Articles for Fashion

Happy March! With milder temperatures on their way, smart fashionistas (that’s you!) will start evaluating their wardrobes and envisioning the clothing they’ll be wearing as the seasons transition. Here are a few tips to gear up your closet for the upcoming season. Create a budget The first rule of thumb is to identify your number […] Read More

Peplum This nipped in style appears to be sticking around a little longer than originally expected. Look for this waist enhancing style in tops, skirts and dresses. One word of caution, if wearing a peplum dress, ensure that the top and bottom of the dress are sufficiently fitted (fitted, not tight) as loose versions will […] Read More

This is the fifth and final instalment in the dress your body type series. If you’re unsure of your type, read through the first paragraph of each post and go with the description that fits you best. You’re an hourglass if your hips are the same width as your shoulders and you have a defined […] Read More

Hi Rectangle! Long and lean, you are well proportioned and athletic looking with slim limbs and little waist definition. Your shoulders, waist and hip width are similar. Many celebrities known for their style and enviable frames are rectangles. Shape mates of yours include Cameron Diaz, Hillary Duff and Nicole Kidman. Two of the most flattering […] Read More

Dressing the Inverted Triangle: The inverted triangle is typically characterized by broad shoulders, a tapered waist and narrow hips. Similar to a swimmer’s body, limbs are relatively slim and the legs, in particular, tend to be well defined. All of this combines to give inverted triangles an enviable strong and fit look. Many of today’s […] Read More

Dressing Your Apple Shape Apple shapes tend to carry weight around their middle. If this describes your body type, you are probably well proportioned with narrow hips, an undefined waistline, and a wide back. Apples tend to have relatively slim limbs with particularly great legs. Celebrities with a similar shape include Jennifer Hudson, Catherine Zeta […] Read More

If you carry the majority of your weight around your hips, your body type is typically referred to as pear shaped. If this is your body type, you probably have slim arms, well defined shoulders and a trim torso. Celebrities with a similar shape include Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Celebrate your super […] Read More

Have you made your resolutions for 2013? While most fizzle out by February 1st, here are a few fashion resolutions to take you through the entire year. Get professionally fitted for a bra. Approximately 80% of women are wearing the wrong size. Breasts can change in size with a weight fluctuation as small as 5-7 […] Read More

Today’s on the go lifestyle has urged most women to whittle down their morning prep routine to a science. It is often squeezed in after an early morning gym session, in between getting kids ready for school and dropping them off or hurriedly rushed through after another sleepless night. Can you spare 5 minutes to […] Read More