Style Advice, Colour Advice, Knowing your dominant colours: Overview | Joy of Clothes

Style Advice, Colour Advice, Knowing your dominant colours: Overview | Joy of Clothes

Bridal Hair

I find out that most brides find it hard to make up their mind on what to do on their hair on their big day. I hope this can help.

Braids have been a budding new bridal trend over the past few seasons.

They can make your look more unique and add intricacy when your do is otherwise simple

why not wear it short?  There are ways to dress up a short do and it can be very alluring 

It is your day, you have a right to be selfish just this once. Do not let whatever is not adding up spoil your day! Make sure there is a smile on your face thru out the day because years to come that is what people will remember, am talking from experience. Have fun!!!

10 Fashion Mistakes That Can Spoil Your Look

While the world may be leaning toward more casual attire, there are still a number of fashion mistakes and fax pas you need to avoid regardless of the occasion or dress code. They include

 

1. Wearing The Wrong Colors

All skin tones are not created equal. The lime green or hot pink that you saw on the runways may look fabulous on the models, but horrible on you. Experiment with different colors and stick with the palettes that look best on you, regardless of what's "in fashion/style". Don't waste your money on clothes that make you look pale, sallow, jaundiced, or washed out. You may even want to consider color analysis if you're uncertain which are your "best colors."

2. Wearing Too Small a Size

If it doesn't fit, don't wear it. Squeezing into a size 8 may feed your vanity, but it will make you appear overfed to everyone else. Shop by FIT, not by size. If you can't sit down or feel as trussed up as a turkey, you're not going to feel your best. Why put yourself through that kind of torture? Find clothes that fit or have them tailored to fit and stack the cards in your favor. Dress the way you want to be addressed. Make an effort with your dressing, wear makeup, accesorize! No matter what size you are people will compliment your efforts.

3. Inappropriate Makeup

Light for day

Heavier for evening

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for sports or other strenuous pursuits

You wear different clothes for different activities in you life; your makeup should change as well

. And if you're still doing Cleopatra eyes, it's time to turn the page and see what's happening THIS century in makeup styles.

4. Wearing The Wrong Color of Hose

You'll look taller and trimmer by matching the color of your hose to your shoes and your hem. Wearing a black skirt and shoes? Opt for sheer black hose. Have a bright blue dress and taupe shoes? Go for the taupe-colored hose. What? You only wear black hose because they hide things you don't want people to see? Well, guess what: unless your whole outfit's black, you're CALLING ATTENTION to your legs. If that's not what you want, it's time to rethink your plan.

5. Rundown Shoes

You look great...from the ankles up. If your shoes have seen better days, find a good shoe repair shop and put them in for some TLC. Polish them regularly. Use a felt tip marker on scuffs, and put a piece of soft carpet under your feet when you drive. And most importantly, invest in a good pair if you're going to wear them every day. Don't buy them at the 5 and Dime and then wonder why they don't last. Your shoes can either make or blight your dressing.Heels are your best friend, they make you stand straighter and flatten your tummy, so wear some cute heels girl. 

6. Broken Nails, Chipped Polish

Keep your nails clean and evenly trimmed. To make repairs quickly, have clippers and a nail file in your purse and desk at work. Paint over chips or remove all polish. If you're in a business environment,stick with conservative nail polish colors at work and save the sparkly/neon/funky looks for weekends and vacations. Dragon-lady lengths are never appropriate for business.

7. Slips That Show

Unfortunately, one length does NOT fit all. Buy slips in several lengths and replace them once the elastic wears. For the most discreet linings, buy slips in the colors you wear most often, like black, navy, beige, and white. You want to mute the sheerness of your garment-not all attention to the color of your slip.

8. Underarm Stains

First, buy deodorant that works with your body. You may have to try a few to find the best one for you, and you may need to change every now and again if your chemistry changes, like after having a baby, starting new medication, going through menopause, or the like. If you perspire heavily or need a surefire method to prevent stains, consider using dress shields.

9. Visible Bra Lines

Make sure your bra fits properly. If it rides up in back, slips of the shoulders, or lets your breasts sag instead of offering support, then it's time to seek professional help. You can usually find trained fitters in the lingerie departments of better department stores. Call around for an appointment.

10. Roots

Hair color can do wonderful things for you, but it can also be hard on the budget. If you can't afford the regular maintenance required by allover color, consider getting highlights instead. And whatever you do, make sure your hair color matches your skin tone.

 

Most fashion mistakes are easily avoided by a quick glance in the mirror. So take a few minutes to attend to these fashion details. Why spoil your look when looking great is nearly as easy?

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Know your facial shape

A lot of people wonder what facial shape do they fall into, here are some tips on how to find your facial shape. 

1. Look at a photo of yourself that has the hair off your face and find the best match from the following      descriptions and pictures.

2. Stand or sit in front of a mirror with you hair pulled back with an alice band, use a lip stick or lip liner or if possible a chalk and outline your face on the mirror then step back and take a look at the shape you see and match from the following descriptions

Oval Face Shape

• Curvilinear shape,Length is equal to one and a half times width,The forehead and jaw are the same width.

Round Face Shape

•  Circular shaped. Length is approximately equal to width.

Square Face Shape


 Strong and broad forehead.
 Angular jaw

Triangular Face Shape
Forehead and cheekbones are narrow
 Jawline is wide

Diamond Face Shape
 Forehead and jawline are narrow. 
Cheekbones are wide and high.

Oblong/Long Face Shape
 Face is longer than it is wide.
Long, straight cheek line.

Heart Face Shape  
Wide at the forehead and cheekbones. 
Narrow at the jawline