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Here are some tips on how to put on eye shadows.  Apply first to the under brow a highlighter color like a light neutral color.  Apply from the brow to the lid.  Examples of highlighter colors to be used on the under brow were pale taupe or gray.  Next, apply a second color to the orbital bone like a dark or medium neutral.  These colors can be brought halfway to the lid.  Examples of colors to be used on the orbital bone were smoked plum, gray, or smoked navy.

Apply a third color to the lid.  These colors could be the same color as your eyes or a complimentary neutral.  Examples of colors to be used on the lid were mushroom, taupe, mauve, cocoa, plum, grayed brown, smoked mauve, or navy.

When it came to picking a mascara only people categorized as “winters”, with extremely dark eyes, were to wear black.  Other “winters” would wear brown-black or brown according to the depth of their coloring.  If eyeliner was used, a person was to use only a touch of crayon on the outer third of the upper lid.

People categorized as “winters” were given guidelines when it came to hair coloring.  “Winters” were to never to frost their hair, bleach their hair, or add red.  If they used henna on their hair, it was to be natural or black.  Hair colors they could dye their hair with were ash brown or blue-black.

Suggestions were given on what “winters” could wear when it came to their clothes.  “Winters” were to start their basic wardrobe with neutral and basic colors.  White, black, navy and taupe were the neutral colors that could be used for skirts, pants, shoes and handbags.  Burgundy, blue-red, true red, true blue, true green, emerald green and pine green were the basic colors that could be used for coats, suits, blazers and basic dresses.  Accessories for “winters” were to be silver, platinum, or white gold.  “Winters” were to pick perfumes and/or colognes with spicy scents.

“Winters” were also given guidelines on which seasons to wear their colored clothes especially for them.  For example, when it came to wintertime, “winters” were to wear black jackets, gray skirts, black pants, red dresses and magenta sweaters.  Colors for casual blouses could be icy gray, purple, white paisley and black paisley.  When it came to a dressy blouse, it was to be white.   When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be black.  Casual pants and skirts were to be navy.  A causal top was to be red.  Shoes were to be to be black, navy and burgundy.  A regular coat was to be black and a trench coat was to be taupe.  An evening wrap could be emerald green and made of velvet.

When it came to summertime, “winters” were to wear white jackets and skirts.  The color for pants were to be navy and the color for dresses were to be true green.  For a dressy blouse, the color was to be purple.  A summer sweater was to be a navy knit.  Colors for a casual blouse could be a true red, navy and white stripe.  When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be white.   Casual pants and skirts were to be were to be white as well.  A casual top was to be shocking pink.  Shoes were to be white, black and taupe.  If summer outerwear is needed, it was to be an icy gray trench coat and a white shawl.

Although this can be read separately, it is best to read the previous article first before reading this one. This is a continuation of the article “Makeup Tips According To The Seasons”.

Here are some tips on how to put on eye shadows. Apply first to the under brow a highlighter color like a light neutral color. Apply from the brow to the lid. Examples of highlighter colors to be used on the under brow were pale taupe or gray.

Next, apply a second color to the orbital bone like a dark or medium neutral. These colors can be brought halfway to the lid. Examples of colors to be used on the orbital bone were smoked plum, gray, or smoked navy.

Apply a third color to the lid. These colors could be the same color as your eyes or a complimentary neutral. Examples of colors to be used on the lid were mushroom, taupe, mauve, cocoa, plum, grayed brown, smoked mauve, or navy.

When it came to picking a mascara only people categorized as “winters”, with extremely dark eyes, were to wear black.

Other “winters” would wear brown-black or brown according to the depth of their coloring. If eyeliner was used, a person was to use only a touch of crayon on the outer third of the upper lid.

People categorized as “winters” were given guidelines when it came to hair coloring. “Winters” were to never to frost their hair, bleach their hair, or add red.

If they used henna on their hair, it was to be natural or black. Hair colors they could dye their hair with were ash brown or blue-black.

Suggestions were given on what “winters” could wear when it came to their clothes. “Winters” were to start their basic wardrobe with neutral and basic colors. White, black, navy and taupe were the neutral colors that could be used for skirts, pants, shoes and handbags.

