We all get the winter blues at this time of the year. It’s dark for more than 15 hours a day, it's chilly outside, all you want to do is bundle up, and stay warm. At the same time you want to look put together, stylish and chic. I understand, I live in Portland , OR where the sun sets at around 4:30pm and about 6pm I feel like it’s midnight. Your style does not have to suffer at this time of the year. Let me show you how to prevent a style rut from now until the end of March with a few simple changes and additions to your winter look. Keep your head warm with a winter hat. Whether it's a windy winter day or you're having a bad hair day update your look with a stylish hat. They are so many styles and colors to pick from, they are knit beanies, embellished berets, and wool hats to keep your head warm. There is a style out there to suit your face shape and keep your head warm. Add a splash of color to any outfit and elevate a simple top and make it look effortless. A scarf keeps your neck and chest area cozy. Don't know how to wrap a scarf opt for an infinity one. They are many styles of scarves that you can find one that suits your personal style. Want to know how to keep warm and fight the whole hot cold scenario without going crazy. The magic word is layering. You layer up to go outside and leave your house so when you arrive at your destination you can peel off layers to be comfortable. Spruce up your legs up with cute boots. Go from short booties to tall boots to transform an outfit in seconds. Choose from a variety of colors, prints or embellishments boots to add interest to your winter outfit. They are plenty of styles, colors and designs to choice from. Coats are your outer layer and it's something people will look at the most so why not where a striking one. Invest on a great piece or two to get you through the winter and all your winter occasions. Faux furs are fun, animal print and bright colored coats add style to your look. Belt a coat or select one with a belt to accentuate your waistline. Winter Tips and Tricks:
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Thanksgiving is fun for some and stressful for others. Whether you’re going to a family get together, meeting your significant other’s family, or having fun at a Friendsgiving party, you're going to want to feel comfortable, stylish, and well-put together. If your clothes are too tight it might make you feel like a stuffed turkey. You want your clothes to be roomy and stretchy, not tight and constraining. You want to be able to have seconds because you've been starving yourself all week for this occasion, or another slice of that pie your auntie made. Let me give you some tips on what to wear so you're feeling more like yourself, and enjoy the festivities! Choose a top that skims the body instead of being too tight. You want to be comfortable enough to enjoy the moment. If you're planning on wearing a dress go for something flowy like an A-line, shift or empire dress. A sheath dress will work, but if you’re worried about showing a little food baby, pair it with a blazer or a cardigan to camouflage what you ate. Leave room to grow, wear a skirt or pant with an elastic waistband. It will give you room to taste every dish on the menu. Think relaxed and flowy. Pair them with tights if it's chilly, or go bare-legged if the temps are higher. Want to wear jeans? Go with a relaxed fit jean and make sure it's not too tight at the waist. You want to be comfortable sitting around in your food coma, enjoying great company and laughs. Other Style Tips:
- Wearing print will camouflage any spills that land on your clothes. - Select Fall and Holiday colors that are in season. - Pair simple pieces with fun accessories, like a statement necklace. - Spice up an outfit with a tall boot or fun color shoe. I hope you have grown inspired for any Thanksgiving parties you may attend this year, and that any of your what-to-wear concerns have been put at ease. I enjoy sharing my fashion knowledge and experiences with you, take what works for your body and personal style and ignore the rest. Fashion has no rules they are simply guidelines to help you improve your image. Follow me on instagram for daily outfit inspirations and style tips. Thanks for reading! Autumn is upon us and it's time to start preparing our closets for fall and winter. At the same time the weather is a bit awkward during this transition. Your cold in the mornings, you get hot during the day then you start feeling the evening cool breeze and you get cold again. I understand perfectly how it's hard to dress for unpredictable weather, I live in Portland, OR. LayeringThe major trick to how to dress for this tricky weather is layering. |
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