“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny”
Coco Chanel
Not only the “40ies” but as well suspender, hold ups and stockings are back in fashion. The interesting twist is how to wear them- is not just by night- but also by day. Some brave ones and who have the legs to show are making a fashion statement with it. London retailers such as Figleaves and Agent Provocateur say they experiencing currently a boom, because women are experimenting with lingerie and hosiery. Apparently it is a Dita von Teese effect. “Women want to improve their mood in a recession”.
Wearing nice lingerie and hosiery can give women a fantastic boost in self confidence and as long as you don’t wear them for everyone to see you just have to focus on the right fit and size of the garment in question. As soon as it becomes part of an outfit, watch out that you choose them carefully. They need to suit your body shape, your leg line and the size of the calves. It is not about showing of the garment but instead showing how the garment is underlining the shape of your body, leg line and calf size.
When looking for luggage, choose substance and practicality over style without losing out on looking trendy.
For the traveller, luggage is a long-term investment. With hundreds of brands, styles and sizes to choose from, purchasing luggage can be a daunting task.
When purchasing luggage you should ask yourself a few questions:
How often will you be travelling? How often will it be used (once a week or once a year)?
Why do you travel?
Where will you be travelling?
Will it be used for personal or business use? Or both?
What kind of luggage would you be comfortable carrying? How do you prefer to carry it, by the handle, over your shoulder or pulling it on wheels?
How much will you be packing (enough clothes for overnight trips or bulky, heavy items)?
How much does it weigh empty? Do you need a hard- or soft-sided case (soft is lighter, but easier to damage; hard is heavier, but holds up better).
Costly or inexpensive? Expensive luggage is more likely to be targeted for theft. Cheap luggage falls apart sooner.
Single compartment versus multi-compartment? Non-sectioned pieces allow you to put things where you want. Divided luggage keeps items organized and in place.
Knowing a little about the different types of luggage available also helps. Suitcases are the most common, but business cases, duffle bags, garment bags and backpacks are also useful
Uggs Boots domination is growing daily whether you love them or hate them there’s for sure no escaping them – Uggs have become one of the favourite choices of footgear amongst celebrities and women in the UK. There are so popular that you can see them even worn in summer. Women have now the choice between homey uggs, classic uggs, and fashion uggs but also they have now also entered the world of bags and gloves. Uggs Boots have become so phenomenal in their brand recognition that they now define the category. As a result many other companies started to do their own range of “Uggs Boots”. So, the question is do you “uggi”?
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Here is some advice how to “uggi “right.
Uggs Boots are wide in the front and around the calf .They came in ankle, calf or knee length and in different colours and prints. The Uggs boot look everyone is aspiring to is the contrast between the long & leggy legs and the wide Uggs boot embracing the calf with its width and volume around the calf. So, not where the Uggs boot seem to be part of your leg line or highlighting a short leg or bigger calf. It doesn’t mean those women can’t wear Uggis, but the choices are limited and come with rules.
Here is some general advice:
Short in height
Opt for ankle or calf boots in deeper and darker colours. Avoid any heavy prints, busy or too light colours or any knee high Uggs.
Tall in height
You can afford to shorten your leg line by wearing busy colours, prints on your Uggs and you are flexible as well on the type of Uggs. But also the finishing touch will be dictated by the size of your calf. The smaller it is the more freedom you have the bigger it is the more restricted you will be in colours and patterns.
You got the choice how you like to “uggi” the world. Keep in mind the shorter you are the less flexibility you have to shorten your leg line. So, keep it to ankle, calf length boots in uni colours. The busier the boot the shorter you will look visually and therefore unproportional.
Stick to uni deep colours- no prints or fuzz that will add additional volume to your bigger calf. Choose ankle Uggs Boots only and ideally wear trousers over it- but only if the trousers have a wider leg line e.g. boot cut, flares, wide leg. You don’t want to wear an unflattering stretch over look that just underlines what you are trying to hide: your big calf.
Lean Column/ Rectangle:
Uggs Boots are ideal shoe wear to add visual roundness to their “edgy” frame. The size of your calf will determine the fine tuning of what to wear in the end.
