailed leather embossing, western belts are often the most decorative part of a western outfit. To get your own western look, choose a leather belt with western-style detailing and a large, decorative buckle.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Simple Way to Care Your Body
When we’re stressed, we take time out to breathe and think happy thoughts but what do we do for our bodies? Maybe we sometimes forget about that part–I know I do. So what can we do for our bodies alone when things are getting tough?
I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of this one because physical activity actually compounds the problems I experience with my body. But occasionally, when my joints aren’t screaming, I make sure that I keep my limbs limber by going for a gentle walk.
I’m slowly working my way towards practicing some basic yoga, too, but I’m having to take my time with that ambition.
This is the point of exercising your body–only do what your body can manage if you’re struggling as there’s no point in making things harder. Even a little activity can have a huge impact.
If you’re tired, even if you feel that you need to get more done, give yourself permission to sleep. I ignored this simple notion for nearly a year when I first started feeling unwell. Now that I embrace it, my body thanks me for it. (You can read 9 tips to get better sleep here).
Admittedly my condition keeps rest and sleep from being as refreshing as they might be for other people, but it still makes a difference. It stops me from doing further damage.
We’re encouraged to be increasingly mindful of what we eat nowadays and for good reason considering the state of the food we consume. I’d like to encourage you however, to turn your attention inwards for a moment and think about eating as more than a bland necessity or ethical conundrum. Food is fuel, and we need it to function optimally
Eating well means feeding your body what it needs in the most natural way you can manage and afford. Changing how you eat doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing thing. Maybe you could add just an extra bit of fruit a day or swap a cup of coffee for a glass of water instead.
Relish the food you eat too, and take your time. Paying attention to flavors, textures, and smells, even the mechanical act of eating, can soothe our bodies and reawaken us to the sensations of being alive. How long has it been since you’ve recognized your body like this?
When something hurts, something somewhere has gone wrong, and your body is trying to tell you that. We often pay no attention to pain unless it becomes unbearable: that tooth ache isn’t so bad, it can wait for a while; the sharp tugging in my shoulder is a result of repetitive strain but it usually goes by the time I’m home, so no need to worry.
These things, no matter how small, shouldn’t be brushed aside because they represent damage to our bodies. Ignore them and they could come back to haunt you later.
Because I’m still clinging on to the self that existed before I was feeling so rubbish, I tend to think I’m untouchable. I end up taking on way too much and then running around like a maniac. I can probably manage about two days of this sort of activity before I collapse and end up in bed.
If you’re likely to do the same as me then I won’t be surprised if you scoff at the suggestion that you slow down. We all have so much to do and so little time to do it in and you want me to slow down? Who has time for that?
Rephrase the question: who doesn’t have time for that? The answer: our bodies.
If we squeeze every second out of our day at record speed, our flesh, bones, muscles, organs–the whole lot–will eventually suffer.
Since accepting my physical condition, I’ve become a slow life advocate. I have to live slowly for the sake of my body and you know what? I quite like it!
I like that I only ever sit and write for two, maybe three hours tops, for a day. I like that I take whole days off to give my body time to recover.
Our bodies are precious, so why do we neglect them on such basic levels so often? A serene mind really is nothing without a healthy body to carry it. So take an hour–yes an hour!–out of your day a few times a week to care for it. Sleep, eat, rest, get a massage. Wind things down. Pay attention.
Show your body the same compassion that you endeavor to show everyone. It needs it just as much.
1. Take time for exercise.
I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of this one because physical activity actually compounds the problems I experience with my body. But occasionally, when my joints aren’t screaming, I make sure that I keep my limbs limber by going for a gentle walk.
I’m slowly working my way towards practicing some basic yoga, too, but I’m having to take my time with that ambition.
This is the point of exercising your body–only do what your body can manage if you’re struggling as there’s no point in making things harder. Even a little activity can have a huge impact.
2. Make sleep a priority.
Admittedly my condition keeps rest and sleep from being as refreshing as they might be for other people, but it still makes a difference. It stops me from doing further damage.
