Happy Friday, fashionistas! Does bathing suit season have you running for the hills? As we gear up for the months of poolside barbecues and trips to the beach, it's important to find the suit that bestsuits your body type. Bathing suit shapes, styles and patterns can help accentuate — or cover up — certain natural features. If you are threatened by muffin top middle; here are a few things to consider: *Invest in a two piece that features a tankini top and bottom. *Ruching helps to hide a winter belly. *High-waisted lycra bottoms can help pull it all in and smooth it out. *Of course, don’t forget that playful prints can help distract the eye from it all. Love yourself and the body you’re in!
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Let’s talk about our hair color in contrast with the clothing colors we choose. Red hair positively pops against blue hues, emerald green and ivory. Blond locks gleam against black, navy, turquoise and red, but tend to disappear against yellow hues. Warm brunettes glow when paired with warm undertones like orange-y reds, teal, olive green and eggplant, while cooler tones may have a fading effect. Think cobalt blue, royal purple and emerald green. Of course, your natural shades don't bar you from wearing the colors you love, but it's a good thing to keep in mind to ensure you truly shine with every look. The summer season means tons of cute new trends and styles in the marketplace. Before you start shopping to spruce up your spring/summer wardrobe, give yourself a weekend to clean out your closet. Follow this golden rule: if you haven't worn an item in the past year, consider getting rid of it — that could mean giving clothes to friends and family members, donating to a local charity, or even selling your better quality items. You'll have more space and more money for new sundresses, plus jewelry and summer sandals to go with your fresh finds. Let's Purge the Closet! Happy Friday, fashionistas! Headbands are a gift from the fashion gods. An easy accessory that will spruce up or tie together any outfit, these heady beauties come with infinite potential. There are tough, slim bands, stretchy wrap-arounds, full head wraps, and everything in between. Add a touch of hippie pizzaz, a clean professional detail, or some gatsby-esque flair to your look. Add color, shape or pattern to complement your blouse or breathe life into an otherwise plain ensemble. Give yourself some clean-cut sleekness or opulent extravagance. Get creative! The possibilities are endless. Patterns are in! As we shed our heavy winter gear, let's beckon in summer's sun with funky colors and designs. Carefully mix and match patterns for an intricately snazzy look. For example, polka dots and stripes might clash, but if both your clothing items are the same colors, they've found another way to mesh harmoniously. Throw one patterned piece into an otherwise solid ensemble for a splash of fabulosity. Check out our new spring line of Desigual dresses for bold inspiration! Let's get into the bikini mindset — as the layers come off and our bodies get closer to the outside world, why not dress up our under-the-clothes selves? Lingerie doesn't have to be exclusively for pleasing your special someone — it can make you feel beautifully empowered. As you move through your daily activities, no one at work or the grocery store will know that under your chic outfit hides dainty lace and secret style. Think Coobies for cute comfort, Calvin Klein for sleek lines, and Spanx for support. Embrace your saucy side and add some casual sexiness into your everyday life! The snow is melting, and you know what that means: shoes, shoes, shoes! That's right, ladies — time to whip out those cute springtime flats, booties and soon-to-be-in-season sandals. Remember though, "no pain, no gain" does not need to apply to our feet. The cutest shoe is not worth it if we can't make it through a day walking in them (to go shopping for more shoes, for example — it takes stamina!). Here are a couple things to keep in mind:
These boots were made for walking — bring on the spring! With the spring styles making their first appearances, it reminds us that soon we'll be shedding our layers for less bulky, thinner fabrics. When looking for spring styles, keep your mind present on the ruched fashions. Many women in all shapes and sizes have benefitted from such a ruched creativity. Thinner women can achieve a more robust appearance and the more curvaceous woman can achieve a camouflage effect by said ruche! Love to the Ruche! |
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AuthorFashion Know-How is written by Alyson Lincoln McHugh, owner of No. 9 Boutique in downtown Montpelier, VT. Hear Fashion Know-How every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. on WDEV. |