Tag Archive
accessories accessory asymmetric balance body line body shape camouflage cocktail dresses colour confidence dress dresses elongate face shape feather flowers image jade modern necklace office appropriate outfits pant suit party party dress patterns perception personality prints relate SATC scale sequins silver skin tone sophisticated sparkly spring spring trend style summer tights trend Trends wardrobe
Belted Up
I think the belt is the most under-appreciated and under-used accessory in our wardrobe. If you want to update your style, the belt is an excellent choice for starters. It is versatile, flattering (depending on where you wear it on your body) and affordable. If you are high-waisted, wearing your belt lower such as at your hips will elongate your upper torso. If you have a straight and narrow body shape, wearing a belt will give the illusion of a defined waist.
Belt up for a defined waist
It can also instantly update a look – for example, the 1980′s floral romper looks chic with a belted waist. If you are well-endowed, wear a thinner belt. Wearing a thick belt when you are heavy chested like Kim Kardashian will make you look like you have no upper torso and hence, your body will look unproportionate. Invest in a great leather belt today!
Update the style with a belt
Splashing in Style
With the weather temperature soaring up, it is time to hit the pool or the beach. Question is: Are you bikini ready? Well, if you are not, do not fret. You can still look fabulous in a one-piece swimsuit in the correct colour, fit and style. Besides comfort and functionality, you should select styles that fit your body shape. For example, vertical lines are always slimming and lengthening; and so are diagonal lines. Large floral prints and ruching are also good for camouflaging the tummy. A high leg cut will also give the illusion that your legs are miles long.
A Harmonious Look
I was proudly showing off photos of a new Morrocan dish I had learnt recently to my niece when she remarked, “I bet you went out to get new serving plates just for this!” I looked at her sheepishly and said “Yeah, but…they were at 50% off!” Can you imagine serving an exotic Arabian cuisine on plain white dish plates…unthinkable! The aroma of the spices and rich colour of my Moroccan olive and lemon chicken well deserved a nice earthen red plate and vibrant patterned ceramic serving plate. With some candle lights thrown in, they completed the Moroccan inspired theme. Everything in the table setting harmonises with one another, resulting in a pleasing look. The same principles apply in our dressing. What we put on everyday needs to balance and harmonise with our skin tone, body shape, personality and your goal for the day! They all need to tell the same story so that you will look well put together and send out the right message that you want to others.