Neat Hourglass
They can wear any style and type the like and are only restricted by the size of their calf, but also what is appropriate to their “age”. Only because it fits it doesn’t mean it looks good overall.
Full Hourlgass
Be careful you don’t add to much roundness and volume to your leg line. Keep in neutral rather too trendy. Again keep in mind here your calf size.
Apple:
Normally this body shape have fantastic legs and a fuller top. Though someone could say you are therefore flexible in your choice, I would be careful in choosing your Uggs Boots, because you don’t want to create the look of a heavier top and bottom, which is connected by thin legs. It will make you look like a “dumbbell”. Therefore you want to choose the middle ground that balances your top but also doesn’t overpower your leg and calf size.
Pear:
Unfortunately- including me- not the best choice of foot wear. Firstly because it is adding more volume to the bottom ( which is exactly the opposite rule for us) , which makes our leg line fuller rather than leaner. Also, most pears have bigger calves which makes us even more restricted in the choice of our Uggs boots. That they are heel less doesn’t help here. My advice here. Opt only for neutral, classic ankle boots in a deeper colour range where you keep them underneath a wider leg line.
Inverted Triangle
They are ideal for this bodyshape guideline. Uggs Boots create volume and width that balances nicely with their broader shoulders and create visually the illusion of the right body proportion. In general it is their field day, but watch out here as well if you are short in height or have a bigger calf. You will need then as well to do proportional dressing.
The time of year has arrived when we start to wear tights. This season we see a huge variety from leg warmers and leggings to decorative tights. They come all in different styles and colours, so it is up to us to choose what suits the occasion, your personality and our body shape. As much as the style trend “shoulders” is something for the ones who can take the volume and attention on the top, this one is purely reserved for the ones who have good legs and calves and can take the spot light. It is all about keeping the visual balance.
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Dressing your calves requires a strategy, because you need to have an understanding of your build, you need to put the size of your calves in context with your bust, body shape, height and proportion .By modifying the lines of your clothing you can create visual balance whether you have small or large calves.
Here are some general tips and advice how to wear them:
In general the longer and leaner your leg the more attention it can take in colours, patterns and theme. Firstly because they need space to look good and also they add volume to your leg line and calf size. So, if you don’t have a long lean leg and calf, it will look unflattering and your leg and body shape will look out of balance.
If you have the proportion shorter body and longer legs, then dressing your legs and calves with leg warmers, leggings or coloured &patterned tights are your answers to get your visual balance in proportion. They will visually shorten the length of your legs due to the volume they add to your leg line.
Keep in mind also if you have small calves or a short leg you don’t want to go overboard with too big patterns. Keep them small to medium, so they don’t overpower them.
If you have a big calf stay away from any patterns and leggings, because they will just highlight the size of your calf. Opt instead for full length tights in dark uni colours- ideally in medium to high denier. This is not a style trend you can get right no matter how you try. This includes as well any form and shape of fishnets or seams on the back of your calf.
Read the Joy of clothes style guide on how to dress your calf.
Bold shoulders rule this season in tops, blouses, jackets, coats and dresses. The new focus on a well- defined shoulder represents the season’s biggest shift in silhouette. Structured pieces, such as coats and jackets, come with sharp shoulder pads: exaggerated puffs and pagodas emphasise the look on dresses and blouses. We can thank Balmain and Balenciaga for the dress shape, which started this trend last season.
Here are some tips on how to wear it:
Power shoulders need focus! Therefore wear it only with a defined waist. Otherwise your look will lose focus and you will end up looking wide.
Power shoulders need an edge in your look otherwise you will look dated and it loses its cutting edge. Team it up e.g. with tailored pieces, or/ and statement skirt, leggings, tights, biker boots, ankle boots, biker boots, over the knee boots or add sophisticated accessories that underline and compliment the bolder shoulders rather bulking them up.
Power shoulders add width to you look and height, so visually it shortens you. So, the rule is the shorter you are, she smaller your shoulder pads should be and also wear your look tone in tone. Only the tall ones among us can afford bulky shoulders and breaking the colour at the same time by adding colour blocks to their look. So, to be safe wear always a heel with power shoulders.
