WHAT IS THE PERFECT WINTER COAT FOR YOU?

If you live in a cold climate, the coat is an essential item that you will need to invest in and why not? You should enjoy wearing it! But winter can be harsh, long and freezing cold anywhere. Don't let a freezing forecast keep you indoors! On the contrary, think of winter weather as cause for celebration to go out in a cozy coat! Fashion trends may come and go, but it’s a fact that a classic winter coat never goes out of style. However with so many options out there, which one is the best for you? Here you can find a few tips to consider when selecting a coat:

1. Functionality: ask yourself if you’re looking for a career coat or casual one. The best outwear you can buy is something that can be versatile; in that case you need to identify your needs. Ideally you should have an outwear jacket and a knee-length coat, understanding that jackets work best in casual occasions and coats are more appropriate when a more dressy look is required.

 2. The shape: Too much fabric could swamp even tall women. Make sure the coat fits perfectly at the shoulders (it should follow their natural line) and be careful with those super wide lapels. Keep the shape neat. A belted coat is ideal to create curves by cinching you waste in order to create a feminine hourglass shape. If you’re worried about looking bottom-heavy try an A-line coat.

3. Details: Too much detail can give the illusion of extra weight. Double-breasted coats, with that extra row of buttons sometimes can create the impression of width. Petite or fuller-figured women must keep the details simple, avoiding voluminous cuts.

4. The Color: A neutral tone such as black, beige or camel is the best choice for a timeless piece. However don’t be afraid to venue into bold colors for an edgy look.

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blogger: Andrea Viña Juan

HOW TO DRESS FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

What's your type?

Did you know that architecture is not only important for building skyscrapers anymore? For all of us the overall shape of our body creates the basic framework of the clothes we wear. That’s why in order to shine, it’s important to identify those areas where some help may be required. Clever camouflage will definitely help you choose more flattering pieces and save you a few embarrassing missteps. We can’t forget that our bodies are a sort of ever-changing temples, where gravity, time and genetic love to play in. The good news is that clothes are great at accentuating the positive and eliminating the negative, once it’s properly wore according to our conditions, creating illusions and practical wardrobe solutions. Trust me; getting dressed is a lot easier when you know what pieces work best for your body shape. Here’s a quick classification:

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    Hourglass: this figure is characterized by ample chest, a narrow waist and full hips. Hourglass shape is very feminine so you need to stay away from baggy clothes or oversized cardigans that may make you look heavier than you actually are. Bring out your best with wrap dressed, waist-cinching belts and flared or wide-leg jeans.

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    Pear or Triangular: A larger hip measurement than bust measurement; shoulders and torso and narrower than the hips and thighs. You can work that womanly figure by adding more shape and structure above the waist. Balance out your curvy bottom half with bold bright tops or those with large collars, lapels or sleeves. Avoid pencil and tube skirts.

    

     Apple, Diamond or Circle: Usually tend to gain weight around the midsection without a well-defined waist line. One strategy is to direct the attention away from the stomach area to another attractive features such as your fabulous legs or breast, avoiding adding volume round our middle. Stay away from shorts and pleated or tiered skirts and go for empire line and longer length top. Try low-ish necklines to draw the eye upwards!

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    Rectangle: Balanced bust and hips with little waist definition. This straight up and down figure doesn’t have a particular area to minimize, so you can get away with more things than most. You can bring out your best with styles that fit snugly at your middle but flare at the bottom or structured coats to cinch the waist to make you look curvier.

 

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juLia iLiadis

WHAT TO WEAR AT THE OFFICE

Back in the business-casual days, I found myself picking up trendy items that don’t look like the typical professional attire at all! However, I’ve realized that an important amount of women have no clue about what to wear in a professional environment, becoming the everyday process of dressing up into an odyssey, but it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s a fact that good appearance is one of the key factors of success, so we need to get the best out of this ultra conservative world.

Luckily, you can build certain level of style by working in fashionable elements through subtle accessories and chic silhouettes. The well-known ‘Power Suit’ is basically similar to what men are expected to wear, but in this case it doesn’t have to be meanly and unflattering: you can never go wrong with a slim cut pantsuit, a structured jacket or a well-tailored blazer. At the same time, in the workplace there are some rules we need to keep in mind:

1.     Wear neutral colors (cream, navy, charcoal or black); avoid oversized accessories (keep it simple and chic).

2.     Tailored doesn’t mean tight (be careful!) try maybe cropped trousers with a sharp blazer.

3.     About the skirt and dresses the length is critical, they should hit at the knee or below.

4.     Although we love high heels, it’s important to wear shoes that you can walk comfortably in any color that compliments your outfit.

 

We can also update any classic look by using these useful tips: you can scrunch up your blazer’s sleeves for a cooler look. Instead of wearing a matching two-pieces suit you can mix it up and wear a black blazer with burgundy pants, for example or cinch your waist with a colored belt to add fashionable pop to a basic outfit.

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juLia iLiadis

YOUR MAKE UP GUIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

In order to create the perfect look by putting together all the right pieces, it is important to consider one more aspect before you’re ready to go out. Make up is all about highlighting our natural beauty to project our deepest essence and complementing the outfit that you have already chosen. You don’t need too many things to look stunning, all you have to know is what are the more flattering shades according to your face and skin tone. The main thing in wearing make-up is Eyes; usually it’s the focal point when we’re trying to get our beauty work done, since it requires more expertise to make a real difference between average and exceptional. Important: you need to be sure about the shapes that best suit you and use correct items of application for a better appearance and long lasting look no matter what the trend is.

Talking about the trends, this season’s make-up will be strong in every way: from well-groomed brows and glittery eyes to wine lips. Last seasons were all about glowy skin, however this year the matte effect is back, you just have to choose the right foundation (remember it has to disappear onto your skin lightly covering up any redness or unevenness) and highlight your cheekbones with 2 shades darker than your skin tone. Regarding to the eyes, the classic smoky eye has been reinvented with bold monochromatic hues in creamy textures. The cat eye is another trend that has been “in” this year and now is taking the center stage; to accomplish this look all you need is a bent liner brush and a gel liner of your choice (and lots of practice)! The lips also claim for attention this season with dramatic shades of the wine color to make you look edgy in the most tastefully way.

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blogger: Andrea Viña Juan