Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Thursday, 12 February 2015
BIG BOOBS! How Do I Dress Them??!!!!
Being a flat chested gal myself, I find it hard to fathom the idea of 'dressing down' your 'boobs'....however, to create the illusion of a slim upper torso and long lean lines I often help my larger 'bosomed' ladies with styling tips and tricks to help 'divert' attention away from their 'bust'.
Its about drawing the eye away from your buxom boobs and up to your gorgeous face!
Try some or all of these tips below and let me know if you feel slimmer, longer and leaner......And if you notice the 'attention' being diverted elsewhere ;-) ......I know you will x
1. V-necklines! Yep we all know that V-necks help break up a heavy chest and separate the left from the right!........high necklines create a larger chest and a possible 'monoboob' in larger busted ladies!! So best to AVOID!!
2. Empire Lines! Empire lines sit just under the bust. They don't necessarily have to pull in firm under the bust. The purpose of this line is to create shape and show off the slim lines down the side of the bust. An empire line will prevent a dress hanging from the bust like a shapeless sack! A wrap style top/dress with the tie wrapping just under the bust will have the same effect.
3. Larger Scale Jewellery! This is dependent on your own size and scale and is hard to believe unless you try it.....but......a small pendant on large boobs will just draw attention to the size of your bust .....but a larger scale necklace/pendant on large boobs will make the boobs appear smaller in comparison. Go on....test it out!!
4. Keep it simple! Keep your top half lines clean and simple. Avoid any pockets or detailing on your bust. Remember darker colours recede...so....wearing darker colours on your top half will create the illusion of a smaller bust. Wear your darker colours as your base top/shirt/singlet and layer over some colour with a cardi/jacket/scarf.
5. Armholes! Wide armholes (like batwing) and boho styles will broaden your chest and can make you appear more top heavy. Also high armholes (ie. armholes up on the top of your shoulder vs armholes half way down your upper arm) make you look narrower across the shoulders.
6. Collars! Choose collars and lapels on shirts and jackets that are narrow rather than wide and have deeper V openings. A blazer style jacket should on a larger bust should have 1-2 fastenings with the top one doing up just under the bust.
7. Jackets and Cardis! .... Are your boobs best friends! They 'down play' a large bust by creating long open slim lines down your torso. They create the illusion of making you appear narrower and leaner as you only appear to be as wide as the top you wear underneath. This is where you would best suit your darker colour worn underneath and your brighter/lighter colour over the top in your cardi/jacket.
8. Fabric Choice! Avoid stiff fabrics! Also avoid any fabric with too much 'cling' over your bust area. You generally want to show off the slim area around the sides and just under your bust so ensure you have some shaping there. Soft, drapey fabrics with some shaping are your best fit. These will float over your bust without drawing attention to it.
Remember.....these are only ideas. Not all of these will work for everyone.......it also depends on your body shape and proportions x
Its about drawing the eye away from your buxom boobs and up to your gorgeous face!
Try some or all of these tips below and let me know if you feel slimmer, longer and leaner......And if you notice the 'attention' being diverted elsewhere ;-) ......I know you will x
1. V-necklines! Yep we all know that V-necks help break up a heavy chest and separate the left from the right!........high necklines create a larger chest and a possible 'monoboob' in larger busted ladies!! So best to AVOID!!
The black vertical panel down the front of this top has its own 'bust minimising' features! It separates the bust and creates the illusion of them appearing only as big as the pink fabric on either side!
2. Empire Lines! Empire lines sit just under the bust. They don't necessarily have to pull in firm under the bust. The purpose of this line is to create shape and show off the slim lines down the side of the bust. An empire line will prevent a dress hanging from the bust like a shapeless sack! A wrap style top/dress with the tie wrapping just under the bust will have the same effect.
3. Larger Scale Jewellery! This is dependent on your own size and scale and is hard to believe unless you try it.....but......a small pendant on large boobs will just draw attention to the size of your bust .....but a larger scale necklace/pendant on large boobs will make the boobs appear smaller in comparison. Go on....test it out!!
4. Keep it simple! Keep your top half lines clean and simple. Avoid any pockets or detailing on your bust. Remember darker colours recede...so....wearing darker colours on your top half will create the illusion of a smaller bust. Wear your darker colours as your base top/shirt/singlet and layer over some colour with a cardi/jacket/scarf.
5. Armholes! Wide armholes (like batwing) and boho styles will broaden your chest and can make you appear more top heavy. Also high armholes (ie. armholes up on the top of your shoulder vs armholes half way down your upper arm) make you look narrower across the shoulders.
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| Low armholes make you look broader across the chest |
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| High armholes make you look narrower across the shoulders and bust |
6. Collars! Choose collars and lapels on shirts and jackets that are narrow rather than wide and have deeper V openings. A blazer style jacket should on a larger bust should have 1-2 fastenings with the top one doing up just under the bust.