Burgundy, blue-red, true red, true blue, true green, emerald green and pine green were the basic colors that could be used for coats, suits, blazers and basic dresses. Accessories for “winters” were to be silver, platinum, or white gold. “Winters” were to pick perfumes and/or colognes with spicy scents.

“Winters” were also given guidelines on which seasons to wear their colored clothes especially for them. For example, when it came to wintertime, “winters” were to wear black jackets, gray skirts, black pants, red dresses and magenta sweaters.

Colors for casual blouses could be icy gray, purple, white paisley and black paisley. When it came to a dressy blouse, it was to be white. When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be black. Casual pants and skirts were to be navy.

A causal top was to be red. Shoes were to be to be black, navy and burgundy. A regular coat was to be black and a trench coat was to be taupe. An evening wrap could be emerald green and made of velvet.

When it came to summertime, “winters” were to wear white jackets and skirts. The color for pants were to be navy and the color for dresses were to be true green. For a dressy blouse, the color was to be purple.

A summer sweater was to be a navy knit. Colors for a casual blouse could be a true red, navy and white stripe. When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be white. Casual pants and skirts were to be were to be white as well. A casual top was to be shocking pink.

Shoes were to be white, black and taupe. If summer outerwear is needed, it was to be an icy gray trench coat and a white shawl.

But for making anything hit tips work as a great helping hand. Similarly to enjoy the best flavor of cocktail party it’s very important to know about beauty enhancing tips related to dresses.

The Little Black Dress (LBD) is the best option to wear for cocktail parties since years and will remain so forever. It lends a chic look on wearing. But changes are always welcome in fashion line and are very good to alter the appearance. Tips given here will give you equally chic look like LBD on cocktail parties.

1) Choose the right color dress
Color of the dress is the ultimate way to build your confidence level in a party. It can brighten up your cocktail party too. Though which color dress to don is an individual’s choice but still there are some colors that if worn can easily make an entrance. Keeping aside black, other colors that can stand you out from the crowd are red, green, blue etc. They also perfectly match the theme of the party.

2) Online shopping
Online shopping is the best way to look for cocktail dresses. Exclusive online stores for cocktail dresses will open myriad options for you to look. These various numbers will be with regard to styles, colors, designs, lengths, cuts etc. No body whether plus size, slim, tall, short or petite can go without getting their favorite. Thus online shopping for cocktail dress is very good pointer to be kept in mind.

3) Look for styles
As indicated earlier that cocktail parties are for fun thus cocktail outfits should also be fun and flirty in appearance. Fun and flirty dresses are best represented by short thus short cocktail dresses will do the best. You can go for simple or detailed dress both but don’t exaggerate. Little bit of sequin or embroidery will do a lot in enhancing your look. Other style dresses for putting an impression are halter cocktail dress, strapless cocktail dress, V-neckline cocktail dress, ruffled hem cocktail dress, handkerchief hem cocktail dress, sequined cocktail dress and so on.

4) Be comfortable in what you wear
Even the best style dress if not making you comfy cannot bring out your show. You have to spend your entire evening in that dress, thus make sure you feel comfortable in what you wear.

5) Look for budget dress
Cocktail dresses are very versatile and come in all price ranges. Thus no need to worry about budget and can go glam in cocktail party in a chic look within your budget. Look for your budget dress.

These are very practical tips to consider for cocktail dresses. Very ensuring to impart a great look when you will come out of the party. If followed rightly will surely end up making a terrific fashion statement. Another fruitful fact is you will be the center of attraction. Make everybody’s heads turn with stunning cocktail dress.

When you first decide to embark on a thrift store shopping spree, there are a few things to remember. Firstly, a lot of thrift stores only take cash, so if you are used to grabbing Daddy’s credit card and going to town, you’ll have to make other arrangements. Some stores do take checks, so you might want to have your checkbook handy. Secondly, a lot of thrift stores do not have dressing rooms, so you’ll probably want to wear a light t-shirt so you can try on your finds right where you find them. And most importantly, you are probably not going to find anything that fits you absolutely perfectly. You can’t go in looking for “your size.” You will have to try on what looks promising and see if you can alter it in any way if needed.

