I have had a love affair with denim for as long as I can remember. I have over 26 pairs of jeans; I have given away a ton to my girlfriends just to make myself feel better. Denim is sexy, sophisticated, sensual, and savvy. Denim can make me feel like the hottest girl walking the planet. If you buy the wrong style and fit for your body you could end up looking like a puff-a-lump, stick figure or down right dawdy! Let's get started!
The skinny jean exploded onto our scene about six years ago. When I first saw the skinny I screamed, "NO!" I have since embraced it. Does that mean I wear it? Not really. I am your classic pear; heavier on bottom, small waist, and the only thing that saves me is broad shoulders. The skinny jean is not a great chose for the pair shaped lady. Embrace the skinny if you your legs are longer than Shrek's and you are skinny to moderate in weight. If you are a plus size this is a no! Skinny's look great with heels, flip flops, boots, and booties too! The Western Bootie would be a hot look paired with the skinny for our twenty, thirty and forty somethings.
Whatever you do, stay away from the jegging! Yes, it is what you think it is; a jean that fits like a legging. This look is for the tweens and teens. Please listen to me on this! If you are early twenties you can get away with it, but everyone else, be scared, and I mean very scared.
I am a HUGE fan of the straight leg. The straight leg jean works on almost anyone. If you are shaped like a box, no waist, do not and I repeat, do not, go for a low rise straight leg. For that matter if you are box shaped stay away from any low rise. If you are box shaped, which translates to no waist, up and down, any low rise pant or jean makes you look even boxier, and gives the allusion you have no rear. Go for higher waisted.
So, the straight leg is just a little more giving then the skinny as far as needing that perfect body, which very few of us have. It can still be tight, and if you want to exude sex appeal go for tight.
I am a supporter of the flare and the boot cut. These two styles are extrememly flattering for the pear shape and plus size person. I am sure you can guess why; the bottom of the jean is flared and in turn it makes your hips look smaller. I love love love this jean!
This fall the patched jean has reared it's unnecessary head. Just please stay away from this fad unless you are in your twenties. I am all for a few rips, but patches? No! It is a young look, will be out before we know it and one we can pass by!
The cargo jean is hot! I love a baggy cargo. Put that cargo jean with a white tank, loose or tight, and throw your leather jacket I told you to buy on, slip your feet into some stilletos, and you will be screaming, "I am hip, hot, up to date, and so savvy!" What I just described is a great look for any age!
The Tuxedo jean is a fad, let it go by, unless you have extra cash, no hips, and am prepared to wear the look once because you will never want to wear it again. The tuxedo jean would be great to club in, but not a great every day look.
I love the trouser jean. The trouser jean is sophisticated and worthy enough to make it to your closet. Wear the classics with the trouser: button down shirt and a classic jacket or even a blazer.
In the end, it is all about pleasing you. Remember this is just a guide; you rock your fabulous self with whatever styles, colors and fits you want!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Leather Jacket......A Necessity for EVERY Wardrobe
I don't care if you are a size 0 or a size 16; the leather jacket is a must in every closet. I prefer the black leather jacket, but a brown or tan one is also fab! If your budget allows have a black, brown, red, and even white. If you pick out the right style of jacket it will never go out of style and last you for years!
My very plain black motorcycle jacket from Banana Republic is heading into season eight in my wardrobe. She is no rookie to my wardrobe, and is actually one of my stand out veterans. She goes with me everywhere in the fall. I pair her with denim, black pants, dresses, skirts, khaki's, you name it and she goes.
If you would like to own a loyal and tried and true jacket like mine, stick with the basic. Leave the ones with all the zippers, snaps, and bows in the store. Yes, the ones with studs might be out next year, but if your budget permits grab one, they are hot. Mine has a zipper on each sleeve, but the zipper is not the focal point of the jacket.
You ask, what makes a great leather jacket? The leather itself. It it looks cheap it probably is. You want butter, you want soft, you want supple, and rouching is always awesome! There is nothing wrong with faux leather, but get a faux leather jacket in a trendy style. They don't last long. You can find great faux leather jackets that are very trendy for under $60. Go ahead and buy one, you won't feel bad when next season you don't even look twice at it. But as far as your veteran jacket you want around for a long time; plan on spending anywhere from $250 to $500. Any price over $500 is a gimmick and really, who cares if it is made in a building located on a cobble stone street in Italy!
