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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Anyone can wear leggings

Leggings. Do you love them, have trouble with them, or want to try them out? Here is a quick guide to adopt this new staple to your personality.

Comfortable

[caption id="attachment_67" align="aligncenter" width="193" caption="Boots, black leggings, longer v-neck top, and a black 3/4 length blazer. This is for an on the go, in a hurry, grocery shopping, or running errands kind of outfit."][/caption]

Sexy

[caption id="attachment_69" align="aligncenter" width="198" caption="A shirt/dress that hits right under the bum would be best. Try an empire cut, one cinched at the waist a little, or belted and flowy. Heels accentuate the legs, create height, and captures a sexy look. This is nice for happy hour, dinner, or a night out with the girls. Mommy\'s you can try this too!"][/caption]

Ladies with curves

[caption id="attachment_71" align="aligncenter" width="112" caption="Have you avoided leggings because you have curves? That is about to change personal style. To be safe and feel good in leggings you must wear black leggings and black boots to keep the lower half neutral. The details must be at the top, near the neckline. Try a print, a cowl neck, v-neck or scarf to do this. I do prefer not to show any hip, try a dress rather than a top. Something like a wrap dress, a belted one, or a comfy sweater dress like this one in the example."][/caption]

It's all in the small details

[caption id="attachment_70" align="aligncenter" width="131" caption="So effortless. I know it is the goal of many. She looks good with so little but the details are what make this outfit stand out. A sweater, no brainer. Leggings, fitted and comfortable but the shine to them add a nice design element. Red heels, they are just hot. Clutch in the daytime, she just made the look glamorous "][/caption]

This is business!
[caption id="attachment_73" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Feel powerful with each step you take, look important, achieve your mission. This means business. Leather leggings, heels, a nice jacket (this is your shell, make a statement with it too please!), and a handbag. You don\'t need much, just the right pieces to make the cut."][/caption]

Casual, Feel good outfit

[caption id="attachment_74" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="This is another color, dark brown leggings. Add an oversized blousy top and a fitted shorter jacket. For accessories add a hair piece or big earrings and a bracelet. You can take this outfit into the evening with heels and a cocktail ring in a fun color!"][/caption]

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

An alternative to your typical work pant

Businesses now allow for a more casual environment which means you can steer clear from the typical work pant and can venture into a more comfortable and creative look.  If you feel you are living in a past fashion memory, take a tip from below, add a new feel to the professional image you want to portray to your clients and co workers. 

1. Cropped Fitted Pant Suit

Dianne Von Furstenberg

If: You find that you really like the matching pant and jacket, try adding a suit with a cropped pant and fitted jacket to update the look. 
Add: Flat pointed toe shoes and an accessory to make this represent you!

2. Long pants with button details on the side

Ralph Lauren

If:  you enjoy layering and want a look that is comfortable yet professional ,wear a pant with button details down the side.  You can take this from work to clothing to wear casually.  It is not only easy to move around in but it looks great
Add: Neutrals, a brown turtle neck (which is all over the runways), gray jacket ( I told you that brown and gray can go together), and an accessory to really own the outfit (clutch, bangles, handbag, belt, earrings, etc).  Keep a level of professionalism with your casual look.

3. Short rolled up pants

If: You are in a creative business field, why not wear pieces that are not only stylish they look put together.
Add: Booties, a fitted top and a big texture inspired and/or printed sweater.  Show off some of that creative self through your clothing.

4. Leggings
If: You want to show off your legs, feel sexy, yet keep it clean, or travel and want to be jet set.
Add: Brown suede boots, a jacket that goes past the hip, and a turtleneck. Feel confident and look good.

What change will you make this fall?  Personally, I love the short rolled up pants, as a stylist, I run around all day helping women go through closets, shop for multiple outfits in 3 hours minimum and do paperwork from home.  Need I say more :-)

"Highlight your individuality."  - Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli

An alternative to your typical work pant

Businesses now allow for a more casual environment which means you can steer clear from the typical work pant and can venture into a more comfortable and creative look.  If you feel you are living in a past fashion memory, take a tip from below, add a new feel to the professional image you want to portray to your clients and co workers. 

1. Cropped Fitted Pant Suit

Dianne Von Furstenberg

If: You find that you really like the matching pant and jacket, try adding a suit with a cropped pant and fitted jacket to update the look. 
Add: Flat pointed toe shoes and an accessory to make this represent you!

2. Long pants with button details on the side

Ralph Lauren

If:  you enjoy layering and want a look that is comfortable yet professional ,wear a pant with button details down the side.  You can take this from work to clothing to wear casually.  It is not only easy to move around in but it looks great
Add: Neutrals, a brown turtle neck (which is all over the runways), gray jacket ( I told you that brown and gray can go together), and an accessory to really own the outfit (clutch, bangles, handbag, belt, earrings, etc).  Keep a level of professionalism with your casual look.

3. Short rolled up pants

If: You are in a creative business field, why not wear pieces that are not only stylish they look put together.
Add: Booties, a fitted top and a big texture inspired and/or printed sweater.  Show off some of that creative self through your clothing.

4. Leggings
If: You want to show off your legs, feel sexy, yet keep it clean, or travel and want to be jet set.
Add: Brown suede boots, a jacket that goes past the hip, and a turtleneck. Feel confident and look good.

What change will you make this fall?  Personally, I love the short rolled up pants, as a stylist, I run around all day helping women go through closets, shop for multiple outfits in 3 hours minimum and do paperwork from home.  Need I say more :-)

"Highlight your individuality."  - Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli