One Top, Three Ways

Have a pretty top but don’t know what to wear it with? I picked a pretty pink chiffon top, and put together 3 different looks, for casual, work and play.

The top: Sleeveless pink chiffon top from Nordstrom $34

Tucked into a pencil skirt or pants, topped off with a crisp blazer, this top is perfectly work appropriate but still has sex appeal thanks to the flirty color  and sheer material.

Add instant sex appeal with a lacy black bandeau top, black short shorts, flashy pink stilettos and feather earrings.

Beach day? Lunch date? Stay cute but still comfy in white linen pants, leave your chiffon top unbuttoned, add some cute wedges, and a long owl necklace.

Dress Up or Down with Cropped Tops

Cropped tees are super stylish and not to mention super comfortable. They go with everything and you can dress them up or down. I have a few myself. You can wear a high waisted skirt with a cute cropped tee for a night out on the town and they even look cool when they’re worn off the shoulder. Worn casually, they look great with ripped jean shorts or jeans. See examples below from Charlotte Russe.

 

Clothing Wonders to Hide Your Bulging Tummy

A bulging tummy is always a cause of worry and no matter what you do, it undermines your confidence. Also, it limits your options in clothes. Your main aim should be to shift the focus away from your tummy region. You need to play it down a bit using patterns and drapes. These fixes will help you hide that cruel fat and make you look beautiful.

• Tunics – Tunics are in and out of fashion. Currently, they are. So, splurge on some nice A-line tunics. You will find a lot of tunic sweaters in the market that have perfect drapes. Long tunics that are a little loose or layered will also do you good. Tunics can be worn with anything – choose a contrasted skirt or skinny jeans. Try sticking to darker tones because they make you look leaner. If your lower body is on the heavier side then you must stick to blacks and navy blues for the bottoms. Do not wear a belt tightly, just let a cord belt hang loosely on your waist.
• Empire Waist – For those of you who do not know what that is, here is a general idea. The top is fitted just below your bust, almost on the bust line. It flows in a straight line or in a drape like manner below your bust. What is does best is to shift the focus away from your tummy. Just make sure that the top is not too fitted because you do not want to be mistaken for a pregnant woman.
• Banded top – A banded top usually creates a cylinder like shape, leaving the part from your neckline to your waist hanging loosely. Banded tops have unique neckline with halter straps, noodle straps et al giving the top some flair. The waist is usually elastic and broad. You can wear these tops with jeans or pencil skirts.
• Dresses – Wrap dresses top the list because of their ability to hide the tummy inconspicuously. These have been a part of the 70’s fashion and still remain a woman’s best friend. Also, the puff dresses of a certain cut can also be a pretty good option. You need to make sure that the puff starts right where the bust region ends. Do not go for puff dresses that are hugging till the waist line because you don’t want to look like a weightlifter. Tie a nice belt in satin if your dress doesn’t already come with one and you are set to turn heads.
• Blazers – Blazers that end just before your waist are a good option. Top a light colored top with a darker blazer so that an inch of the top is visible under the hemline of the blazer. This creates a nice visual contrast and helps in hiding that flab. Blazers that accentuate your curves are always good.

Remember that wearing oversized clothes do not do the trick; in fact, they ruin it. Be sure to stick to the above choices to camoflauge your bulging tummy and you will be all set to look as perfect as you can be.

Kaila Lyttle is a fashion and beauty expert with 5 years of experience under her belt. She swears by Neutrogena to be the best beauty brand. In the little time she gets, Kaila loves to throw parties for her friends and family. She suggests Party Supplies Mega Store to be a great online store to buy cheap party supplies. 

Sofia Vergara Debuts Her New Line at Kmart

The beautiful Four Brothers and Modern Family actress, Sofia Vergara, recently debuted her new fashion line, Sofia, at Kmart complete with women’s sportswear, dresses, jackets, footwear and accessories. Now you can look like this gorgeous sexpot on a budget! Most of her tops and bottoms range from $16-$20! The line features flowy, feminine tops, sexy animal prints, form fitting dresses that show off your curves and tons of class and sass. Sofia also has plans to launch a lingerie line in the Spring. See her collection at Kmart.com.

All About Bows

Bows are everywhere right now! On shoes, bags, headbands, tops… I wonder if Lady Gaga was the inspiration?

I shopped around and gathered my fave accessories & apparel with a trendy bow touch.

Embellished ballet flat by BCBG

Floral printed top by Arden B.

Bow wristlet from Mandee

Bow clips, headbands and hair accessories from Forever21

Silk jumpsuit from Bebe

Derry pump from Nine West

The One-Shoulder Look is Back

For Fall, the one-shoulder look is back, especially for dresses! Keep one arm warm while parading around at night in the chilly weather and one arm free while dancing the night away! Check out some of these great one-sleeved dresses and tops.

