Your Little Black Dress for Any Occasion:

Your Little Black Dress for Any Occasion:
Pick the Perfect Jewelry Accessories, Handbag and Shoes to Match the Event Style and Tone.

At least nine of out ten women admit they have at least one little black dress in their closet they turn to quite often. Many women have several of these classic go-to garments in their wardrobe. The most appealing thing about the little black dress is a woman can utilize it to look great at any event. Whether the event is formal or casual, a timeless little black dress can easily be adapted to fit the occasion by using the perfect accessories.

Simple Jewelry for Casual Events

Most plus size women will claim a black dress makes them feel twenty pounds lighter. The truth is, black is likely the most slimming color available in fashion. However, many people have no idea how to take an elegant black dress and turn it into an outfit appropriate for a regular party or casual event. Learning to accessorize according to your special event is key to transforming a black dress into an all-around outfit for any celebration.  To make your dress look more casual, be sure to stick with simple accessory options. Choosing something trendy like silver charm bracelets, a beaded plastic necklace or a trendy pendant is wise if you’re trying to obtain a casual and unique style.

 Timeless and Elegant

One mistake many women make is assuming you must shop Chanel in order to dress up an outfit with accessories. The truth is, you can make an outfit look like a million dollars even if you can only afford earrings from Claire’s bargain costume accessory outlet. It’s not essential for a lady to spend thousands on diamond jewelry from the hottest fashion designer in the industry to have good style. Instead, a little creative flair can go a long way! If you want to look graceful and classic for an evening event, consider grabbing your favorite set of pearls. Pair them with fancy gloves to really bring your little black dress to a more elegant level of style. For a business cocktail event that is not quite casual yet not quite “black-tie”, you may want to consider pairing your dress with a beautiful neck scarf. Vintage scarves are a hot trend in Hollywood and will not only keep your outfit appropriate but do so for a small cost.

 High Heels For a Classic Sexy Look

Shoes are the ultimate accessory! Picking the right shoe can make or break your outfit. The good news is almost any shoe on Earth will go with the perfect little black dress. Of course, if you want to glam up your dress, a sexy pair of high heels is the best option. Be daring by choosing heels in a bold color like red, silver or yellow. For a more casual event, think about pairing your little black dress with a nice pair of slide shoes, sandals or other low-heel options.

Perfect Handbags for Every Party

While your purse is likely the last thing you’ll choose after dressing yourself, consider putting some thought into it. When you utilize an elegant purse clutch, your little black dress will instantly go from drab to fab. For a casual occasion, consider tagging along a purse with color and texture. A simple denim bag can help a black dress become casual in a matter of seconds!

Amazing Makeup in Just 5 Minutes!

Sometimes you find yourself in a rush and it’s not always easy to finish up your makeup and have it look good as well. If you go to work or to school early in the morning, you might not want to spend 20 minutes on your makeup, but here’s some amazing looks you can do yourself in just under 5 minutes. Not only are these looks fast and easy, but they’ll have you look like a goddess- pronto!

If there is one thing I hate in the morning, it’s getting ready. I wish they would just invent a makeup mask that you can just put on your face, and ta-da! Well, they’ve probably already invented that and I just don’t know about it -so let me know if you’ve heard anything! Whether you’re a smokey eye fan or you just like the subtle look these following faces will have you screaming for joy either way. Keep reading to find out!

SIMPLE AND SHEER

This look is for the makeup minimalist, and perfect for during the day. What you need is a rosy-pink blush and lip balm. For a dewy glow, dab a lip balm on cheeks, inner eye corners and lips of course. Next, fill out your brows and brush them upwards. With a simple, fresh look it’s crucial that your brows look perfect and groomed. And honestly, this won’t take you 5 minutes!

PRETTY IN PINK

If you’re a fan of bright, red lipstick, think about going a little different today. Instead, try a fuschia lipstick, which is more fun and playful anyways. Start by lining your lips with a magenta colored lip pencil to prevent color bleeding. Fuschia is a color that is not only versatile, but works great on girls with dark or fair hair. To balance out this bold look, swipe on a lengthening mascara and voila you have pretty in pink lips and to-die-for lashes.

THE NEW SMOKEY EYE

If you’re a fan of the smokey eye, but don’t necessarily have time to do it in the morning, here’s the new and improved smokey eye on the rush! Bold, black colors can turn out horrible on bad days, so you have to step it down a notch and incorporate easier-to-wear colors, such as gray hues. Start by filling in the upper lashes with a gray pencil and drag out the line at the outer corners of the eye to create a slightly winged shape. Smudge a bit of gray shadow along the lower lash line and you don’t even need mascara to boot. You can call this look the “during the day smokey eye”.

