Showing posts with label Fashion Mix and Match. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion Mix and Match. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Dress Up, Thin Down

11:26 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Dressing up to look a lot thinner is one of the ways many of my chubby friends are gloriously indulged in instead of the usual crash diet and work outs that other girls might go for.  So for those of you who want to learn the power of fashion when it comes to looking slender despite the extra weight, then this is for you.  Here are a few tricks I learned to looking 20 pounds thinner:
  • Look light in black!  Try to match your separates with an all black ensemble and see how you can look a lot slender in them.  Check out how Raven Symone looks hot in an all black figure flattering mix-and-match of belted tunic over slimming leggings and a pair of boots.  Spice it up a little with some stylish accessories and you've got the sizzling appeal.
  • Go for wide belts.  Wide ones have more slimming effect that those thin ones.  Pick those with a nylon stretch that makes a comfortable fit.
  • Dress up in the right proportions.  Create a balance with every wardrobe that you want to wear.  For miniskirts, match it with a longer top. For wide leg pants, match it with a fitted top.  Never go for over-sized outfits – it can only make you look bulkier instead of trying to hide the problem areas.
  • Be confident in red. Yes, red can make you look sultry and bold.  It is a color that can give you that extra boost of confidence.  Now imagine yourself in a red dress just like Jennifer Hudson.
  • Make your face look slimmer by pulling your hair up and away from your shoulders.   For rounded face, wispy bangs can do the trick.  Other hair dos that work best in thinning down the face are chunky highlights on the sides, loose curls, and body waves.
  • Wear the most flattering heels with jeans.  See how Raven rocked her look with jeans, sheer top, and the great heels.  Another plus is the nude color heels that makes the perfect slimming footwear complement.  The nudes work best on bare legs, try these nice heels with knee length skirts. So if you are aiming to look taller and leaner, work it out with comfortable heels.

Dressing up is just one way to looking good.  A healthy work-out and proper diet is always nice to maintain a slender frame.  So think about it… make dressing up a start of a journey to a beautiful you.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011

How to Wear a Maxi Dress

3:04 AM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Great lengths are making a striking comeback this season.   In true bohemian fashion, spice up your wardrobe with fabulous maxis that can be pulled off in an instant.  The glamorous combination of floor-grazing hemlines and vibrant prints brings together a look that exudes confidence, elongates the figure, and provide an excellent balance of modesty with subtle sultriness.   With minimum effort, this lengthy frock can create a maximum impact.  Anyone can rock a maxi, young and old, tall and petite, slim and chubby.  So don’t worry, there’s always a maxi for all shapes and colors.
For casual occasions, wear your maxi dress with a flattering or embellished sandal for a summery look.  If you need to put on some height, try wearing a nice fancy wedge.  For formal occasions where you want to be dressier, then the stiletto is the way to go.  Just make sure that the floor-sweeping length doesn't really drag the floor, otherwise, you will look real sloppy or be in a total disaster.

With the maxi’s long flowing silhouette, important details are embodied on the upper half of the dress.  Usually, the top portions are fitted on the bust or on the waist. Thus, when choosing a maxi, make sure it fits your upper body perfectly.  Make sure the bust area is about the right size to avoid dragging the entire dress down.  For strapless maxis, watch out for bodice that makes the perfect fit – too tight makes your skin pop out from the sides and too loose only means trouble.

Never go overboard and tacky with your maxi.  Maxi dresses makes a statement from its long silhouette and elegant prints, so don’t go for more ruffles, bell sleeves, bows and more fancies.  Do not overkill with accessories like fedoras, furs, or funky beads.  Retro and maxis just don’t blend well.  If you want to accessorize, think modern and chic.  Sleeker accessories can update the maxi look with effortless drama.

Maxis are ultra refreshing and breezy.  It can go overtime from formals to casuals.  It is simply an all-season staple, so never hesitate to wear one!  A touch of make-up and nice colored nails along with your maxi, and you’re all set to go.
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Friday, June 17, 2011

Dauntless in Animal Prints

9:00 AM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Animal prints can take you to a whole new adventure with fashion.  We see them now and we have seen them before, simply put, animal prints just never go out of fashion.  To some, it takes one to be wild and bold to wear them. To me, I should say, it’s fun and trendy to wear one.  It’s how you wear them that make a difference.

Depending on your personal taste, you can rock this look with an impressive statement.  For the super trendy, going all out is easy.  But for those who are still doubtful if they can pull it off, then small doses of prints might help to get you started.  There are a variety of ways to getting a spectacular look; you can try the prints from scarves, bags, dresses, tops, skirts, and shoes.  Animal prints are obviously found in almost every fashion item you can think of.  And we can get a lot if inspiration from runways, magazines, streets, and from our favorite celebrities. 

Creating a balance with the prints is essential to avoid getting an over-the-top look that ultimately leads to a major fashion disaster.  If you want to wear a dress all in animal print, then avoid wearing other prints and over accessorize.  Try to tone down your look with neutrals and a natural looking make-up.  If you are wearing a simple piece of outfit, then glam it up with a printed scarf or animal print accessories.  This trend can simply work on its own, so don’t overdo with it.  A pop of print can work wonders all by itself.  See how these stars create an exceptional statement.

You can wear animal prints any time of the day for any occasions.  For special occasions, make a cool attitude by making the print as the focal point of the wardrobe.  For daytime affairs, tone it down in pieces that you can wear with denims.  For a more casual occasion, try wearing it with shorts or oxfords.  At the office or night affairs, wear it with a blazer.  If you go for the printed heels or bags, then tone down your wardrobe to neutrals or classic black in simple cut.

Tiger prints, zebra prints, leopard prints - you can be uniquely stylish in whichever print that suits you.  By the way, African Fashion has a lot of prints to brag about.  Have fun with prints and be the fashionista that you are!
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

A few of my favorite matches

11:32 PM | Posted by African Fashions | | Edit Post
Part 2: Endless Possibilities on Fashion Mix and Match

Since I have already mentioned the endless possibilities on mix and match, allow me to delve more on that topic.  The slightly warm weather has taken its toll on me and I am just in the mood for loading on the basic pieces. And by basic, I mean tees, camis, tanks and jeans.   For my perpetual need of always going around errands, the basics have proven to be the perfect complement on my lifestyle.

Layering has created innumerable touches to even the plainest wardrobes.  The basics like camis with lace patterns have had outstanding finish under a dress or a fabulous cardigan.  They come in a variety of colors making your dress look different each and every time you wear them.  Just add on a stylish belt, and then you’ve got the layers that change the ordinary to extraordinary.

Another wardrobe that I can also consider as basic is a pair of solid colored skinny jeans.  It goes very well with a nice piece of glamorous Dashiki and it can also match with anything casual like a pair of classic tees.  Layer it up with layers of accessories and your glam up for the day. 

And if I really have to mix and match a black and white pair, a dash of colorful scarf and statement jewelry will do the trick.  I use the scarf as a belt and I find the perfect necklace to match with it.  And don’t forget the shoe, let go of black and white!

On the busy-beauty side of me, which sometimes has no time for make-up, the perfect sunglasses and scarf has saved me in those days.  Hey don’t get me wrong, I still love to put on make-up it’s not just as frequent as I want it to be.  Just be sure to nourish your face with vitamins to keep it that glow even without make-up.  With a solid tank and a nice pair of blazer, I can go anywhere I want! 

That’s the madness of everything basic – it’s a fashionista’s canvas, it allows us to explore the many possibilities of layering and accessorizing.
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