Plum One-Shoulder Dress from Lulu’s $25

One-Shoulder Dress in Aqua from Lulu’s $37

Ruffled One-Shoulder Top Forever21 $29.80

One-Shoulder Ribbed Silk Tunic Bebe $119

Introducing Heels With Wheels – An Upcoming Fashion Line for the Disabled & Non-Disabled

Heels with Wheels is an up and coming fashion line catering to, but not limited to, the disabled created by the lovely Angela Irick of Humble, TX. Angela is an inspirational woman who used her creative ability to create this line so that women with disabilities no longer have to deal with having a tough time shopping and finding clothes that fit. “We are dedicated to our clients and tailor clothing to their specific size and needs. Our main objective is to create up-to-date clothing for women that have been through a life changing situation.and the typical clothing from the mall is not quite what the doctor ordered.” It’s not just for the disabled though! Women without disabilities can shop around her site too.

Not only does Heels with Wheels make shopping and keeping up with the latest trends easier, but Angela also aims to inspire the disabled to focus on their ability, rather than their disability. Angela knows that fashion isn’t just about hot clothes and looking good. It’s about inspiration and bringing people together; making a difference.

Take a look around the site (www.heelswithwheels.com) and check back often to see what new clothes and collections are available. They offer tops, outerwear, loungewear, bottoms, jeans, and more.

Heels with Wheels is also having their first fashion show coming up this October 2010. Check the website for details and if you’re in the area, stop by!

Angela Irick in Heels With Wheels fashion

All photos were taken by Charlie Gill — Paper Moon Photography.

Royal Blue- The New Black

Ditch the classic black dress, pumps, (for now), etc. and spice up your life with some royal blue. This is such a gorgeous color and I’ve always been a fan. But lately, I’ve seen it popping up everywhere. On shoes, (bought my very own pair of royal blue wedges, so hot! and only $20 at Burlington Coat Factory), dresses, tops, even on nails! Check out some of my suggestions below. This color is perfect for the remainder of summer and even for the Fall/Winter. It’s a beautiful shade and will bring out the color of anyones eyes!

Don’t overdo it though. You don’t have to wear a royal blue dress with royal blue shoes to match. Let the dress be the focal point OR the shoes. You don’t want to be too matchy-matchy.

Ruched Strapless Party Dress – Bebe

Caryssa Platform Shoe – Steve Madden

Shark Bite Tank – Express

Blue My Mind – Opi

Solid Knit Skirt – Forever 21

I am in love with skirts lately. Hike it up (not too high) and tuck in a loose, printed top in place of a dress.

Denim Rises

When you think of denim, the first thing that comes to mind is probably jeans. Maybe even a jean skirt or jacket. But a big denim trend for Spring 2010 in both men and women’s fashion, is the denim button-down sleeved shirt. We saw how flannel took over the Fall/Winter season for both sexes, well now it’s a nice, light, refreshing denim shirt for Spring!

So for the ladies, what do we pair with a denim shirt? Surely not jeans? Try this look I saw in Cosmo: pair a tucked in denim button-down, rolled up sleeves to the elbow, with a thick brown belt and a short floral skirt. Finish with cute cowboy boots for a western look or sandals for a girly look.

Or go for a long, boyfriend denim blouse thats half buttoned over little white shorts to balance out the look:

Denim Boyfriend Shirt $58 Victoria’s Secret

Chambray Western Shirt $69.50 Lucky Brand

Men: Pair a denim shirt with white pants or even khakis to look like you just stepped onto a tropical resort.

Or keep it young and trendy by leaving it unbuttoned, sleeves cuffed, with a graphic tee underneath.

Painter Wash Shirt $108 Guess

Denim Casual Fit Western Shirt $69.50 Express

Yumi & Uttam London Brand

Check out uttamdirect.com, the official website for Yumi and Uttam London clothes. They have some really cute dresses, tunics, coats, tops, skirts, accessories, and even a  kid’s line, all for affordable prices! The style is fun, flirty and feminine, with a bit of a retro look. I’m diggin’ the flowy, floral print dresses! It makes me think of something you would wear in Havana Nights!

Yumi & Uttam offer a discount of 10% off, just type in this code when checking out: Yumi.

Here’s some looks that caught my eye:

Beatrix T-shirt

Price: £24.95

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Gem

Price: £59.95

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Kandra

Price: £44.95

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Leopard Coat

RRP: £79.95

Your Price: £39.95

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Love Yumi Shopper

Price: £29.00

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Gia Swirl Dress

Price: £64.95

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