VIOLETS

Pretty purples and violets are the it colors this season, so it’s no wonder that they’re ending up on our eyes as well. To warm up the purple shadow, blend some peach blush with a hint of shimmer high on the cheekbone and up to the lids. If you put on too much, you can end up looking dated. A touch of iridescence gives skin a youthful luminosity. Instead of going for the traditional nude lip, try a salmon color for more excitement.

GOLDEN GIRL

This is another version of the smokey eye and it’s perfect for a rushed night out or whatever you’re in the mood for. Start by dotting black pencil between the lashes and line the lower inner rims. Then blend the liner with a slick black gloss for a super sexy effect. For the final touch, blend a dab of lip balm with a gold shadow and gild the inner eye corners. This will open up your eyes a thousand times!

How to Dress for Your Shape

Just because you’re not a size 0 and 5′9, doesn’t mean you can’t wear the latest and hottest fashions. The most important thing that you can do when it comes to your body is to simply analyze it and then come to a conclusion. Look at your body as a whole and ultimately determine what shape you really are. Once you’ve figured that out, you can now start dressing for your shape. Don’t put on skinny jeans just because they’re the fad, since they might not look right on your shape. So here are 4 different shapes your body can do by – find out what yours is!

APPLE SHAPE

Apple shaped bodies are obviously round, therefore you might have a rounder middle. To take the focus off of your mid-section, wear an empire top with a V-neck that will pull the eye upward to the thinnest part of the torso. If you’re proud of your legs, show them off in a short skirt or a hot pair of jeans and a high heel.

PEAR SHAPE

If you’re larger on the bottom than on the top, wear darker bottoms and lighter tops. Pants that are cut full in the leg will help to conceal your junk. To draw attention to your better half, wear a top with structured shoulders or a tailored jacket.

RULER SHAPE

Ruler shaped bodies have a straight physique and they require some curves. Cinch a dark belt around your waist or wear a ruched top to add some volume to your bust. You can also layer a shrunken jacket over a larger top to create dimension.

HOURGLASS SHAPE

You can emphasize your small waist in a fitted top. An A-line wrap dress will bring attention to your narrow middle, while skimming your hips and bust without accentuating them. 

Hair Tips – Get That Perfect Salon Look Everytime

You know when you go get your hair done at the salon it looks absolutely to die-for? But once you’re home and you try to duplicate that same look, it just doesn’t look the same. So how can you ensure that you get salon-worthy looks at home every time? With this fail proof guide of course! Keep reading to find out how!

STRAIGHT AND SLEEK

Straight and sleek hair might miss out on volume at times, but there is a sure way to get straight and sleek hair with volume included too! To give your roots some lift, start by blow drying your hair the opposite direction to which it sits. Once your roots are dry, use a flat paddle brush and dry the rest of your hair. Finish off by smoothing your hair with a high-quality flatiron. Remember to not go over board with the iron as you want straight hair, not flat hair!

CURLY OR WAVY

Curls are always a hot thing to have, but this season it’s more about polished curls than anything. First, apply a curl defining smooth cream. Use a diffuser and blow dry your roots first and then flip your head over and continue drying the length to allow natural curls to form. Once your hair has dried, use a curling iron that is closest to the size of your natural curls and start curling random sections of hair. Finish off with a hairspray to prevent your curls from drooping throughout the day.

VOLUME AT THE CROWN

For voluminous hair, you first need to get movement. Divide your hair into two-inch sections and blow dry using a large round brush. Once all of your hair is dry, give your entire head a light spritz of hairspray. Fluff your hair with your fingers and then add Velcro rollers at the crown. When you remove the rollers, gently backcomb the crown for maximum volume. Stay away from extra-firm-hold hairsprays.

Hair Tips – Five Steps to Perfect Blow-Drying

In a recent national study, 31 percent of women said they never blow-dry their hair because it’s simply too much work! Although blow-drying shouldn’t be done too often since it damages your hair follicles, too much work should never be an excuse. Here are 5 simples steps to get that perfect blow-dry every time!

STEP 1

Always make sure to towel-dry your hair first. Just wrap a towel around your head and squeeze out the excess water. This will ensure that all the excess moisture is taken out and will also speed up your drying time. If you have time to spare, just wrap a towel around your head and lounge around with it for about 10 minutes.

STEP 2

Make sure you have the proper tools! You’ll need a good blow-dryer (at least 1,600 watts), a large round brush for volume and a flat paddle brush for straight styles.

