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Three Ways: The High Low Skirt.

03 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by ABCs of Style in Amy, Bec, Caitlyn, Collab Posts, Three Ways

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boots, clothing, Fashion, fashion restyle, hi low skirt, high low skirt, leather shirt, mullet skirt, one piece different ways, skirts, style

I’m really quite enjoying doing these posts, it really makes you think about your wardrobe and how you can carry one piece from look to look.

I know there are a lot of people out there who are completely over the whole mullet skirts and dresses, you know the whole business in the front party in the back but I wanted to show what can be achieved but changing accessories and other items to change the feel of the outfit completely.

1 Skirt 2 Ways
1 Skirt 2 Ways by icebubbletea featuring heeled booties

Here I have created a nighttime look and a daytime look. As you can see by simply changing a a few pieces, well it’s nearly the whole outfit but I’m trying to demonstrate you can certainly use one item of clothing in different circumstances.

Makeup can also set the tone of your outfit, it’s always good to think about the complete look. Don’t just stop at what you are wearing on the lower parts of your body.

I think the best choices for these two outfits would be a gorgeous smokey eye for the evening look, very cliche I know, but it’s a safe and classic choice.

For the more casual daytime look I would personally have the makeup far more neutral and keep it fresh.

So I’m hoping I’ve given someone out there some what of an idea on how they can change it up a bit and work with what they already have.

Caity xo

I have an odd fascination for the high low look, I don’t have anything in my wardrobe that fits the classic definition but I do love asymmetry in general.

I like the idea of an unconventional pairing and mixing things up with texture and bursts of floral:

What do you think?

Bec xox

May Style Challenge: Day 4

04 Friday May 2012

Posted by Amy in Amy, Challenge, Fashion Favourites

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Compliments, May Style Challenge, skirts, Stella McCartney

Goodmorning All,

 Today is another day in the May Style Challenge hosted by the gorgeous Hilary Rushford!!!

 The challenge for today is to wear ‘something that always gets complimented’…

 I chose to wear my favourite ‘Jeans West’ Maxi Skirt. I found this skirt when I was shopping with the adorable Flying Drunken Monkey blogger, Cassie and her gorgeous Daughter Lily. I saw it and HAD to buy it. I was having a ‘I really want to look like Nina Proudman’ week.

On top I am wearing my favourite top (which you will probably see MANY times throughout the challenge), which is a Stella McCartney design… I bought it when I was about 16 and have worn it at least twice a week since then! I still fighting strong 5 years on (proof that investing in some pieces is worth it!)…

The necklace and bangles are from Diva, always good for a cheap thrill (and a huge thankyou to the girl who served me last night. She made the experience so much more exciting with her exceptionally friendly attitude!)!

You cant see, but I am wearing a pair of Nine West sandals I got on sale for $50!!! Yay! 

(you cant see my head because my hair dryer stopped working HALF WAY THROUGH DRYING MY HAIR! It’s a bit of a disaster zone!)

 

Excuse the awful camera phone skills (and the fact that is take in my work bathroom.. best lighting!)… The blurry photo is so that you can get the full effect of the skirt!!!

So far I had a woman on the bus ask if she could touch my skirt (awkward, actually), another woman on the way to work say that it was a lovely combo and my boss said it was groovy (not sure if he was making an Austin Powers joke or he was being sincere)…

So, what pieces in your wardrobe are guaranteed to get you compliments?

Follow my daily Style Challenge updates on Pinterest or Twitter!

 Amy

xo

Everything is an illusion

23 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Bec in Bec, Fashion Favourites

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accessories, Bec, Budget, Colours, Dresses, Fashion, Fashion General, flats, maxi dress, midi length, outfit ideas, pants, scarf, shopping, skirts, style, wardrobe basics, wedges, What to Wear, Work

For those of you who are worried this blog is about to get philosophical don’t worry I have no axe to grind today or issue to expose to the harsh light of day. Not to imply that I never think deeply of course, a love of fashion does not indicate a lack of intelligence, but I simply want to talk about the impact that clothing shapes, styles and cuts have on how we look.

I’ll use me as an example. I have a long torso and relatively short legs despite being a little above average height. I have small boobs for my weight and a largish waist. I have nice ankles though and slimmer legs than other people my size, I am also lucky that I am pretty much in proportion so my top and bottom halves look like they match. I am aware of the areas that I need to cover and those that I should emphasize.

The idea behind today’s post is to talk about some ideas for overcoming the things you don’t like about your body shape. It’s about creating the most flattering illusion.

General tips:

  • Wear the right underwear
  • Only wear things that fit
  • The outfit is about more than just clothes so accessorize and think about shoe and bag choices
  • Avoid too much draping, overly baggy clothes or lots of bulky layers

Some tips that are a bit more specific and I like to think work for me:

Short, chunky legs – wear dresses or skirts that end on or just below your knee, this is a good place to “cut” your leg without sacrificing too much height. If you have great legs you can get away with a shorter hemline of course but be careful you still look balanced or otherwise the outfit is going to make you look bulky on top. Tunics worn over leggings are another good idea, they can make your legs look longer and tend to draw the eye away from your waist and hips. Nude shoes help elongate the leg as well so invest in a pair with a bit of a heel to help even you out.

A large waist – wear things that draw attention to an area above or below your waist. I usually prefer wrap or empire line dresses for this reason, they help draw the eye to the area just above my waist and continue in a print or solid colour to my knees, skimming over my tummy and hips. If I am wearing a shirt or jacket I try to make sure it either ends below my waist or is a little structured and makes the most of my cleavage. I prefer a v shaped neck for this purpose.The other trick here is to make sure the shirt doesn’t end up too baggy because poorly fitted clothes are not going to help you look your best.

Long torso – ok this one is a pain, I hate shopping for shirts because almost without fail they have these really pretty tops that are supposed to end below my boobs and they never ever will. It doesn’t matter how much I yank my boobs up there is just too much length between my neck and my underboob area (#technicalterm) and I will spend half my day adjusting them. I prefer to stick to wrap tops to try to counter this because you can usually adjust these a little to allow for your body shape. Alternatively some button down tops with a little shaping at the back can work. Tunics and dresses don’t seem to be as plagued with this issue for some reason so again I usually choose them.

Boobs – unless you are in Steve Jobs (RIP) tribute band I recommend you avoid turtlenecks. For girls with big boobs these create the dreaded mono-boob effect and for girls with small boobs they can sometimes highlight a lack of size. Make the most of what you do have, preferably without having everything on display (because that ends up looking trashy). Again v necks are great for this but looser round, love heart and square necklines can work as well, try on a bunch of tops and see what works best for you.

Some ideas:

Other items that can help draw focus to good areas or away from problem areas are:

  • belts – can be used to create a more defined waistline or nip you in just below the boobs
  • scarves – can add interest to your top half to draw the eye
  • bling – like a good scarf they can add interest to your top half to draw the eye
  • light layers – can be used to break up or tone down a pattern, or create a slimmer look

I’d be interested in hearing about some fashion tips for overcoming your own problem areas.

Don’t forget that we are always keen to offer suggestions if you have a problem you don’t think you can find a fashion solution to.

Bec xox

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