7. Jackets and Cardis! .... Are your boobs best friends! They 'down play' a large bust by creating long open slim lines down your torso. They create the illusion of making you appear narrower and leaner as you only appear to be as wide as the top you wear underneath. This is where you would best suit your darker colour worn underneath and your brighter/lighter colour over the top in your cardi/jacket.
8. Fabric Choice! Avoid stiff fabrics! Also avoid any fabric with too much 'cling' over your bust area. You generally want to show off the slim area around the sides and just under your bust so ensure you have some shaping there. Soft, drapey fabrics with some shaping are your best fit. These will float over your bust without drawing attention to it.
Remember.....these are only ideas. Not all of these will work for everyone.......it also depends on your body shape and proportions x
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
JEAN POCKETS.......Does my butt look big in these???
Denim now days is generally pretty flattering on most back-sides, however, when selecting your jeans you should always take into account the full 360 degree view!!!!
"You want to look as great walking out as you do walking in!!!"
In light of this, I thought I would share some tips on selecting jeans with back pockets that suit your butt. For some, this will mean choosing pockets to create more butt and more curves on your back side and for others it will mean selecting pocket features to minimise a voluptuous bottom!
So...in a nutshell the things to consider when selecting pocket features for the perfect butt in your jeans are:
Flat Bottomed Girls
You probably feel you'd like to create more bottom so you are looking for pocket features to accentuate your rear view!!
Consider back pockets with a 'flap' design to add some bulk.
Contrast stitching and bold accents (embellishments, embroidery) also create the illusion of more fullness.
As an alternative to jeans with flap pockets you can look for jeans with back pockets that are placed higher on the bum and tilted slightly outward, to give your butt a lifted appearance.
Note.....The bottom of back pockets shouldn't sit lower than the bottom curve of your butt (where your butt cheeks meet your legs), as this will give your flat butt a droopy appearance.
Big Bottomed Girls
Depending on your proportions you are probably wanting to find back pockets to flatter your perfectly curved bottom or you are wanting features to minimise a bigger bottom.
The size of the pockets is a big trick. Choose back pockets that are a medium size (in comparison to your own bum). Too small and you make a bigger butt look even larger.
Pockets that are angled in slightly to the centre will created the illusion of a slightly narrower bum.
Pockets that are closer together will also create the illusion of a narrower bum.
Pockets that sit slightly lower on your bum will have a flattening effect. And pockets that are too high will create even more volume. Ideally we are aiming for somewhere in the middle where the pocket sits on the widest part of your butt and just above your cheeks.
Avoid pocket flaps, embroidery, embellishments or any other features that are going to add bulk to your rear.
You can help create a slimmer butt, too, by always opting for dark washes of jeans.
"You want to look as great walking out as you do walking in!!!"
In light of this, I thought I would share some tips on selecting jeans with back pockets that suit your butt. For some, this will mean choosing pockets to create more butt and more curves on your back side and for others it will mean selecting pocket features to minimise a voluptuous bottom!
So...in a nutshell the things to consider when selecting pocket features for the perfect butt in your jeans are:
- Pocket size
- Pocket placement
- Angle of pockets
- Detailing on pockets
- Bulk of pockets
Flat Bottomed Girls
You probably feel you'd like to create more bottom so you are looking for pocket features to accentuate your rear view!!
Consider back pockets with a 'flap' design to add some bulk.
Image courtesy of www.truereligionjeans.com
Contrast stitching and bold accents (embellishments, embroidery) also create the illusion of more fullness.
Image courtesy of http://missmejeans.info
As an alternative to jeans with flap pockets you can look for jeans with back pockets that are placed higher on the bum and tilted slightly outward, to give your butt a lifted appearance.
Image courtesy of www.denimblog.com
Ideally you should aim for pockets that are medium to slightly larger size to create more bum.Note.....The bottom of back pockets shouldn't sit lower than the bottom curve of your butt (where your butt cheeks meet your legs), as this will give your flat butt a droopy appearance.
Big Bottomed Girls
Depending on your proportions you are probably wanting to find back pockets to flatter your perfectly curved bottom or you are wanting features to minimise a bigger bottom.
The size of the pockets is a big trick. Choose back pockets that are a medium size (in comparison to your own bum). Too small and you make a bigger butt look even larger.
Image courtesy of www.nydj.co.nz
Pockets that are closer together will also create the illusion of a narrower bum.
LTB Jeans image courtesy of www.soulclothing .co.nz
Levi's jeans image courtesy of www.hercampus.com
Avoid pocket flaps, embroidery, embellishments or any other features that are going to add bulk to your rear.
You can help create a slimmer butt, too, by always opting for dark washes of jeans.
