Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The wrap, which often is called the "scarf" wrap, has less width and is obtainable in different lengths. The width and length ultimately impacts how to wear these items with your ensemble.
The main difference between shawls and wraps is in the width and length. Shawls, which primarily have an exaggerated, rich-looking width, offer the fashionista a sophisticated draped effect.
These accessories are made in an array of colors, patterns and fabric textures to appeal to different customers. It is easy to incorporate a shawl or wrap in to your everyday wardrobe.
How to Wear a Shawl
Fold your shawl in half. Hold it at the half way point. You will need to adjust the length. One end has to be slightly longer than the other end.
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Position the shawl over your right shoulder. Make sure that the longer end is towards the front. You will need the longer length to complete the wrap in a later step.
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Take the short end, which is behind you and drape it around your back and over your front left shoulder. You will still be holding the longer end with your opposite hand.
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Take the longer length and wrap it over your front towards your left shoulder. Drape it towards your back. You will have one end of your shawl draped over your shoulder towards the front and the other end will be draped towards the back.
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Adjust your shawl's natural drape. The wider your shawl, the more fabric you will have to drape.
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Check the length of your wrap. For example, shorter wraps will have less fabric and are better wrapped around the neckline, while a longer-length wrap can go around your shoulders.
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Fold your wrap in half. Position it behind your neck at the half way point of the folded wrap. You will have the fold in one hand and the open ends on the other.
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Open the fold. It will appear like an open loop. Insert the open ends into the open loop. Gently pull the ends through.
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Adjust your wrap by gently pulling the ends downward. The loop will begin to close. You can choose to adjust the wrapped loop towards one side or wear it in the center.
How to Wear a Wrap
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wearing this trend fashionably won't prove difficult so long as you avoid the typical ballerina accoutrements.
Skip anything ballet-esque like a bun, dance skirt, ripped sweatshirt, or tights with this trend or you'll appear to have just come out from ballet class.
Leg warmers may serve as a staple for dancers, but not everyone needs to know how to pirouette to wear them.
Boots, skinny jeans, and high heels can help make this dancer fashion trend wearable for the everyday woman.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Choose a pair of boots just high enough for the top of the leg warmers to show through. This works as a safe option for those just starting out wearing leg warmers. You get the effect of layers and yet not too much of them shows through. Many women wear leg warmers under their boots for fall.
Step 2 - Pair leg warmers with long tights and a mini short and high heels for a sexy yet sweet look. The tights cover your legs and the leg warmers accentuate your calves. The leg warmers added for layering will keep you warm in cooler temperatures. This style works well as a transition for those who are more daring with the leg warmer trend.
Step 3 - Wear skinny jeans underneath leg warmers with ankle boots or ballet flats to really show off your legs. Skinny jeans leave nothing to the imagination so confidence is key with this look. A billowy top will complement the form-fitting bottom, and ankle boots or flats peeking out underneath the leg warmers will tie the whole look together.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Many people consider having a makeover to boost their confidence, help them get a new lease on life after a breakup, or prepare them for a new job search. Whatever the reason, a makeover should address the wardrobe, face and hair. Some basic tips will help anyone perk up her look and feel fabulous.
Wardrobe
A wardrobe makeover can be quite expensive, so start with basic pieces and mix and match them with fresh, interesting accents. Choose a few basic well-constructed pieces in black, brown and gray. Choose accessories and shoes that add burst of colors and express your personal style. No matter what your body type, a good wardrobe will highlight your best assets and create the illusion of an hourglass figure. Accent a small waist. If you have nice legs, choose skirts that tastefully reveal them. Well-defined arms should go sleeveless. Don't forget to wear the proper undergarments. Wearing the proper support and body shapers under the garment will make you look your best.
Hair
Drab-looking hair can benefit from a fresh cut and color application. When looking for a different haircut, consider the shape of you face. Oval and diamond-shaped faces can carry a wide range of styles. Because of their perfect proportions hair looks best pulled away from the face. Avoid covering the face with heavy bands or styling the hair forward. Oblong and square-shaped faces should wear short to medium-length hair with fullness at the sides. Layered haircuts soften their straight lines. Round and heart-shaped faces looks best with hair chin length or longer. Round faces can carry full crowns or slicked-back styles, but a heart-shaped face should stay away from them. When it comes to hair color, dark, olive skin looks better with dark hair. Deep auburn and brunette hair color perks up yellow skin tones. Pink skin should have hair in neutrals like beige blond and chocolate brown and stay away from red hues.
Face
A person making over the face should consider having a series of revitalizing facials to give the skin a fresh, youthful appearance. Have eyebrows shaped to fit the size of features on your face. If you have small eyes and delicate features, eyebrows should be thinner. Larger facial features merit thicker eyebrows. Open the eyes by removing enough hair to create a gentle arch in the shape of the eyebrow. What color hair you have should come into play when choosing new makeup. Redheads should go with eye shadow palettes that feature rich brown, taupe pale gold, coppers, deep eggplant, burgundy and khaki green. Cover lips in peach, warm pink and honey-kissed mauve. Blondes will come alive in cool shades of taupe, pinks, pastels or plum-colored eye shadows. Their lips should wear pink, whether they are peachy, brown, sandy, rosy mauve or red-tinged shades. Brunettes can carry shimmery eye shades like silver taupe, mocha gold, bronze, blues, purple plums or green with deep berry, plum, bronze, wine or true red on the lips.