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The Great Look of Leather

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:52:42 +0000

Many find leather to be the perfect travel partner. Wrinkles are minimal and it is a season less topper. It is the seasons where leather makes a grand entrance in long coats and it’s going embossed to look like crocodile and glazed for a new retro look. Leather, the material of choice, found in lipstick red or metallic gold, pants, jackets, tops and handbags.
Every closet needs a great leather jacket. This timeless piece will always look great, so when making this investment go for something that will look as fresh three years from now as it does today. A biker jacket will fit sleek and comes to the waist with lots of sturdy hardware.
The trench coat style is usually hip length or longer and has a belt that wraps at the waist. The 3/4 length coat is very urban for him and her, this silhouette flatters larger and taller fashionistas. The blazer is a classic style that looks very worn as sportswear instead of just outerwear. Look for timeless features like a one-button closure and a color that you won’t cringe this time next year. If you don’t want to splurge on a popular piece, or you don’t plan on wearing the leather item everyday, and even with designer pieces costing thousands, good deals can still be found if you take the time to look.

Want to Look Taller and Slimmer?

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:59:04 +0000

If you are tying to give your body that look of being longer than it really is, give these12 simple figure flattering tips a try. 1. Look for a monochromatic outfit. 2. Try a contrasting color or texture by adding a blazer or cardigan. 3. Leave the blazer or cardigan unbuttoned to maximize vertical lines. 4. all stripes should be vertical.
5. Wear scarves that are tied loosely with long, dangling ends. 6. Match pantyhose color to skirt or pant and shoe color. 7. Avoid big belts, which give the illusion of being cut in half visually. 8. Use long necklaces or pendants and never chokers. 9. Wear skirts that are longer than they are wide. 10. Choose shoes with at least an inch heel: the taller the better. 11. Elongate the neck with V-necks. 12. Strong visual elements like a bold placket or a front zipper work well.
Tips: Monochromatic doesn’t have to be boring. Mix textures to keep the look interesting like knits and leather. If you are petite (5’3″ or under) make sure you scale everything down : smaller prints, smaller pockets, etc. so they don’t overthrow your figure. Don’t feel you must go for all long pieces. Go for contrasting proportions. Mix a longer jacket with a shorter skirt or a shorter jacket with pants, etc.