Styling Tip for Petite Ladies

Technically I am not consider petite thanks to ¾ inch ( yes I’m 5’4” and ¾ thank you very much!) but I tend to have very tall (and beautiful) friends so, I welcome any styling tips that would make me look taller

 

 

 

Tory Burch

 

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V neck is the best cut for tops. It will make the illusion of a longer torso, the lower the cut the longer it look, but as always be careful to not go too low.

 

 

ASOS

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During the rest of the hot months, a halter dress or top is best.

 

 

Marni

 

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When wearing prints make sure to balance it. If you were a print skirt make sure to wear a none print top and if you are wearing a dress with a loud print add a blazer.

 

RED VALENTINO

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For bottom, A line is best because it will define the waist and elongate the mid section.

How to Wear a Maxi Dress

Maxi dresses are fabulous during spring and summer. You can both dress it up or down and look fabulous both ways. Here are some tips on how to look fabulous wearing a Maxi dress

Runway 

Ralph Lauren, Francesco Scognamiglio, Salvatore Farragamo, Christian Siriano

 

Celebs 

Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Kate Beckinsale, Padma Lakshmi

• If you are short; a dresses that emphasize your waists will be good option, also V-neck can create the illusion of a longer silhouette. Stick to one color to look longer.
• For a casual look, accessories with a big tote bag, sunglasses, sandals and a necklace or even a scarves.
• Show your toes for a casual look wear sandals and open-toe shoes for a more dressy style dress
• If the dress does not have a waits, add a belt to avoid looking frumpy.

Happy Mother’s Day Fashionistas!

My mom and grandmothers are a HUGE part of why I love and appreciate fashion so much (you can read all about it HERE) Thinking about  it for many fashion lovers as myself, our mother, grandmothers  and other maternal figures, where the ones who introduce us to the beautiful world of fashion.

Here are other fashionistas who have their mother to thank for their fashion success and others who are passing their fabulous style to the next generation.

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♥Feliz Día de la Madres

Mamí, Abuelita y (en el cielo) Mamamelda♥

Photos: Stylelist.com, glam.com, verawang.name , celebrityrush.com, reallifeiselsewhere.blogspot.com, acasadava.blogspot.com, pregnanthollywood.com, twitter.com

Spring 2011: Skirts

You know that it is spring when you can wear your fabulous and flirty skirts! Here are the trends for this spring.

Draped 

Gwyneth Paltrow

 

Skirt- Gucci, Top- Diane von Furstenberg, Shoes- YSL, Bag- Alexander Wang, Necklase- Charmandchaine, Ring- Judy Candrian

 

Full Skirt 

Maria Sharapova

 

Skirt- Open Ceremony, Top- T by Alexander Wang, Shoes- Heels.com, Bracelets- Forever 21, Bag- Michael Kors

 

The Mini 

Alexandra Chung

 

Skirt- TopShop, Top- Theoutnet.com, Blazer- Paul by Paul Smith, Shoes- Jimmy Choo, Bag- Zara, Watch- Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

Long 

Olivia Palermo

 

Skirt- Lover (net-a-porter), Top- Topshop.com, Belt- Forever 21, Shoes- Giuseppe Zanotti, Bag- Marc Jacobs

Balenciaga Fall 2011

Balenciaga Fall 2011 Ready- to- wear complete collection

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Shopping with Rachel Roy and Fairwinds Trading

Honestly It doesn’t matter how much money you have or how big your closet it. There are not many times where you can experience true happiness than while  giving back.

As all of you know each month I show some of my favorite things from the designer of the month. Looking through this month’s designer, Rachel Roy, I came across here charity section.  One charity that got my attention was Fairwinds Trading.

“Fairwinds Trading is a for-profit company that uses business as a strategy for economic empowerment of people, especially women, in the Majority World. The Majority World is where two billion of the world’s three billion people live, in poverty.”

Yes, giving clothing and food to the people who need it the most helps, but there is no better gift than the gift of knowledge. Giving women a skill and a way to create their own business not only empowers them but also gives them the opportunity to take care of their family when they need it the most.

“My goal is to help women find independence through creating jobs. The opportunity to work, for these women, is crucial to helping them find a sense of freedom in their lives. “ – Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy in partnership with Fairwinds Trading created the Rachel Rachel Roy Fairwinds collection. The collection features a clutch handmade in Tanzania and shredded paper bracelet and bead earrings from Rwanda, all crafted by  artisans from this program.

So Let’s go shopping!

Gucci Fall 2011

Gucci Fall 2011 Ready- to- wear complete collection

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