Please stay away from the cropped version unless you are twenty something and have a rocking body! Or you have a body that is straight up and down; think Heather Locklear or Sharon Stone. A cropped jacket on a pear shape accentuates the pear and hides the waist which is what you want to accentuate! A cropped jacket on an apple truly makes you look like your legs are sticks and you are one caramel apple that has eaten too much caramel!
You want one that hits you right at your hip. You don't want boxy; you want fitted. A little padding in the shoulder is okay and a longer version is hot too! You can go for funky, sophisticated, sexy or conservative. You know what category you fall into. Remember it is all about the fit, the leather, and you feeling confident when wearing it!
Fashion is fun, flirty, and shows the world who you are!
http://www.heathercarterstyle.com/
My very plain black motorcycle jacket from Banana Republic is heading into season eight in my wardrobe. She is no rookie to my wardrobe, and is actually one of my stand out veterans. She goes with me everywhere in the fall. I pair her with denim, black pants, dresses, skirts, khaki's, you name it and she goes.
If you would like to own a loyal and tried and true jacket like mine, stick with the basic. Leave the ones with all the zippers, snaps, and bows in the store. Yes, the ones with studs might be out next year, but if your budget permits grab one, they are hot. Mine has a zipper on each sleeve, but the zipper is not the focal point of the jacket.
You ask, what makes a great leather jacket? The leather itself. It it looks cheap it probably is. You want butter, you want soft, you want supple, and rouching is always awesome! There is nothing wrong with faux leather, but get a faux leather jacket in a trendy style. They don't last long. You can find great faux leather jackets that are very trendy for under $60. Go ahead and buy one, you won't feel bad when next season you don't even look twice at it. But as far as your veteran jacket you want around for a long time; plan on spending anywhere from $250 to $500. Any price over $500 is a gimmick and really, who cares if it is made in a building located on a cobble stone street in Italy!
Please stay away from the cropped version unless you are twenty something and have a rocking body! Or you have a body that is straight up and down; think Heather Locklear or Sharon Stone. A cropped jacket on a pear shape accentuates the pear and hides the waist which is what you want to accentuate! A cropped jacket on an apple truly makes you look like your legs are sticks and you are one caramel apple that has eaten too much caramel!
You want one that hits you right at your hip. You don't want boxy; you want fitted. A little padding in the shoulder is okay and a longer version is hot too! You can go for funky, sophisticated, sexy or conservative. You know what category you fall into. Remember it is all about the fit, the leather, and you feeling confident when wearing it!
Fashion is fun, flirty, and shows the world who you are!
http://www.heathercarterstyle.com/
Introducing......THE Western Bootie
Girls this is the Fall item that I am most excited about! I am so excited for this bootie; the western bootie with spunk and a chicness that will scream, "I am up to date, confident, and hip!"
Let's talk about when this bootie doesn't work. It doesn't work for the office, it is not conservative, and it doesn't work at the opera, BUT it does work for just about anything else.
Ladies this is the cowboy boot that has been cut down to the ankle and it is fabulous. It looks great with a flowy skirt, a skinny jean, shorts, mini skirts, and anything else that will showcase the boot! You want the boot to be seen; forget the flare or bootcut jean. Leave the spectacular accessorie out of this picture. No ladies, we need to show this off.
Are you wondering age group? Twenty something's can wear it with anything; especially the short shorts or mini skirts and tights, hot! Thirty something's and forty something's go with the skinny jean, the longer skirt or even a capri jean or pant. If you are fifty or over, skirt and capri pant or capri jean.
Finally, keep it simple on top. Do not pair this with an Ed Hardy shirt! YUCK! That would scream, "I am over doing it and I don't know what I am doing." Plain tee or tank on top. You want the attention brought to the boot. Too much accessories and you will look like you are heading to Nashville for a ho down. Keep it city simple and chic every where BUT the boot. With that being said, go for a color. My favorite color in a boot like this is a deep rusty/ red. Go to http://www.shopjshoes.com/ to see the one I want for fall. The cost is $185.
Another great option is Steve Madden's "Tess II" bootie. The boot is $160 and can be found at http://www.stevemadden.com/ You will find the boot every where; if it is in your fall budget buy it and have fun!