STEP 3

If you’re looking to get a little volume, as most of you probably are, start by blow-drying your hair upside down. Comb mousse through your hair for maximum lift and volume.

STEP 4

Blow-dry your hair in sections. I know this may seem like a lot but not only will your hair dry faster this way, but you’ll also get salon-worthy results every time. It will also be easier to manage your hair that way.

STEP 5

The most important thing in the blow-drying process is to be careful with your hair. So if you smell burning that means that you’re burning your hair and you should stop immediately!

Beauty Foods That Will Keep You Young and Healthy

You’ve heard that old saying: True beauty comes from within. Well, now nutritional experts have confirmed that you really are what you eat.

 

Forget French fries and fatty hamburgers. If you want to look beautiful and feel young and healthy, you’ll eat a generous variety of super foods that have been proven to work wonders on the human body.

 

Whether you’re on a low fat diet, low carb diet, or no diet, adding these super foods to your plate should become as second nature to you as putting your lipstick on in the morning. These are the type of foods you should eat;

 

• For Healthy Skin
  blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, currants, purple grapes, pumpkin, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes
• Healthy Eyes
  broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, mustard greens, turnip greens
• Strong Bones
  yogurt, kefir, soy, tofu, Drink: skim milk
• Reduce Stress
  beans (navy, pinto, red, black, etc.), green beans, sugar snap peas, green peas, chick peas
• Boost Immune System
  turkey, skinless chicken breast, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach, Drink: black or green tea
• Sun Protection for Skin
  tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit

How to Have Great Looking Skin

 

Great skin is something that nearly everyone can cultivate. Our skin is affected by our:

 

 

Genes

Inner nutrition – what we eat and drink

Exercise

General health and well-being

Emotional health, and

Outer nutrition – how we take care of our skin

 

While we can’t alter our genes, we can improve our skin by making the necessary adjustments in the areas we can influence. Read on to discover the basic components of a healthy outer nutritional plan for your skin.

 

If you seriously want great skin the very first thing to do and wear a hat and good quality sunscreen when out in the sunshine. Having said that, let’s move on to understand the next three basic foundations to great skin.

 

If you want your skin to look and feel great, careful cleansing is very important. This should be done first thing in the morning and last thing at night to remove pore-clogging dirt. Don’t cleanse enough and you could find yourself prone to spots. Cleanse to often and you could be stripping away essential oils and be susceptible to dry skin or even eczema. Understanding your skin type (normal, dry or oily) and using a cleanser to match is the best foundation for great looking skin. Remember to rinse your face with warm water after using a cleanser, as any residue will continue to work on the skin if not completely removed.

 

Our grandmother’s used soap and water…isn’t that good enough? Soap is not very good at removing makeup because it does not contain enough oils to dissolve the staying power that most cosmetics have today. Remember the ‘tight’ feeling after your have washed your fact with soap? Soap can be very drying on your skin and may wash away essential oils. Another reason not to use soap is that it is not matched to the natural balance of our skin. Soap is generally alkaline, whilst skin is naturally acidic.

 

The second step to great outer nutrition for your skin is to tone. Toners are designed to remove any last traces of cleanser, while also helping to tighten and refine pores and prevent the build-up of dead skin cells. After toning your skin should fee and look revitalised and refreshed, and ready to be moisturised. Again you will need to apply a toner that matches your skin type.

 

The third foundation step is to apply moisturiser to help restore the moisture loss caused by the drying effects of sunlight, central heating, wind, cold and pollution. A good daytime moisturiser would contain a sunscreen and will be easily absorbed into the skin. At night you should use a richer, more nourishing cream, as this is when your skin more readily absorbs moisture.

 

Despite the plethora of products on the market and the myriad of additives…. the most important ingredient of any moisturiser is water! If water is just splashed on the skin it will not say there. Moisturisers are basically oil and water emulsions which contain a humectant (a substance added to another to make it moist), which attracts water and helps ‘fix’ it in the upper layers of the skin.

 

Moisture that is lost firm the skin needs to be replaced quickly so that the surface of the skin is kept both soft and smooth. The living cells in the layers need water so that they will not shrivel up and die. A moisturiser can protect the skin by providing a varier between the skin and the external environment. It also prevents the loss of moisture from the deeper layers of the skin.

 

Should people who have oily skin use a moisturiser? Moisturisers are particularly recommended for people with dry skin but everyone can benefit from using a moisturiser. You simply need to ensure that you choose the correct moisturiser for your skin type. People with oily skin should choose a moisturiser that hydrates their skin whilst helping absorb any excess oil.

