COLOR- Not afraid.................Just Confused (Break Away Wardrobe)

The way to introduce color into your wardrobe is by breaking away from all black everything in this day to day life we live. I know all the reasons and excuses we tell ourselves why we live through our black garments…."its slimming", "I looks chic"…."black goes with everything"…. I tell myself that every day.  The best way for you to work an outfit is to combine a color garment with a neutral one, it will add style.

Reminder…………………….. Stand out colors are the hues that are opposite of each other, i.e. complementary colors. Examples of this is yellow and violent, orange and blue, red and green (Please stay away from the latter, remember it screams Christmas! ).

Here are some fun ways to go color.............

COLOR- Not afraid.........Just Confused (YOUR COLOR STORY)

Hey divas, on my last post, Just Confused, we talked about what colors match. Today, I want us to talk about how to tell your story.

Part of telling your color story is to know which colors work with each season. Warm colors are Red-Violet, Red, Red-orange, Orange, Yellow-orange, and Yellow. These hues represent energy and activity; they are mostly fashionable in Fall/Winter. Cool colors are Violet, Blue-violet, Blue, Blue-green, Green, Yellow-green (pastel colors). These hues are calm and soothing; they are mostly fashionable in Spring/Fall.

Warm colors have brightness that jumps out, whereas the cool color brightness is reduced. If you want to tell a story of bold strength go bright, ex: Red and Yellow.  Now, in case bold statements are just not your thing, take a cool color like a blue shirt then add a neutral color blazer.  Still, if you're weary of color, you can introduce it little by little. Accessorizing is great, this will give you that pop you are looking for.  

ASOS Play Platforms $101.85

ASOS Curves Swing Top with Chiffon Panel $51.81

ASOS Curve Exclusive Ridley Jean in Acid Wash Winter Wine $59.26

ASOS Curve Exclusive Leather Biker Jacket $222.23

COLOR- Not afraid... Just Confused (Match)

Hey fashion divas,  lets talk color. I know when most of you think color...fear sets in. You’re not afraid of using color... you’re just confused.  So, we’re going to break it down. First thing you need to know about color is what matches what. Second thing, color tells a story, and lastly how to induct color into your everyday life..... So what’s your story?

Ok, primary colors are Red, Blue, and Yellow. Secondary colors are Orange, Green, and Violet. What you need to know about these colors…. they are stand out hues that complement each other and can easily be added to your wardrobe. 

Lets Match: yellow and violent, orange and blue, red and green (stay away from the last, it just screams Christmas). Put these hues with a neutral garment (brown, black, gray, white) and you will look stylish... Oh Yeah, standout colors are the hues that are opposite of each other, i.e. complementary colors.

In my next post we will get into how to tell your color story :)

"Body Shape... the Perfect Fit" [Straight]

Hey everyone, while writing my post “Shop your Skin Tone” I realized there was another important subject that needs to be discussed, plus it is very necessary when picking the right outfit.   It’s about knowing your body shape. Now...there are 6 body shape types: Straight, Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Pears, Diamond and Oval. Today we are going to talk about the Straight Body Type.

ok… lets talk straight :) ... straight or I shape body types has chest and hips that are the same width, while the waist has a little definition. When thinking about straight body type you should imagine an athletic body and with most athletes the best assets are the arms and legs. So, if you are straight shaped, when shopping remember two things: one… I need to create curves, and two... I need to show off my legs and arms.

Now let’s talk about what is the best clothing to buy…

Your tops should be:

•           V-neck, U-neck, off the shoulders and sweetheart
•           It should flow around the chest area
•           Embellished collars, and ruffles
•           Structured shoulders

Here is a cute ASOS off the shoulder top…..

ASOS Top with off the shoulder $22.22

Your bottoms should be:

•           Pants: embellished, flap pockets, flared legs plus color pants
•           Skirts: tiered or bubble
•           Shorts: embellished or flap pockets

below is an example of jeans that will give you curves by Forever 21… 

Stud Trimmed Skinny Jeans

Forever 21… $28.90

Your Dresses should have:

•            Ruching (not my favorite, but it does work)
•            Cinches

Your Jackets should be:

• Long to give a leaner look

Here is a great example of a dress that shows off your arms & legs!

Glamorous Belted Skate Dress in Tile Print

ASOS…. $51.85

extra tip: wear layers it’s a great look for you.

Next post…. Hourglass & Triangle shapes… stay tuned :)

Fun Photoshoot

Hey everyone, we decided to do a fun photoshoot full of color, prints and some sexy rock. Hope you like it :)

Stylist: Trisha Joseph

Co-Stylist: Alexandra Rouzier

Photogarpher: Jason Christopher

Model: Daniel Kelly

Model: Taylor Morgan