3. Eat well and savor it.
We’re encouraged to be increasingly mindful of what we eat nowadays and for good reason considering the state of the food we consume. I’d like to encourage you however, to turn your attention inwards for a moment and think about eating as more than a bland necessity or ethical conundrum. Food is fuel, and we need it to function optimally
Eating well means feeding your body what it needs in the most natural way you can manage and afford. Changing how you eat doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing thing. Maybe you could add just an extra bit of fruit a day or swap a cup of coffee for a glass of water instead.
Relish the food you eat too, and take your time. Paying attention to flavors, textures, and smells, even the mechanical act of eating, can soothe our bodies and reawaken us to the sensations of being alive. How long has it been since you’ve recognized your body like this?
4. Listen to pain.
When something hurts, something somewhere has gone wrong, and your body is trying to tell you that. We often pay no attention to pain unless it becomes unbearable: that tooth ache isn’t so bad, it can wait for a while; the sharp tugging in my shoulder is a result of repetitive strain but it usually goes by the time I’m home, so no need to worry.
These things, no matter how small, shouldn’t be brushed aside because they represent damage to our bodies. Ignore them and they could come back to haunt you later.
5. Slow down.
Because I’m still clinging on to the self that existed before I was feeling so rubbish, I tend to think I’m untouchable. I end up taking on way too much and then running around like a maniac. I can probably manage about two days of this sort of activity before I collapse and end up in bed.
If you’re likely to do the same as me then I won’t be surprised if you scoff at the suggestion that you slow down. We all have so much to do and so little time to do it in and you want me to slow down? Who has time for that?
Rephrase the question: who doesn’t have time for that? The answer: our bodies.
If we squeeze every second out of our day at record speed, our flesh, bones, muscles, organs–the whole lot–will eventually suffer.
Since accepting my physical condition, I’ve become a slow life advocate. I have to live slowly for the sake of my body and you know what? I quite like it!
I like that I only ever sit and write for two, maybe three hours tops, for a day. I like that I take whole days off to give my body time to recover.
Our bodies are precious, so why do we neglect them on such basic levels so often? A serene mind really is nothing without a healthy body to carry it. So take an hour–yes an hour!–out of your day a few times a week to care for it. Sleep, eat, rest, get a massage. Wind things down. Pay attention.
Show your body the same compassion that you endeavor to show everyone. It needs it just as much.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
How to Have the Best Body and Looks
Do you want to have a great body? Do you want to have looks that will make you totally popular? Then you have come to the right place. Read all of these tips, and you will look the best in no time! Have fun reading, and enjoy your new body and looks!
Exercise daily. When you are young, just work on your core, and legs. If you are in middle school or in older grades, then you can work on your arms too. This is a workout that is great for everybody of each age. If you are in grade school or younger, then just don't do the arm workouts! When you start out, do 50 crunches, and go pretty high. Then put your legs to the side, and do 25 side crunches on each side. Then, do 50 bicycle crunches. After doing that, do a set of 30 pushups, 20, and then 10 pushups. Then stretch out, and do that one more time. To work your legs, if you have an exercise ball, use that to work your legs. Otherwise, just jump up and down as high as possible. Do at least 100 of those. Next, for arms, do weights and on each arm, do 50 ups and downs.
Eat healthy. For breakfast, have an example of toast, with little butter or peanut butter, and to drink have a glass of water, or milk. Also, consider a fruit smoothie, but only have about one small glass of it. Next, for lunch, have some water, a sandwich with meat, or a salad, with carrots and little dressing. If you want something else, get a bag of almonds, or nuts. If you want dessert, then get a very small amount of something like cookies. For a small snack after school, have a lot of water, and a special K bar. They have few calories, and are delicious. For dinner have some meat, veggies, and fruit. Have milk, and water too!! When you go to bed, do not eat much, have a glass of warm milk, and maybe a handful of nuts. Try to avoid having a big snack before bed.
Practice good health hygiene. Try to wash your body everyday, and to get everywhere. Also, get your hair washed very well, and use a conditioner and shampoo.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Make yourself beautiful from inside. Be happy, content, positive and friendly. Your inner beauty will make your outer self glow!
