Face masks, face covers, fabric masks, cloth masks what ever you are calling them, they are sure becoming a big part of our lives now with the Covid-19 pandemic. In Asia people have been wearing facial masks out in public for decades and it has become the norm in those countries to wear a mask in public. The CDC recommends wearing a two layer cloth face covering in all public settings where social distancing isn’t possible. Children under 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or unable to remove the mask without assistance shouldn’t wear a mask. The more people wear masks the more accepted mask wear becomes. “If everybody has to wear a mask, there’s no stigma,” said Shan Soe-Lin, a lecturer at the Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. With that said, let’s talk about how to style your facial mask to look well put together and the dos and don’t of handling one. You want to find a mask that you like that covers your nose, mouth, fits snugly, and that is comfortable against your face. You want one that will need no adjusting once on and you can wear for an hour while shopping or for an extended period of time. Since the mask is so close to your skin opt for one that complements your skin tone. Fair skin: Rich, vibrant colors will contrast with your skin. *Avoid pastels which will make you look washed out. Medium skin: Bright and jewelry tones will stand out against your skin color. *Avoid brown and grays which can make you skin look dull. Olive skin: Soft and rich colors will complement your skin undertones. *Avoid yellow which will have a tendency of making you look yellowish. Dark skin: Bright and pastels shade work best, *Avoid brown tones that will blend with your skin. STYLE TIP: Opt for a neutral color mask to be able to pair it with everything in your closet. Rock any hat with a mask! If you have a mask with ear loops any hats works. When wearing a mask with ties opt for a hat that molds to the head like a beanie or baseball cap, a fedora or sunhat won’t work with the ties unless you place your hat over your mask ties. Wear your hair any way you want for a mask with elastic over the ear. Pull your hair back for a mask with ties to prevent pulling your hair and getting it tangled on the ties. When outside pair your mask with a great pair of sunglasses. STYLE TIP: Make sure your mask is under your eyewear to prevent them from fogging up. With half of your face covered draw attention to your eyes. Experiment with eye make-up to accentuate your eyes. I love dangly and big earrings but it makes it difficult to put on your mask over your ears. I put on my mask first them my earrings so they don't get tangled. Stud earnings work best for over the ear masks. We have to cover our nose and mouth when out in public why not make it fun! Show your personality with a fun print or design to keep it playful. Mask Dos and Don'tDo’s
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Don't have a face cover no problem. Above are two pictures showing you quick ways to make one out of a scarf or bandana, something you might have at home already. Helpful Mask Wearing Tips!
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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:
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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