The new collections by Irregular Choice and Iron Fist are set to be the trend setter for this coming season.
They are quirky, sweet, individual and will give you for sure a one of a kind look in your outfit. The shorter you are the leaner and cleaner you should keep your wardrobe outfit. The taller you are the more focus points you can integrate in dressing your body shape. But you don’t have to complicate it- just let the shoes do the talking by keeping your outfit neutral or natural.
But before choosing your favourite design or shoe keep in mind that a visually balanced body, regardless of weight or height, always looks most flattering.Calves come in different sizes and shapes and each variation requires a different styling and dressing guide.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.
Metallic’s have become a must in everyone’s wardrobe and it is a great way to lift one’s outfit or mood at day or night. You can add shine by choosing clothes in fabrics such as sequins, metallics, lurex, studs or jewels. Anything goes – even for the day.
The trick for the day is to keep it to a small amount where the purpose is more to lift’s ones complexion. It should be used more as an accent “colour” rather to make a “shining “impression.
The best way to wear “Glam” and “Flash” now is to wear just one shiny piece-small or big- at a time. Remember that metallics draw attention to whatever body part you wear it on, because the light reflection will grab attention. So, make sure you are highlighting a flattering part of your body otherwise you will just achieve the opposite of “Glam”.
It can be at times quite challenging to keep the choice appropriate for the occasion ,current and right for your body shape.
Here are the top 3 tips how to wear them:
Keep it current by accessorizing your metallic’s with the right clothing that will neutralise the shine, so nobody will have flash backs from “80ies” when seeing you. Metallic tops or trousers look great with knits, T-shirt and jeans- mix match your look rather going for matchy matchy! Click here for more info
Know your personal colouring when choosing between silver & gold metallics. It can badly clash when choosing the wrong metallics too close to your face. Click here for more info
Body shape! Don’t be fooled by the item because it looks so nice, or it is the latest or everyone wears and has it who is hip and in. Highlight body features that can take the lime light. Remember metallics need space to shine and breathe, but they will also add “volume” to the part in question. So, make sure it highlights the best of you where you can take the clutter, volume and glam. Click here for more info
“The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress”
Hubert de Givenchy
The festive season is imminent and the big questions we all face are what do I wear? Do I have anything to wear? So many engagements to attend, but not enough outfits and dresses to wear. Can I spend all money just on clothes? So, let’s do some black magic and cast a spell on it ” how to create more outfits out of one”.
Top 3 Black Magic Rules:
Think first of your body shape and then of your dress! It is all about virtual balance and something out of balance never looks good or flattering.
Only because you manage to fit into a dress size don’t mistake it for the right fit. Keep the overall look in mind e.g. if you have big thighs and calves don’t even try to go for a mini dress. Choose instead a dress at or above the knee . Only wear it with thick and dark tights only if you don’t opt for a maxi or full length dress.
A sexy look requires that you are comfortable in what you are wearing and you are accentuating what is the most flattering on you. Create a focus point e.g. bust, legs, back, waist, shoulders, arms or bottom.
There are so many fantastic styles out there for everyone’s budget. And it is a great way to express your own style by making the dress your own with your own signature look.
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
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):
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:
Think leather, printed rock T-shirt, studs, biker jackets, leather boots, rayban glasses, leggings, leg warmers, waist belts and over – the knee boots. Keep it current by mixing it up with day and night items, high street and designer labels , old and new.
Click on the clothes below to findwhich rock chic items work best for your body shape:
Here is your guide to the shapes, styles and labels to know now! Essential attributes of the work bag include plenty of interior pockets, sturdy handles, room enough to fit in a blackberry, A 4 file and laptop/netbook, make up bag and as well room enough for a pair of spare shoes. The new work bag embodies all of these must have attributes plus the new factors like design, personality, status, fashionable and light in weight. Practicality must be matched by aesthetic appeal inside and out- feminine but practical, and reliable for any occasion.
Here are comments and visions of leading designers what the “new bag for work” should represent in 2009/10:
” Nowadays, a woman needing a new bag is going to think very carefully about its function”. She may well only make one purchase, so it is going to have to fit every area of her life, from practicality at work to looking stylish in the evening. It needs to be decorative and desirable because it is more important than just a carrier for files or a laptop that she would previously have used alongside a smaller designer bag.”
Anya Hindmarch
“Discerning customers are looking for value now. They want a long-lived bag they can use day and night that’s practical, light when empty and not dangling useless hardware”
“Women now feel they don’t need two bags, but the one needs to be fabulous, as substantial bag that’s functional but glamorous, dressed up yet easy to wear and use. Confident women can find a distinctive bag helps to make an assertive style statement in a plain season. Clothes are reserved at present, so you need one item that’s little less serious , for contrast”.
Stuart Stockdale ( Jaeger’s design director)
” Senior women feel increasingly free to be fashionable and feminine at work while still being taken seriously. A working bag has to be practical friend but a beautiful, highly crafted one is a also a symbol that reflects a woman’s personality and status in competitive world and, even more importantly, a confidence in her own style.”
Samantha Cameron (Smysthon’s creative director)
As always keep your body shape in mind when purchasing your new work bag.If you are a pear stay away from bright colours in your workbag and opt for darker colours. While if you are a rectangle or a column avoid square or boxy shapes and look out for oval shapes or bags, which have curve edges or cuvy details in their work bag. Apples and full hourglasses should be easy on to bulky work bag e.g. doctor style or too many front pockets- if you still go for them then choose them in a darker colour. Inverted triangle are better to choose handbags, cross body bags and if you choose shoulder bags make sure it doesn’t have much fuzz and buzz that would make your shoulers look even broader. As always neat hourglasses have the choice what ever they like to wear.
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