Exercise daily. When you are young, just work on your core, and legs. If you are in middle school or in older grades, then you can work on your arms too. This is a workout that is great for everybody of each age. If you are in grade school or younger, then just don't do the arm workouts! When you start out, do 50 crunches, and go pretty high. Then put your legs to the side, and do 25 side crunches on each side. Then, do 50 bicycle crunches. After doing that, do a set of 30 pushups, 20, and then 10 pushups. Then stretch out, and do that one more time. To work your legs, if you have an exercise ball, use that to work your legs. Otherwise, just jump up and down as high as possible. Do at least 100 of those. Next, for arms, do weights and on each arm, do 50 ups and downs.
Eat healthy. For breakfast, have an example of toast, with little butter or peanut butter, and to drink have a glass of water, or milk. Also, consider a fruit smoothie, but only have about one small glass of it. Next, for lunch, have some water, a sandwich with meat, or a salad, with carrots and little dressing. If you want something else, get a bag of almonds, or nuts. If you want dessert, then get a very small amount of something like cookies. For a small snack after school, have a lot of water, and a special K bar. They have few calories, and are delicious. For dinner have some meat, veggies, and fruit. Have milk, and water too!! When you go to bed, do not eat much, have a glass of warm milk, and maybe a handful of nuts. Try to avoid having a big snack before bed.
Practice good health hygiene. Try to wash your body everyday, and to get everywhere. Also, get your hair washed very well, and use a conditioner and shampoo.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Make yourself beautiful from inside. Be happy, content, positive and friendly. Your inner beauty will make your outer self glow!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
How to choose wedding hair accessories
How to choose wedding hair accessories
You
can picture yourself in your dream dress holding those flowers you’ve
always imagined walking up the aisle... But what are you wearing in your
hair?Wedding hair accessories are often left to the last minute to purchase, but are a vital part of your entire bridal look. From a traditional veil to an avant-garde hair piece, there are so many option out there it is hard to choose your perfect accessories. Here are some tips to help you finish your look for your big day.
Working with your dress and jewellery
When choosing hair accessories for your wedding it is important to take into account how they will look with your dress and any other accessories you already have.
- If you have a lot of beading and embellishments on the top of your gown, try a simple necklace or no necklace, with a beaded hair piece to complement your gown.
- If your gown has beading and embellishments around your waist or hips, try a more elaborate necklace with either a collection of beaded hair pins or a fabric flower that matches your gown fabric.
- If you have a bit of colour in your gown, bring out that colour by wearing a coloured hair piece or beaded pins.
Veil or no veil?
The traditional wedding veil is a timeless classic, but many contemporary brides are choosing alternatives to veils, or trying newer styles of veils.
- If you have always imagined wearing a veil on your wedding day, remember there are heaps of exciting options. Veils can be made in more than just white. Or try going vintage, with a box veil or face veil.
- If you wear a veil, you can also wear other hair accessories. A great combination can be beaded hair pins worn in front of your veil and through-out your hair.
- Remember, you probably won’t wear your veil all day, so think about how you want your hair to look without your veil in it. You can always have a complementary beaded hair comb in your handbag, and swap it in when you remove your veil.
What works with what?
When buying hair accessories keep in mind what colour your hair is and how you want to wear it on the day.
- Up or down? If you are choosing to wear your hair out, don’t think that this means you can’t have hair accessories; a beaded comb to hold back a fringe, or some hair pins that suspend pearls or crystals down through your hair. If you hair is up, try placing 10 or 20 small pearls or crystals throughout your hair for that subtle glamour, or wrap a gorgeous hair vine around your hair.
- Combinations: Be bold by combining two different hair accessories. A hair band, vine or tiara with scattered single beaded hair pins, or a hair comb with complementary fancy hair pins.
What’s hot?
This season wow your wedding guests with the hottest hair accessories. Hair accessory trends for 2009 are:
- Hair Vines – A great alternative to a tiara, a hair vine can be worn at the front, side or back and can be woven into or around your up-do or out-do.
- Vintage – Box veils and face veils. Think finger curls and feather combs.