Power shoulders are a blessing for almost all body shapes, because they create structure, shape and focus to your silhouette.
Rectangle and Columns
Bold shoulders will help them to create the illusion of a waist
Apple and full hourglass
Bold shoulders will give them a more clutter free silhouette and visually ” less round”.
Pear
A must trend for this body shape, because it is balancing effortlessly the lower half.
Neat Houglass
This perfect proportioned silhouette can wear this trend as they like- the only think they have to keep in mind is their height.
Inverted Triangle
This trend is a big no no for this body shape. Inverted Triangle have already broader shoulders and don’t need to enhance it any further. Stay clear of this style trend.
It is a style trend in ‘09 you can’t ignore and there is a leather look for you no matter what your size, shape or budget. Work this look by dressing it up or down or combining it with other style trends. Wear it with the colour red, studs or with leggins . Alternatively wear a biker jacket or biker or ankle boots. If you have got the legs wear the the over the knee boots.
Kate Moss leads the way … (Please note clicking on the celebrity pricture will take you to our picture partner , all product pictures will lead you to our shop):
Don’t get caught out in the rain. Sooner or later we will be showered with rain- even if we don’t know when, how long or how heavy the rainfall will be , but we can be always certain it will. So don’t despair and be prepared instead with fun and stylish rain proof items that will see you through the day with a smile. At these times you want clothes that are stylish as well as practical, versatile, multi tasking and low maintenance .
Jennifer Garner with daughter Violet having a fun day out in the rain (Please note clicking on the celebrity pricture will take you to our picture partner , all product pictures will lead you to our shop):
Find the items that work for your life style and personality.
This colour powerful colour combination can be dressed up and down as you need it. You can wear it with a fierce attitude, create a sexy look for going out , go for the rock’n’ roll chic look or do red power dressing for the day in the office. Choose one look and complement with colour blocks or bold current accessories. Best is to follow the road of simplicity and let the colour combination do the talking.
Here are some red & black garments and pieces that suit your body shape:
Heavy metal – studs and zips-are rocking up to centre stage- no matter what the age group is. It is loved and embraced by everyone and they are great for bringing attitude to your look. However it is important to remember the older the wearer the quieter and less fierce the “heavy metal” look has to become and be replaced by a more softer one by combining key pieces with studs embellishment with more luxurious fabrics. Here are some ideas how to wear the “heavy metal look” at any age: (Please note clicking on the celebrity pricture will take you to our picture partner , all product pictures will lead you to our shop)
20s: Punk Princess: It is all about attitude
30s: Rock Chic: Less attitude but sleek rock’n'roll updaters
40s: Edgy Elegance: Tailored pieces with sharp key pieces
50s plus: Touch luxe: Mix match fancy garments with with softer pieces
The new way of wearing the Sequin trend is to wear them in your everyday wardrobe rather wearing Sequins just by night. Best is to wear the metallics by mixing them up with different textures, patterns and styles . It is all about mix and match rather “matchy matchy” as it was in the “80’s”. They don’t come only in different colour variations, but also they can be found in every clothing item like leggings, tops, belts, shoes, bags, berets etc. The trick to wearing sequins is to use your ” Sequin” only in one clothing item, so it adds the right day shine to your outfit and gives your look a bit of glitz and glam. While wearing Sequins at night e.g. a Sequin dress it is important you don’t get your look dated by wearing it like in the “80’s”. Instead shake it up by combining them with current and edgy items, which will give you an up to date look.
One more important thing to remember: Sequins will put the spotlight on you. So, make sure you choose the right Sequin items to wear, so they will complement your body shape and your body features.
“Fashion is architecture: It is a matter of proportion”
Coco Chanel
Here are some Sequin outfit ideas for various bodyshapes:
Michaela Jedinak is the founder of Joy of Clothes, the easy way to buy the clothes for you, your body shape and your colouring . She is also the founder of Joy of Colour one of the leading colour and style consultancies click here to read full bio
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