Believe it or not, thrift stores in the hippest parts of town generally have the least hip clothes. This is because there are hundreds of people just like you who are picking through their stock of wearable items every day. If you want to find authentic vintage clothing at inexpensive prices, you’ll have to drive to the most uncool parts of town. This could mean the suburbs, and it could mean farmland, depending on where you are located. You will find, however, that it is well worth the drive, and that your treasure is definitely another woman’s trash.

Shirts are typically the easiest items to find at thrift stores, because they allow more flexibility in the fitting department. You can find some excellent western shirts in rural areas, and there are always witty t-shirts on the little boy’s racks. If you are looking for a good pair of jeans, however, you might want to check the men’s section. Thrift stores typically stock a plethora of pleated-front tapered-leg acid-washed jeans in the ladies section, so you will rarely find anything cool on those racks. However, the men’s section can be filled with surprisingly girlish slacks in interesting colors and textures. There have also been known to be great pairs of vintage Levi’s hanging in the men’s racks.

If vintage dresses are your think, you will have a field-day going through the strange fashions of yesteryear that you will find in any thrift store. Once you make your way past the obnoxious flowery Sunday dresses and the strange lime green pleated skirts, you may find one or two keepers. Don’t give up until you looked at the last one, because chances are there will be a diamond in the rough there just waiting for a little nip and tuck from your sewing machine.

Thrift stores are also an excellent place to find work clothes for a job interview or a new office job. If you’d rather save your money for more fun items, you can always replenish your work wardrobe with some inexpensive black skirts and dress shirts from the local Salvation Army or Goodwill. Work people will never know that your new suit only cost you five bucks. They’ll just be happy that you’re not wearing your favorite club get-up to the important meeting again.

Dress According to Your Body Type

The type of clothes that will be most slenderizing will depend on your particular body type. Are you heavier on the top or on the bottom? Are you an hourglass or are you fairly straight from your shoulders to your knees? Once you have taken an inventory of your pluses and minuses, it is just a matter of emphasizing the positive and deemphasizing the negative.

Here are some tips for each body type.

If you are heavier on the top:

Choose tops with a loose fit, which then slim down to hug the hips and waist.

Opt for thin fabrics, such as cotton or cotton jersey, which are less likely to add bulk.

Create the illusion of length by sticking to one color, down to the shoes.

Choose long jackets without shoulder pads.

Try a pleated skirt to bring the eye down to your lower half, and do not be afraid of shorter hem lengths.

If you are heavier on the bottom:

Even out your frame with small shoulder pads.

Wear dark pants or stockings.

Experiment with vertical lines and patterns.

Wear long tops that go past your hips.

Wear prints only on the top.

Look for jackets, tailored suits and shirtwaist dresses with straight, classic cuts.

If you are not so curvy:

Add dimension with patterns.

Try loose flowery clothing and draw attention towards your face with colorful earrings and scarves.

If you are an hourglass:

Wear fabrics that show off your figure by draping loosely.

Emphasize your waist with a belt.

Show off some cleavage with a V neck.

Celebrate your curves. Lots of women would love to be voluptuous. I, for one, encourage you to flaunt it (at the level you feel comfortable doing so, of course.)

Slenderizing Tips for all Body Types:

Stand tall, elongate your neck, and square your shoulders. Good posture and proper breathing are two of the quickest ways you can look and feel good, whether you are a size 2 or size 22.

Instead of covering your neck with turtleneck tops and sweaters, which can make your face look wider, opt for V neck tops and dresses that enhance your facial features.

Straight legged pants tend to create a leaner look than flared bell bottoms.

If you are 5 feet 4 and under, look for dresses that hit just above or at the knee.

Empire waists create a clean, elongated look.

Experiment with eye catching jewelry and accessories.

To create the illusion of length, think monochromatic. If you have a black outfit, for example, and you wear a white belt, you have just broken the smooth, lean line and created the illusion of bulk. To minimize this effect, wear a dark belt and dark stockings with a dark outfit. Of course, it is no fun to dress all in one color (unless it is fuschia), so this is one rule that is meant to be broken. You can add funky accessories, such as handbags and shoes, while maintaining the illusion of length.

Be careful with pleated pants, which tend to add bulk to the mid section.

