Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Coral Black and White



Got the fiance to take my photos today after work. So much easier than hauling out the tripod and lurking around the neighbourhood looking for a private place to take photos of myself. Sounds abit self absorbed I must say, however, that's just what a girl's gotta do when she is a fashion blogger. Not that I REALLY think of myself as all that fashionable, OR a blogger.. but that's a whole other stream of thought.

So, its a no brainer the days I feel good are the days when I am wearing something that just looks good (when its good its like intuition-- you just KNOW).  For me looking good means a few things.  If by chance any of you are learning from me, those of you who have somewhat of a similar body to me, here's some things I have learned:

I LOOK & FEEL GOOD WHEN I WEAR:

  • high waisted skirts (flare, or pencil)
  • skirts above the knee
  • wide belts
  • belted waist
  • fitted, tailored tops
  • mandarin collared blouses
  • cap sleeves or sleeveless (like tank tops)
  • round neck line, not too low
  • colors that look good on me
  • heels
  • silver, copper, colorful, ethnic jewelry
I FEEL LIKE A FRUMP AND WANT TO RUN AWAY AND HIDE WHEN I WEAR:
* disclaimer: I do not deliberately dress like this, however sometimes I fight with myself trying to make items of clothing work and it ends up disastrous!!
  • most pants, especially classic cut
  • long skirts below the knee
  • baggy loose flowing tops and t-shirts
  • blouses with shirt collars
  • regular t-shirt sleeves
  • square necklines, deep v-necks
  • kitten heels
  • drop sleeves or bat arms

6 comments:

  1. there are some definitely some benefits to having a photographer!

    Love this combo, that skirt looks great on you!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  2. You look terrific. And your list of things that do/don't work on you makes sense.

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  3. Good for you! Wish I could get the fiancee to take pictures for me... whoops... need the fiancee first. Hee Hee

    Anyway, love your blog. Always get something from it.

    My "feel good" list: Skirts juust at or above the kness, blouses of virtually all types and heels. In the cooler months (or sometimes even when its warmer because the office is an igloo) I adore a great sweater but the lineup of skirts is unbending.

    I am the one that wears heels and a skirt to the grocery store, even on Saturday. Why not wear what makes you happy?

    My "frumpy" list: pants (almost any type), flats & baggy or loose fitting anything.

    A girl has got tool like she tried.

    http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/

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  4. Almost forgot... great skirt!

    BTW... mentioned your blog on mine today. LOVE this list idea!

    http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/

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  5. It's interesting that kitten heels make you look/feel frumpish. This is a SHARP look and the pink is just so good on you.

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  6. you are looking like a hot tamale here girlfriend
    love the look
    brett

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