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
DENIM.....Which Jeans are best for my body shape??
One of the questions I get asked on almost every 'Shopping trip' I do with my clients is...."what
style jeans would you recommend for my body shape"???
As kiwi girls, we love our jeans! Jeans to most are a wardrobe staple and I
recommend (if budget allows) to have 2 pairs....one pair for everyday living
and one pair for dressing up.
The most 'Universally flattering' shape jean on all body types (that's fancy talk for "it looks great on almost all body types") is the STRAIGHT LEG JEAN!!!
This style jean is my number 1 recommendation almost every time!!
Source: Truereligion.com
They are fitted at the thigh
(ie. they "skim the thigh") and cut straight from below the knee to the ankle.
The straight cut creates a long slim leg line.
The slightly wider opening around the ankle (as compared to a skinny) makes them ideal for heels and flats too, giving you more options.
- The rise. The general rule is to aim for around your hip bone or your belly button. Do you have a long waist (opt for medium-high rise).....do you have a short waist (opt for low-medium rise). If you have a tummy you may want to find a waist band with a little bit of stretch and aim for around your belly button.
- The darker the denim the more flattering and slimming! Darker denim is also easier to dress up for a night out too.
- Consider the thickness and rigidity of the denim. A thicker more rigid denim is more forgiving and 'holds more in'. However, a softer denim may be more 'pliable' and comfortable for young mums playing around with their kids.
- Curved waists suit the curvier girls. These are higher at the back and slightly lower at the front. (eg. Levis Demi Curve Jeans)..... cos lets face it, no-one wants to see a 'builders crack'!!
- The 'Rock Revival Trend' includes jeans with 'distressed features' eg. “whiskering” detail, faded lines on the upper thigh, rips and studs! Just be wary they will draw the eye to that area. If you are conscious of your hips or thighs you probably want to avoid these distressed features.
Source: Polyvore.com
- If you are busty and broad up top, you may prefer to go for a wider leg jean to balance out your top half. If you are slim and straight, you may prefer to go for a boot leg or wide leg with the intention of creating more curves. If you teeny up top with large hips and thighs, you may find that a boot cut balances out your curves better.
- Boot legs are a great second choice for most of us........Straights are just a bit more 'now' x
In my next post, I will follow on with flattering pockets to
make you bootie look its finest!
Thursday, 15 May 2014
TREND ALERT!!
Some might be mistaken for thinking you are simply wearing a 'blanket' draped around your shoulders, but, these 'blankies' are right on trend this winter. Its a super comfy, all rugged up, snuggly kind of trend....we're going to like this one when the days get colder and darker!!
There's the 'Boho' take on this trend....as seen below on the Fall 2014 runways
You could belt your poncho/cape to create more shape and achieve a more feminine chic look?? (see below)
Ponchos can be brought into lots of style personalities depending on the fabric choice (soft knit or chunky), colour, pattern, the way you wear them and what you wear them with....wear it your own way!!
Source -maxshop.com
However, one cant help but wonder if 'Betty Suarez' (from TV show "Ugly Betty") has something to do with this!! We love you Betty!!!
Source -Getty Images
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
A TREND TO TRY…..
Juicy Tangerine…Do you like to Tango??
It’s
a high energy colour and whatever you combine it with, it will make your outfit
‘pop’!
If
you are bolder in style, embrace it with one strong piece (ie. A dress, blazer
of pants) or use it as an accent in accessories for something a little more
subtle.
HOW TO WEAR IT
For
everyday casual dressing; wear tangerine
as a top and tone it down with a blazer, cardi or other jacket. Combining tangerine with black is a more dramatic
look with high contrast, whereas combining it will lighter neutrals will tone
it down for a more subtle contrast.
Alessandra
Ambrosio April 2013 Photo credit Celebrity-Gossip.net
Casual teamed up with warm toned neutralsl
Elegant
everyday look toned down with casual stripe Tee.
Jessica Alba – A sophisticated dressier look
Want
to go all out in Tangerine? Team up a Tangerine dress with ‘Inky blue bag,
belt and shoes.
This
is a sophisticated look and the blue tempers the vividness of the dress. Black would be too stark and a harsher
look. Opt for warm golden accents in
your accessories rather than cool silver for instant glam!
Victoria
Beckham photo credit Pacific Coast News
Gwyneth Paltrow Julie Bowen Photo credit Yahoo Shine
For
high drama….team up Tangerine with
hot pink, icy blue, mint green or neon yellow!
This allows the shade to take centre stage and really intensifies its
impact….Go forth oh brave one!!
Kim Kardashian combining these two
bold colours adds drama
Tangerine is everywhere this
Spring/Summer. Get some in your
wardrobe! Get your orange fix! Are you ready to Tango with Tangerine??
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