Try an A line. “A line” dresses have always been at the top of the list for hiding those areas that cause the most concern for women.

When choosing a swimming suit, there are lots of chic styles available now that come with a skirt. If you feel more comfortable concealing your hips and thighs, do so. I started wearing a skirted suit years ago, and I love no longer feeling self conscious at the pool or the beach. Plus, it gives me the flexibility to be active in my suit (which usually entails chasing my kids) without worrying about exposing myself.

Wear proper undergarments. There was a time when women had great difficulty finding appropriately sized bras, but today there is a wide variety of sexy undergarments for all women who want to feel sensuous and comfortable. Plenty of specialty stores will help you find just the right bra or even have your bra custom sized. Undergarments that fit right will make all the difference in your look, and they can really help you to feel more comfortable in the skin you are in.

Most people would love a white scarf in their wardrobe. A big scarf can do double duty and work as a shawl also. Wearing a white scarf could be a great option, as long as the tassels are long. It is full of romantic feel with the long tassels swinging. White scarves work well with jeans and look great.

Black scarves present both stylish and mature feel. If go with a red black striped shirt, that will be really eye-catching. To get a wonderful finish touch for your outfit, a black theme Korean style pants is the best.

Try a colorful striped sweater with a gray scarf and jeans. This outfit is bursting with femininity as opposed to a dull color.

We must not forget to mention boots when talking fashion accessories. How can you comment fashion without mentioning boots?    You can match a color exactly or in the same family in the fashion world. If a gray color scarf is your favorite winter scarf, you could choose a boot from the similar color series, such as black.

If you live in Caribbean, the skirt with beautiful prints is still your outfit choice. Purples scarves are the thing that many women will splurge on. You can center your style around something as simple as a scarf. Let’s say you choose a gorgeous purple scarf, to this you can add a pair of long boots with a western or cowboy style handbag, complete with tassels and you then have a complete and classy look.

Black scarves are essential parts of college styles. A classic representation for this style could include a white blouse with a big size outer wear. If you are shopping for something in a vintage style, a beret can be a great choice for you. Black and white heats up fashion flavors.

Red scarves are not that normal any more if you have nice outfit to match. If you are wearing jeans, a black and white sweater can look very fashionable. The casual and elegance integrates with each other very well. If you want to flaunt your face for the world, nothing brings it out like a red scarf that let’s it shine for all to see.

You can choose any winter scarf you’d like, there are no wrong choices. Winter scarves will add character to your outfit and give it that extra charm for day to day life. If the scarves you have aren’t good enough, you can also search online to find a good deal on a new scarf. Play around with scarves to create your own fashion statement. Not only will this warm you, but you will also have fun looking at all of your options.

When it comes to fashion, woman will probably not be late. Most of the women want to be updated always with new trends of fashion. Well, I don’t say men are not, but by nature, women are more fashion conscious than men. They don’t want to be left out when fashion is concern. But fashion is a general term; it can be used to anything and here we talk about fashion on women’s leather clothing.

There are various leather clothing accessories out in the market that are especially made for women. This include jacket, jeans, gloves, tops and skirts, but among these, leather tops and skirts are what women more concern of. Finding leather tops and skirts is easy to handle, but finding fashionable leather tops and skirts is another side of the story. Here are some few tips to help you find fashionable outfit that are intended for women.

First and foremost, you must know the different tops and skirts that are available for women. For women’s leather tops, you will find in the market are ladies braided halter top, ladies bustie, vest and shirts. And for women’s leather skirts, there are also different types of skirts such as circle, A-line, pencil, trouser, pleated and the likes.

Skirts and tops are the perfect combination for your fashion outfit. Finding the right skirt and patterned with tops will let you leave in fashion. In order to do so, you should also know your shapes and sizes. The best leather outfit depends on your correct choice based on these two. There are leather tops and skirts that are fitting for petite, curvy and tall, just be true to your shapes.

Fashion is all about finding the best outfit that suits you. Do not purchase an item that are fashionable in the present time but does not fit to your physique. True fashion knows what outfit that makes you look better. Fashion is about looking better not looking bad. The proportionate combination of leather tops and skirts are the best way to show fashion in your style.

