February 14th can be overwhelming. Whether you have something planned or you plan on pretending it’s just an ordinary day, it’s hard to ignore the general giddiness going on around you. Even if you don’t have someone special in your life, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to let loose and enjoy the day.
Spoil, indulge and adorn yourself by buying something nice and pretty- even if it just for your eyes only! It is important to feel good about yourself and especially on such a day. And on the bright site you can’t get it wrong by buying the wrong gift for yourself! Here are some ideas for for Valentine’s day, which can be worn and used as well on “non” Valentine’s days. But as always dress to your body shape and personal colouring.
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
Lingerie provides the foundation for how you look in every outfit- inside and outside. A bad fit will reflect badly on the outside. Nowadays there are so many different styles, trends and sizes available that there is no excuse for wearing lingerie that doesn’t fit you or has seen better days.
It is important to feel comfortable in your lingerie, which doesn’t mean boring but simply it needs to suit your size, outfit and occasion. Please be aware that is not a good look for the office to see your black lace bra “shining ” through your shirt or putting your animal printed thong on display by wearing no undershirt or a too low rise trouser. Lingerie should always complement your look and the occasion. So, keep different styles for different occasions- which is also much more fun since it will give you the opportunity to wear different fashion styles.
So, indulge yourself in this festive season with all what the lingerie fashion has to offer.
Top 3 Rules for Lingerie:
Sexy rule: Wear lingerie that fits your size- on top and bottom.
Feel comfortable in your lingerie. It is really spoiling your look and ruining your day (and night) when the lingerie you are wearing is restricting your movements, because it is too tight or small or wrong fit or shape. It will make you body conscious, distracting you all day and night long and will make you feel bad about yourself.
Update your lingerie regularly, so it suits the season and fashion trends. It is really spoiling the look wearing the latest clothes and your lingerie is from a few seasons before.
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
