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Spring 2014 Trend: Structured Cropped Jackets

posting on some of the most popular spring trends and explain if it's suitable for your body shape and frame. I mean, let's face it, not every trend is going to compliment all of our shapes ... motto jacket (cropped leather jacket) has been making an appearance every season, which tends to work for all body shapes, since there are many shapes and structures within the piece that can compliment our shapes. In this case, however

Perfect Peplum

enhance the natural curves. What I want to point out is the apple and pear shaped bodies. In the past, I wouldn't suggest peplum to apple shapes, but as I've styled other women ... illusion of more curvaceous hips, thus balancing out the curvaceous upper body. Lastly, for the pear shape, I would suggest you keep the neckline in mind, as well as how high

Mixing Undertones

:GET THE LOOK: Top: H&M (similar HERE) // Necklace: Express (similar HERE) // Shorts: Missguided (HERE) // Bag: Louis Vuitton

The Best Boot Styles to Wear for Thin Legs

Happy Thursday friends! Today is an EXTRA special Thursday for me because it's my birthday, woohoo! As

Off the Shoulder

times, an off the shoulder top. I've mentioned how an asymmetrical off the shoulder is flattering for every body shape, especially those with naturally wide shoulders. In this post, I'll be addressing how the full off the shoulder ... legs (I'm pear shaped), the leopard printed off the shoulder top helps to balance out those effects by causing the eye to move across on both the top and lower portions of my body. Plus, the print

Memorial Day Weekend Work Look...

hourglass shape, since the top is being highlighted. I created an alternative look for the apple and rectangular body shapes. You of course should wear what you feel most comfortable and confident in, these are just my suggestions ... good alternative for dark blue denim and gold. // This look is perfect for the rectangular shape because it offers dimension and highlight. Just like with makeup, contouring provides dimension and highlighting causes something to stand out. There

How to Style Chambray

Chambray + Leather The combination of these two structured pieces are sure to flatter any body shape and exude a touch of edginess, due to the black leather. To add a bit of a chic, feminine feel to balance ... love the look of denim on denim, it has a monochromatic effect, so it comes with many benefits for body shapes and heights. This is a look that all body shapes could wear, as it creates a cohesive and flattering

The (Perfect) Idea of Barbie Finally Changes! #TheDollEvolves

seeing a major change in the way Barbie looks overall, including her skin tone (23 new skin tones), body shape (a curvier, fuller shape), height (both tall and petite), as well as hair texture and flatter feet because ... will help her understand how to dress her body in a way that's flattering for her particular body shape, height and skin tone, so that she feels more confident knowing what works well on her, enhancing her self

Sunburst

hair tones; it also makes the skin appear more luminescent, in my opinion. As for the body shapes, there are a few things I would suggest you keep in mind if you are an apple shape ... additional volume from being added, while maintaining your natural shape. Also, since this shape tends to have thinner legs in comparison to the upper body, I would suggest you consider a lighter wash denim rinse. The reason is that