Look at the apparel lines that are tested in quality. Don’t just buy something because it looks good. A wise buyer is the one that looks at the style and the quality of the products. There are lots of online stores that you can find fashionable leather tops and skirts but make sure to read reviews prior to purchasing.

Any women can look slimmer instantly simply by careful selection of the clothes you wear and literally knock a few kilos off in an instant.

Follow the 12 simple fashion tips below and lose a few kilos instantly!

1. Focus on one color only

Monochromatic dressing (dressing in one color) makes anyone look taller, thinner and leaner.

2. Dark colors

It’s a fact:

Darker colors make you look slimmer than lighter colors.

Black and blue for example, are great colors to use for an instant slimmer look.

3. Color Combos

When wearing multiple colors keep them close in intensity to each other. For example, dark blue and black .

4. Darker colors go at the bottom

At the bottom of your outfit, make use of darker colors this will give you an appearance of being taller and make your hips appear slimmer.

5. Heels

High heels with a thin sole automatically makes your legs look longer, you taller and slimmer as a consequence.

6. Legs

Legs will look longer and slimmer if you match your hoise to your shoes and skirts.

With a print skirt, use the main color to find hoise with a matching similar tone.

7. Hosiery

Always wear a neutral color hose or match your hosiery to the lighter color in the shoes and never do the opposite i.e. wear hoise that is darker than the lightest color in your footwear.

8. Don’t bisect a fuller figure

Choose a longer jacket or blouse, and wear it untucked.

This will give a leaner look by taking attention away from your waist.

9. Heavy fabrics make you look bigger!

Never wear clothes made out of heavy fabrics, they will simply make you look fatter, so go for finer, silkier thinner fabrics.

10. Wear clothes that fit

Buy clothing that is not too small and fits you.

Don’t try and be a size 14 if you are a size 16.

There are plenty of women who get hung up on size and simply try smaller sizes that hug and make them

look bigger – go for the size you are not the size you would like to be.

By doing this you will actually look thinner and leaner

11. Vertical lines

Always make you look slimmer.

Single breasted jackets, stripes and ironed creases in trousers will visually slim your body by dividing it into vertical sections and the closer the lines are the leaner and slimmer your look will be.

12. Balance horizontal & vertical proportions

You will look instantly slimmer if you balance your vertical and horizontal proportions.

For example:

If you have a long body and short legs you can theoretically wear a short jacket; however, if you have a large breast your jacket should be at least hip length to deflect attention away from the bust area.

Wearing clothes that are in proportion to your figure will always make you look slimmer.

The above are simple tips but use them and you will find that you look slimmer leaner instantly.

In this series we will also look at a number of simple ways you make yourself look slimmer more stylish and sexier, by focusing on choosing the right clothes and accessories to help you look your best at all times.

Try the above and knock off a few kilos instantly!

There are various leather clothing accessories out in the market that are especially made for women. This include jacket, jeans, gloves, tops and skirts, but among these, leather tops and skirts are what women more concern of. Finding leather tops and skirts is easy to handle, but finding fashionable leather tops and skirts is another side of the story. Here are some few tips to help you find fashionable outfit that are intended for women.

First and foremost, you must know the different tops and skirts that are available for women. For women’s leather tops, you will find in the market are ladies braided halter top, ladies bustie, vest and shirts. And for women’s leather skirts, there are also different types of skirts such as circle, A-line, pencil, trouser, pleated and the likes.

Skirts and tops are the perfect combination for your fashion outfit. Finding the right skirt and patterned with tops will let you leave in fashion. In order to do so, you should also know your shapes and sizes. The best leather outfit depends on your correct choice based on these two. There are leather tops and skirts that are fitting for petite, curvy and tall, just be true to your shapes.

Fashion is all about finding the best outfit that suits you. Do not purchase an item that are fashionable in the present time but does not fit to your physique. True fashion knows what outfit that makes you look better. Fashion is about looking better not looking bad. The proportionate combination of leather tops and skirts are the best way to show fashion in your style.

Look at the apparel lines that are tested in quality. Don’t just buy something because it looks good. A wise buyer is the one that looks at the style and the quality of the products. There are lots of online stores that you can find fashionable leather tops and skirts but make sure to read reviews prior to purchasing.