 

 

 

 

Dont Make These Fashion Mistakes

 

1. Wearing the Wrong Colours

 

To look your best wear clothing colours that will complement your skin. Wearing the wrong colors will make your skin appear sallow and lines and wrinkles will be more evident. The right colours will make you look more vibrant and healthy.

 

2. Wearing too much makeup

 

Too much makeup will make lines appear deeper and will create a harsh look. Keep makeup light for day and a little darker for evening. See a professional if you are unsure of makeup application techniques.

 

3. Wearing Clothes that are too small

 

Wearing clothes that fit too tightly will make you appear larger. Buy clothes by fit not by size.

 

4. Chipped nail polish

 

The idea of nail polish is to make your nails appear nicer. Chipped polish just brings attention to poor grooming.

 

5. An old-fashioned hairstyle or messy hair

 

Your hairstyle creates a first impression. From your hairstyle people will assume your education level, status, age etc. This doesn’t mean the judgments are correct – they happen instinctively. Make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Visit your hairstylist regularly.

 

6. Messy Shoes or wrong shoes for your outfit

 

Take care of your shoes they complete your look. Also pay attention that your complement your outfit.

 

7. Roots that show

 

If you colour your hair make sure you keep it maintained regularly.

 

8. Bras and bra straps that show

 

When wearing sleeveless tops make sure you wear a racer back bra. Don’t wear bras that fit too tightly or don’t have good support.

 

9. Mismatched hose

 

Match your hose with your shoes or with your pants or skirt.

 

10. Wearing inappropriate clothes

 

When in a working environment make sure that your clothes are not flashy (unless you are in a creative field) do not wear short skirts, (more than 3 inches above the knee) sleeveless tops, plunging necklines, stilettos, too much jewelry, leather pants or skirts, or anything that shimmers.

 

Copyright 2004 Sheila Dicks

 

 

 

 

 

Sex Appeal and Style in Women’s Leather Pants

 

One trend that seems to never go out of type is women’s leather pants. Get all of those misconceptions out of your mind and embrace the deliciousness that is quality grain leather. Yes, more individuals that bikers and cowboys wear leather pants and no, you will not squeak while walking down the street in leather pants. Yes, leather pants can be worn in the summer and also during the daytime. No, leather pants are not difficult to clean, nor are they outrageously expensive that only a choice few can afford them. If these are your reasons for not wearing a hot pair of women’s leather pants, you have run out of excuses, so get ready to shimmy and slither into a fantastic pair!

Leather pants are tremendously trendy, especially with today’s hot fad of the skinny pants. Virtually anyone can look fantastic while wearing skinny pants, and they work great with those super stunning stilettos or those big bulky boots. Keep in mind that any type of pants you choose should properly fit your figure. If you can’t wear skinny pants, then don’t buy skinny pants. Likewise, if you can’t wear low slung hip huggers, then don’t buy low slung hip huggers. You will look much better in a style that fits your body type than one that is popular, but looks awkward on your body.

If you are wondering what to wear with your women’s leather pants, the options are limitless. Unless you enjoy looking like a vampire hunter, drag queen, or dominatrix (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), avoid wearing head to toe leather. Pair your steaming hot leather pants with a loose fitting top. One great thing about leather pants is that you can still be sexy and show off your curves without showing skin. For this reason, you can also choose a skin baring, super sexy top while still being appropriately covered. Everyone knows that bare skin overload (for example, a super mini skirt paired with a barely-there top) is horrifically outdated and even more inappropriate, so any outfit that include women’s leather pants is perfect for those who want to cover up without hiding their best assets.

Typically, women’s leather pants do not make their way into the work wear wardrobe, but today’s leather suits have completely shattered the mold. Usually, the only person that wears a leather suit is a bounty hunter or country music star, and neither look is particular attractive. However, by pairing your leather pants with a slim fitting leather blazer, you can create a spectacular look that is perfectly appropriate for wearing in a professional workplace setting. Be sure to offset your leather pants and blazer with a cotton or silk blouse. For an especially smart look, pair a crisp shirt with the leather outfit.

Leather is undoubtedly the fabric of amore, as few men can resist a woman in leather. Even though the “less is more” theory is a popular one with most men, there is something to be said about leather pants. Since leather hugs your curves and shows off your body, there is little left to the imagination, but the material is so buttery soft and inviting that they rarely stay on for very long once things get heated. However, if you would prefer to show a bit more leg, then hot pants are your best bet. Hot pants, yes another blast from the past, are back and sexier than ever, especially ones made of leather. These itsy bitsy pants keep the allure, feel, and look of leather, but still showcase your killer gams. What guy could possibly resist?