- Pearls – The classic pearl is back, and don’t just think it can be worn around your neck. Try individual pearls scattered throughout your hair or a Pearl Comb or Headband for that classic glamour.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Keep Healty with Low Colestrol
People who are concerned about longevity health tend to pay more attention to the food that they eat. And they’ve found out that it really pays to cut down on their cholesterol intake.
They’ve lost weight, they feel lighter on their feet, and the usual complaints like heartburn, backaches and joint pains are a thing of the past. What’s more, eating a healthy diet clears up their complexion, making them appear more youthful.
Eating healthy food is sometimes just a matter of buying the right kind of food. Instead of stocking up on chips and dips, why not buy a basket of fresh fruit? You can just get an apple from your ref and have an instant snack. Grapes and strawberries are equally delicious, yet they require no preparation time. And they’re cholesterol-free to boot.
If you bought whole wheat bread, tuna and lettuce, you can have a healthy sandwich for your lunch at the office instead of having to order a greasy burger and some even greasier fries. Of course, you’ll have to spend a few extra minutes to maintain a healthy diet. But should you begrudge those measly few minutes in your daily lives if your longevity health is at stake?
If your concern is that you might get tired of eating the same thing over and over, then rest assured that there is a wide variety of healthy food to choose from. Let us talk about low-cholesterol snacks, for example. Aside from the number of fruits that you can have for your snacks, you can also cut up some vegetables like carrots or cucumber to have some crunchy vegetable sticks. You may eat them plain or with some non-fat dips. Cereals are very filling but are cholesterol free.
Popcorns are also low in cholesterol so long as you don’t smother it in butter. Nuts, like walnuts, cashew and almond, have the added benefit of lowering high cholesterol levels in our body. Consumption should be limited though, since nuts have high calorie content. You might also want to try yoghurts or low-fat crackers or some toasts.
With the variety of low cholesterol snacks that you can choose from, you can cater to your longevity health without feeling deprived.
Photo credit: optimallifefitness.com
article: looplane
Choose The Right Accessory to every Event
The hair is the crowning glory of every woman. So women take a lot of effort to make their hair look lovely. Aside from using hair cosmetics and hair products, they also wear fashion hair accessories to make hair even more beautiful. Fashion hair accessories are considered one of the necessary fashion accessories among all women. This kind of accessories is used by women according to their style and occasion. It is very important to select the perfect hair accessories so here are some tips on how to choose the appropriate one for a fabulous and perfect look.
Select Fashion Hair Accessories Appropriate to Occasion
Choosing the perfect hair accessories must depend on the event you will be attending. For example, if you are in corporate meeting, conference, or other formal gatherings, it doesn’t look good if your hair is pinned with glittering accessories. What suits the occasion are just those simple and plain hair accessories.
Formal Occasions
Corporate meeting, conference and forums are some of examples of formal occasions. Attending such requires you to look sophisticated and of course, formal. Don’t overload you hair with too much hair accessories, it is better if you only pin as little as possible. Choose plain and simple ones preferably dark colors which look formal. Even a simple hair clip with classy features will make you look perfect during the event.
Social Occasions
Social Occasions such as meeting with relatives or friends doesn’t require you much effort on choosing the right hair accessories. Just be casual as you can. You can wear a simple headband or hair clips that also fashionable. Just remember to match the color with your outfit.
Workplace
Aside from considering the fashion in choosing the appropriate hair accessories to wear in your workplace, also take into account those which will not bother you or anyone else in the workstation. Do not wear such that will catch others unwanted attention yet you also should not wear too simple accessories that will make you look boring. Since you are in your work place, choose hair accessories that will keep your hair out of your face to avoid distractions. Also choose one that matches your hair color for complementation.
Select Fashion Hair Accessories According to Outfit and Personality
What hair accessories you are wearing should complement your attire but this doesn’t have to mean that you choose hair accessories with same colors and features over and over again. A long hair in a stylish bun with some decorative hair accessories such as beaded or rhinestone hair clips will suit an evening gown. A ponytailed hair using scrunchies will complement casual attires. Aside from the outfit, also consider your features when choosing the right hair accessories. Sublte hairpins and barettes and not thick headbands or head wraps are suggested for a petite face.
Photo credit: fashionandhappify.info
article : looplane
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