Let's talk about when this bootie doesn't work. It doesn't work for the office, it is not conservative, and it doesn't work at the opera, BUT it does work for just about anything else.
Ladies this is the cowboy boot that has been cut down to the ankle and it is fabulous. It looks great with a flowy skirt, a skinny jean, shorts, mini skirts, and anything else that will showcase the boot! You want the boot to be seen; forget the flare or bootcut jean. Leave the spectacular accessorie out of this picture. No ladies, we need to show this off.
Are you wondering age group? Twenty something's can wear it with anything; especially the short shorts or mini skirts and tights, hot! Thirty something's and forty something's go with the skinny jean, the longer skirt or even a capri jean or pant. If you are fifty or over, skirt and capri pant or capri jean.
Finally, keep it simple on top. Do not pair this with an Ed Hardy shirt! YUCK! That would scream, "I am over doing it and I don't know what I am doing." Plain tee or tank on top. You want the attention brought to the boot. Too much accessories and you will look like you are heading to Nashville for a ho down. Keep it city simple and chic every where BUT the boot. With that being said, go for a color. My favorite color in a boot like this is a deep rusty/ red. Go to http://www.shopjshoes.com/ to see the one I want for fall. The cost is $185.
Another great option is Steve Madden's "Tess II" bootie. The boot is $160 and can be found at http://www.stevemadden.com/ You will find the boot every where; if it is in your fall budget buy it and have fun!
The Short Sleeved Blazer
Let's talk about one of fall's looks that seems to be rolling into our stores, and trying to make their way into our closets: the short sleeved blazer. I do like it, but it is not a MUST for fall!
If you think you cannot pass by this look, let me give you some tips on how to wear it. This blazer looks best in a layered look. What would be really hot is a tight long sleeve tshirt under the blazer. Rock the combo with a pair of skinny jeans and boots and you are off and running to the local coffee house or dinner looking hip and chic. Another way to wear it is with a crisp white shirt under the blazer. Now, the fit of the white shirt is important. The shirt has to be fit almost perfect through the bodice and sleeves. A 3/4 length white shirt underneath would be hot! Pair this look with a boot cut jean and hot stilleto and you have your Friday office casual look down and screaming I am one fashionista!
Of course with the tshirt version, for a much more casual look you could put a tank top or short sleeve tee under the blazer, layer a few necklaces. Do not go BIG and BOLD with accessories with this look. Keep it simple!
As far as color goes for the blazer, stick with khaki's, black, or grey. Don't go for the red or the green. Stick with the basics. This look is bold enough; you don't need to add a stand out color.
The only reason I say it is not a MUST for fall is because I LOVE the blazer and think it is more economical and smart to buy one with full sleeves. If you have extra money hanging around, go for it! If you don't have extra money, but really want this look, head to H&M or Forever 21 or some other store that carries trends for a lot mess money!
As always with fashion, have fun with it, and make it your own!
If you think you cannot pass by this look, let me give you some tips on how to wear it. This blazer looks best in a layered look. What would be really hot is a tight long sleeve tshirt under the blazer. Rock the combo with a pair of skinny jeans and boots and you are off and running to the local coffee house or dinner looking hip and chic. Another way to wear it is with a crisp white shirt under the blazer. Now, the fit of the white shirt is important. The shirt has to be fit almost perfect through the bodice and sleeves. A 3/4 length white shirt underneath would be hot! Pair this look with a boot cut jean and hot stilleto and you have your Friday office casual look down and screaming I am one fashionista!
Of course with the tshirt version, for a much more casual look you could put a tank top or short sleeve tee under the blazer, layer a few necklaces. Do not go BIG and BOLD with accessories with this look. Keep it simple!
As far as color goes for the blazer, stick with khaki's, black, or grey. Don't go for the red or the green. Stick with the basics. This look is bold enough; you don't need to add a stand out color.
The only reason I say it is not a MUST for fall is because I LOVE the blazer and think it is more economical and smart to buy one with full sleeves. If you have extra money hanging around, go for it! If you don't have extra money, but really want this look, head to H&M or Forever 21 or some other store that carries trends for a lot mess money!
As always with fashion, have fun with it, and make it your own!
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